Recent Obituaries

William Keilman

May 30, 2025

Our world became dimmer on May 30, 2025 with the passing of William David Keilman in Brenham, Texas. On November 23, 1969, Bill was born to John Peter and Norma Jean Rollings Keilman in Oakland, California. He was baptized at St. Leo's Church in Oakland, Ca on January 4, 1970.

William (Bill) David Keilman will forever shine in our hearts.

Bill is...

Marie Schwartz

May 29, 2025

Marie Hayes Schwartz slipped away peacefully to heaven on May 29, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born on May 22, 1939, in Kerrville, Texas to Mattie Sara and Erastus Levi Hayes. Marie was the youngest child of a large family. She grew up in Kerrville and Bastrop and later lived in Houston, Texas. In Houston at the...

Thomas Menn

May 27, 2025

Thomas Earl Menn passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at Methodist Hospital - Houston Medical Center in Houston, Texas, at the age of 82 years, 2 months, and 27 days.

Thomas Earl Menn was born on March 1st, 1943, in Burton Hospital, Burton, Texas, as the only child to Ernst Reinhardt Menn and Luetta Gerda (née Weber)...

Jane Herzog

May 22, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jane Lehmann Herzog of Brenham, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. She was born in Brenham on April 18, 1953 to Ira J. and Joyce (Sommer) Lehmann.

Jane was a graduate of Giddings High School and was an entrepreneur of multiple successful businesses in Brenham. She enjoyed traveling the world, baking...

Kenneth Parker

May 20, 2025

Deacon Kenneth (Ken) Ray Parker, the fourth child of the late Charles and Ida Mae Coleman Parker was born on April 6, 1956. He peacefully departed to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

On August 3, 1967, he confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized under the leadership of Rev. Victor Stephens at Mercy Seat Missionary...

David Dempsey

May 18, 2025

David Martin Dempsey passed away on May 18, 2025 in Brenham, TX.

David was born July 18, 1962 in Houston, TX to Donald and Hilda Rose (Kaufman) Dempsey.

He is survived by his brother: Allen Dempsey of Pearland, TX; sister and brother-in-law: Donna and Mark Schwalenberg of San Antonio, TX, niece: Angelina Rose Dempsey; nephew: John Weeks and numerous other relatives.

He was...

Samuel Pool

May 17, 2025

Samuel Edwin Pool went into the presence of his loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 17, 2025 at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 10 days. He passed away suddenly at his home in Garland, Texas of a heart event and complications of Parkinson's.

Samuel, given life, was born on December 7, 1957. He was...

Brenda Galle

May 17, 2025

Brenda Lois Noviskie Galle, 75, passed away May 17, 2025, at her home in Brenham, Texas.

Brenda was born December 17, 1949, in Bellville Texas, to Bryan T. "Cotton" Noviskie and Pearl Schavrda Noviskie. Brenda graduated from Bellville High School in 1969. She attended Blinn College.

On January 24, 1970, she married Edward Wayne Galle in Bellville,...

Ida Mae Parker

May 15, 2025

SISTER IDA MAE PARKER

(Baby Cole)

"DAWN TO DUST, IN ORDER TO LIVE, WE MUST DIE"

Sister Ida Mae (Baby Cole) Coleman Parker, the only child of Garrett and Jessie Williams Coleman was born on July 27, 1928. The sojourn from Earth to Heaven was completed on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Quietly and peacefully, she went away to be with God.

On July 23,...

Diana Lynn Chism

May 15, 2025

Diana Lynn Brooks Chism, lovingly known as Dee Dee, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at 4:05 a.m. in Bryan, Texas, at the age of 70.

Diana was born on August 23, 1954, in Freeport, Texas, to Laurene and George Brooks. She attended Brazosport College and spent most of her professional life with Dow Chemical, from where she later retired...

Willie Kankel, Jr.

May 1, 2025

Willie Kankel, Jr.

November 1, 1933 - May 1, 2025

Willie Kankel, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born on November 1, 1933, to Willie Kankel, Sr. and Selma Gorges Kankel.

Willie was baptized on December 10, 1933, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Prairie Hill by Pastor Paul Gogolin. He was confirmed...

Donald Winkelmann

Apr 29, 2025

On September 16, 1946, Donald Gene entered the Winkelmann family, including his father Reinhard, his mother Myrtle, and his sister Alana Faye. For his first 7 years, he was never far from his parents' presence, and in his 18 years on the family farm in Kenney, he learned the importance of family, the value of hard work, the satisfaction of...

Rita Mikeska

Apr 28, 2025

Rita Ann Mikeska, 67 of Chappell Hill, was carried home by the angels on April 28, 2025.

Rita was born on September 10, 1957 in Bellville, Texas to Pat and Jean Mikeska of Bleiberville. Rita was baptized and confirmed. She attended Bellville High School through the 11th grade.

Rita had many hobbies, enjoyed helping others, and enjoyed spending time with...

Theresa Jozwiak

Apr 26, 2025

Theresa Evelyn Kokes Jozwiak, 77, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2025.

A visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with the family present. A rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. during the visitation.

A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at St. Mary’s...

Michael Caleb Hochmeister

Apr 19, 2025

Michael Caleb Hochmeister passed away on April 19, 2025 in Brenham at the age of 28. A visitation will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with a memorial service following at 3:00 PM.

He was born on May 1, 1996 in Naperville, IL to Michael Lee Hochmeister and Candace Scarbrough Hochmeister. He was...

Pierre Roberts, Jr

Apr 17, 2025

Pierre Nicholas Roberts, Jr., -- (pronounced, for some reason, like a fishing pier) -- was born in Fort Worth on July 3, 1929 to Pierre and Della Leveridge Roberts, and left us on April 17, 2025. At a very early age he decided that his birthday should be celebrated beginning at least one day before it and until the end...

David Smith

Apr 17, 2025

David Lee Smith, 62, passed away on April 17, 2025. David was born on August 19, 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas to Adolphus and Velma Smith.

A visitation for David will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 W. Main Street, Brenham, Texas. A graveside service...

Herbert Faithauer

Apr 15, 2025

Herbert Wayne Faithauer, 75, passed away on April 15, 2025. Herbert was born in Brenham, Texas on October 17, 1949, to Herbert and Linda Faithauer.

Herbert was born and raised in Brenham, Texas and attended Brenham schools. In his teenage years he was very proud to be involved in the Senior League World Series Baseball Tournament where his team finished...

Kim Lynn Applewhite

Apr 14, 2025

Kimberly Lynn Applewhite, 46 of Burton passed away April 14, 2025.

Kim was born in Victoria, TX on September 11, 1978 to Allen & Mary (Sklar) Stolz. She spent her childhood growing up in Tomball and later moved to Brenham with her family in 1992. She was a 1997 graduate of Brenham High School and later received her bachelor’s degree from...

Tara Kathleen Heiser

Apr 14, 2025

Tara Kathleen Heiser, 62, passed away on April 14, 2025 at her home in Burton, Texas, after a courageous battle against breast cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jim Heiser; her son, A.J. Heiser; her mother, Juanita Green; and her sister, Tenli Green.

Tara was born in Long Beach, California on August 16, 1962 and grew up in...