Obituaries

Mar 3, 2018

DONALD LEE BAKER, 87, of Pattison, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Katy, Texas. Donald was born August 16, 1930, in Sealy, Texas.  The son of Thomas John Baker, Sr. and Alma Helen (Hartman) Baker, he grew up and attended school in Pattison.  He was baptized on November 16, 1930, at Christ Lutheran Church by Reverend H. Hartfiel, and...

Feb 27, 2018

James D. Moreng of Palisades Park died peacefully at home on February 27, 2018. He is survived by his loving family, mother: Elizabeth Moser and her husband, Phillip, Pamela Moreng, his father: James and his wife, Lisa; his siblings: Jesse, Jamie, Heather and Nathan.Visit our Facebook page to view recent obituaries or leave messages.

Feb 26, 2018

MILDRED ROSALIE (SKLENARIK) GAJEWSKEY, 90, of Pattison, Texas, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018, at her home. Mildred was born November 5, 1927, in Mixville, Texas, the daughter of Ladislav and Louise Sklenarik.  She grew up in Mixville and attended the Sealy schools. She met the love of her life, Edward John Gajewskey, at a dance at the Mixville Hall. ...

Feb 24, 2018

Verlien Kolwes, 84, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2018 at Oak Haven Assisted Living in Industry, Texas. Verlien (Hegemeyer) Kolwes was born on March 10, 1933 to William and Elda (Peschel) Hegemeyer in the Star Hill Community. She was baptized on May 14, 1933 at St. John Lutheran Church in New Ulm, Texas and was confirmed at that same...

Feb 24, 2018

MICHAEL DALE DAVIS, 65, of Slocum, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was born October 25, 1952 in Bellville, TX to Leighton and Audrey Pfeffer Davis. Michael grew up in Baytown, TX where he attended school and graduated from Ross Sterling High School. After graduating, he worked for Exxon for 7 years before moving to...

Feb 20, 2018

George W. Roark Jr., age 89, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2018 where he was surrounded by his family at his home on the Brazos River near Brookshire, Texas.  George was born on June 1st, 1928 in Walnut Springs, Texas to Rosa Ella and George W. Roark, Sr.  Growing up during the depression, George learned the value of hard...

Feb 14, 2018

BILLY CHRIS HENSKE, 67, of Bellville, Texas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 19, 1950, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Ervin Charles and Ruth (Wiese) Henske. Billy was baptized and confirmed at the Phillipsburg Church.  He grew up and attended schools in the Bellville...

Feb 13, 2018

MERITA ARMENDA PARKS, 63, of Simonton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at her home. Merita was born May 24, 1954, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The daughter of Bobbie Gann, she grew up in Simonton. In 1988, she met the love of her life, Craig Lowell Adkins.  They have made their home in Simonton where Merita’s passion was breeding horses. ...

Feb 10, 2018

LARRY KEITH MORELAND, 78, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018, in Bellville, Texas. He was a 1939 model, born on the 27th of May, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Vern and Katherine (Blevins) Moreland.  Larry was raised by his Aunt Marie and Uncle Fred Kyle on Turkey Creek just south of Ignorant Hill in Seminole, Oklahoma, where he attended...

Feb 9, 2018

KENNETH ARNOLD LEENEN, 80, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, in San Antonio. He was born March 3, 1937, to Arnold Henry and Ryllis Ruth (Rudloff) Leenen, in Bellville, Texas. Kenneth graduated from Sealy High School. He attended Sam Houston State University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. He married June Gentry in Rusk, Texas on November 14,...

Feb 8, 2018

ALBERT ANDREW PAPE, 94, of Pattison, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, in Sealy, Texas.  Albert was born July 16, 1923, in Galle, Texas.  The son of Albert and Ella (Glenewinkel) Pape, he grew up and attended school in Galle and Kingsbury, graduating from Kingsbury High School. On October 27, 1944, Albert was united in marriage with Arline Marjorie...

Feb 5, 2018

 MILTON EMIL CHALOUPKA, 88, went to join his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born February 20, 1929, in Welcome, Texas, the son of Vincent and Emma (Schaefer) Chaloupka. At the age of 3 months, Milton was baptized by Reverend Antonin Motycka at the Nelsonville Brethren Church and at the age 14; he was confirmed and...

Jan 29, 2018

Jeffery Scott Lewman, 34, of Bellville, Texas, was born March 9, 1983, and went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2018. Jeffery attended Pilgrim Lutheran School through the eighth grade and graduated from St. Thomas Episcopal School in Houston, Texas. There he excelled in swimming and participated in the TAPPS state championships. He was involved in the US...

Jan 27, 2018

Michael  Gene Welch, better known as Mr. Mike or Pastor Mike, 64, was welcomed into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 27, 2018, in Bellville, Texas. Mike was born in Oakdale, Louisiana to Vernon Gene, and Marilyn (Harper) Welch on November 6, 1953. He graduated from Somerville High School, Class of ’72 and attended the University...

Jan 27, 2018

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Jan 20, 2018

RANDAL EUGENE SMIDT was born on January 4, 1955, in El Campo, Texas. He took his last ride on January 20, 2018, in the arms of Jesus to his eternal arena in Heaven.

Roping was Randy’s life, and he was dedicated to teaching his two sons, Aaron and Caleb to rope. From rodeo to rodeo, the Smidt...

Jan 15, 2018

TAMMY (ZETTEL) McFARLAND, 44, Austin, Texas, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, in Austin. She was born February 23, 1973, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Henry and Susan (Herndon) Zettel. Tammy grew up and attended schools in the Alief area, graduating from Alief Elsik High School, in 1992. She was employed in the Call Center for a hotel chain,...

Jan 8, 2018

ALICE M. (HARRELL) REPKA WOEHST, 90, of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away Monday, January 9, 2018, in West Monroe, Louisiana. Alice was born September 1, 1927, in Friendswood, Texas, the daughter of Arthur Green and Opal Ida (Rogers) Harrell. She grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from High School in 1944, in the Heights area. In...

Jan 2, 2018

BERNARDO SALAZAR LEMOS, 69, longtime Brookshire resident, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in Katy. Bernard was born November 14, 1948, in Spade, Texas, the son of Marcos and Geneva (Salazar) Lemos.  His early childhood years were spent in Fulshear, Texas before he and his family moved to Brookshire in the 1950’s.  Bernard married Eva Rodriquez on January 15,...

Jan 1, 2018

Robert Lee Cardiff went to join his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 1, 2018.  He was born on June 18, 1927, in Houston, Texas, the son of John Victor and Ruth Lemley Cardiff.  After graduating from high school, Robert attended the University of Houston where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. On February 24, 1951, Robert married Eleanor Sloat in...