Obituaries

Jan 1, 2019

GARY EDWARD HINTZEL, 56, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in Bellville.

He was born July 5, 1962, in Bellville, Texas, the son of James Edward “Jim” and Mary M. (Diserens) Hintzel. Gary grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area, graduating from Bellville high school in 1980.  He was employed with Creekside...

Dec 31, 2018

JAMES “Jim” ELLSWORTH PORTER, 65, of Bellville, Texas, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 31, 2018.

He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 29, 1953, to Bill and Betty (Peake) Porter. His family moved to Houston in 1963, where Jim attended Montgomery Elementary and James Madison High School, graduating in 1971. He attended...

Dec 18, 2018

Victor Bustos, 76, longtime Brookshire resident, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, in Brookshire, Texas.

Victor was born June 15, 1942, in Lockhart, Texas, to parents Antonio and Trinidad (Rodriguez) Bustos.Victor married Oralia Benavides on November 7, 1991, in Brookshire. They have made their home in Brookshire for the past 40 years and have been members of...

Dec 13, 2018

Maddalena Victoria McClure, 95, of Bellville, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She married Marshall Franklin McClure on February 21, 1949 in Pittsburg, PA.

She was a grenade and explosive tester for the U.S. Army and even worked as a butcher during her many explorative years and careers fields.

Dec 11, 2018

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Dec 10, 2018

Erlan “Rusty” Chase Sr., 67, of Sealy, Texas, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, in Bellville.

He was born May 5, 1951, in Lewiston, Maine, the son of Wayland Leroy Chase Sr. and Melba (Jordon) Chase. Erlan grew up in Gray and New Gloucester, Maine, then moved to Sealy, Texas, in 1974. Erlan was united in marriage...

Dec 8, 2018

No obituary

Dec 6, 2018

Judge James A. Koen, 85, longtime Pattison resident, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born January 7, 1933, in Jacksonville, Texas, the son of Hugh Brown Koen and Bertha Elizabeth (Alexander) Koen.  He grew up and attended school in Hardin, Texas, graduating from Hardin High School.

Dec 1, 2018

IRENE ELLEN (WOOLEY) MOORE, 65, of Houston, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018, in Houston. She was born November 10, 1953, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Marvin Middleton and Mary Ellen Fellers Wooley. Irene grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1972. She was united in marriage to...

Nov 27, 2018

Larry “Punk” Ratjen, 78, of Bellville, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Larry was born in Sealy, Texas on April 15, 1940 to Henry Frank Ratjen and Alvina (Kollaja) Ratjen. He graduated from Bellville High School, and attended Blinn College. He served in the United States Air Force obtaining the Rank of E-4. He married Linda Bolten...

Nov 22, 2018

Willie Fred “Bill” Vest, 84, of Tomball, Texas, passed away on November 22, 2018, in Tomball.

He was born August 1, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Willie Fields and Mary Alberta (Blackwell) Vest. Willie graduated with a bachelor’s degree from North Texas State University. Willie was...

Nov 16, 2018

C.F. “Buck” Kollman, 95, passed away from this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 16, 2018.  He was born on September 15, 1923, at Frelsburg, son of Percy Otto and Mary Leyendecker Kollmann.  He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg.  He attended the Herman Seminary School in Frelsburg, and graduated...

Nov 16, 2018

JACEY LYNN CRAWFORD, 22, of Bellville, Texas passed away Friday evening, November 16, 2018, in Spring, Texas. She was born August 5, 1996, in College Station, Texas, the daughter of James and Susan (Marshall) Crawford. She lived in Giddings and Belton before moving to Bellville, Texas. Jacey attended Bellville schools and graduated from Bellville Faith Academy in May of 2014....

Nov 16, 2018

Ernest “Ray” Alexander, beloved husband of Rebecca ”Becky” Alexander, and cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018. He was well known and greatly loved by the community and his family.  He served his country as a U.S. Marine in the Korean War.  Ray led a life of service to the community as he...

Nov 4, 2018

BAILEE RAYE ACKERMAN BYLER entered this world on September 29, 1995 in Orange, Tx. She was presented to her mom and dad with a full head of blonde hair complete with a pink bow on top and big blue eyes. She departed this life on November 4, 2018 for her Heavenly home beside her husband William Troy Byler III shortly...

Nov 4, 2018

Bobby, or as he was more affectionately known as Bob, passed away in Columbus, Texas Sunday, 4 November 2018. He was born 5 April in Pawnee, Bee County, Texas to Hugh Douglas and Dovie Jewell (Billie) Phillips McCarn. He attended Calhoun County Schools, and graduated from Texas A&M in 1956. He was in the Corps in Company B, Infantry, and...

Nov 1, 2018

Robert Ferguson, age 90 of Bellville Texas, passed away November 1, 2018.He was born January 8, 1928 in Brenham Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Felix and Melissa Ferguson, brother Sonny Ferguson, sister Violet Cloyd, wife Delores Ferguson, and Great Granddaughter Renee Lillegard. He is survived by his Sisters Margie Williams & Jo Thompson, Brother Al Ferguson,...

Oct 31, 2018

On October 31, 2018, on only her third night of solo patrol, Deputy Sheriff Loren Y. Vasquez, 23, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away while responding to a high-priority water rescue during severe storms. Loren was born on March 2, 1995, in Reynosa, Mexico, the daughter of Adalberto and Blanca (Diosdado) Vasquez. After immigrating to the United States, Loren’s parents...

Oct 30, 2018

Betty Jean Eckermann Blaschke, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, in Arizona.She was born November 2, 1948, in Brenham, Texas, the daughter of Elroy and Doris Eckermann. She had three siblings, Clark Eckermann, Robbie Eckermann, and Tammy Kluna. Betty was united in marriage to Ronnie Blaschke, Texas, on January 20, 1968. They made their home in Tomball, Texas where...

Oct 29, 2018

Francis Roderick Kitzmiller was born on January 5, 1932 in Winchester, Indiana to parents J. Frances Kitzmiller and Leona Heaston Kitzmiller. Rod came from humble beginnings and was only two years old when his father passed away from tuberculosis. Rod’s Uncle, Jim Wall, husband of Mary Wall, Leona’s sister, served as a respected influence on Rod throughout his life. Both...