Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Margaret Blizzard

Margaret Blizzard

Mar 15, 2022

Margaret Blizzard died peacefully at home on March 15, 2022. This is our Mother’s story.  She was a child of the Great Depression who never forgot her roots.  Known as Mom, Mom Mom, Sis and Aunty Marty, she was born on February 15, 1933 to Eleanor Lillian O’Meara Lowthert and William Lowthert in Upland, Pennsylvania, a small...

Rex Toms

Rex Toms

Mar 14, 2022

Rex Charles Toms, 91, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 in Brenham, Texas.

Rex was born January, 23, 1931 in Luzerne, PA to Cecil and Genevieve Shobe Toms. He was united in marriage July, 14, 1950 to Emma Jean Williams.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in law, Sharon Abboud and husband Dana, and...

Lien Ly

Lien Ly

Mar 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Lien Ly. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Earl Brown

Earl Brown

Mar 11, 2022

Earl Wayne Brown was born, June 20, 1942 and passed March 11, 2022.

Wayne was born in Houston, Texas and graduated from Spring Branch Memorial High School, May 1960.

He engaged in a life-long insurance career, working for USF&G, Highlands Insurance Company and Germania Insurance.

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Lewis White

Lewis White

Mar 10, 2022

Lewis Nelson White Jr.

Lewis Nelson White Jr. peacefully went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on March 10, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda White; his daughter, Terri Rogers Campos and husband David; his son, Rick Rogers II and wife Melody; his grandchildren:   Aaron Ivie, Michael Ivie, Brendan Ivie, Natalie...

Ellen Wiese

Ellen Wiese

Mar 9, 2022

Ellen Wiese, 95 of Brenham TX. died on March 9, 2022. She was the widow of Roy Wiese Jr.

A visitation will be held from 7:00a.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with the family present from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00p.m. Sunday March 13, 2022 at...

Waldo Nienstedt

Waldo Nienstedt

Mar 6, 2022

Waldo Nienstedt, 88, of Burton, TX, died on March 6, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2022 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg with Pastor Alvin Luedke officiating....

Dennis Rosenbaum

Dennis Rosenbaum

Mar 3, 2022

Dennis Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, of Brenham passed away on March 3, 2022.

He was born on July 1, 1985 in Houston, Tx to parents Dennis Wayne and Beverly Joyce

(Vincent) Rosenbaum. Dennis grew up and attended school in Houston. Dennis worked as an independent contractor and he always had a project going around the house. He was...

Reinhold Herrmann

Reinhold Herrmann

Feb 28, 2022

Reinhold "Gene" Herrmann, age 72, concluded his earthly journey on Monday, February 28 to a pain-free heaven after a lengthy battle with Agent Orange complications.

Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, March 3 from 5pm to 7pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. A memorial service will be held at Eben...

Geraldine Tappe

Geraldine Tappe

Feb 28, 2022

Geraldine Tappe, age 85, passed away on February 28, 2022 at her home with her loving husband. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, March 3 at Memorial Oaks Chapel from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Graveside services will be the following day, Friday, March 4, at Prairie Lea Cemetery at 2:00. Brother Charles Burton will...

Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith

Feb 25, 2022

Jimmy Smith, 69, of Caldwell, TX, died on February 25, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Skip Stutts officiating. Burial will follow...

Daniel Martinez

Daniel Martinez

Feb 24, 2022

Daniel Anthony Martinez Sr, (Cisco) of Brenham TX passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the age of 64.

Daniel was born in Austin, TX on June 8, 1957, to father Eugene Martinez and mother Ida Reyes Martinez. He was the third oldest of six siblings. He enlisted in the army at the age of 17....

Bobby Arndt

Bobby Arndt

Feb 24, 2022

Bobby G. Arndt passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022.  He was born in Round Top, Texas on June 5, 1945 and married LaNell Neumann on June 26, 1966.  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam war.  He retired from Germania Insurance after 39 years and joined the family business, Lula’n’Lee, until the time of his passing. ...

"R.B." Schawe

"R.B." Schawe

Feb 23, 2022

Rudolph Blum (R.B.) Schawe, a lifelong resident of Washington County, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 peacefully in his home.

R.B. was born in Brenham on January 13, 1943, the eldest son of Wilhelm Heinrich (W.H.) Schawe and Else Maria (Elsie) Blum Schawe. He was baptized on February 28, 1943.

He graduated Brenham High School...

Will Meischen

Will Meischen

Feb 23, 2022

Will Louis Meischen, 83, of Cypress, TX, died on February 23, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at...

Julia Helms

Julia Helms

Feb 20, 2022

Julia Nan Helms of Burton, passed away on February, 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February, 26, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Burton with Pastor Larry Ideker officiating.

Julia was born on September 1, 1932 to Zelotes and Lourell King Lentz. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Clyde Duvall

Clyde Duvall

Feb 20, 2022

Clyde Henry Duvall (Hank), 88 of Brenham, Texas died February 20, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2022 at...

Linda Hueske

Linda Hueske

Feb 17, 2022

Linda Hueske, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep February 17, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer.

Linda always deeply cared for others and was a frequent ear to listen to the struggles of others far and wide. Her impact on those around her was significant and she will be profoundly missed.

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Samuel Hale

Samuel Hale

Feb 10, 2022

Samuel Edward Hale, 87, of Webster, TX, died on February 10, 2022.

A celebration of life will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Harmonie Hall, located just west of the intersection of FM 389 and FM 1457 in Shelby (509 FM 389, Fayetteville, TX 78940).

Samuel was born...

Bernice Rooker

Bernice Rooker

Feb 6, 2022

Bernice Bonita Rooker, 92, of Brenham, TX, died on February 6, 2022.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Garden of Memories in El Campo, TX.

Bernice...