Recent Obituaries

Feb 22, 2021

Elvera Rudloff was born on June 15, 1932 at her childhood home in Burton, Texas to parents Louis and Annie Braun and entered into eternal peace with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Houston, Texas at the age of 88. She grew up with her five siblings; Annie Mae, M.C., James, Reuben, and Arthur on the family...

Feb 20, 2021

Deissy Viridiana Grimaldo (Rubio), 35, of Brenham, passed away on February 20, 2021. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, February 26, from 12pm until the rosary is recited at 7pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Visitation will continue at 9:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday. All visitation times will take place at Memorial Oaks Chapel. On Saturday afternoon...

Feb 20, 2021

Jocelyn “Marie” Holderrieth Voelkel

Marie was born December 8, 1939 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas to Alvin C. Holderrieth and Dessie B. Holderrieth, deceased. She grew up in the Heights area of Houston and was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She earned her education and graduated from Lutheran High School. Marie met the...

Feb 19, 2021

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Feb 19, 2021

Eugene William Swonke, 88, of Brenham, passed away on February 19, 2021. Eugene was born on May 18, 1932, in Houston, Texas to parents Pete and Frances (Keifel) Swonke. He was 1 of 10 children. When Eugene was in his early teens, the family relocated to Brenham, where he lived the majority of his life.

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Feb 15, 2021

Lauriano Pineda, de 61 años, de Round Top, Texas, falleció el 15 de febrero de 2021.

Lauriano Pineda también conocido por algunos como Larry y otros como "El Chivo" nació en Turitzio, Michoacán, México, el 19 de octubre de 1959 de Ramón Pineda y Paula Ramírez.

De joven, Lauriano se aventuró por México y Estados...

Feb 14, 2021

Dolores Hawkins Phelps passed away on February 14, 2021 after a brief illness at home in Independence Texas, surrounded by her entire family. She was born in the hamlet of Huguenot NY, almost two hours northwest of New York City. Growing up in this idyllic environment forever instilled a love of country life that would permeate and influence her...

Feb 9, 2021

Joan Miller 80, of Somerville passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in College Station, TX., A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Joan Miller and her Daughter Lisa Carol (Miller) Kristof. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, TX., at 2:00 p.m.

Joan was born March 31, 1940 to parents, Ernest Meartz...

Feb 2, 2021

Brookshire Pipes “Brooks” McVean passed away on February 2, 2021. Brooks was born on May 1, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas to Jon Jeffrey and Amanda Carter McVean, and brother Carter Houston McVean. In 2013, the family moved to Brenham, Texas.

Brooks was an 8th grade student at Brenham Junior High School, where he enjoyed participating in...

Jan 30, 2021

Sarah Juanita Smith Hickey, 87, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, of Brenham, Texas passed away on January 30, 2021 after she lost her fight to COVID-19.

Juanita was born in Marshall County, Tennessee on June 16, 1933 to Kenneth and Lucile Smith. In 1949, Juanita and her family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where...

Jan 30, 2021

James “Leroy” Dreyer, age 90, died peacefully at his home in Brenham on January 30th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brenham, Texas on February 9th, 1930 to Charlie and Leona Dreyer, Leroy attended Brenham High School where he played football and basketball. Leroy was the first JUCO All-American football player at Blinn, also lettering...

Jan 28, 2021

May Dell Steinfeld, 82, of Brenham, TX, died on January 28, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery with Pastor Karen Buck officiating.

A visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

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Jan 26, 2021

Robert William ("Barney") Fleetwood, 82, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was known as Billy, and then as Bill, to his family, and he was known as Barney to his co-workers and many friends, including his wife and very best friend, Joyce. He was given the nickname Barney because his co-workers at the time...

Jan 25, 2021

Clarence Eben of Brenham, Texas, age 78, passed away on January 25, 2021 at Baylor Scott and White hospital in College Station, Texas from Covid-19 complications. He was born on July 17, 1942 at home in the Welcome community, the son of Harry and Agnes (Kaase) Eben. He was baptized and confirmed at Welcome Lutheran Church and attended that church...

Jan 24, 2021

Earl Wayne Blackburn, 79, of Magnolia, TX, died on January 24, 2021.

Wayne was born on August 28, 1941 in Beaumont, TX to Ruben and Ima Grace Blackburn.

Wayne was an advocate for the Beaumont Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff’s Department Deputy “Marine” Division”. He also a participated in the Army National Guard...

Jan 24, 2021

Lisa Carol (Miller) Kristof passed away suddenly at her home in Somerville, Texas, January 24, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. @ Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Brenham, Texas.

Lisa was born October 31, 1967 in Baytown, Texas to Parents, Carroll Ellsworth Miller and Joan Dorothy (Meartz) Miller.  She...

Jan 23, 2021

Joyce Bayer, 81, of Houston, TX, died January 23, 2021.

Mrs. Bayer was born on July 19, 1939 to Reginald and Alice Hackemack. She was married on November 15, 1958 to Virgil Bayer, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top, TX. They were married for sixty-one years before his passing on April 15, 2020.

Joyce...

Jan 22, 2021

Sharon Ann Buddenberg Jasinski O’Malley, 73, of Brenham, TX, died on January 22, 2021 after a brief illness.

Sharon was born in Brenham, TX on October 15, 1947 to William Jake and Bernice Ahlhorn Buddenberg. She was baptized on December 21, 1947 by Pastor G.C. Senff and confirmed on May 7, 1961 by Pastor O.K....

Jan 22, 2021

Adeline Adele Quade, 91, of Brenham, TX, died January 22, 2021.

Adeline was born October 26, 1929, in Anderson, Tx. to Albert and Adele (Sander) Gruetzner.  She was baptized on November 3, 1929, at Zion Lutheran Church in Anderson, Texas.  Adeline was confirmed on April 18, 1943, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Navasota, Texas.  She graduated from...

Jan 21, 2021

Felix Johnathan Burton, Jr. was received into Heaven by the Lord Jesus Christ on January 21,

2021, passing from health complications while battling cancer. Through it all, he

demonstrated his usual patient and uncomplaining spirit.

John was born on September 30, 1940 in San Antonio, TX. to Billie Lee Friday...