(March 28, 1941 - May 7, 2009)
Funeral services for Belton Eugene "Nully or Geno" Nall, 68 of Lexington are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Eagles Wings Christian Center in Lexington, Texas with Pastor Dave Harkreader officiating. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Lexington.
Gene passed away Thursday morning at his home in Lexington.
Belton Eugene Nall was born on March 28, 1941 in Elgin, Texas to Herman "Red" & Susie (Smith) Nall. He was united in marriage to Leta Marie (Boyer) Nall on February 7, 1974. Gene graduated from Lexington High School in 1960 and attended college until he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served two tours in Vietnam, two tours in Korea (which Leta went with him and they had the time of their lives), two tours in Germany and was stationed in Fort Knox, KY, Fort Eustis, VA and Fort Hood, Tx. He retired in 1982 as a Staff Sergeant having received many accommodations and medals in the 28 years of service he provided to our country. Following his retirement, Gene worked at Pag's Garage in Austin for 6 years and L.F. Manufacturing in Giddings for about 10 years. He lived a full and happy life and enjoyed going to Charlie's Bar and having a cold/warm beer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 31 years, Leta, in 2005; his daughter, Kerry, in 1974 and his sister, Rosemary Nall.
Gene is survived by his children, Patricia Goodman of Louisville, KY, Charles Hazelwood of Lexington, Tx, Carol & Rodney Dexter of Lexington, Tx, John & Christy Hazelwood of Louisville, KY, Beverly & Paul Russo of Lexington, Tx and Angie Nall Stamport of Jonestown; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Doris Turner, Sheila & Ricky Billig and Johanna & Terry Todd all of Lexington; brother, David & Melba Nall of Lexington as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Robert "Bobby" Lee Knippa
(November 17, 1933 - April 23, 2009)
Funeral services for Robert "Bobby" Knippa, 75 of Lincoln, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Christ Lutheran Church in Loebau, Texas with Rev. Paul Hartfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery in Loebau. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Knippa passed away early Thursday morning at his home in Lincoln.
Robert "Bobby" Lee Knippa was born on November 17, 1933 in Vernon, Texas to Gustav & Clara (Moerbe) Knippa. He served in the U.S. Army and was married to Martha (Proske) Hibbeler on September 15, 1984 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings. Mr. Knippa was an electrician having retired from TXU. He enjoyed woodworking and was a talented art glass maker. He created the stained glass windows in Christ Lutheran Church in Loebau, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Austin, the original chapel in the State Capital in Austin as well as many other churches.
Mr. Knippa was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Ed Knippa and George Knippa; 2 sisters, Beatrice Tschatschula and Lillian Bach and a stepson-in-law, Brad Nease.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Knippa of Lincoln; his children, Terry Knippa of Austin, Tom & Denise Knippa of Dallas, Robin & James Beach of Dripping Springs, John Knippa & fiancee, Sara Bass of Denver, Colorado and Matthew & Brandi Knippa of Lexington; his stepchildren, Ricky & Debbie Hibbeler of Giddings, Marsha & James Blythe of Brenham and Lisa Nease of Burton; 9 grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; brother, Ted & Janet Knippa of Austin; 2 sisters, Agnes Linebrink of Georgetown and Josephine & John Brown of Houston; 3 sisters-in-law, Joyce Knippa of Round Rock, Eva & Cecil Mickel of Houston and Dorothy & Dennis Iselt of Lincoln; brother-in-law, Leonard Proske of Houston as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Michael Dean Joseph(May 6, 1953 - April 17, 2009)
Michael Dean Joseph, age 55, of Loebau, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2009 after a blessedly brief battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen, daughter, Caitlyn, parents, Harold and Patricia Joseph, sisters, Kathy Hutchinson, Sharon Ball, Stephanie Jackson, and brother, Grant Joseph, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by brother, Scott Joseph and sister, Christine Garrett.
Michael lived his life on his own terms with a unique dignity and openness that automatically drew others to him. A Project Manager for Verizon Business, he traveled extensively, triggering the ever widening circle of friends and colleagues.
“Big Mike”, as he was known in Loebau, was passionate about his beloved cows, little dog, Biddie, and his big, black Quarter horse, Chance. However, his heart belonged to his land and living the dream life he created with Maureen.
Many will remember Michael in his striped overalls, raggedy T-shirt, cowboy hat draped over his jug after three passes of rum poured over ice with a dash of Diet Coke, ready to take on the world’s problems or discuss cattle prices while sitting in his corner chair at the Loebau Store. He also held at seat every Saturday at the director’s meeting at the Wagon Stop. He thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie and closeness of the small community.
The family is grateful for the loving care he received at Lone Star Oncology and Hospice Austin during his tough final days. Most of all, they wish to thank a true angel of nursing and adopted member of the family, Kathleen, for her wit and humor, honesty, and always getting it right on the first try. Her compassion had no boundaries.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd, at the Loebau Wagon Stop in Loebau at 2:00 PM, followed by a celebration of his life. This celebration was his final wish and all who knew him are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Maureen Joseph in order to help defray funeral costs.
Sarah "Nina" Emily Ransom(April 23, 1913 - April 16, 2009)
Funeral services for Sarah "Nina" Ransom, 95 of Lexington, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings, Texas with Rev. Dan Monic officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Nina passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.
Sarah "Nina" Emily Boyd Ransom was born on April 23, 1913 in Lexington, Texas to Alfred & Emily (Sparule) Boyd. She owned and operated the Dry Creek Cafe and Boat Dock in Austin for 56 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
Nina is survived by her children, Jay Reynolds of Lexington and Frances Phillips of San Diego, CA; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 2 great, great grandchildren; brother, Lee Boyd of Arlington; 2 sisters, Mary Barker of Giddings and Dolly Mabry of Vancouver, WA as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Fred Marvin Lehmann
(January 16, 1935 - April 15, 2009)
Funeral services for Fred Lehmann, 74 of Giddings are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Mr. Lehmann passed away early Wednesday morning at his home in Giddings.
Fred Marvin Lehmann was born on June 16, 1935 in Giddings, Texas to Theodore Herman & Alma (Kappler) Lehmann. He was united in marriage to Margaret Eschberger on May 25, 1963 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings. Mr. Lehmann was a retired carpenter having been employed with Gaeke Construction in Giddings for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his fathers-in-law, Edward Fischer and Fred Eschberger.
Mr. Lehmann is survived by his wife, Margaret Lehmann of Giddings; his son, Tommy Lehmann of Giddings; his daughter, Carol Nolen of Giddings; 3 grandchildren, Joey Gonzales, Jenni Gonzales and C.J. Nolen all of Giddings; mother-in-law, Lorine Fischer of La Grange; 2 sisters-in-law, Kathy Fischer of Lake Jackson and Barbara & Ole Forseth of San Antonio; brother-in-law, Daniel & Brenda Fischer of La Grange and his nieces and nephews, Ashley & Taylor Forseth and Amanda & Jordan Fischer.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Vista Care Hospice or to the charity of one's choice.
Theola Dovey Dykes
(February 9, 1913 - April 13, 2009)
Funeral services for Theola Dykes will be held Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Giddings. Visitation will be at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home on Friday from noon until 9 p.m. with the family being present from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Bay City.
Theola Dykes celebrated life for 96 years. She was born February 9, 1913 in Crosby, Texas to Will and Lovella Dudley. After graduation from Reagan High School in 1932, she married the elegant “Jimmy” Shelton Dykes, beginning 53 years of a wonderful marriage. Theola leaves behind one son, Donald Dykes, a daughter, Carol Kay, and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Theola was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, her husband, Jimmy Dykes, her son, Jimmy Ray Dykes and her granddaughter, Michelle Dykes.
Theola was a life long Presbyterian, as a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bay City for over 40 years and then FPC, Giddings on her move to Giddings in 1997. She was very active in her church work, teaching Sunday School and Bible Study classes. She was also a volunteer for 17 years in the beauty salon at Bay Villa Nursing Home. For 15 years she was the office manager for Dr. Russell Mathis, running the close knit Dental group.
Marcus Neal Durrenberger(June 30, 1966 - April 9, 2009)
Funeral services for Marcus Durrenberger, 42 of Giddings are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Marcus passed away Thursday morning at his home in Giddings.
Marcus Neal Durrenberger was born on June 30, 1966 in Austin, Texas to Van & Dora (Albrecht) Durrenberger. He was baptised on July 24, 1966 and confirmed on April 9, 1979 both at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings by Rev. Fred Mgebroff. He graduated from Giddings High School in 1984 and attended TSTI in Waco. Marcus worked in the oilfield for a few years before becoming employed as a machinist at K & K Machine Shop which recently became Lopez Auto Clinic. He had been employed there for the last 20 years. Marcus was united in marriage to Claudia Hicks on October 21, 1995 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings by Rev. Wilbern Michalk. Their marriage was blessed with one son, Logan. He enjoyed hunting and gardening and had an amazing talent of making stain glass windows. More than anything, Marcus was an awesome and loving father to his son.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father-in-law, Donald J. Hicks; aunts & uncles, Evelyn & Bill Miertschin, Josephine & Emil Teinert, Ruth & Chris Draeger and Margaret & Albert Biebas, Clarence & Irene Durrenberger and Edwin Durrenberger Jr.
Marcus is survived by his wife, Claudia Durrenberger of Giddings; his son, Logan Durrenberger of Giddings; his parents, Van & Dora Durrenberger of Giddings; his brother, Jeff Durrenberger of Spring; his mother-in-law, Catherine Hicks of Spring; 3 aunts, Dorine Teinert of Pasadena, Clara Falzone of New Mexico and Theresa Durrenberger of Pasadena; uncle, Leon & Marie Albrecht of Paige; 4 sisters-in-law, Erin & Mark Matthijetz of Giddings, Marty & Ricky Schueler of Giddings, Lorie & Terry Strahan of Spring and Katie & Kenneth Parker of Magnolia; brother-in-law, Shawn & Kathy Hicks of Spring as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ernest Cherico, Mark Miertschin, Gary Teinert, Jeff Franz, Raymond Padget, Mark Matthijetz, Herschel Tomanetz and Curtis Albrecht.
Memorials may be given to The Logan Durrenberger Fund c/o Round Top State Bank, P.O. Box 180, Giddings, Texas 78942 or to the charity of one's choice.
(June 24, 1944 - March 30, 2009)
Funeral service for Lorine Iselt, 64 of Fedor, Texas are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fedor, Texas with Rev. Leif Hasskarl officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Prayer Service will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Iselt passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at St. Joseph's Regional Health Center in Bryan.
Lawrence Arthur (L.A.) Loewe
(July 28, 1922 - March 28, 2009)
Funeral services for Lawrence Arthur (L.A.) Loewe, 86 of Ledbetter, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church in Dime Box, Texas with Lay Minister Ed Truelson and Rev. Winston Hold officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by American Legion Post 276 and VFW Post 4475 will follow in the Loewe Family Cemetery near Carmine, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Prayer Service will be held Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lawrence passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 at St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange.
He was born on July 28, 1922 near Carmine, Texas to Willie & Ida (Renck) Loewe and baptized on April 29, 1923 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine by Pastor A.H. Falkenberg. His baptismal verse was Luke 18:16. He was confirmed on Palm Sunday in 1937 also at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine by Rev. H. Brunotte with his confirmation verses being Gal. 6:9 and Rev. 2:10. Lawrence was united in marriage to Evelyn Mueller on October 23, 1949 at St. John's Evangelical & Reformed Church in Burton, Texas by Rev. E.H. Schunrugel. Their marriage verse was Ruth 1:16. Throughout his life, Lawrence always was an active and hard working person. He served his country for 3 years in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1945. Following his discharge, he became involved in the American Legion Post 276 and the VFW Post 4475 both in Giddings. He was also active in his community as a member of both the Dime Box and Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Departments, the Lee County Appraisal Board, the Lee County Farmers Co-Op, the Giddings Sons of Hermann Lodge Board of Directors, the St. John Lutheran Church Council, the Dime Box School Board, he was precinct chairman for the Democratic party and a member of the SPJST. Lawrence was a rancher and operated the Lazy L Fish Farm. Aside from working, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and going to dances with his friends. Some of his favorite past times were playing cards and dominoes, watching the Houston Astros, going to the auction barn and spending time with his family and especially with his grandchildren. He was a man always willing to help where he could, lend an ear to listen and always put his two cents in when he could. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Willie & Ida Loewe; brother, Melvin Loewe; mother and father-in-law, Clara & Albert Mueller; son-in-law, Milroy "Fizzie" Guelker; sister-in-law, Benita Loewe; brothers-in-law, R.C. Loewe, Johnny Braun and Melvin Schultz and special cousin, Ronnie Roemer.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Evelyn Loewe of Ledbetter; his daughters, Carolyn & Jerry Faske of Bishop and Linda & John Kieschnick of Giddings; 7 grandchildren, Chris & Stephaine Kieschnick of Lincoln, Jeff & Sarita Faske of Bishop, James Faske of Bishop, Lorin & Jennifer Kieschnick of College Station, Walt & Megan Kieschnick of Richmond, Wes Kieschnick of Giddings and Abby Faske of College Station; 4 great grandchildren, Dilyn Kieschnick of Lincoln, Jack & Jeorge Faske of Bishop and Kaylynn Kieschnick of College Station; sisters-in-law, Florine Loewe of Giddings, Dora Braun of Waller and Esther Schultz of Houston; special neighbor and friend, Charlie Brymer of Ledbetter as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Loewe, Randy Loewe, Rodney Loewe, Ryan Loewe, Jason Roemer, Joel Roemer, Clifford Dawson, Steve Galloway, Roger Loewe and Paulie Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenroy & Waldine Ebner, Candy Clark, Tom & Carol Kieschnick, Kyle Kieschnick, George & Eunice Dunk, Philip Grimm, Charlie Brymer, Marty Lindner, Edgar & Donna Arldt, Douglas & Betty Woods, Lloyd & Joan Goehring, Doc & Mildred Willard and Lorene Ihlo.
Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 8235 FM 141, Dime Box, Texas 77853; the Loewe Family Cemetery, c/o Barbara Vahrenkamp, 14500 Lentz Meier Lane, Carmine, Texas 78932-5045; Hospice Brazos Valley, 1048 North Jefferson, La Grange, Texas 78945 or to the charity of one's choice.
Daeton Jacobie Schroeder(March 17, 2008 - March 25, 2009)
Funeral services for Daeton Schroeder, 1 year old son of Victoria Schroeder and Cedro Blue of Giddings are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2009 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Jeremy Walloch officiating. Entombment will follow in the Giddings City Mausoleum. Visitation will be held Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday from 7:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Prayer Service will be held Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Daeton Jacobie Schroeder was born on March 17, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center in Brenham, Texas and passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning at St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange.
He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Corine Alexander.
Daeton is survived by his parents, Victoria Schroeder and Cedro Blue of Giddings; two sisters, Nevaeh Schroeder of Giddings and Tykiana Blue of Houston; two brothers, Jordan Lucio of Giddings and Tyler Burns of Houston; grandparents, Cindy & J.R. Aleman of Harwood, Donald Schroeder of Giddings, Arthur Charles Wolridge of Giddings and Evelyn Blue of Giddings; great grandparents, John Alexander of Lexington and Willie & Adeline Schroeder of Giddings; aunts and uncles, Brandon Schroeder, Wyatt Aleman, Charles Blue, A.C. Wolridge, Andrew Wolridge, Terry Wolridge, Allison Wolridge and Ebony Wolridge as well as numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Martin Luther Lutheran Day School in Giddings or to the charity of one's choice.
Elton W. Zoch
(December 29, 1922 - March 24, 2009)
Funeral services for Elton "Bozo" Zoch, 86 of Giddings, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Thursday from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Zoch family will be present for visitation Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Mr. Zoch passed away Tuesday morning at Oakland Manor Nursing Center in Giddings.
Elton Wilbert "Bozo" Zoch was born on December 29, 1922 in Winchester, Texas to Herman J. & Lydia (Symank) Zoch. He was baptised on January 7, 1923 and confirmed on April 5, 1936 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Winchester, Texas by Rev. A. Bohot. He was united in marriage to Rosalind Symmank on September 20, 1946 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings by Rev. Max Studtmann. Their marriage was blessed with one daughter, Gwendolyn. Bozo was a World War II Army Veteran and was employed by Bluebonnet Electric for 42 years where he retired as a supervisor in 1988. He was a founding member of the Giddings Sons of Hermann Lodge #54 and a member of the VFW Post #4475 in Giddings. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing dominoes and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosalind in 1995; son-in-law, Robert "Bob" Kemp in 1986; 4 brothers, Leon Zoch, Calvin Zoch, Leroy Zoch and Herman "John" Zoch and a sister-in-law, Vivian Zoch.
Bozo is survived by his daughter, Gwendolyn Z. Kemp of Giddings; granddaughter, Kelley & Scott McDermott of College Station; 3 step grandchildren, Michael Kemp of Dallas, Mary & Jeff Spickler of Plano and Sandy & Rob Smith of Cedar Park; 2 sisters, Frances & Herb Roeber of Paige and Lillian & Olin Graham of Pearland; brother, Nelson & Mary Sue Zoch of Kingwood; 2 sisters-in-law, Leroy's widow, Connie Zoch of Spring and Calvin's widow, Annie Doris Zoch of Beaumont; dear friend, Rachel Gonzales of Giddings as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.
Else Helene Oltmann
(January 25, 1923 - March 16, 2009)
Funeral services for Else H. Oltmann, 86, of Serbin, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Mrs. Oltmann passed away Monday morning after a brief stay at the Care Inn of La Grange.
Else Helene Scherf Oltmann was born on January 25, 1923 in Gros-Gerau, Germany to Adam & Elisa (Bernhardt) Scherf. She was united in marriage to Wilbert Oltmann on June 8, 1946 in Germany. Mrs. Oltmann was a loving and devoted homemaker and Air Force wife who enjoyed to sew and bake. She loved flowers and her family and her greatest joy were her children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Oltmann was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Fritz Bernhardt; her son, Clyde Oltmann and her granddaughter, Jessica Oltmann.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wilbert Oltmann of Serbin, Tx; 6 children, Callan & Linda Oltmann of West Point, Tx, Beverly & Jim Wells of Frisco, Tx, Barbara & Kent Schreyer of Duncanville, Tx, Chris & Kay Oltmann of Allen, Tx, Bonnie & Richard Schmidt of Allen, Tx and Beatrice Oltmann of Austin; 7 grandchildren, Melanie & Tom Niland of Austin, Meredith Oltmann of Los Angeles, Marian & Jed Taylor of Austin, Andrew & Shannon Schreyer of Hickory Creek, Tx, Jonathan & Sarah Oltmann of Dallas, Michael Schreyer of Allen and Patrick Schreyer of Allen; 2 great grandchildren, Luke Schreyer of Hickory Creek and Kyle Oltmann of Dallas.
For those desiring to make a memorial contribution, the Oltmann family recommends Hospice Brazos Valley, 1048 North Jefferson, La Grange, Tx 78945 or St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1572 CR 211, Giddings, Texas 78942
Erwin Theodore Prellop(December 6, 1918 - March 11, 2009)
Funeral services for Erwin T. Prellop, 90 of Warda, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas with Rev. Dennis Tegtmeier officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Prellop family will be present for visitation Friday evening from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Prellop passed away Wednesday afternoon at his home in Warda.
Erwin Theodore Prellop was born on December 6, 1918 in Serbin, Texas to August & Selma (Kubitz) Prellop. He was baptized on December 15, 1918 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas by Rev. H.T. Killian. He was confirmed also at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin on April 9, 1933 by Rev. Herman Schmidt. His confirmation verse was 2 Cor. 5:15. Erwin was united in marriage to Dorine Bamsch on May 31, 1942 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas by Rev. Paul Eifert.
He served his country and was stationed in the Aluetian Islands during World War II. After being discharged from the Army, Erwin & Dorine moved to Houston where he faithfully served as an elder at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Upon Erwin's retirement as a foreman at National Flame and Forge in 1984, he and Dorine returned to Warda where they raised cattle and hunted and fished on their ranch. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda and the American Legion Post 276 in Giddings.
Erwin was preceded in death by his parents, August & Selma Prellop; 3 brothers, Martin, Alfred & Albert and a grandson, Kevin Aschenbeck.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorine Prellop of Warda; 2 daughters, Barbara & Bob Kelly of New York and Clarice & George Aschenbeck of Houston; sister, Hermine Moerbe of Austin and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda.
Patricia June Mann-Lawrance(June 28, 1935 - March 4, 2009)
Funeral services for Patricia June Stringer Mann-Lawrance, 73 of Ledbetter, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Rev. Wilbern Michalk officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery in Hills, Texas. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The family will be present Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Patricia passed away Wednesday morning at her home in Ledbetter following a lengthy illness.
Patricia June Stringer Mann- Lawrance was born on June 28, 1935 at Wichita, Kansas to Lewis E. & Dorothy (Munns) Stringer. She enjoyed managing her small cattle operation called Mann Ranch left to her by her late husband. She was an avid bowler bowling in three leagues and sponsoring numerous teams in tournaments. She was a full charge bookkeeper for 54 years with the last 33 years for Bonds Television retiring on June 28, 2008. Patricia enjoyed family gatherings, family reunions and campouts on her place as well as other campsites.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dottie Louise Stringer; brothers, Edward L. Stringer and Larry R. Stringer; husbands, Charles A. Aiken Sr. and Oscar P. Mann, Jr.; son, Charles A. Aiken Jr. and two great grandsons, Cody Aiken and Joel Reese.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Lawrance of Ledbetter; sons, H. Dwayne and Patricia Aiken of California and G. Steven & Donna Aiken of Ledbetter; daughters, Cleta & Tim Shaddox of Port Arthur, Sharyl Burt of Spring and Dee Dee and Jack Johnson of Missouri; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and a stepson, C.W. Lawrance.
Pallbearers will be Luther W. Waldrip III, Michael Dean Aiken, Jeremy Scott Aiken, Waylen Jason Bridges, Charles Benjamin Aiken, Jimmy Howell, Scott Pearcey, C.W. Lawrance and Sam Carratala.
Memorials may be made to the Dell Childrens Hospital in Austin or the charity of one's choice.
(July 7, 1932 - February 23, 2009)
Funeral services for Robert "Sweet Pea" Keng, 76 of Giddings, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2009 at First Assembly of God in Giddings with Pastor Pat Herlitz officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Keng family will be present for visitation Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Sweet Pea passed away Monday morning at his home in Giddings.
Robert Awalt "Sweet Pea" Keng was born on July 7, 1932 in Lee County, Texas to Charles Estill & Emma Bertha (Kuehn) Keng. He was united in marriage to Delores Barker on August 20, 1955 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings. She preceded him in death on September 13, 2004 after 49 years of marriage. Sweet Pea was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and served from January 13, 1953 until December 29, 1954. and was a retired foreman with Dean & Keng Paving and Befco. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed barbequing, fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
He is survived by 4 daughters, Kathy & Jay Anderson of Colorado Springs, CO, Carol & Billy McGlaun of Early, Texas, Cindy & Wayne Knight of Giddings and Lois Keng of Giddings; 7 grandchildren, Willie & Melinda McGlaun of Buda, Aaron McGlaun of Early, Mindy Buscha of League City, Chase Knight of Giddings, Derek Anderson of Longview, Bryce Buscha of Giddings and Connor Anderson of Colorado Springs; sister, Dorothy & Norland Hoskins of Sinton; brother, James & Carolyn Keng of Ledbetter; 2 sisters-in-law, Geraldine Krawietz of LaVernia and Ruth Barker of Smithville; 3 brothers-in-law, Robert & Virginia Namken of Smithville, Bill & Glenda Barker of Giddings and Tilford & Ann Barker of LaVernia as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Willie McGlaun, Derek Anderson, Chase Knight, Bryce Buscha, Rodney Turpin, Sam Norvick, Bobby Namken, Connor Anderson and Aaron McGlaun.
Memorials may be made to the Lee County Cancer Resource Center, the American Cancer Society, the First Assembly of God in Giddings or to the charity of one's choice.
Irene H. Zoch(July 5, 1919 - February 17, 2009)
Funeral services for Irene Zoch, 89, of Warda, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas with Rev. Dennis Tegtmeier officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Prayer Service will be held Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Zoch passed away Tuesday afternoon at St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange.
Irene Hedwig Vogel Zoch was born on July 5, 1919 in the Sand Community in Lee County, Texas to August & Hulda (Bigon) Vogel. She was united in marriage to Gus A. Zoch on December 30, 1945 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Delbert, Delores and Darlene. She was a loving and devoted homemaker who enjoyed cooking sewing and gardening.
Mrs. Zoch was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law, Barbara Zoch; 3 infant grandsons; 5 sisters, Laura Krause, Hermine Andres, Lorine Zoch, Gladys Vogel & Ruth Schulze and a brother, Harold Vogel.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Gus Zoch of Warda; her 3 children, Delbert & Judy Zoch of Warda, Delores & Mike Marburger of Austin and Darlene & Larry Kasper of Warda; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Adele & Elmo Schulze of Serbin; brother-in-law, Albert Zoch of Houston as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Shannon Kasper, Shane Kasper, Shea Kasper, Mike Tabbert, Bruce Zoch and Christopher Kovar. Honorary pallbearer is Dustin Tabbert.
Memorials may be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church General Fund, the La Grange Office of Brazos Valley Hospice or the charity of one's choice.
(May 11, 1944 - February 11, 2009)
Funeral services for Victor Wachsmann, 64 of Giddings are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Mr. Wachsmann passed away Wednesday afternoon at this home in Giddings following a lengthy illness.
Victor Adolph Carl Wachsmann was born on May 11, 1944 in Giddings, Texas to George & Esther (Riedel) Wachsmann. He was baptized in 1944 and confirmed in 1958 both at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Manheim, Texas. Victor was united in marriage to Andrea Freeman on June 13, 1981 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Manheim. He was a teacher and coach at Immanuel Lutheran School in Giddings from 1988 until 1998 and also served as principal from 1992 until 1998. Victor was currently employed as a salesperson with Jaeger's Incorporated in Giddings. He had been a member of the Giddings ISD School Board since 1986 and served as Board Secretary from 1988 until 1992 and 1995 until 2000 and had been serving as Board President since 2001.
Victor was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, John Wachsmann.
He is survived by his wife, Andrea Wachsmann of Giddings; 2 sons, Robert & Michelle Wachsmann of Schertz and Mark Wachsmann of Georgetown; 3 grandchildren, Kelsey, Lauren & Sean Wachsmann of Schertz; brother, Melvin & Sue Wachsmann of Spring; 3 sisters, Cleo Fischer of Houston, Alice & Herbert Richter of Houston and Carolyn & Willard Kassulke of Sullivan, Missouri as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Jaeger, Justin Behrens, Randy Birnbaum, Jason Mersiovsky, Wayne Berger and Leslie Thorp.
Memorials may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran School Endowment Fund, 300 North Grimes, Giddings, Texas 78942.
Amanda Rozy Kunkel
(October 1, 1924 - February 2, 2009)
Funeral services for Amanda Kunkel, 84, of Paige, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church in Paige, Texas with Rev. Alvin Epperson officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Paige. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A prayer service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. and the Kunkel family will be present for visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Kunkel passed away Monday afternoon at Giddings Healthcare Center.
Amanda Rozy Brade Kunkel was born on October 1, 1924 in Lincoln, Texas to Alvin & Helena (Faske) Brade. She was baptised on October 5, 1924 and confirmed on April 2, 1939 both at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas by Rev. Reinhard Osthoff. She was united in marriage to Earl Edwin Kunkel on November 16, 1947 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Cornell and Darrell. Earl preceded her in death on July 4, 2004 after 56 years of marriage. Mrs. Kunkel was a loving and devoted homemaker who enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and baking. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and the Sons of Hermann Lodge #154 in Paige. She had also been a member of the Paige School District PTA for many years.
Mrs. Kunkel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 6 brothers, Alvin Brade, Herbert Brade, George Brade, Otto Brade, Herman Brade and Richard Brade and 5 sisters, Martha Draeger, Lena Draeger, Minnie Glona, Annie Schultz and Helma Fisher.
She is survived by her two sons, Cornell & Ethel Kunkel of Paige and Darrell Kunkel of Paige; 2 grandsons, Troy & Ann Kunkel of Paige and Kevin & Doris Kunkel of Paige; special kids, Herbert Eschberger & Gloria Ray of Paige and Kenny & Andrea Ray of Paige; sister, Lydia Briggs of Corpus Christi; sister-in-law, Dorothy Brade of Lincoln as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Paige, Texas or to the Paige Volunteer Fire Department.
(January 25, 1977 - January 30, 2009)
Funeral services for Jose Navarro, 32, of Giddings will be held in Mexico.
Jose died Friday morning at St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange.
Jose Jaime Navarro was born on January 25, 1977 in Mexquitic De Carmona SLP, Mexico to Jose Beatt Navarro Hernandez and Maria Pioquinta Hernandez Rico. He was an electrician who enjoyed spending time with his two year old son and was excited about the upcoming arrival of another son in two months.
Jose was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Rita Navarro.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Diaz of Giddings; his son, Jaime Navarro of Giddings; his father, Jose Navarro of Mexico; 2 brothers, Atanacio Navarro & Rogelia Navarro both of Mexico; 5 sisters, Hermenegilda Navarro of Rosenberg, Francisca Navarro of Rosenberg, Victoria Navarro of Mexico, Viviana Navarro of Mexico and Beatriz Navarro of Mexico as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
(January 8, 1932 - January 26, 2009)
Funeral
services
for
Mildred
Melcher,
77 of
Lincoln,
Texas
are
scheduled
for
10:00
a.m. on
Thursday,
January
29, 2009
at
Ebenezer
Lutheran
Church
in
Manheim,
Texas
with
Rev.
Herb
Keistman
officiating.
Graveside
services
will be
at 3:00
p.m. on
Thursday,
January
29, 2009
at
Memorial
Oaks
Cemetery
in
Houston,
Texas.
Visitation
will be
held on
Wednesday
from
3:00
p.m.
until
9:00
p.m. at
Phillips
& Luckey
Funeral
Home in
Giddings.
Bernice Mildred Melcher was born on January 8, 1932 to Oscar & Adelia (Lehmann) Iselt in Loebau, Texas and was called home to be with her Lord & Savior on Monday, January 26, 2009. She received Christian Baptism on January 24, 1932 at Christ Lutheran Church in Loebau, Texas by Pastor Duraw. Mildred's confirmation was on September 23, 1945 at Christ Lutheran Church by Pastor H.A. Stroebel. She was married to John E. Melcher Jr. at Christ Lutheran Church in Loebau on October 28, 1951 by Pastor H. Hartfield. This marriage was blessed with four children-Larry Wayne Melcher, Delbert Lynn Melcher, Daniel Gene Melcher and Linda Faye Leitko; five grandchildren-Laura Ann Melcher, Matthew Wayne Melcher, Sarah Denise Melcher, Mark Allen Leitko and Staci Renee Leitko and two great grandchildren-Travis John Melcher and Luke James Leitko.
Mildred was a cafeteria worker for many years in the Spring Branch and Cy-Fair School Districts. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her passion was cooking, baking, gardening and taking care of her countless plants and flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mildred is survived by her husband of 57 years, Johnnie; her four children, Larry Melcher of Houston, Delbert Melcher of Loebau, Danny Melcher and wife, Dorrie of Cypress, Linda Leitko and husband Barry of Houston; five grandchildren, Laura Melcher, Matthew Melcher, Sarah Melcher, Mark Leitko and wife Elizabeth and Staci Leitko; two great grandsons, Travis Melcher and Luke Leitko; two brothers, Clarence Iselt and Glenn Iselt; three sisters, Mary Ann Beisert, Dorothy Ann Herzog and Joyce Mikulin and many other family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Larry Melcher, Delbert Melcher, Danny Melcher, Barry Leitko, Matthew Melcher and Mark Leitko. Honorary Pallbearers will be Travis Melcher and Luke Leitko.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Clarence Alfred Exner(December 22, 1937 - January 23, 2009)
Funeral services for Clarence Exner, 71 of Lincoln are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas with Rev. Dale Bohm officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Exner family will be present for visitation Saturday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Mr. Exner passed away Friday morning at Richard's Memorial Hospital in Rockdale.
Clarence Alfred Exner was born on December 22, 1937 in Lincoln, Texas to Emil O. & Agnes (Lehmann) Exner. He was a retired drywall finisher and a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln.
Mr. Exner was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter; sister, Edna Exner; sister-in-law, Norma Exner; niece & nephew-in-law, Debbie & David Noack and great niece, Destiny Noack.
He is survived by his two sons, Jason Exner of Dallas and David Eilers of Houston; a daughter; 4 brothers, Walter Exner of Lexington, Martin & Dorothy Exner of Lincoln, Monroe Exner of Lincoln and Elton & Janice Exner of Houston as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
(August 13, 1939 - January 20, 2009)
Funeral services for Walter Charles Mitschke, 69 of Metairie, Louisiana are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Rev. Henry Wied officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Mitschke passed away Tuesday in Louisiana.
He was born on August 13, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to Carl & Esther (Krause) Mitschke and was a cook on a ship.
Mr. Mitschke was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Mitschke and Esther King; step father, Daniel Lee King and a brother, Marvin Roy Mitschke. He is survived by a son, Charles Wayne Mitschke of Houston; 2 sisters, Marilyn Burns of Houston and Gladys and Hilton Karisch of LaGrange as well as 5 nephews and 2 nieces.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
(November 14, 1927 - January 16, 2009)
Funeral
services for
Bernice
Foehr, 81 of
Giddings are
scheduled
for 3:00
p.m. on
Tuesday,
January 20,
2009 at
Martin
Luther
Lutheran
Church in
Giddings
with Rev.
Jeremy
Walloch
officiating.
Burial will
follow in
the Giddings
City
Cemetery. A
prayer
service will
be held
Monday
evening at
7:00 p.m. at
Phillips &
Luckey
Funeral Home
in Giddings.
Mrs. Foehr passed away Friday morning at St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange.
Bernice Evelyn Ganske Foehr was born on November 14, 1927 in Brenham, Texas to William Fred & Emily (Rosenbaum) Ganske. She was united in marriage to Wilhelm Gottlieb "Bill" Foehr on January 16, 1943 in Houston, Texas. Their marriage was blessed with 5 children, Shirley, Carolyn, Pamela, Wilfred and Debbie. Bernice was a cook at Circle W Restaurant in Giddings for many years.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice.
(September 6, 1919 - January 16, 2009)
Funeral services for Ruth Sebesta Huth, 89 of Giddings are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2009 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Edwin Schwanke officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 9 AM until 9 PM and Monday from 7 AM until 8:30 AM at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Ruth passed away early Friday morning at Oakland Manor Nursing Center in Giddings.
Ruth Frieda Boettcher Sebesta Huth was born on September 6, 1919 in Lexington, Texas to Herman & Matilda Melitta (Zwernemann) Boettcher. She was baptised on November 1, 1919 and confirmed on March 18, 1953. Ruth was united in marriage to Alvin Sebesta and together they owned and operated the Airline Dance Hall and Charlie Bill's Music Company both in Giddings and The Watering Hole in Northrup for many years. Following Alvin's death in 1970, Ruth married Reno Huth. He preceded her in death in 1993. She enjoyed playing dominoes and 42 and spending time with her family and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; 4 sisters, Meta Reuther, Hilda Hoffmann, Amanda Stall and Erna Muery and 7 brothers, Albert, Edwin, Erwin, Edgar, Richard, Oswald and Herbert.
She is survived by a step-son, Harold & Jeannette Huth; a step-daughter, Barbaline Daigle as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials may be made to Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings or to the charity of one's choice.
(May 10, 1936 - January 12, 2009)
Funeral services
for Maria Herrera, 72 of
Giddings are scheduled
for 3:00 p.m. on
Thursday, January 15,
2009 at St. Margaret's
Catholic Church in
Giddings. Father Jim
Olnhausen and Father
Luis Caceres will be
officiating. Burial
will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held
Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.
until 9:00 p.m. and
Thursday from 7:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m. at
Phillips & Luckey
Funeral Home in
Giddings. A Rosary will
be recited Wednesday
evening at 7:00 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Herrera passed away Monday morning at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin following a sudden illness.
Maria Elena Lopez Herrera was born on May 10, 1936 in Rodriguez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She was united in marriage to Aniceto Herrera Sr. on February 15, 1954 in Laredo, Texas. Mrs. Herrera was a homemaker who had resided in Giddings for the last 38 years. She enjoyed gardening, raising her birds, sewing, cooking, traveling and shopping. She was an avid Giddings Buffalo football fan and never missed a Friday night football game. She was a longtime member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings and the Guadalupana's Society.
Mrs. Herrera was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2001; 2 daughters, Rosa Marie Herrera and Sylvia Christina Herrera; 1 son, Raul Herrera and a sister, Antonia Lopez.
She is survived by 10 children, Braulio Herrera of Laredo, Ofelia Saucedo of Giddings, Carmen & Don Spivey of Giddings, Roberto & Guadalupe Herrera of Giddings, Aniceto & Mary Herrera Jr. of Giddings, Marcelina & Raymond Nunez of Giddings, Juan & Barbara Herrera of Manor, Martha & Rogelio Hernandez of Giddings, Laura & Victor Orocio of Giddings and Gabriel & Deina Herrera of Giddings; 36 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; sister, Felicitas Hernandez of Dolores, Mexico; brother, Jesus Gonzales of Mexico City, Mexico as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Spivey, Chris Nunez, Robert Herrera Jr., Phillip Ferguson, Randy Moreno, Felix Diaz, Albert Mendez and Danny Velasquez.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Margaret's Catholic Church or to the charity of one's choice.
(November 5, 1949 - January 5, 2009)
Funeral services for Michael Darrin Sinclair, 59 of Houston, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2009 at Ridgeway Baptist Church in Paige, Texas with Pastor John Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgeway Cemetery in Paige. Visitation will Friday from 10 am until 11 am at Ridgeway Baptist Church.
Mr. Sinclair died on Monday at the Houston Northwest Medical Center.
Michael Darrin Sinclair was born on November 5, 1949 in Houston, Texas to Hoyt Dean & Audrey Estelle (Thames) Sinclair. He was a machinist in Houston and enjoyed music. He was the Past Master of Mt. Houston Masonic Lodge #1157 and was currently affiliated with the Woodland Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Sinclair was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mitchell Dennis Sinclair and a sister, Deanna Dale.
He is survived by his 2 sons, Michael D. & Tanana Sinclair Jr. of Baytown and John Hogan Sinclair of Houston; granddaughter, Kasey Jo Sinclair of Baytown; 2 brothers, Hollis & Mylo Sinclair of Gladstone, MO and Hoyt & Gloria Sinclair of Tahlequah, OK; 2 sisters, Caroll Sue & James Morgan of Spring and Jo Ann Navarro of Madisonville; special friend, Annette Durham of Houston as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Pallbearers will James Morgan, Carl Tatum, Marty Navarro, Jody Navarro, Scott Sinclair, Charles Ray Thames, David Sinclair and Gary Thames.
Memorials may be made to the Aldine Rainbow Girls.
(July 26, 1923 - December 29, 2008)
Alvina
Elsie Schubert Zoch, 85 of Giddings,
Texas. Services are scheduled
for 2:00 p.m. on Friday ,
January 2, 2000 at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Giddings,
Texas with Pastor Wilbern
Michalk officiating. Burial will
follow in the Giddings City
Cemetery in Giddings, Texas.
Visitation will be held Thursday January 1, 2009 from 11 am until 9 pm and Friday from 7 am until 12:30 pm at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Zoch family will be present for visitation Thursday evening from 6 pm until 8 pm.
Alvina was born in Fedor, Texas on July 26, 1923to August and Anna Bertha (Gruetzner) Schubert. She received the gift of Holy Baptism on July 29, 1923at her home by pastor W. Seidle. On March 21, 1937, she was confirmed in the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Giddings, by Pastor G.W. Fischer. Alvina was married to edwin Zoch on May 9, 1948at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings by Pastor Max Studtmann. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters; Kathryn and Lucille.
Alvina loved spending time with her family where she enjoyed fishing and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in various school and sports activities. One of her favorite things to do was to cook for her family - especially fried fish or shrimp, as well as baking cookies. She also loved sewing and watching a good Aggies' football or Astros' baseball game, along with many other sports. Alvina loved to play dominoes and visit with friends.
In her spare time she was very active at church, especially with the Ladies Aid at Trinity Lutheran, Houston and Immanuel Lutheran, Giddings.
Alvina was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Edwin; and sister Irene Wisenhutter. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn and Dwight Friedrich of Giddings and Lucille and Leonard Mitschke of Giddings, grandchildren Kim and Ricky Fritsche of Giddings, Kevin and Penny Friedrich of Cypress, Lori and Sean Matejcek of Giddings, and Valerie and Nathan Markert of College Station; great-grandchildren Whitney, Regan and Brooke Fritsche of Giddings, Kailey and Kaden Friedrich of Cypress, and Sara and Seth Matejcek of Giddings.
The Lord called Alvina to her heavenly home on December 29, 2008, at the age of 85 years, 5 months, and 3 days.
Eva Orlena Pitts
(August 28, 1919 - December 26, 2008)
Funeral
services for Eva Pitts, 89 of
Giddings, Texas and formerly of
Diamond, Missouri are scheduled
for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
December 30, 2008 at Phillips &
Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings,
Texas with Brother Tim Clayton
officiating. Burial will follow
in the Ledbetter Cemetery in
Ledbetter, Texas. Visitation
will be held Monday from 8 am
until 9 pm and Tuesday from 7 am
until 10 am at Phillips & Luckey
Funeral Home in Giddings. The
Pitts family will be present for
visitation Monday evening from 5
pm until 7 pm.
Eva passed away Friday evening at Oakland Manor Nursing Center in Giddings.
Eva Orlena Johnson Pitts was born on August 28, 1919 in Tipton Ford, Missouri to Floyd Euritt & Bertha Francis (Vaughn) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Carl Lester Pitts on July 28, 1940 in Joplin, Missouri. Their nearly 68 years of marriage was blessed with one son, Timothy. Eva was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family.
She worked as a sewing inspector for Elder’s Manufacturing for many years in Web City, Missouri and was a constant source of support for her husband’s ministry in the many church congregations that he pastored throughout the years. Her hobbies included gardening, working in her yard and spending time with her family. After her husband’s death on May 3, 2008, Eva was lost without her beloved Carl. It is a great reassurance to her family that they are reunited once again in a union that will never be broken.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 67 years, Carl; 2 brothers, Eugene “Gene” Johnson and Asbury Johnson and 1 sister, Belva “Belvie” Ellis Wells.
She is survived by her son, Tim and Fran Pitts of Giddings; 2 grandchildren, Dana and Paul Kipp of Ledbetter and Steve and Christi Pitts of Giddings; 4 great grandchildren, Hannah Kipp of Ledbetter, Grayson Kipp of Ledbetter, Bayley Pitts of Giddings and Daylin Pitts of Giddings; her niece that she loved as a daughter, Carol and Darrell Schribner of Diamond, Missouri as well as numerous other family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Steve Pitts, Paul Kipp, Grayson Kipp, Ray Radcliff, Vernon Simpson, Ronnie Doggett and Billy Gillum.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Food Pantry, Ledbetter Cemetery Association, Ascera Care Hospice or the charity of one's choice.
(September 15, 1921 - December 22, 2008)
Mrs. Decarrillo passed away Monday at Smithville Regional Hospital.
She was born on September 15, 1921 to Isabell & Refugio (Hernandez) Licerio in San Pedro Coahuila Mexico. She was married to Benito Carrillo and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Decarrillo was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
She is survived by 6 children; Maria Lourdes Hernandez of San Angelo, Tx, Jesus Hernandez of Georgia, Maria Elena Hernandez of Mexico, Maria Guadalupe Martinez of Austin, Tx, Sanjuana Sanchez of Giddings, Tx and Manuel Carrillo of Mexico; 27 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 10 great, great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
(January 26, 1925 - December 10, 2008)
Emma was born in McAllen, Texas to George Bulyier and Ida Mae Oestreich.
At the age of two she received two horses for her birthday which started a life long love of riding on the ranch in McAllen. She later flew airplanes with her best friend whose family owned the airport and excelled at competition archery.
She graduated from McAllen High School and attended a nursing program in Dallas. She married Wylie H. Clifton in 1946 and advanced her interest in cooking to a pursuit of gourmet cooking. (Which was enjoyed by all)
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in La Feria where she taught Sunday School for many years. A member of the garden club, PTA, private charitable endeavors and various other endeavors.
She was an accomplished artist in numerous mediums and loved all her beautiful flowers that flourished in the Rio Grande Valley. She tried to make each ordinary day special in some little way for her family and friends not just the big occasions and she succeeded.
Emma is survived by her daughter, Cathy Lee Clifton Burns and son-in-law, Charles M. Burns, M.D. of Giddings; her grandson, Troy Clifton Wittenbach of Austin; her sister-in-law, Marie Clifton and niece, Sandra Clifton of the San Diego, CA area.
While we feel great sadness for our loss, we celebrate the lives of my parents that are once again together.
Services will be held at a future date.
Rosie Tienda Martinez(February 7, 1957 - December 4, 2008)
Funeral
services for Rosie Tienda Martinez, 51
of Paige, Texas are scheduled for 2:00
PM on Monday, December 8, 2008 at
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in
Giddings with Roger Osborn officiating.
Burial will follow in the Giddings City
Cemetery. Visitation will be held on
Sunday, December 7, 2008 from 12 PM
until 9 PM and Monday from 7 AM until 2
PM at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in
Giddings. The family will be present
Sunday evening from 6 PM until 8 PM.
Rosie passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening at Lakeside Hospital in Bastrop.
She was born on February 7, 1957 in Giddings, Texas to Lupe Martinez and Lupe Tienda Martinez. Rosie was the manager of The Old Frontier in Paige for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening.
Rosie was preceded in death by her father, Lupe Martinez; 2 sisters, Gloria Carrizales and Janie Martinez; 2 brothers, Richard Martinez and Oscar Martinez; a nephew, Gabriel Quinonez Jr. and a niece, Autumn Martinez.
She is survived by her husband, Lester Barton of Paige; her mother, Lupe Martinez of Paige; 4 sons, Anthony Carrizales of Giddings, Robert Carrizales of Paige, Steven Carrizales of Paige and Michael Carrizales of Paige; daughter, Melissa Carrizales & B.J. Mitchel of Paige; 3 step daughters, Dana & Rodney Mauldin of Red Rock, Breana Barton of Paige and Denise Barton of Paige; 5 grandchildren, Shaun Jatzlau, Timber Carrizales, Jacob Carrizales, Issac Carrizales and Noah Carrizales; 4 brothers, James & Gail Martinez of Giddings, Pete Martinez of Paige, Felix Martinez of Giddings and David & Gracie Martinez of Bryan; sister, Alice & Gabriel Quinonez of Paige as well as numeorus nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends.
Memorials may be made to the Paige Food Pantry or to the charity of their choice.
(June 29, 1917 - November 28, 2008)
Funeral
services for Mary Beth Droemer, 91 of
Giddings, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert
Tiner officiating. Burial will follow in the
Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be
held on Monday from 8 AM until 9 PM at
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
The Droemer family will be present from 6 PM
until 8 PM.
Mrs. Droemer passed away Friday evening at her home in Giddings.
Mrs. Droemer was born on June 29, 1917 in Sand, Texas to John and Adelina (Wenke) Paulick. She was united in marriage to Carl William Droemer on May 6, 1945 in Serbin, Texas. She was a loving and devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Droemer was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters, Annie Tschatschula, Alvina Droemer and Emma Paulick; daughter-in-law, Darlene Droemer and a grandson, Ian Hoeinghaus.
She is survived by her husband, Carl William Droemer of Giddings; 3 sons, Everard & Jann Droemer of Giddings, Ben & Cindy Droemer of Giddings and Ted & Terri Droemer of Giddings; 2 daughters, Dolly & Larry Hoeinghaus of Schulenberg and Roberta & Jarvis Boriack of Lincoln; 4 grandsons, Nikolaus & Lori Droemer of Bryan, Aaron Droemer of Dallas, Benjamin Droemer of Giddings and Jared Boriack of Lincoln; 11 granddaughters, Michele & Chuck Chauviere of Houston, Kristin & Jeff Kilgore of Houston, Tricia Tucker of Lexington, Miranda Droemer of Giddings, Kassie & Tony Jobb of College Station, Rebekah Hoeinghaus of College Station, Aubrey Droemer of Ledbetter, Bethany Droemer of Dallas, Taylor Droemer of Giddings, Caroline Boriack of Verona, WS and Meagan Boriack of Dallas and 13 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Christ Our Cornerstone Building Fund at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings.
Herbert Eugene Farrack
(November 5, 1946 - November 26, 2008)
Funeral services for Herbert Farrack, 62 of Giddings are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery.
Mr. Farrack died Wednesday at his residence in Giddings.
Leroy Clifford Frosch(June 22, 1928 - November 25, 2008)
Funeral
services for Leroy Frosch, 80 of Lincoln, are
scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November
29, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln.
Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran
Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from
2 pm until 8 pm at Phillips & Luckey Funeral
Home in Giddings.
Leroy Frosch went home to his Maker at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25th after a long illness.
He was born in Paige, Texas on June 22, 1928 to Herbert & Lena (Winkler) Frosch. He was confirmed into the Lutheran Church on April 6, 1941 at Trinity Lutheran Church. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1947 to 1953 and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was married to Gladys Boriack in Lincoln, Tx on June 10, 1950.
Upon leaving the Air Force, he went to work for Air-Co and then for Union Carbide in Houston, Texas as a big rig truck driver. He retired from Union Carbide in 1979.
In 1980 he moved to Lincoln to help out on his father-in-law's farm. Finding time on his hands, he went to work again for Koch Oil driving oil tankers. He retired from Koch in 1993.
The students of St. John Lutheran School will remember him fondly as their bus driver from 1998 until 2005 when he was informed he was too "old" to drive a bus anymore. He lived on his farm in Lincoln until his passing. He was a current member of St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln and his service to the church as a member of the Men's Club and many other duties will be missed. He also volunteered with as many as three different groups that helped out with braille for the blind.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys; sons, Rodney, Bryan and Dana Frosch; daughters, Cindy Estes and Terisa Frosch; grandson, Adam Estes; granddaughters, Teri Champlin, Jennifer Frosch and Anna Frosch; 3 great grandchildren, Bailey Champlin, Samantha Frosch and Paige Champlin; 11 brothers and sisters and many more nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Lena Frosch; and infant brother and his son, Paul Herbert Frosch.
Leroy "Bumpa" Frosch will be missed by all who knew him. He was a loving husband, father and brother who served his family and church without complaint.
Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas or the Lutheran Braille Workers.
James Alfred Miller(October 27, 1919 - November 22, 2008)
Funeral services for James A. Miller, 89 of
Lexington are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at St. James Lutheran
Church in Lexington with Rev. Leif Hasskarl
officiating. Burial will follow in the St. James Lutheran Cemetery in Lexington. Visitation will be held Monday evening at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Lexington.
Mr. Miller passed away Saturday morning at Country Care Plex in Giddings.
He was born on October 27, 1919 in Austin, Texas to William A. & Mira M. (Millsap) Miller. He was united in marriage to Ida Lea Schultz on January 1, 1940 in Houston, Texas. Mr. Miller served in the U.S. Navy during WWII having obtained the rank of Machinist's Mate Second Class. He was a retired engineer having been employed by the City of Houston for many years.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington or to the charity of one's choice.
Alvin Orsag(April 30, 1925 - November 13, 2008)
Alvin
John Orsag passed away peacefully at his home in
Lexington, Texas on November 13, 2008 at the age
of 83.
Alvin was born in Dime Box, Texas to John Orsag and Helen Zelenevitz Orsag on April 30, 1925. At the age of six, when he enrolled at a rural community school, Alvin only spoke Czech.
While in high school in Dime Box, he developed an interest in radio. After high school graduation, he completed a one-year course in electronics at Blinn College.
He moved to Giddings in 1943 and began Orsag's radio and electric appliance repair business on a one hundred dollar loan from his parents. Always the hard worker, he steadily grew his business by including additional products to sell and repair. The business blossomed with the development of television. When TV first started broadcasting, it was quite the event for people to gather and watch TV at the store located on US Highway 290 in downtown Giddings. Always by his side in the business, he and his wife, Elder B. bought the Namken Furniture Store upon August Namken's retirement. In 1968 both locatations were combined to blend the furniture lines with the appliance, television and repair business. In 1983 he added a second Orsag's store location in Rockdale, Texas. With the help of family members and many loyal employees, Alvin grew Orsag's into well respected home furnishings stores in central Texas.
At the end of the business day, Alvin enjoyed unwinding by tending to his cattle and his many projects including repairing his old tractors at the family ranch in Lexington, Texas. Alvin and Elder B. loved to travel and they were fortunate to see many parts of the world.
Alvin was a founding director of Lee County National Bank in Giddings, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and was involved in many community projects over the years. He was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings.
Upon retirement, Alvin was excited about moving with Elder B. to the farm. His design and carpentry talents are showcased in the addition to the small house previously relocated there. He so loved the many family gatherings that his great room accomodated.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, his baby brother and his sister, Leona.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elder B. Orsag; daughter, Sharon Foster, daughter and son-in-law, Glenda & Bill Barker, son and daughter-in-law, Larry & Donna Orsag all of Giddings and daughter, Cindy Orsag Simons of Austin. Survivors also include grandsons, John Foster and wife, Rhonda, Matt Foster and wife, Sarah, Jim Barker and wife, Cathy, David Orsag and wife, Hope, Darren Orsag and wife, Holly and Andrew Orsag. Granddaughters include Tammy Dudeczka and husband Rob, Molly Harville and husband, Kiley and Amy Blackburn and husband, Matt. He was delighted by two great grandsons and eight great granddaughters. He was anxiously awaiting the arrival of three additional great grandchildren in the upcoming months. Nieces, Barbara Melton and Pat Lee along with their children, David, Stephen and Lance Melton and Heather Mudd also survive him.
Visitation will be held from 5:30 pm - 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2008 with a Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Mass celebrating Alvin's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17th at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings. Burial will follow at Germania Cemetery near Lexington.
For those so inclined, memorial contributions may be made tot he Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, St. Margaret's Catholic Church, the Dime Box Heritage Society or the charity of your choice.
Carl Herman Farrack
(October 7, 1923 - November 12, 2008)
Funeral services for Carl Farrack, 85 of Crosby
and formerly of Giddings are scheduled for 10:00
a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Giddings. Burial will follow
in the Giddings City Cemetery in Giddings.
Mr. Farrack passed away Wednesday evening at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas.
He was born on October 7, 1923 in Giddings, Texas to Oswald & Alma (Berger) Farrack. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during WWII. Mr. Farrack was a retired accountant with Southern Pacific Railroad. He married Sylvia Jones on September 17, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Houston. Following her death, he married Vera Hollister on March 6, 1977 at Peace Lutheran Church in Galena Park. Mr. Farrack was a member of the American Legion Post 276 in Giddings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; both wives, Sylvia Farrack and Vera Farrack; grandson, Ronnie Fellers; granddaughter, Cindy Paige; brothers, Martin Farrack & Edwin Farrack and a sister, Gertrude Farrack.
Mr. Farrack is survivced by his daughter, Shirley Paige of Crosby; his 2 sons, Jody Paige of Houston and Lloyd & Rose Paige of Crosby; grandson, Matthew Paige of Crosby; sister, Florence Proske of Giddings as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings.
Kenneth Ray Wolf
(December 17, 1947 - October 31, 2008)
Kenneth
Ray Wolf, age 60, of Giddings, Texas passed away
Friday, October 31, 2008 in Giddings. Kenneth
was born December 17, 1947 in Giddings to Roland
A. and Erna Schulze Wolf. He was self employed
as an automobile mechanic. Kenneth was an avid
motorcyclist and loved to ride in various
motorcycle rallies. He was a member of several
motorcycle organizations. He was talented in
fixing things. Kenneth was a member of Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Giddings.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Roland A. Wolf and his brother, Roland Paul Wolf. He is survived by his Mother, Erna Wolf of Giddings. Niece, Robin Davis of Weimer, TX. Nephews, Joshua and Zachary Davis of Weimer, TX. and his Sister-in-law, Patricia Wolf of Weimer, TX.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings, with Pastor Robert Tiner officiating. Interment will follow at Giddings City Cemetery.
Visitation hours will be Monday, November 3, 2008 starting at 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM.
Memorial contributions can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church
Erna Ella Stork Els
September 27, 1917 - October 28, 2008)
Erna
was born September 21, 1917, to William and
Annie Stork. She lay down on her bed at home to
take a nap on October 28,2008, and went to be
with her Lord, family , and friends in heaven at
the age of 91.
Erna grew up about one-half mile from where she lived most of her life in Ledbetter, Texas. She was the oldest of four children. She is survived by her sister, Bernice Mueller and sister- in- law Virginia Stork. Her sister Alice Mueller and brother Bill Stork predeceased her.
Erna married Frank Els on November 30, 1939. They had a farm in Ledbetter, Texas, and populated it with eight children. Known to many besides these eight as “Mom” she happily spent much of her life looking after these eight, and all their friends. She even took a few of these friends in on a more permanent basis, saying…”What’s one or two more!”
She leaves good memories with her children, Shirley Hart and friend Tex, Marilyn Lebo and husband Mel, Teresa Els-David’s wife, Billy Els and wife Joanie, Peggy Simmang and friend Don, Glen Els and wife Pearly, Sharon Proske and husband Otis, and Karon McCoy and husband Lowell. Her sons David and Bobby (number 9 child but lived only 2 days) and her husband Frank predeceased her.
This large family supplied many grandchildren so Mom never ran out of babies. Those who knew her knew how much she loved babies and among them were Dlynn , Scott, Brian, Hank, Dave, Troy, Linda, Samantha, Justin, Wendy, B.J., Stephanie, Steven, Chance, Colt, Chad, Amy, Jared, Hannah and Lacey, and special step-children Arvin and Margie. As this group married giving her more grandchildren, they then provided her with lots more great grandbabies, all of whom will miss her loving touch.
She also was loved immensely and called Mom by Tigie Garcia, and Johnny and Eddie Sikes, her nephews, whom she loved like her own.
Pallbearers: Blynn Booth, Scott Booth,Brian Booth, Hank Smith, Dave Smith, Troy Els, Justin Els, Steve Simmang, Chance Els, Colt Els, Chad Proske, Jared Proske.
Visitation will be held October 31, 2008 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Chapel in Giddings from 11 A.M. till 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held on November 1, 2008 at 11 am at Martin Luther church with Pastor Walloch officiating.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation, may make it to a charity of your choice.
Steven Kenneth
Grassel
(May 22, 1955 - October
27, 2008)
Visitation
services for Steven Kenneth Grassel, 53 of
Paige, Texas are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 9 pm
on Thursday , October 30, 2008 at Phillips &
Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. Mr. Grassel
passed away early Monday morning at South Austin
Hospital in Austin Texas.
Steven was born on May 22, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa to Cyril and Armella (Meyer) Grassel. He was united in marriage to Deborah K. Thard on July 12, 1975, in East Dubuque Iowa. Steven was an Quality Control Manager for the US Dept. of Justice. Steve was preceded in death by his father and his brother Wayne Grassel.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah K Grassel of Paige TX.; his sons and daughter in laws: Jeremy and Cathlin Grassel of Bastrop TX., and Nathan and Monica Grassel of San Antonio TX; brother: Mike Grassel of Australia. Grandchildren: Kazi Grassel, Damian Grassel, Leah Grassel. Pets: Loba, Bonnie Blu, Betty-Sue, Minnie, Freckles, Star and Tara.
Memorials may be made to the Lehmann Animal Shelter in Giddings.
(November 9, 1916 - October 25, 2008)
Funeral
services for Selma Kaiser, 91 of Lexington, Texas
are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28,
2008 at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington with
Rev. Leif Hasskarl officiating. Burial will follow
in the St. James Lutheran Cemetery in Lexington.
Visitation will be held Monday from 12:00 p.m. until
9:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in
Lexington with the Kaiser family being present from
6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Mrs. Kaiser passed away Saturday morning at Burleson St. Joseph Health Center in Caldwell.
She was born on November 9, 1916 in Lexington, Texas to Gustav & Selma (Herzog) Drosche. She was baptized on November 26, 1916 at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington and was confirmed there as well on March 29, 1931. She was united in marriage to Walter Kaiser on November 29, 1934 at St. James Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Kaiser was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers, Rudolf, Gusie, Oscar & Harry; sister, Sophie Kaiser; granddaughter, Cynthia Clifford; grandson, Ronnie Schubert; and 2 sons-in-law, Herbert Schubert and Curtis Tally.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Walter Kaiser of Lexington; 3 daughters, Alda Bess Schubert of Austin, Doris Tally of Lexington and Irene & Elmer Faske of Austin; 8 grandchildren, Leslie & Debbie Schubert, James & Ginger CLifford, Sandra & Clyde Lay, Gary & Marisa Clifford, Timothy & Donna Faske, David & Juanita Clifford, Travis & Jennifer Faske and Tammy & Randall Boehme; 16 great grandchildren, Andrea Clifford, Christopher Clifford, Matthew Clifford, Andrew Schubert, Joshua Lay, Kristen Schubert, Courtney Clifford, Zachary Lay, Casey Faske, Davie Clifford, Nathaniel Clifford, Lillie Clifford, Clayton Faske, Colton Faske, Ryan Clifford and Cindy Clifford; 2 step granddaughters, Juanne Bergsten and Roxane Miksch; 3 sisters-in-law, Irma Melcher of Rockdale, Amanda Drosche of Giddings and Betty Peck of Missouri; other relatives, Vanessa Clifford and Mary Ann Urban as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington or to The Lutheran Hour.
Larry Lee Brunkenhoefer, 58, of
Giddings, Texas, passed away on Tuesday October 21,
2008 in LaGrange. Larry was born December 25, 1949,
in Hallettsville, Texas to Mason and Emily (Mikes)Brunkenhoefer.
On July 12, 1976, he was united in marriage to Van
Marie in Halletsville, Texas. They have lived in
Giddings for a number of years. Larry was a
electrician in Giddings. 
Joyce
Vernice Beaty, 71, of Giddings, Texas, passed away
on Friday October 17, 2008 in Giddings. Joyce was
born January 3, 1937, in Macon, Georgia to Brady A.
and Mildred Sandiford Watts. On April 29, 1957 she
was united in marriage to J D Beaty in Harpersville,
Alabama. They have lived in Giddings for a number of
years. Joyce owned and operated Sisters Ceramic Shop
in Giddings.
Funeral
services for Willard A. Rabe, 86 of Lexington, are
scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008
at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington, Texas.
Entombment will follow in the Giddings City Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until
9:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in
Lexington. The Rabe family will be present for
visitation from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral
services for Gladys E. Koslan, 80 of Giddings are
scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at
St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas with Rev.
Dale Bohm officiating. Burial will follow in the St.
John Lutheran Cemetery in Lincoln. Visitation will be
held Monday from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 7
a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home.
A prayer service will be held Monday evening at 7 pm at
the funeral home.
Funeral
services for Charley Joe Stone, 81 of Giddings are scheduled
for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at First Baptist
Church in Giddings. Burial will follow in the Giddings City
Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd
from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Saturday from 8 am until
12:30 pm at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Funeral
services for Darrell
Musgrove, 53 of Ledbetter,
Texas are scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May
13, 2009 at Phillips &
Luckey Funeral Home in
Giddings with Roy Hardesty
officiating. Burial will
follow in the Giddings City
Cemetery. Visitation will
held Wednesday morning
beginning at 9:00 a.m. at
the funeral home.
Funeral
services for Harold Handrick,
64 of Giddings will be held
at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,
May 9, 2009 at St. John
Lutheran Church in Lincoln,
Texas with Rev. Dale Bohm
officiating. Burial will
follow in St. John Lutheran
Cemetery. Visitation will be
held Friday from 11:00 a.m.
until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday
from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00
p.m. at Phillips & Luckey
Funeral Home in Giddings. A
prayer service will be held
Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Funeral
services for Ana Muniz, 12, of
Giddings are scheduled for 10:00
a.m. on Wednesday, April 22,
2009 at St. Margaret's Catholic
Church in Giddings with Father
Jim Olnhausen. Visitation will
be held Tuesday from 12:00 p.m.
until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday
from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
at Phillips & Luckey Funeral
Home in Giddings. A Rosary will
be recited at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday
evening at the funeral home.
The
light in the world is a little less
bright as Victoria Berry, age 58,
was called home to heaven after her
courageous battle with inflammatory
breast cancer. She was optimistic
throughout her treatment and true to
her nature was more concerned about
the problems of others around her
than her own discomfort. She died at
home surrounded by her family,
friends and pets.
Funeral
services for Pansy Hennesey Dismukes, 76 of
Lexington are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the First Baptist
Church in Lexington. Burial will follow in the
Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be held
Friday from 12:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Lexington. The
family will be present for visitation Friday
evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Herman
Lee Gooding Sr., 82 of Giddings passed away
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Oakland Manor Nursing
Center, Giddings, Texas. Mr. Gooding was born in
Pecan Gap, Texas on July 28, 1926 to Henry and Nola
Burkett Gooding. He was a machinist .and had worked
for Leeco Machine Company. Mr. Gooding served in the
U.S. Army during World War II. He was united in
marriage to Ruby Cockrum on April 8, 1947 .He was a
member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin. Herman
Gooding was preceded in death by his parents, his
son Jerry Gooding, and four brothers and sisters. He
is survived by His wife, Ruby Gooding of Giddings,
his son, Herman Gooding Jr. of Giddings, his
daughter and son-in-law, Ina and Calvin Mitschke of
Giddings, grandchildren Sharon and Shane Hoffman of
Giddings and Michael Mitschke of Giddings, and his
brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Dean Stevens of
Branson, Missouri. He is also survived by numerous
nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Louise
Ruth Schautschick, nee Kasper, 81, went to be with
her Heavenly Father on March 12, 2009. 
PANHANDLE -
Dillon Johnny Clifton Luttrell, 20, died Monday,
March 2, 2009, in Amarillo. 
Funeral services for Otis Faske, 76, of Giddings are
scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. John
Fibelkorn officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings
City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in
Giddings.
Graveside
services for Dorothy Lee Robbins Thornton Rogers, 89 of Giddings
are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2009 at
Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Texas with Pastor Reuel Cooper
officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 10 a.m.
until 9 p.m. with the family being present from 6 p.m. until 8
p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
Funeral
services for Justin Arldt, 28 of Giddings are scheduled for
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran
Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner officiating. Burial
will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be
held Friday from 12:00 p.m.until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from
7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in
Giddings. The family will be present for visitation from 6:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening.
Funeral
services for Nora "Agnes" Lawrence, 95 of Giddings are
scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. Brother Tim
Clayton will officiate and burial will follow in St.
John Lutheran Cemetery in Dime Box, Texas. Visitation
will be Tuesday from 4 PM until 9 PM and Wednesday from
7 AM until 2 PM at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in
Giddings.
Edgar Edmund Friedrich, 85 years of age, born on November 6,
1923 in Lincoln, Texas passed away on December 1, 2008 to be
with our dear Lord in Heaven after a long fight lost with
cancer. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and
will be missed very much by his family and friends.
Funeral
services for Walter E. Schulze will be held at the St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Serbin, TX on Monday December 1, 2008
beginning at 10:00 AM. Visitation will begin at the Phillips &
Luckey Funeral Home at 10:30 am Sunday November 30, 2008 with
the family present from 6-8 PM. Memorials have been requested to
be given to the Lymphoma Society. 
Funeral
services for Weldon Leo Laake, 77 of Paige, Texas are scheduled for 2:00
p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in
Giddings. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Hills, Tx. Visitation
will be held from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral
Home with the family being present from 5 pm until 7 pm.
