Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Linda Lopez Sutherland

Linda Lopez Sutherland

Feb 20, 2026

Linda Lopez Sutherland, 54, passed into the arms of Jesus on February 20, 2026. Linda was born on May 14, 1971, in Wharton, Texas to Fred Guzman and Suzie Lopez.

Linda was one of eight children so to say she "never met a stranger" would be an understatement as there would not be a chance to be shy in a...

Marilyn Jo Tyson

Marilyn Jo Tyson

Jan 23, 2026

Marilyn Jo "Jody" Tyson, age 91 of Brenham, TX, was called to heaven on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born January 4th, 1935, in Santa Rosa, TX to parents Harry Lorain Ketcham and Rose Lucile Baer Ketcham. She was the youngest of five children.

Jody grew up in the country outside the small deep South Texas town of Santa...

William Von Rosenberg

William Von Rosenberg

Dec 2, 2025

Our beloved Bill, William Edward von Rosenberg, Architect Emeritus, of Brenham Texas, age 81 passed away in his sleep at home on December 2, 2025. Bill was born in La Grange to loving parents Eunice and Sam. The values instilled in him growing up on the dairy farm gave him the work ethic that characterized him throughout his life. Bill...

James Morgan Peacock

James Morgan Peacock

Feb 24, 2026

James Morgan Peacock, 91, was born on December 5, 1934, in Cleburne, Texas, and passed away on February 24, 2026, in Brenham, Texas.

James graduated from Texas A&M University in 1957 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Following graduation, he proudly served four years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New...

Herbert William Dallmeyer

Herbert William Dallmeyer

Feb 17, 2026

Herbert William Dallmeyer passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and is now resting in Heaven.

He was born on May 2, 1944 in Burton, Tx. to Walter and Anita (Quebe) Dallmeyer. He was baptized June 18, 1944 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton. He also completed confirmation at this church on April 10, 1960. He was raised...

James Rankin

James Rankin

Feb 17, 2026

James D Rankin, age 66, passed on to heaven from his ranch, Highland Rise, in Austin County, Texas, on Feb 17, 2026, from pancreatic cancer.

Born July 8, 1959, in McKeesport, PA, a descendant of the Founders of America, Jim left his historic home and job as Editor of the local paper, to move to Texas in 1995 to marry his childhood...

Margaret Tiemann

Margaret Tiemann

Feb 13, 2026

Margaret Kuhlmann Tiemann of Brenham, passed away on February 13, 2026 in Kruse Village at the age of 97 years, 1 month, and 20 days.

Margaret was born December 24, 1928 to Edwin and Nelda Riechers Kuhlmann at their home in the Prairie Hill community. She was baptized in St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill on January 20, 1929....

Marvin Edwin Luedke

Marvin Edwin Luedke

Feb 9, 2026

Marvin Edwin Luedke passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026 and is now at peace in Heaven.

He was born to Edwin and Millie Machinsky Luedke in New Ulm, Tx. on June 23, 1939. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, Tx. and was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Brenham.

Marvin grew up in New Ulm, attending...

Verna Jean Coufal

Verna Jean Coufal

Feb 8, 2026

Verna Jean (Rathke) Coufal, age 85, of the Haw Creek community passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Oak Haven Assisted Living in Industry, Texas.

Born at home on October 28, 1940, to Walter and Anita (Boecker) Rathke, Verna Jean was baptized on December 22, 1940, by Pastor T.M. Mansur at Welcome Lutheran Church in the Welcome community, and was confirmed...

James Ray Hoefelmeyer

James Ray Hoefelmeyer

Feb 2, 2026

James Ray Hoefelmeyer, 62, was born September 13, 1963 in Washington County to Herman and Ella Mae (Schroeder) Hoefelmeyer.James was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Tammie Sue Hoefelmeyer, nephew; Christopher Hoefelmeyer, brothers-in-law; Wallace Tomczak, Alfred Dallmeyer and Roy Bethel, and sister-in-law; Mary Jane "Jeanie" Hoefelmeyer. He is survived by his siblings; Edwin Hoefelmeyer and his wife Debra, Clara...

Sherry Lynn Wilson

Sherry Lynn Wilson

Feb 1, 2026

Sherry Lynn Wilson, 64, went peacefully into the arms of her Lord on February 1, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, innocence, and joy.

Sherry was born on January 30, 1962, in Houston, Texas, to Royce and Barbara Wilson. She is survived by her father, Royce Wilson; her sister, Kathy Howard and husband Scott; and several beloved nieces...

F. L. "Sid" Sidenblad

F. L. "Sid" Sidenblad

Jan 26, 2026

F. L. “Sid” Sidenblad (100) was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2026. His loving family celebrates his long, well-lived life and the joy in the witness of his Homecoming.

Born in Morris, Minnesota, his family moved to Houston, Texas where he graduated high school, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and met the love of...

Crockett Abraham

Crockett Abraham

Jan 24, 2026

Crockett William Abraham, 6 years old, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 24, 2026, at his home in Independence, Texas, surrounded by his parents and brothers.

Born on April 15, 2019, in Houston, Texas, Crockett was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. In his 6 short years of life, he lived fully and...

Jane Yeager

Jane Yeager

Jan 21, 2026

Beatrice Jane Yeager was born on July 16, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio to George and Romona Crabtree. She met the love of her life Charles Yeager, while in high school. After graduation, they moved to Texas and were married, beginning a life together that spanned 53 devoted years.Jane was preceded in death by her parents, George and Romona Crabtree; her...

Minerva Salgado-Uriostegui

Minerva Salgado-Uriostegui

Jan 19, 2026

Minerva "Isabel" Salgado-Uriostegui of Brenham, Texas passed away on January 19, 2026 in Temple, Texas.

Isabel was born on October 29, 1978 in Arcelia, Guerrero, Mexico, to Eliseo Salgado Arroyo and Marcelina Salgado Uriostegui. She was united in marriage with Victor Carillo on July 11, 2023 and they were blessed with two daughters, Kayla and Kalia.

Isabel was employed...

David Patrick Armentrout

David Patrick Armentrout

Jan 17, 2026

David Patrick Armentrout, 84, of Brenham, Texas passed away on January 16, 2026. David was born on August 11, 1941, in Nixon, Texas to William (Bill) Sr. and Nellie (Nell) M (Karcher) Armentrout.

David graduated from Travis High School in 1959 and headed off to college at Southwest Texas State in San Marcos and graduated in 1964. Making the decision...

Veronica Johnson

Veronica Johnson

Jan 17, 2026

Veronica Marie Johnson, 86 of Brenham passed away January 17, 2026.Marie was born May 17, 1939 in Stoneham, Texas to Franklin and Dorothy Yorek.

On May 16, 1991, Marie married Eugene Johnson. They were married for 31 years before he passed in 2022. She was an animal lover who had many pets over the years. Marie loved her family and...

Geraldine “Dino” Rybarski

Geraldine “Dino” Rybarski

Jan 16, 2026

Geraldine "Dino" Draehn Rybarski, 75, of Brenham, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Geraldine, affectionately known as Dino or Granny, was a woman who never met a stranger. From the moment you met her, you felt like family. Her heart was generous beyond measure, and her family was always the center...

Joyce Lambrecht

Joyce Lambrecht

Jan 15, 2026

Joyce Broesche Lambrecht, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026.

Joyce was born October 3, 1936 in Washington County, where she grew up. She moved to Burleson County in 1954 where she worked as a tax preparer for many years. She was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. Joyce enjoyed music, cooking and spending time...

Sandra Teufel

Sandra Teufel

Jan 13, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Faye Buddenberg Teufel, 77, of Brenham, the widow of Odis James Teufel, died January 13, 2026. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 16th at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17th at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem with Pastor Mark Neumann officiating. Burial will follow the funeral...