Funeral services for Cesar Cardenas, 33 of Giddings, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings with Father James Olnhausen officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday, December 9, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Cesar passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in Giddings.

Cesar Adrian Cardenas was born on April 21, 1978 in Giddings, Texas to Andres & Sabina (Armendariz) Cardenas. He attended school in Giddings and played football and baseball. Cesar graduated from Giddings High School as a member of the class of 1996. He was united in marriage to Cynthia Gonzales on September 17, 2011 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church by Father James Olnhausen.

He had been employed MJ Sheridan of Texas as a utility construction foreman. Cesar was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church and enjoyed fishing, collecting baseball cards and taking care of and spending time with his daughters and nieces and nephews. He was an avid University of Texas Longhorn fan.

He was preceded in death by two grandmothers and a grandfather.

Cesar is survived by his wife, Cynthia Cardenas of Giddings; three daughters, Alexcia Sump of Magnolia, Adrianna Cardenas of Giddings and Neomi Cardenas of Giddings; his parents, Andres & Sabina Cardenas of Giddings; his sister, Nancy Cardenas of San Diego, CA; three brothers, Cleo & Maria Cardenas of Giddings, Jose & Martha Cardenas of Giddings and Ricardo & Michelle Cardenas of Austin; his grandfather, Cleotilde Cardenas of Mexico as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Antonio L. "Tony" Gonzales, 83 of Giddings, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings with Father James Olnhausen officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Gonzales family will be present for visitation Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Tony passed away unexpectedly shortly after midnight on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin.

Antonio Lionila "Tony" Gonzales was born on January 17, 1928 in Giddings, Texas to Andres & Maria (Gonzales) Gonzales. He was united in marriage to Ernestine Cantu on September 26, 1948 at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Giddings. Tony was employed as a signal man with the railroad, was a truck driver and also worked for Nutrena Feeds before owning and operating the ARCO & Texaco gas stations in Giddings for 15 years. He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation where he had been employed for 15 years in the Giddings office as a roadway maintenance worker.

Tony was a faithful member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Giddings, a founding member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8085, a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council 1095 and a member of the Sacred Heart Society. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, fishing, working and taking care of cattle at his farm and making barbeque. Tony was a great storyteller and always told and enjoyed a good joke. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Andres & Maria Gonzales; a daughter, Cecilia Smith; five brothers, Domingo, Zacharias, Angel, Albert and Militon Gonzales; sister, Enedina Lopez; parents-in-law, Manuel & Carmen Cantu; four brothers-in-law, Juan Gonzales, Robert Lee Ratcliff, Gilbert Cantu and Manuel Cantu; sister-in-law, Antonia Gonzales-Villegas and six nephews, Adrian Cantu, Kenneth Ratcliff, Ray Gonzales Jr., Michael Villareal, Patrick Garcia and Terry Garcia.

Tony is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ernestine Gonzales of Giddings; his children and their spouses, Mary Ann & Jerry Sudduth of Sealy, Esther & Sid Ferrales of Edmonds, WA, Cindy & Dennis Umlang of Conroe, Victor & Karen Gonzales of Giddings, Sylvia Sharp of Giddings and Veronica & Travis Hendrix of Giddings; nineteen grandchildren, Michael & Crina Sudduth of San Antonio, Teresa & Karl Owing of Junction, Stephen Sudduth of Bellville, Robert Sudduth & Greg Rikaart of Los Angeles, CA, Deborah & James Alexander of Colombia, SC, Christopher & Gabrielle Ferrales of Minneapolis, MN, Natalie & Ernesto Trius of Seattle, WA, Kyle & Kate Umlang of Austin, Lance Umlang of Conroe, Brian Umlang of Conroe, Amanda Gonzales of Tulsa, OK, Vinson Gonzales of San Antonio, Robby Sharp and Sydney Sharp both of Giddings, Millicent Hendrix, Elijah Hendrix, Nathaniel Hendrix, Jude Hendrix and Genevieve Hendrix all of Giddings; eleven great grandchildren, Holly Parsons of Sealy, Haley Parsons and Karly Parsons both of Junction, Dillon Alexander and Isabella Alexander both of Columbia, SC, Savino Ferrales and Julian Ferrales both of Minneapolis and Isaac Trius, Miles Trius, Stella Trius and Lucia Trius all of Seattle; three sisters, Rosa & Tomas Rodriguez of Elgin, Rosario "Chayo" & Armando Maldonado of Wimberly and Conception "Connie" & Sydney Villareal of Elgin; four brothers, Jose "Joe" & Mercedes Gonzales of San Antonio, Santos & Eleanor Gonzales of Tanglewood, Reyes "Ray" & Connie Gonzales of Pflugerville and Liborio "Lobo" & Carmen Gonzales of Giddings; four sisters-in-law, Rosa Gonzales of Paige, Martha Gonzales of Frisco, Rachel Gonzales of Giddings and Rebecca Ratcliff of Giddings; six brothers-in-law, Frank Cantu of El Campo, Inocencio & Josephine Cantu of Richmond, Eddie & Eloisa Cantu of El Campo, Freddie & Eva Cantu of Giddings, Manuel & Rosie Cantu Jr. of Boling and Ramiro & Virginia Cantu of Giddings. Tony is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Sudduth, Christopher Ferrales, Kyle Umlang, Lance Umlang, Brian Umlang, Vinson Gonzales, Robby Sharp and Elijah Hendrix. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony's godchildren and Tony's co-workers from TxDot, Clarence Jatzlau, Herbert Michalk, Norman Berger, Clyde Farris, Herbert Hosea, Ernie Goerlitz, Dale Tomanetz, Paul Meinke, Lana Nickel, Gordon Jenke and Ray Pearson.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the St. Margaret's Catholic Church Building Fund.

William "Willie" Lester Barnett was born on December 4, 1951 in Midland, Texas to William Joseph & Bobbye Jean (Garrett) Barnett. Willie loved the oilfield and worked in it all of his life. He enjoyed fishing and loved his grandchildren. He was always joking around with others and eating hot stuff such as habanera peppers. He also made his own hot sauce.

Willie died during the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Cornerstone Hospital in Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carrie Cecil.

Survivors include three daughters, Kathy Schmidt of Giddings, Crystal & John Wheeler of Hawaii and Michelle & Robert Blake of Brownwood; one brother, Bobby Dale & Loxie Lee Huffstuttler of Burnet; seven grandchildren, Colby, Cordell, Austin, Breanna, Brandon, Zakary and Brittney as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services will be held at the Circle W Restaurant in Giddings, Texas on Saturday October 29,2011, from 3:00pm untill 5:00pm.

Memorials may be made to the Lee County Cancer Resource Center, 165 West Austin Street, Giddings, Texas 78942

Funeral services for Edwin "Ed" Lerche, 89 of Lexington, Texas are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington with Rev. Leif Hasskarl officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 7:00 a.m.until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Lerche family will be present for visitation Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Lerche passed away the morning of Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Edwin Julius Lerche was born on April 22, 1922 in Fedor, Texas to Julius & Ernestine (Kaiser) Lerche. He was baptised on May 7, 1922 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fedor by Rev. W.M. Seidel. He attended school at Trinity Lutheran in Fedor and was confirmed there on April 8, 1936 by Rev. Michalk. Ed was united in marriage to Ruby Exner on February 9, 1944 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas by Rev. R. Osthoff. He formed Lerche Construction in Austin in the early 1960's. Later he moved his family to Elgin, Texas where he built Lerche & Sons Rodeo Co. and Arena. He retired in 1990 and moved to Lexington, Texas. Following Ruby's death in 1993, Ed married Della Biehle of Houston on August 1, 1997 at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington with Rev. Wayne Schumpe officiating. He continued with his passion of ranching and agriculture until his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby; three brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include his wife Della Lerche of Lexington; children, Carol & husband, Don Hurst of Paige, Lois & husband, Dennis Turner of Elgin, Marcus & wife, Lavonna Lerche of Lexington, Ray & wife, Kim Lerche of Paige and Sharon & husband, Jerald Meuth of Lexington; grandchildren, Matt & wife, Andrea Hurst of Paige, Amy & husband, Stephen Turner of Webberville, Dale Ray Lerche of Lexington, Jaclyn Turner of Elgin, Ty and Lane Lerche of Paige and Logan, W.E. and Tanner Meuth of Lexington; great grandchildren, Matthew and Kate Hurst of Elgin, Chase and Kynley Hurst of Paige, Avery, Peyton and Brylie Turner of Webberville and Alli Berry of Elgin; his step children, Dale and husband, William Kimmey of College Station and Jennifer and husband, Brian Pletcher of Huffmann; step grandchildren, Andrea and husband, Eric Barton of Baytown and Gregory and wife, Gina Pletcher of Huffman; step great grandchildren, Ryan and Cade Barton of Baytown as well as many nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Morris Simank, Larry Lerche, Mike Gruetzner, Charlie Seggren, Bob Long and Rodney Exner. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Lerche's grandsons, Matt Hurst, Dale Ray Lerche, Ty Lerche, Lane Lerche, Logan Meuth, W.E. Meuth and Tanner Meuth.

Memorials may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church Building Fund, the St. James Lutheran Church Video Fund, Scott & White Hospice or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Arthur Tomanetz, 91 of Paige, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church in Paige, Texas with Pastor Michael Werner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday, August 22, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The family will be present for visitation Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Tomanetz passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Medstar Care Center in Giddings.

Arthur Albert Tomanetz was born on July 4, 1920 in Dime Box, Texas to Adolph & Mathilda (Hannes) Tomanetz. He was united in marriage to Joy Edna Wolf on April 20, 1946 at Martin Lutheran Lutheran Church in Giddings. Arthur spent four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a rancher who worked for many years for Dr. S.W. Mantzel in Giddings doing ranch work. Arthur served as president of the Paige School Board for many years and was active in his church where he held various church offices. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing dominoes and cards.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Bernice Albers and Annie Marie Harzke and two brothers, Pete Tomanetz and Billy Tomanetz.

He is survived by his wife of sixty five years, Joy Tomanetz of Paige; daughter and son-in-law, Alyece & Pete Brady of Austin; son and daughter-in-law, Arthur "Buster" & Cheryl Tomanetz of Paige; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Edward & Tootsie Tomanetz of Giddings and a brother-in-law, Ewald Albers of Athens.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Theodore "Ted" Exner, 82 of Farmersville, Texas and formerly of Lincoln, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Rev. Lee Eschberger officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.

Mr. Exner passed away on the morning of Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Texas.

Theodore "Ted" Samuel Exner was born on September 4, 1928 in Lincoln, Texas to Samuel Otto & Theresa Marie (Noack) Exner. He was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Texas where he was baptized, confirmed and married. Ted was a retired sheetrocker and a member of the Sons of Hermann. He had enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader and in his later years, enjoyed bird watching.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Marie Exner, Elenor Exner, Lillie Glona and Ruby Lerche; brother, Herbert Exner and a nephew, Chester Exner.

He is survived by four children, Karen & Donald Dillon of Grand Prairie, Texas, Donna & W.B. Anderson of Ft. Worth, Texas, Roger & Cheryl Exner of Farmersville, Texas and Brenda Fritz of Claremore, Oklahoma; ten grandchildren, Stephanie & Dwight Brooker of Chiefton, Florida, Nichole Bonds & Lee Kosakowski of Austin, Texas, T.J. Bonds of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hannah Bonds of Grand Prairie, Chelsie & Jeff Nagy of Austin, Casey Daniels of Plano, Mckenzie Exner of Ohio, Christina Fritz of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tammie Jo Fritz of Frisco, Texas and Tye Blanton of Claremore, Oklahoma; one great grandchild, Christian Gomez of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three sisters, Clara Pecht of Houston, Irene Nittsche of Fedor, Texas and Amanda (Dolly) Price of Lexington, Texas; brother, Leroy Exner of Giddings; sister-in-law, Esther Exner of Lincoln; brother-in-law, Edwin & Della Lerche of Lexington, Texas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church General Fund or Cemetery Fund, 1012 Private Road 8012, Giddings, Texas 78942-9263 or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Vera Groeschel, 80 of Serbin, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. A private family burial will he held in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday, August 8, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.

The family will be present for visitation Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Vera passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2011 at St. David's Medical Center in Austin.

Elvira "Vera" Edna Weihe Groeschel was born on June 4, 1931 in New Minden, Illinois to Adolf & Edna (Vogt) Weihe. She was baptized on June 14, 1931 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Minden, IL by Rev. Emmanuel Koestering and confirmed on March 25, 1945 also at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Minden by Rev. P.F. Harre. Her confirmation verse was Psalm 111:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever." Vera was united in marriage to Norbert "Joe" Groeschel on May 20, 1978 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin by Rev. Paul Hartfield.

She had been employed at the Giddings Elementary School and had also worked at Northrup Store, Serbin Store and Warda Store and also helped her son run Stoney's Barbecue in Giddings. Vera was a people person who enjoyed visiting and talking with others. She never met a stranger. She loved her grandchildren and was at all of their sporting events. Vera was looking forward to this upcoming Giddings High School Football season and was excited about watching her grandson play his first year of high school football and her granddaughter serve as the school mascot.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister in childhood; brother, Leroy Weihe; two sisters-in-law, Leona Wolff and Velma Groeschel and three brothers-in-law, Leonard Groeschel, Ervin Lorenz, Alfred Lorenz.

Vera is survived by her husband, Norbert "Joe" Groeschel of Serbin; three children, Larry Weihe of Beckemeyer, Illinois, Cyndi Watson of Giddings and Wesley Clopton of Serbin; two grandchildren, Jordan Watson of Giddings and Stone Clopton of Serbin; sister, Elaine & Lester Robbins of Pflugerville; four sisters-in-law, Adelia Lorenz of Serbin, Nadine & Bill Christiansen of Kingsville, Gertrude Lorenz of Giddings and Wren Groeschel of Houston and a brother-in-law, Raymond & Bernice Wolff of Houston.

Serving as pallbearers will be Troy Hirsch, Miguel Castro, Wesley Burgdorf, Jeff Robertson, Doug Stanley, Monty Tyler and Shane Hoffman.

Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Restoration Fund, 1572 County Road 211, Giddings, Texas 78942 or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral Services for Pearl Koym will be held on Friday, July 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Giddings, TX. Gravesite services will follow at 2:00 pm at the East Bernard Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with the family present from 5-7.

Pearl Theresa Hoffman Koym died July 26, 2011 at Oakland Manor Nursing Center in Giddings at the age of 95.

Born on July 19, 1916, she was the last surviving of eight children born to Louis and Lydia Mosebach Hoffmann of Paige, Texas.She was baptized at Grassyville Methodist Church on Oct. 15,1916 by Rev. W.F. Buss and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Paige on March 29, 1931 by Rev. T.W. Anders.Her confirmation verse was Psalm 103:8. On October 27, 1934 she married Julius Bernard “JB” Koym of East Bernard, Texas and they were blessed with two children, James Burnis and Vivian Ruth. A full-time homemaker for most of her life, she raised their two children in Giddings, Goose Creek, La Porte and Pasadena. After she and her husband JB retired in 1971, they lived on part of the Hoffmann farm in Paige where she was born and grew up.

In 2001 she moved to Claremont, CA, to live with her daughter Vivian and her husband Charles Dube, before returning to live with them in Manheim in 2003.

Known to be feisty, Pearl enjoyed gardening, knitting, and crocheting.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son James, three brothers; Bill, Gus, and Ewald Hoffmann, four sisters; Alma Vogel, Tina Lesikar, Emma Koym, and Lillie Nicols as well as all of her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

She is survived by her daughter Vivian and Charles Dube of Lincoln, two granddaughters; Charis and Rob Sharp of Seattle, WA, and Anna Dube of Portland, OR, a great-grandson Robert “Rab” Sharp and a great-granddaughter Ruth Etta Sharp, who was born less than two days before Pearl’s death.

Memorials have been requested to be given to the Hospice Brazos Valley, Grace Lutheran Church of Giddings, and the Texas Wendish Heritage Society.

Funeral services for Ludwig Richter, 84 of Fedor, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fedor with Rev. Leif Hasskarl officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Richter family will be present for visitation Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Richter passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011 at his home in Fedor.

Ludwig Henry Richter was born on January 31, 1927 in Fedor, Texas to Andreas & Ottillie (Polnick) Richter. He was baptized on February 13, 1927 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fedor and confirmed there as well on April 6, 1941. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and obtained the rank of Private First Class before receiving his Honorable Discharge on December 5, 1946. Ludwig was united in marriage to Margaret Alma Dube on November 26, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Sharon and Karen. He was a longtime farmer in the Fedor area and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ludwig was a active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fedor his entire life and served in various offices and positions including Elder, Trustee and Chairman of the Congregation.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andreas & Ottillie (Polnick) Richter; brother, Henry Richter; half brothers, Emil Petzold, Alvin Richter, Paul Richter, Oswald Richter, Richard Richter and Otto Richter and half sisters, Alma Finn, Anna Finn and Hulda Brade.

Ludwig is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret (Dube) Richter of Fedor; two daughters, Sharon & Curtis Schimank of Giddings and Karen & Kenneth Patschke of Lexington; grandchildren, Melanie & Brock Kovar of Bastrop, Angie & Andy Althaus of White Oak, Jackie Schimank & fiance, Brian Lauderdale of Bryan, Kim & Jason Haas of Giddings, Matthew Schimank of Bryan, Kevin Patschke & friend, Sarah Lay of Lexington and Krystalyn Patschke & friend, Colten Burd of Lexington; great grandchildren, Ainsley Althaus of White Oak, Reid Kovar of Bastrop, Braylon Althaus of White Oak and Brynlee Haas of Giddings; step great grandchildren, Brett Haas & Cayden Haas of Giddings; sister-in-law, Edna Richter of Fedor; brother-in-law, Herman & Gladys Dube of Loebau as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Schimank, Kevin Patschke, Brock Kovar, Andy Althaus, Jason Haas, Brian Lauderdale, Colten Burd, Andrew Richter, Brett Haas and Cayden Haas.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

Alfred Walter Zoch was born on June 13, 1931 in Giddings, Texas to Carl M. & Maria (Prellop) Zoch. He was baptized on June 21, 1931 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings by Rev. G.W. Fischer and was confirmed on March 25, 1945 by Rev. Max Studtmann at Immanuel Lutheran Church. His confirmation verse was 2 Peter 3:18. Alfred was united in marriage to Vernelle Bieberstein on June 23, 1951 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings by Rev. Max Studtmann. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Denise, Clyde, Lisa and Susan.

Alfred served in the U.S. Army from April 22, 1953 until receiving his Honorable Discharge on April 21, 1955. He obtained the rank of Corporal. Alfred had been employed with Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home for the past 55 years and part owner for the past 40 years operating funeral homes in Giddings, Rockdale, Caldwell and Lexington. He took an active role in the improvement of the community and was always supportive of his church and school. Alfred served as the Mayor of the City of Giddings from 1970 until 1980 and was elected Outstanding Citizen of the Year for 1979-1980. He served on the Capital Area Planning Council, was a Past Director of the Giddings Chamber of Commerce, the Veterans Service Officer, served on the Veterans Land Board Committee for Lee County, served on the Board of Directors of Smithville Savings & Loan, was a member and Past Commander of the American Legion Post 276, Vice President of the American Legion 10th District and a member of the Giddings Noon Lions Club. Alfred was also an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he held various offices. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, liked his Astros baseball, fishing, camping and traveling.

Alfred passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, July 17, 2011 at St. David's Medical Center in Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl M. & Maria (Prellop) Zoch; parents-in-law, Herman & Selma Bieberstein; son-in-law, Bill Brademan Jr.; brothers & sisters, Louise & Marvin Mitschke, Alvina & Ben Lehmann, Albert & Lorene Zoch, Herbert Zoch and Marvin Zoch; brother-in-law, Oscar Menzel; in-laws, Leroy Niemtschk, Lucille & Roy Walther and Viola Church.

Alfred is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vernelle Zoch of Giddings; one son & three daughters, Denise Brademan of Lexington, Clyde & Penny Zoch of Lincoln, Lisa & Ronnie Petzold of Giddings and Susan & Glenn Karisch of Giddings; grandchildren, Elizabeth, William & Cameron Brademan, Joe & Andrea Carter, David Campbell, Jeffrey Zoch, Jessica & Colby Handrick, Donovan Prihoda & Brooke Williams, Stephen Petzold, Heather & Eulalio Perez, Lindsey & Garrett Durrenberger and Jordan, Jacob & Joshua Karisch; great grandchildren, Kayla Carter and Brianna, Alex & David Perez; sister, Hattie Menzel of Houston; sisters-in-law, Lorene Zoch of Giddings, Glory Mae Bieberstein of Houston and Elyne Niemtschk of Thorndale as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner & Rev. Keith Aschenbeck officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. and the Zoch family will be present for visitation Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Serving as pallbearers will be William Brademan, Cameron Brademan, Donovan Prihoda, Stephen Petzold, Jacob Karisch, Joe Carter, Colby Handrick and David Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings, Rockdale, Caldwell & Lexington.

Memorials may be made to Christ Our Cornerstone or Forward in Faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Christian Service Committee of the Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid, Immanuel Lutheran School or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Bennie Jaehne, 65, of Giddings, are scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2011, at 10 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. Burial to follow at the Giddings City Cemetery, with a barbeque luncheon afterwards at the Texas Grand Ballroom, 780 N. Orange, Giddings, Texas. Public visitation is scheduled for Friday, July 8, 2011, from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Bennie Charles Jaehne was born on April 3, 1946, in Brenham, Texas to Herman E. Jaehne, Jr. & Gertrude Clara (Galipp) Jaehne. He graduated from Giddings High School in 1964 and married Frances Liberty in 1968. They were married for 12 years. Bennie married Charlotte Bardin on January 9, 1981, in Giddings. He was a 30 year member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings and an active member of the community. Bennie joined his wife in the last few years of his life as an avid Bible student, and made a personal dedication in 2010, as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Bennie owned a welding shop and also did custom hay hauling and plowing before entering the oil and gas business as Chief Landman for Humble Exploration Company (HECI) in 1976, successfully negotiating leases for more than 130,000 acres in the Giddings Field of the Austin Chalk. In 1979, he was placed in charge of all field operations for HECI, where his duties included leasing land, locating seismic lines, staking wells to be drilled, flowing back new wells, building all locations and overseeing production efforts. Bennie worked as an Independent Landman before forming Giddings Oil & Gas with his son Mark.

Bennie was a lifelong entrepreneur and oil and gas investor in Lee County and surrounding areas. He was currently a co-founder and vice-president of Leexus Oil LLC in Giddings. Bennie was an avid Giddings High School Football fan and enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Bennie was a great father and grandfather to all his children and grandchildren. He took great pride in the landscaping and outdoor design of his home.

Bennie was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Jaehne, Jr., & Gertrude Galipp Jaehne.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Jaehne of Giddings; six children, Mark & Melody Jaehne of Giddings, Michelle & Bobby Lewis of George West, Stacey & Daniel Couch of Giddings, John & Melissa Gross of George West, Patrick & Jolene Jaehne of Bastrop and Billy and Sarah Jaehne of Bastrop; eleven grandchildren, Hunter Jaehne, Averye Jaehne & Gage Jaehne all of Giddings, Riley Lewis & Emily Lewis of George West, Jadan Couch of Giddings, Destiny Gross & Brandon Gross of George West, Hunter Wells of Bastrop and Stella Jaehne of Bastrop; brother, Herman & Caroline Jaehne of Ledbetter, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Giddings Youth Football League, P.O. Box 726, Giddings, Texas 78942, the Giddings Buffalo Booster Club, P.O. Box 345, Giddings, Texas 78942 or the charity of one’s choice.

Funeral services for Milton Friedrich, 84 of Lincoln, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Rev. Dale Bohm officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 8:00 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.

Mr. Friedrich passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at his home.

Milton Charles Friedrich was born on December 21, 1926 in Lincoln, Texas to Heinrich & Klara Anna (Noack) Friedrich. He was confirmed on April 6, 1941 and served in the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Bernice Bittner on December 18, 1949 at Christ Lutheran Church in Loebau, Texas. Milton was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and learning about world history.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two sons, Harold Friedrich and Eugene Friedrich; great grandson, Aiden Friedrich and two brothers, Alonzo Friedrich and Elmer Friedrich.

Milton is survived by his son, Myron Friedrich of Houston; three daughters, Nancy & Chris Delcastillo of Spring, Diana & Thomas Lunsford of Lexington and Lisa & Dale Belmont of Lincoln; grandchildren, Shannon Whittington & Cynthia of Tomball, Candice Godby & Ryan of The Woodlands, Keith Friedrich & Tara of San Antonio, Chance Friedrich & Candice of The Woodlands, Landon Friedrich & Kimmie of Houston, Penny Friedrich & Kevin of Houston, Angela Giesler & Steve of Minnesota, Abigail Belmont of Lincoln, Eric Belmont of Lincoln and Aaron Belmont of Lincoln; great grandchildren, Kennedy, Sebastian, Aiden & Jordan Whittington, Jacob Godby, Kendall, Ryan & Arianne Friedrich, Luke & Tyler Friedrich, Theodor Giesler and Gracelyn & Tyson Friedrich; sister-in-law, Ruby Friedrich of Houston, Gladys Fritsche of Loebau, Laura Hosea of Giddings; Brother-in-Law Monroe Bitterner of Giddings as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to the Tuition Assistance Fund or the Cemetery Fund at St. John Lutheran Church or to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral services for William Schneider, 77 of Ledbetter, Texas and formerly of Houston, are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings with Father Jim Olnhausen officiating. Burial will follow in the Ledbetter Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary being held Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.

He died peacefully in the company of his loving family on Saturday, June 18, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

William Eugene Schneider was born on June 23, 1933 in Bell County, Texas to Lee & Emma (Looka) Schneider. He served in the U.S. Army and married Nell Franklin on April 21, 1956 in Houston. Bill worked as an Assistant Vice President of Business Loans at First Citizens National Bank in Houston for over 20 years before going to work as the Houston area parts salesman for Curtis Industries. Bill loved camping and traveling the country with Nell in their RV. He also loved gardening and working on their 10 acre place in the country. He was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church in the Giddings as well as the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Millward Schneider and two sisters, Doris Warren and Madeline Pereira.

Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nell Franklin Schneider of Ledbetter; son, Wayne & Kim Schneider of Cypress; two daughters, Jana & Buddy Bingham of Humble and Carol & Drew DeFoor of Katy; former daughter-in-law, Tammy Schneider of Richmond; grandchildren, Jason Bingham, Jessica (Bingham) & Patrick Pattioay, Cody Bingham, Lauren & Ellen Schneider and Katherine DeFoor; step grandchildren, April (DeFoor) & Danny McCullar, Andrew DeFoor, Amanda DeFoor, Jaclyn Doro, Carolyn (Doro) & Frank Rod, Madalyn Doro and Raelyn Doro; step great grandchildren, Gillian and Peyton Rod, Luke Dimes and Madison DeFoor. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends and camping buddies.

Serving as pallbearers will be Allan Franklin, Gary Warren, Jason Bingham, Cody Bingham, Ronnie Schneider and John David Pereira.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Kenneth Herbert Koslan went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2011 at his home in Giddings following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 17, 1959 in La Grange, Texas to Herbert & Alvina (Sander) Koslan and was baptized on August 2, 1959 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Grange. Kenny was confirmed on April 15, 1973 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings and graduated from Giddings High School. While living in Austin, he was employed with Dell Computers and Samsung before moving back to Giddings where he worked in construction.

Kenny was very dedicated to his friends and family. He never met a stranger. Kenny was very good hearted and was always willing to go out of his way to help whenever he could. His wit and storytelling ability was very special. He humored all by his playful spirit. Kenny enjoyed fishing and hunting and in years past, riding horses with his friends. Kenny also enjoyed vegetable gardening. He had a talent in wood working and displayed this through the many beautiful bird houses he created for family and friends to enjoy.

Kenny is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Koslan; his sister, Carolyn Koslan Melber and a nephew, Christopher Christiansen.

He is survived by his son, Brent Koslan of Giddings; his mother, Alvina Koslan of Giddings; his sister, Janet & her husband, Curtis Christiansen of Giddings; his brother, Ralph Koslan of Lincoln; two granddaughters, Natalie and Anna of Giddings; two grandsons, Julius and Michael of Giddings and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner and Rev. Keith Aschenbeck officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:00 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.

Serving as pallbearers will be Philip Christiansen, Shawn Melber, John Melber, David Namken, Tim Morgan and Jason Blansit. Honorary pallbearers will be Dawn Marshall, Michelle Kylberg, Linda Melber, Bobbie Lynn Melber and Tracy Christiansen.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 300 N. Grimes, Giddings, Texas 78942, Brazos Valley Hospice, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange, Texas 78945 or the charity of one's choice.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all the prayers, visits, phone calls, food and support throughout Kenny's illness. A special thank you is extended to Brazos Valley Hospice for their extraordinary care over the last few weeks.

Kenny will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services for Dione Robin Davis, 40 of Weimar, Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Equippers Outreach Fellowship in Weimar with Pastor Jerry Adkins and Pastor Gil Delaney officiating. A committal service will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Giddings City Cemetery in Giddings. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.

Robin passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Giddings, Texas.

Dione Robin Wolf Davis was born on June 29, 1970 in La Grange, Texas to Roland Paul Wolf Jr. & Patricia (Urban ) Wolf. She was a CNA at the Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center in Schulenburg. Robin enjoyed growing plants, gardening, listening to music and being able to take care of her patients as a Certified Nurses Aid.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Roland Wolf Sr.; her father, Roland Wolf Jr. and her uncle, Kenneth Wolf.

Robin is survived by her two sons, Joshua Paul Davis and Zachary Ryan Davis both of Weimar; mother, Patricia Wolf of Weimar; grandmother, Erna Mae Wolf of Giddings; sister, Sara & Jorge Mendez of Weimar; four aunts, Katharine & John Parks of Chillicothe, OH, Leona Urban & Joe Blackmon of Austin, Molly & Howard Raabe of Weimar and Clara & Julius Bartek of Weimar; uncle, John Urban of Weimar; niece, Natalia Sophia Mendez of Weimar as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Norris (Tiny) Harmon passed away at age 87 on Monday, May 30, 2011 at his home in Paige. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Giddings. Burial will follow in the Ridgeway Cemetery in Paige, Texas. Visitation will be held on 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 family will be present for visitation Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Norris "Tiny" Winfred Harmon was born on August 25, 1923 to Mary and George Harmon in Arkansas. Tiny joined the Army on March 2, 1943 and was honorably discharged on December 12, 1945 after serving in WWII.

Tiny was preceded in death by his Sweetheart, his wife of 60 years, Gracie Mae Harmon; his granddaughter Renae Harmon; his great grandson, Matthew Gutierrez and three brothers.

He is survived by his son Mike and daughter-in-law Gina Harmon of Little Rock, AR; his son Dean and daughter-in-law Nanda Harmon of Albuquerque, NM; son Bob Harmon of Paige, TX; son Ronnie and daughter-in-law Debbie Harmon of Paige, TX; daughter Becky Harmon and friend Ann Deal of Ventura, CA.

He is also survived by two brothers, Dewey Harmon and Eugene Harmon both of Arkansas and four sisters, Margie Neer of Conroe, Ouida Brossette of Arkansas, Charlene Edmonds of Nebraska and Joyce Raborn of Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Rhonda Conroy of California, Charlie Harmon of Missouri, Chris Harmon of Bastrop, Carlos & Deana Guerrero of Goose Creek, SC, Shane Wright of Hills, TX, Chelle & Michael Dube of McDade, TX, Jon & Kimberly Holt of Gentry, AR, Mellecia Archuleta of Los Lunas, NM and Bridget & Juan Hinojos of Los Lunas, NM; 23 great grandchildren and his very special friend, Mary Ellen Hall of Bastrop. He was blessed to have had such loving grandchildren as Chelle and Michael Dube and Shane Wright who took very special care of him during his transition in life.

Tiny was a hard worker, very proud and a very honest man. After he was discharged from the Army he set out to work at numerous jobs until he was able to become the owner of his own business, his own self/full service laundry and dry cleaners in Pasadena. He and Gracie were very proud of this business and also proud of the five children that they raised. After Tiny sold the business, he and Gracie moved to Paige and moved into Gracie’s mother’s house. This is where they lived out the rest of their lives to the fullest. They met a lot of friends and enjoyed a very full life after moving to Paige. He worked numerous jobs in Giddings.

After another retirement, he became an Insurance Agent and sold auto, home and life insurance. He was a member of the Paige United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 276 and the Sons of Herman Lodge 154 in Paige. He also enjoyed spending time at the senior citizens center in Bastrop. No task was too “tiny” for this man. In his 60’s is when he had to take the test for his insurance license. He enjoyed traveling his last few years; he traveled to London, England, Florence and Rome Italy and Paris, France in 2010. Every birthday, he was able to spend it somewhere special….last year, he enjoyed his 87th birthday in New Orleans….he had a wonderful time! August 25, 2011 he would have turned 88, he was more concerned about renewing his driver’s license than he was about turning 88. Apparently, without anyone knowing, he recently had “polished” his driving skills by taking a class.

As you can see, our Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Friend – Tiny – (Norris) Harmon was a lover of life, his family and his Country and we are very proud of him and his life.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Austin, the American Cancer Society or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Nixon Lehmann, 52 of Schulenburg and formerly of Giddings, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Jeremy Walloch officiating. Burial will follow in the Ledbetter Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Nixon passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at the Schulenburg Regency in Schulenburg.

Nixon Lee Lehmann was born on March 14, 1959 in Giddings, Texas to Nolan Victor & Elsie Amalie (Alaminski) Lehmann. He was baptized on July 15, 1959 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings by Rev. Fred Mgebroff. Nixon attended school at the Austin State School and the Lighthouse for the Blind in Austin. He had been a working client of the Hirsch-Schwartz Community Enterprises in Schulenburg since 1982.

Nixon was the family organizer and the life of any party and family gathering. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, spending time at the farm, riding on the tractor and going to baseball and football games. Nixon enjoyed being around people and was always ready to go anywhere.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan & Elsie Lehmann; brother, Gene Lehmann; sister, Patsy Wagner and a sister-in-law, Kathy Lehmann.

Nixon is survived by his brother-in-law, Harvey Wagner and his children, Cheryl & Luckie Ford of Houston, Crystal & Jim Lenart of Hockley and Gene Wagner of Houston; brother, Pat & Lois Lehmann of Ledbetter and his children, Cindy & Sven Nilson of Lakeway, Hope & Heath Siegmund of Giddings and Karla & Bunky Dussetschleger of Lexington; two sisters, Nancy & Tony Absnaider of Giddings and her children, Lindsey & Gerald McKee of Giddings, Cameron Absnaider of Ledbetter and Trevor Absnaider of Giddings; and his other sister, Nina & Pat Smith of Giddings and her sons, Randy & Erin Smith of Corsicana and Andy Smith of New Caney; two cousins who were raised as brothers with him, Victor Alaminski of Ledbetter and Albert Alaminski of Mexia; two aunts, Lydia Lehmann-Haley of Ledbetter and Ruby Lehmann of El Centro, California; numerous great nieces and great nephews and his family at the Hirsch-Schwartz Community Residence in Schulenburg.

Serving as pallbearers will be Gene Wagner, Luckie Ford, James Lenart, Russell Ford, Sven Nilson, Heath Siegmund, Bunky Dussetschleger, Cameron Absnaider, Trevor Absnaider, Gerald McKee, Randy Smith and Andy Smith.

Memorials may be made to the Youth Fund or the Day School Fund at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 573 North Main, Giddings, Texas 78942.

Jaqueline "Jackie" Kay Slay Schweizer was born on November 18, 1958 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She married Rodney Schweizer on April 11, 1982 in Vernon, Texas and was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching television and taking care of her home. Jackie passed away at her home in Paige on Sunday, May 22, 2011.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jackie is survived by her husband, Rodney Schweizer of Paige; son, William Deshields of Paige and two daughters, Crystal Deshields of Giddings and Shannon Deshields.

Services will be private.

Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.

Visitation for Carl L. Schulze, 53 of Giddings, will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.

Carl Lee Schulze was born on July 29, 1957 in Giddings, Texas to C.A. & Bobbie (Thornton) Schulze. He had been employed with the Giddings Livestock Commission.

Carl was preceded in death by his father, C.A. Schulze.

He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Schulze of Giddings; brother, Erwin & Laverne Schulze of Northrup; sister, Debbie & David Burkhalter of Cedar Creek and nieces and nephews, Mark Anthony Schulze of San Antonio, Craig Snider of Round Rock, Christina Schulze of San Antonio, and David Burkhalter Jr. of Cedar Creek.

Memorials may be made to the Lee County Cancer Resource Center, M.D. Anderson Medical Center in Houston, Seton Medical Center in Austin or the charity of one's choice.

Donald Ray Webb was born on November 1, 1929 in Ranger, Texas to Henry Grady & Mattie Elliot (Haysup) Webb. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp and was a retired oilfield technician. Don was a founder of the Lexington Library and volunteered countless hours in managing and operating the library. He was also a member of the Lee County Seniors in Action in Giddings.

He was preceded in death by parents; sister, Oleta Pfieffer and a brother, Herman Webb.

Don is survived by his niece, Joyce Turner and her husband, Bobby of Salado, Texas; nephew, Kenneth W. Bowen of Round Rock, Texas and three great nieces and their families.

Funeral services will be private.

Memorials may be made to the Lee County Seniors In Action, 265 East Austin, Giddings, Texas 78942.

Funeral services for Linda Posas Flippo, 58 of Giddings, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings with Father Jim Olnhausen officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 8:00 a.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 Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Linda passed away at her home in Giddings during the early morning hours of Sunday, May 8, 2011.

Linda Jean Posas Flippo was born on January 18, 1953 in Sinton, Texas to Eduardo "Edward" Uehlinger Posas Sr. & Julia (Maldonado) Posas. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1972 and attended Texas State University. Linda married Jerry Flippo on June 21, 1979 in Giddings and was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church.

She had worked as a houseparent at the Giddings State School before becoming a ESL instructor with the JTPA Program where she taught English to Spanish speaking students. Linda was also a loving and devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, shopping, talking on the phone with family and friends, dancing and helping others in whatever way she could.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and a sister and brother-in-law, Minerva "Minnie" and Kerry Urban Sr.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Flippo of Giddings; her three daughters, Juanita Posas & Manuel Rios of Giddings, Melinda & Anthony Basquez of Giddings and Jeri Lyn Flippo of Giddings; seven grandchildren, Brittney Rios, Brianna Rios, Marina Rios, Mallory Basquez, Marcus Basquez, Jose Rojas III and Alexia Garcia all of Giddings; three sisters, Rosie & Daniel Harney of Smithville, Mary Ann & Patrick Machala of Plum and Veronica Posas-Reyna & J.R. Reyna of Victoria; four brothers, Edward Posas Jr. & Jo Helen of La Grange, David Posas Sr. & Mary of Giddings, Pete "Tootie" Posas Sr. & Wanona of Giddings and Joe Posas of Giddings; parents-in-law, A.C. & Josie Flippo of Giddings; three sisters-in-law, Debbie & Ralph Domel of Schertz, Mary & Douglas Jatzlau of Giddings and Wanda Mertink of Giddings; brother-in-law, Terry & Beatrice Flippo of Smithville as well as many nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Edward Posas Jr., David Posas Sr., Pete Posas Sr., Joe Posas, Kerry Urban Jr., Tommy Juarez, Manuel Rios and Anthony Basquez.

Memorials may be made to the St. Margaret's Catholic Church CCD Building Fund.

Funeral services for Helen Maass, 81 of Manheim, Texas, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Manheim, Texas with Rev. Herb Keistman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Maass family will be present for visitation Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Maass passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at St. Mark's Medical Center in LaGrange.

Helen Marie Kieschnick Maass was born on August 21, 1929 in Lee County, Texas to Otto & Martha (Handrick) Kieschnick. She was baptized on September 1, 1929 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Manheim by Rev. C.W. Rische and confirmed on April 18, 1943 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church by Rev. E.J. Riske. Her confirmation verse was Psalm 27:1, "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

Helen was united in marriage to Aron Maass on November 28, 1948 by Rev. Paul G. Brust also at Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Their marriage was blessed with four sons, Danny, Stanley, Curtis and Terry. Helen and Aron's marriage was a true partnership in which they farmed and worked side by side to provide for their family. She was a loving and devoted homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother who was also an active member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church where she was a member of the LWML and a longtime Sunday School teacher.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Aron Maass; granddaughter, Sherry Maass and eleven brothers and sisters, Bruno Kieschnick, Ben Kieschnick, Walter Kieschnick, Werner Kieschnick, Alfred Kieschnick, Adolf Kieschnick, W.O. "Bill" Kieschnick, Ewald Kieschnick, Andrew Kieschnick, Lilly Faske and Ruby Maass.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Danny & Gloria Maass of Elgin, Stanley & Linda Maass of Manheim, Curtis & Crystal Maass of Manheim, Terry & Debbie Maass of Giddings and her nephew who she considered her fifth son, Jerry & Carolyn Faske of Bishop; grandchildren and great grandchildren; Philip & Sarah Maass and Aaron & Henry of Bryon Center, Michigan, Patrick & Becky Maass and Paden & Preston of Elgin; Pamela & Ryan Schoeneberg and Gavin of Weimer, Amy Maass of San Marcos, Sarah Maass of College Station, Lauren Maass of Manheim, Gerri & Michael Schneider and Brett & Sydney of Giddings, Kori & Mason Miller and Tatum & Graham of Crawford, Randie & Jennifer Maass of Giddings, Jeff & Sarita Faske and Jack & Jeorge of Bishop, James & Katie Faske of Kingsville and Abby Faske of College Station; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Katie Maass of Colleyville, Ruby Maass of Giddings, Monroe & Gladys Maass of Giddings, Olefia Saegert of Paige and Dorothy Blasig of Giddings and many nieces, nephews, friends and her church family at Ebenezer Lutheran Church.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Kieschnick, Randy Kieschnick, Gary Doyle, Clyde Maass, Ray Maass and Calvin Berger.

Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, c/o Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 4146 West Highway 21, Paige, Texas 78659-4222 or the charity of one's choice.

The Maass family would like to give special thanks to Helen's caregivers, Pat Albrecht, Charlene Mutschink, Brittany Behrens and the staff at Country Careplex in Giddings and St. Mark's Medical Center in LaGrange.

Funeral services for Elbert D. Menzel, 74 of Giddings, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Immanual Lutheran Church in Giddings, Texas with Rev. Keith Aschenbeck officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will begin 11:00 AM Monday morning at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with the family present from 6:00PM until 8:00 PM.

Elbert D. Menzel passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

Elbert was born on April 29, 1936, the son of Edwin and Erna (Leubner) Menzel at Serbin, Texas. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Serbin, Texas. He grew up and attended Lutheran schools in Lincoln and Giddings, was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings. His confirmation verse was Isiah 51:10 "I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God, for he hath clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness." He graduated from Giddings High School in 1954. He volunteered for service in the United States Army and Served in Germany as an interpreter since he was fluent in German.While serving in Germany he helped manage the Officers Club and formed friendships with the German staff. This Service time shaped his future years. He reached the rank of Sergeant while serving in the Army.

Elbert married Annette Marie Niemeyer on November 25, 1961, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Max Studtmann officiating. They lived in Austin and were active members at Redeemer Lutheran Church. In 1974 they returned to Giddings and Immanuel Lutheran Church where he served faithfully as elder for many years.

Elbert retired from the State of Texas General Land Office. He enjoyed raising cattle, building furniture, playing dominoes, and being a Grandpa.

Survivors include his wife, Annette, and his daughter, Sandra Marie and her husband, Cliff Marshall, and grandchildren, Kaitlyn Marie Marshall, Kristin Ann Marshall, and Aaron Clifton Marshall of Austin; brother, Clarence and Nancy Menzel of Stuart, Florida; brothers-in-law, Eugene and Barbara Niemeyer of La Grange, Fred Niemeyer of Giddings; and sister-in-law, Betty Petzold of Giddings.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials have been requested to be given to Christ our Cornerstone at Immanual Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.

Funeral services for Mary "Sue" Kovar, 75 of Ledbetter, Texas, are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Giddings with Pastor Tim Clayton officiating. Burial will follow in the Hranice Cemetery in Dime Box, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Kovar family will be present for visitation Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Kovar passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at St. David's Medical Center in Austin.

Mary Sue Garner Kovar was born on October 18, 1935 in Wortham, Texas to John & Lena Iona (Mathison) Garner. Following her mother's death when she was ten, Sue was raised by her grandparents, Willie & Effie Mathison. She was united in marriage to Herman "H.F." Kovar on May 23, 1953 in Groesbeck, Texas. Sue worked as a Teacher's Aid at the Giddings Elementary School and retired as a Houseparent Supervisor from the Giddings State School. She was raised in the Baptist church and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Giddings. Sue enjoyed fishing, camping and playing her video poker game.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John & Lena Garner; her grandparents that raised her, Willie & Effie Mathison; brother and sister-in-law, John Vanoy & Monica Garner; sister, Rubylee Garner and a half-sister, Sarah Bowland.

Sue is survived by her husband of 57 years, H.F. "Ham" Kovar of Ledbetter; two sons, Richard & Linda Kovar of Ledbetter and Renee Kovar & his special friend, Cora of Crystal Beach; daughter, Marissa Kovar & her special friend, Donte Willrich of Ledbetter; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney Price, William Kovar, Wendell Kovar, Danny Kovar, Shawn Garner, Donald Longoria and Jason Kovar. Honorary pallbearers will be Rhonda Roemer, Connie Melaragno, Lynn Garner and Vanessa Garner.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 175, Giddings, Texas 78942, the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761-5186 or the charity of one's choice.

Carline Marie Bruemmer Donbroski was born on September 25, 1939 in Houston, Texas to Albert & Lena (Cox) Bruemmer. She married Robert "Bob" Donbroski on February 25, 1978 in Nassau Bay, Texas. Carline worked in the Mission Planning Analysis Division (MPAD) of NASA for over 26 years. After retiring from NASA in 1989, she and Bob moved to the family farm near Lexington.

She passed away during the early morning hours of Monday, April 4, 2011 at her home near Lexington following a battle with cancer.

Carline was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Donbroski of Lexington.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Lexington. No other services are planned.

Doris Rosati's memorial Service will be on Wednesday April 6,2011, 2:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church in Giddings, TX with Pastor Tim Clayton officiating.

On March 30, 2011 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft Myers, Florida, Doris Rosati was taken away by angels to be with her Father and Lord in His eternal embrace.

Doris was a loving mother and strong believer in the followings and teaching of her Christian faith. As a student of such, she would willingly help others without question. Doris Alma Rosati was born in Brooklyn, New York in the loving hands of Anton Styverson & Mary Katharine Rooney Styverson. As an only child, she was a product of the fifties and sixties culture of peace and trust of your fellow man. She married in 1961 to Anthony Rosati in Newark, New Jersey and they had three children. With her children she made Giddings her home in 1978.

Doris had a very successful career in customer services where her culinary skills and mass appeal were revered. She made a lot of friends and acquaintances in her plight to raise her family and serve The Lord.

She is survived by her children: Alba Rosati, Jo Ann & Darrell Koehn, Rocky & Lynda Rosati. Lovely grandchildren: Jo Dee & Daniel Tharp, Paul Thomas, Benjamin & Carrie Olier, Natalie & Rayan Wedderburn, Kirsten Koehn, Kaleb Koehn, Paige Koehn, and Ryan Rosati. Great grand children: Britta Englund, Bodee Tharp, Daisy Rosati, Haley Olier, and Cody Olier.

We’ll not say goodbye, but only so long until we meet again with Our Lord. Memorials have been requested to be given to the food pantry or the charity of your choice.

Funeral services for Lorine "Little Granny" Domel, 89 of Giddings, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 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. Domel passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Country Care Plex in Giddings.

Lorine Hildegard Malke Domel was born on August 19, 1921 in the Sand Community near Serbin, Texas to Robert H. & Mary (Biar) Malke. She was baptized on August 28, 1921 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin by Rev. Oswald Lugenheim and confirmed on April 14, 1935 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin by Rev. Herman Schmidt. Her confirmation verse was Matthew 28:20 "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." Lorine was united in marriage to Bert Domel on May 12, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin by Rev. Herman Schmidt. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Janice & Ralph.

She began working as a bus driver at Immanuel Lutheran School, then became a sales clerk at Wolf's Grocery in Giddings before working as a restaurant cook. She was employed at the Giddings Sweet Shop and eventually retired from Siegmund's Restaurant.

Lorine was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Ladies Aid and assisted with the church services at the local nursing homes. She volunteered in the church office where she helped in preparing the weekly church bulletins and the monthly newsletters and also distributed the recordings of the weekly church services to the area nursing homes and homebound members. She was a member of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society and served as a docent for the Texas Wendish Heritage Museum in Serbin. A regular at the Giddings Rotary Club's monthly Country Music Monday program, she also helped distributed the tapes of the performances. Lorine had volunteered with the Lutheran Braille Workers and was a member of the Lee County Seniors In Action. She enjoyed playing dominoes, attending sporting events, taking care of her plants, attending community events and visiting with friends and family.

Lorine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bert Domel; her son-in-law, Larry Mitschke; two sisters, Ida Bamsch and Edna Bamsch and two brothers-in-law, Walter Bamsch and Edgar Bamsch.

She is survived by her daughter, Janice Mitschke of Giddings; her son and daughter-in-law, Ralph & Debbie Domel of Schertz; five grandchildren, Randal Mitschke of Houston, Rachel Korzekwa of Giddings, Rhonda Mitschke of Giddings, Adam Domel of Austin and Jason Domel of Missouri City; two great grandchildren, Summer Korzekwa and Autumn Korzekwa both of Giddings; two sisters-in-law, Leona Hallmark of Beaumont and Elizabeth Marek of Weir as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761-5186, the Immanuel Lutheran Church Caring Ministry, 300 North Grimes, Giddings, Texas 78942 or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Joseph Moreno, 24 of Dime Box, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Giddings with Father Jim Olnhausen officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Rosary will be held Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Joseph died as a result of an automobile accident the afternoon of Wednesday, March 16, 2011 near Dime Box.

German Joseph Moreno was born on March 15, 1987 in San Antonio, Texas to Herman & Margaret (Gonzales) Moreno. He graduated from Dime Box High School in 2006 and was employed with the Burton Sausage Company in Burton. Joseph married Tiffany Dawson on February 6, 2010 in Dime Box, Texas.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Timothy Wells III.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Tiffany Dawson Moreno of Dime Box; his son, German Joseph Moreno Jr. of Dime Box; parents, Herman & Margaret Moreno of Dime Box; brother, Michael Gonzales of College Station; sister, Andrea & Bill McDaniel of Dime Box; parents-in-law, Kermit & Sally Dawson of Dime Box; brother-in-law, Kermit Jr. & Melanie Dawson of Dime Box; sisters-in-law, Sandra & Billy Joe Crenshaw of Dime Box, Natasha Dawson of Dime Box, Stephanie Dawson of Dime Box and Brenda Kay Dawson of Dime Box; grandparents, Francis & Ramiro Gonzales of Bandera and Rodolfo & Delia Moreno of Pearsall as well as numerous aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ethan Schuman, Johnny Gonzales, Leroy Smythe, William McDaniel Jr., Curtis Truesdale, Kermit Dawson Jr., Mike Wilson and Xavier Little.

Memorials may be made to the German Joseph Moreno Jr. Education Fund.

Funeral services for Weldon Markert, 74 of Ledbetter, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Dr. Laurence White and Rev. Keith Aschenbeck officiating. Burial will follow in the Waldeck Cemetery in Waldeck, Texas. 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 Markert family will be present for visitation Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Weldon Wayne Markert passed into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Weldon was 74 years old and died from respiratory and cardiac complications.

Weldon was the second youngest of eight children and grew up in Dime Box, Texas. He was born on June 1, 1936, to Ben and Lena (Gloyna) Markert. Weldon was baptized on July 5, 1936 and confirmed his Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dime Box on May 27, 1951. On September 22, 1957, Weldon married Della Mae Pietsch at Bethany Lutheran Church in Greens Creek, Texas. This union was blessed with three children, Steve, Lisa and Angie.

Weldon enjoyed his career with the Houston Police Department and served for 34 years. He retired as a sergeant, spending most of his time in the Armed Robbery Division.

Weldon was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved the country, especially gardening and fishing. Weldon was known by family and friends for his delicious bar-be-cue. In their retirement years, Weldon and Della enjoyed travelling and took many overseas trips. Weldon held many positions at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Houston. At Immanuel Lutheran in Giddings, Weldon served as Elder. From 2003-2009, he was chairman of the Waldeck Cemetery Association. He was a faithful servant for his Lord.

Weldon is survived by his loving wife, Della, children, Steve Markert, Lisa Gunawan and her husband, Win, and Angie Hasness and her husband, Dave. Grandchildren, Cameron Beitler, Ian and Faith Hasness. He is survived by brothers, Eugene Markert and his wife LaVerne and Bernard Markert, sister-in-laws, Martha Markert, Bernell Markert, and brother-in-law, Andrew Leitko, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Predeceasing Weldon were his parents, brothers, Gilbert and Raymond Markert, sisters Ann Marie Davis, Anita Hutto, Grace Leitko, sister-in-law, Doris Markert, brothers-in-law, Warren Davis and Gairdy Hutto.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Second Timothy 4:7.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Forward in Faith Campaign, 300 N. Grimes, Giddings, Texas 78942, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5000 W. Tidwell, Houston, Texas 77091 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761.

Funeral services for Ella (Jenke) Morse, 94 of Lexington, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Rev. Lee Eschberger officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Paige, Texas. Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.

Mrs. Morse passed away on Friday, February 18, 2011 at Oakland Manor Nursing Center in Giddings.

Ella Marie (Jenke) Morse was born on April 24, 1916 in Paige, Texas to Hugo Emil & Hulda (Herklotz) Jenke. She married Samuel J. "Red" Morse and together they owned and operated a convenience store and gas station known as Red's Place in Austin for many years.

Ella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and a brother, Albert Jenke.

She is survived by her nephew, Sam & Susan Jenke of Austin; her niece, Margot Morse of Austin; three great nephews, Jacen Jenke of Austin, Bobby & Shana Morse of Austin and David & Melanie Morse of Houston; three great nieces, Kerry & Garry Gore of Bryan, Laura & Ray Hampton of Dallas and Mecca & Jeff Givens of Ft. Worth as well as other extended family members and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Sam Jenke, Jacen Jenke, Bobby Morse, David Morse, Garry Gore and Jim Heck.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Doris Mutscher, 85 of Giddings, are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner and Rev. Keith Aschenbeck officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 9:00 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. The Mutscher family will be present for visitation Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Mutscher passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the Country Care Plex in Giddings.

Doris Emma Sophie Heine Mutscher was born on April 19, 1925 in Sylvan Grove, Kansas to August & Emilie (Otting) Heine. She was united in marriage to Clarence G. Mutscher on February 16, 1947 in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Mrs. Mutscher owned and managed the Giddings Sands Motel and Mutscher's Mobile Home Sales.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence Mutscher; son, Glenn Mutscher; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret & Leroy Shoemaker and Leonette & Robert Gier; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Marvin & Louise Mutscher and two brothers-in-law, Julius Urech and Raymond Raschke.

She is survived by her son, Ralph & Linda Mutscher of Giddings; her daughter, Shirley & Robert Alexander of Giddings; daughter-in-law, Pat Mutscher Dittmar of Austin; six grandsons, Keith Mutscher & fiancee, Nancy Ditmire of Austin, Randy & Angelica Mutscher of Austin, Jeff & Brandi Mutscher of Giddings, Travis & Laurie Mutscher of Austin, Virgil Alexander of Pearland and Phillip Alexander of Houston; six great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Esther Raschke of Houston.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mrs. Mutscher's six grandsons.

Memorials may be made to the Forward in Faith Campaign at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings.

Funeral services for George Moore Sr., 82 of McDade, Texas, are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Rev. Henry Hemmeter and Rev. Alvin Epperson officiating. Burial will follow in the McDade Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The Moore family will be present for visitation Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Moore passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elgin.

George Edward Moore Sr. was born on November 5, 1928 in the Knobbs Community in Lee County, Texas to Edward "Edd" Mason & Wilhelmina "Willie" (Alford) Moore. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and obtained the rank of Private First Class. George was united in marriage to Dorothy Frosch on June 17, 1956 at the Lexington United Methodist Church in Lexington. He was a plumber who trained many plumber helpers through the years who eventually obtained their plumbing licenses. After retiring from the plumbing business, George enjoyed farming and ranching and also did custom hay bailing. He was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church in McDade where he had served as President of the congregation and was instrumental in the construction of the present sanctuary and sunday school building. He was currently a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in McDade.

George was also a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8313 in McDade where he had served as Commander and Quartermaster for many years. He was a member of the McDade Watermelon Festival Association and helped barbeque for the event for many years. He also served as a driver for the McDade Watermelon Festival parade float.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edd & Willie Moore and a brother, Wilburn "Curly" Moore.

George is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Moore of McDade; six children, George Jr. & Jana Moore of Cedar Creek, David & Belinda Moore of McDade, Jeanne Wray of Houston, Lisa & Mike Lavender of Bryan, Lori Pohorelsky of Houston and Gary & Heather Moore of Brenham; six grandchildren, Samantha Moore of Cedar Creek, Trey Moore of Cedar Creek, Bradley & Alyssa Moore of Elgin, Brittany Moore of San Diego, CA, Marty & Katrina Malinak of Ft. Worth and Devin Moore of San Antonio; nine step-grandchildren, Matthew & Missy Pohorelsky of Giddings, Daniel Pohorelsky of South Dakota, Eric Auld of Hawaii, Kailyn Capps of Brenham, Emily Gonzales of Brenham, Alexis Zach of Brenham, Alana Lavender of Waco, Jason Lavender of College Station and Michelle Lavender of Kansas City, KS; brother, John & Marie Moore of McDade; sister, Thelma McDavid of McDade; three sisters-in-law, Vernell & Morris Kastner of McDade, Florene & Billy Tom McDaniel of Rockdale and Lela Faye Barker of Red Rock; brother-in-law, Charles & Carol Frosch of Bryan as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Forrest McDavid, Chuck McDaniel, Greg Barker, Kevin Frosch, Jared Frosch and Russell Bostic. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the former McDade VFW Post 8313.

Memorials may be made to New Hope Lutheran Church or the charity of one's choice.

Following the committal service, everyone is invited to the McDade Historical Building for light refreshments.

Funeral services for Dora "Mutti" Jatzlau, 89 of Lexington, Texas, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington, Texas with Rev. Leif Hasskarl officiating. Burial will follow in the St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The family will be present for visitation Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Jatzlau passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Hearthstone Senior Health Center in Round Rock, Texas.

Dora Annie Fischer Jatzlau was born on December 6, 1921 in Lexington, Texas to August & Annie (Duesberg) Fischer. She was united in marriage to Herbert Walter Jatzlau on December 9, 1939 at the Lexington Tabernacle in Lexington by Rev. Joe King. She was a loving and devoted homemaker, mother and grandmother who enjoyed embroidery and loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

Dora was preceded in death by her parents, August & Annie Fischer; her husband, Herbert Jatzlau; her daughter, Darlene Walther; son-in-law, Ronnie Akin and several sisters and a brother.

She is survived by her two daughters LaVerne Akin of College Station and Joyce & Stephen Truett of Round Rock; son-in-law, Billy & Jennifer Walther of Lincoln; granddaughter, Lisa & Luke Calderone of Round Rock; four grandsons, Byron & Kristina Walther of Victoria, Barry & Susan Walther of Ledbetter, Rodney & Tonie Dube of College Station and Kevin & Debra Dube of Round Rock; nine great grandchildren, Christopher Dube of Bryan, Thomas Walther of Bristol, Tennessee, Chloe Walther Britani Walther both of Victoria, Jordan Walther and Blake Walther both of Ledbetter, Blakely Calderone and Avery Calderone both of Round Rock and James Vaughn of College Station and numerous nieces.

Pallbearers will be Barry Walther, Byron Walther, Rodney Dube, Kevin Dube, Luke Calderone and Thomas Walther. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Lerche, Randy Jatzlau, Johnny Kieschnick and Billy Jatzlau.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Randy Meyer, 55 of Giddings, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rehburg, Texas with Rev. Steve Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 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 Meyer family will be present for visitation Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Randy passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 3, 2011.

Randy Dean Meyer was born on April 16, 1955 in Brenham, Texas to Willie A. & Evelyn (Jezek) Meyer. He was baptized on June 11, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rehberg, Texas by Rev. A.R. Wolber and confirmed on March 30, 1969 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rehberg by Rev. John Kueker. He attended school in Burton and graduated from Burton High School in 1974. Randy was united in marriage to Linda Zoch on January 16, 1977 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas by Rev. Arthur Graf. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Rose, Jennifer, Randy Jr. and Stacy.

Randy was employed as a truck driver with Key Energy Services in Giddings. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rehburg and enjoyed spending time at the farm and being entertained by his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willie A. Meyer; his daughter, Jennifer Meyer; his grandson, Frederick Fisher Jr., his brother, Wilburn Meyer; his brother-in-law, Royce Noack, his nephew, Alan Wiederhold and his great nephew, Robert Charles Wiederhold.

Randy is survived by his wife, Linda Meyer of Giddings; his three children, Rose & Philip Tharp of Giddings, Randy Meyer Jr. & Marilyn Bage of Giddings and Stacy Meyer of Giddings; his two grandchildren, Courtland Tharp and Libbi Tharp both of Giddings; his mother, Evelyn Meyer of Burton; his sister, Dorothy & J.C. Wiederhold of Dime Box; his five brothers, Billy Joe & Eleanora Meyer of Houston, Edward & Mary Meyer of Houston, Howard & Janice Meyer of Thrall, Ray & Tinnie Meyer of Burton and Danny Meyer of Burton; parents-in-law, Paul & Esther Zoch of Giddings; his sister-in-law, Carolyn Noack of Giddings; his two brothers-in-law, Ralph & Nancy Zoch of Giddings and Larry & Patricia Zoch of Fayetteville, NC as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Gene Meyer Jr., G.W. Meyer, Chris Meyer, Robert Meyer, Rodney Meyer and Michael Wiederhold.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Arnold Krause, 86 of Serbin, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin, Texas with Rev. John Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 7:00 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. The Krause family will be present for visitation Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Krause passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Oakland Manor Nursing Center in Giddings.

Arnold Herman Krause was born on September 13, 1924 at Serbin, Lee County, Texas, the son of John H. & Alma (Hohle) Krause. He was baptized on September 21, 1924 by the Rev. Herman Schmidt at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Serbin and was confirmed on April 10, 1938 also at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin by Rev. Herman Schmidt. His confirmation verse was Psalm 143:10 "Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God, the Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness".

Arnold served in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He received his Honorable Discharge on August 6, 1946 having obtained the rank of Sergeant.

On November 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Hildegard Winkler at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fedor, Texas by the Rev. L. Karcher. Their lives were blessed with three children. They lived in the Northrup community all their life, farming and ranching. Arnold was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin where he had served as an Elder and on the Finance Committee and the Picnic Committee. He was also a committee member of the Lee County ASCS for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Paul; three sisters, Esther King and her husband, Daniel, Ruth Teinert and her husband, Herbert and Irene Kasper and her husband, Harold; son-in-law, Edward Zoch and two brothers-in-law, Delmus Franks and Gilbert Schneider.

Arnold is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hildegard Krause of Giddings; his daughters, Jane and her husband, Dwight Hoffman of Giddings and Irene and her husband, David Hempel of Giddings; his son, Billy J. Krause and his wife, Kami of Round Top; three sisters, Lorine & Herbert Zoch of Houston, Mildred Franks of Broussard, LA and Ellen Schneider of Giddings; one brother, Elton Krause of Houston; sister-in-law, Meta Krause of Metarie, LA; ten grandchildren, Carrie & Arnold Krause of Giddings, Christiane & Monty Hobbs of Mansfield, Tx, Shannon & Lisa Zoch of Ft. Meade, Maryland, Stephen & Stephanie Hoffman of Baton Rouge, LA, Amanda & Nicholas Croll of Lincoln, NE, Alyce Hoffman and friend, Keith Lagrone of Katy, Tx, Timothy Hoffman of Richardson, TX, Amy & Joey Billig of Giddings, TX, John Hempel of Huntsville, TX and Matthew Krause of Round Top, TX; five great grandchildren, Dylan Zoch of Giddings, Michelle and Lilianne Gonzales of Giddings and Micah and Johanna Hobbs of Mansfield and a host off other relatives.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Schatte, Shea Kasper, Karl Thiele, Royce Schulze, Jed Polnick and Daryl Schulze.

Funeral services for Freda Duran, 79 of Giddings, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Father Jim Olnhausen officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Freda passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Country Care Plex in Giddings.

Felicitas "Freda" Delgadillo Duran was born on November 23, 1931 in Rosanky, Texas to Pioquinto & Blasa Delgadillo. She had retired from Droemer Industries in Giddings and enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers, crossword puzzles, sewing and crocheting.

Freda was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Max and Alex and a sister, Esther.

She is survived by her eight children, Yolanda Amaya of Brenham, Gabrial Duran Jr. of North Carolina, Jerry & Vanessa Duran of Gilmer, Texas, Freddy Duran of Kyle, Texas, Sally & Bob Kappel of Henrietta, Texas, Lupe Clements of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Lucy Everson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Lorenzo & Melissa Duran of Giddings; fifteen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Delgadillo of Smithville and Mary Crein of Lawton, OK; two brothers, Alex Delgadillo of Michigan and Mingo Delgadillo of Houston as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Douglas Krauss, 53 of Coeur ‘D Alene, ID, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings, Texas with Rev. Jeremy Walloch officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday at 12:00pm, with the family present from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm. .

Douglas Krauss, a father, a brother, a grand-father, an uncle, cousin and dear friend to many has joined his parents on Saturday, January 15, 2011 from Coeur ‘D Alene, ID.

Douglas was born on January 25, 1957 in La Grange, Texas. He lived a productive life and considered himself a jack of all trades and a master of few. He had a knack for the fixin’ of broken things. Those that knew him best know that he was a compassionate and loving man, for people and creature alike. He will always be loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents Winston and Virginia Krauss.

Douglas is survived by his children Amber, Dustin, and Brandon Krauss, and his step-children Megan Rash and Dustin Martin, as well as John White who was like his brother, also his brothers and sisters Jan and G.R. Thurman,. and Karen Warren and Sharon Walsh and Doyle Krauss. He is also survived by his grandson Trevor and numerous friends and extended family.

Memorial my be given to the charity of your choice.

Funeral services for Herman Wernecke, 87 of Giddings, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. Robert Tiner officiating. Burial will follow in the Giddings City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.

Herman passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Country Care Plex in Giddings.

Herman Gustav Wernecke was born on March 7, 1923 in Giddings, Texas to Gustav & Selma (Prellop) Wernecke. He was baptized on March 18, 1923 and confirmed on April 5, 1936 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings by Rev. G.W. Fischer and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Herman was a lifelong farmer and an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he had served as an usher and an elder. He enjoyed gardening and giving away the vegetables he grew to family and friends.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Gustav & Selma Wernecke and a brother, Erwin Wernecke.

He is survived by his three sisters, Alwine Schneider of Giddings, Lillie & Clarence Winter of Austin and Frieda Wernecke of Giddings; eight nieces, Janice Schneider of Giddings, Dianne & Clyde Schneider of Giddings, Sharon & Stephen Douglas of Missouri City, Sandra & Pat Reynolds of Morrisville, NC, Suzanne & Jim Sunvison of Georgetown, Cindy & Louis Turi of Austin, Cathy & Kirk Jonse of Manor and Carol Winter of Austin and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Glenn Teinert, Clyde Schneider, Stephen Douglas, Jim Sunvison, Louis Turi and Kirk Jonse.

Memorials may be made to The Lutheran Hour or the charity of one's choice.

Sue Sayle Via Mattison Brazell was born on February 6, 1926 in Cumby, Texas to Lloyd & Dorothy (Ray) Via. She attended school in Cumby and graduated from Cumby High School. Following graduation, she attended East Texas College in Commerce, Texas. Sue was united in marriage to Herbert Maurice Mattison with whom she had two children, Patrick and Madeline "Mandy". Later, Sue married W. Allen Brazell. She was retired from NASA where she had worked as a secretary. She enjoyed studying genealogy and crocheting.

Sue passed away during the early morning hours on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas following a sudden illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents and both husbands.

Sue is survived by her son, Patrick Mattison of Pritchett, Colorado; her daughter, Mandy and her husband, Pat Jones of Ledbetter, Texas; three grandchildren, Sarah Sayle Pargac of LaPorte, Texas, Nathan E. Jones of Allen, Texas and Brennan E. Johnson of Panama and one great grandchild to be born in July.

A private service for family and friends will be held with burial in the Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.