Recent Obituaries

Jun 3, 2023

Mary Beth (Cecil) Holle of Flower Mound, TX passed away June 3, 2023 at the age of 70. She will be buried at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery of William Penn. The funeral service will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Rusty Sullivan and Pastor Nick Schmidlin officiating....

Jun 3, 2023

Ann Lemm Haigh, 76, of Houston, died peacefully on June 2, 2023.

Ann was born in Brenham, Texas on September 17, 1946 to Clara Sommer Lemm and Paul J. Lemm Jr.  Survivors include Susan and Neil H. McLaurin III, Nancy Low, Bridget and Neil H. McLaurin IV and their daughter Ellie, Ted Low V and his daughter Lilly, Marilyn and...

Jun 1, 2023

Wade “Bubba” Earl Jurries, 75, of Brenham passed away on June 1, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Brenham.

Wade was born on August 29, 1947 in Brenham, TX to Alvin and Ora Nell (Wickel) Jurries.  Wade was baptized on November 9, 1947 at Grace Lutheran Church of Brenham.  He received the Holy Rite of...

May 29, 2023

Idris Darlene Drury Clements, 89, of Brenham, TX, passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family on May 29, 2023. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Memorial Oaks Chapel.  She will be laid to rest at the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Humboldt, Kansas.

Idris was...

May 26, 2023

Jane Wyatt Hermes Allen departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on May 26, 2023 after a decades’ long battle with diabetes. She was 83 years and 6 months old at the time of her death.

Jane was born on November 8, 1939 in Austin, TX to Gilbert W. Hermes and...

May 25, 2023

Bryan Rothermel, age 94, left this earthly life and entered his Heavenly home on May 25, 2023.

The funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham with Pastor Phil Geleske officiating.  Rite of Christian burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

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May 24, 2023

May 23, 2023

Vernell Mertz, 90, of Brenham, Texas, passed from this earth on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30th, at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 31st, also at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Pastor Charles Parnell officiating....

May 21, 2023

Franklin Roese, 88, of Tomball, TX, died on May 21, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Friedens Church of Washington Cemetery with Pastor Eric Dehmer officiating.

Franklin was born on September 4, 1934 in Washington, TX to Herman and Sophie...

May 21, 2023

Glenwood Vierus, 88, of Brenham, died peacefully at his home May 21, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born March 20, 1935 in Wesley, Texas to Otto and Emma (Fritz) Vierus.  Glenwood was baptized April 14, 1935 at Salem Lutheran Church of Welcome, Texas and confirmed April 10, 1949 at Friedens...

May 20, 2023

Lois Alma Bayne Masters passed away in her 96th year on 20 May 2023, while residing in Kingwood, Texas. Lois was born 19 January 1927, in Houston, Texas, and lived and attended school in the Heights area. Lois is preceded in death by her mother, Alma Ellen Ross and her father, Aubrey McKay Bayne (Bain). Lois Bayne...

May 14, 2023

Leonard Wayne Wittneben, 78, of Industry, TX, died on May 14, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A visitation with the family present will be held from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2023...

May 10, 2023

Surrounded by the love of her many friends and family, and holding the hand of her beloved husband, Andrew, Susan Ebel peacefully entered the Church Triumphant on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Susan was born the daughter of Oc “Bud” and Eunice Smith in San Antonio, TX on September 14, 1942.  She grew up in Austin, Texas, graduated...

May 10, 2023

Erma Prigge Luetge, 91, joyously went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2023.  Erma was born on July 30, 1931 to Charlie and Theophilia Alaminski Green of the Burton community and raised in the Longpoint area.  She was baptized in infancy at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burton.  On March 25, 1945,...

May 7, 2023

Taylor Joseph Wick passed away May 7, 2023 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Houston, Texas on February 5, 1989. The family moved to Cypress, Texas when he was a baby and he spent his school years in Cy-Fair ISD. Many of Taylor’s lifelong friends visited him regularly during his battle with cancer...

May 4, 2023

J.D. Erwin, age 86 of Brenham, passed away on May 4, 2023. J.D. was born in Alhambra, California to parents Walter G. and Quincy (Fryer) Erwin, both of whom precede him in death. He is survived by his sisters Odessa Payne and Norma Bary.

J.D. will be laid to rest after a graveside service on...

May 2, 2023

Larry Dale Huebner, 62, of Houston, TX passed away on May 2, 2023.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. Graveside Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville.

Larry was born on December 1, 1960 in Brenham to parents Curtis...

May 2, 2023

Darrell “Potsy” Wayne Meyer, 61, of Brenham went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Burton, Tx. with burial...

Apr 22, 2023

Shirley Ann Dannhaus Swoboda, 78, of Waller, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be on Saturday April 29, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. with service following at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, Texas. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Shirley was born on January 10, 1945, in Brenham, Texas to...

Apr 15, 2023

Ronald Eugene Oldham, 80, passed peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his home in the early hours of Saturday, April 15, 2023. After an eventful day of working on projects with his grandson, Jay Davis, and eating a requested meal of fried shrimp, fries, and handmade onion rings, Ronnie’s last day on earth was just...