Recent Obituaries

Sep 13, 2020

Virgil Earl Stiewert Sr., 87, of Brenham, TX, died on September 13, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., September 18, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Jill Vivroux officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.,...

Sep 13, 2020

Robert Howard (Bob) Welker, P.E. Retired, 93, passed away in Sugar Land, Texas on September 13, 2020. Bob was born in Honey Grove, Texas to Harold and Flora Welker. He was the founder of Welker Engineering Company, (known today as Welker, Inc.) and holder of 39 US Patents. With a gift for leadership Bob left his mark on his...

Sep 11, 2020

Bess Habekotte Burch, 91, widow of Cecil Burch, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 in Bryan, TX. A funeral service will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., with the Rev. Stephen Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Bess was born August 28, 1929, in New York...

Sep 2, 2020

Mary Louise Edwards, age 83, loving wife, mother and longtime resident of Brenham, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Mary was born on September 17, 1936, to Gregory and Paulina Cruz. She was the seventh of twelve children including three sets of twins.

She married...

Sep 2, 2020

Ronnie Lee Pohlmeyer, 77, of Brenham, TX entered into eternal rest on September 2, 2020 in Brenham, TX. Ron was born on February 2, 1943 in Brenham, TX, the son of Reinhardt and Edna Lueckemeyer Pohlmeyer. He was baptized on March 21, 1943 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sandy Hill. On June 30, 1957, Ron was confirmed by...

Aug 28, 2020

Norman Lee Rode, passed away peacefully in his home, August 28th, 2020. He was a devoted husband and father, watchmaker, hunter and fisherman, friend and family to everyone who knew him. A resident of Brenham, TX, he is survived by his children, Allen, Daphne and John; stepchildren, Todd and Carrie; brother, Daniel; brother-in-law, Jack; and grandchildren, Peyton, Matthew, Raven,...

Aug 27, 2020

Edwin (Ed) Fisher, age 74, passed away in his home on August 27, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1946 to Gordon H. and Lucy Keffer Fisher of York, Pennsylvania.

Due to COVID, the family has decided to have visitation only. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

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Aug 25, 2020

Richard Knight, Sr., 53, of Chappell Hill, Texas, passed away on August 25th 2020 at his residence.

Richard was born on October 31st, 1966, in Houston, Texas to Milton and Mary Frances (Montgomery) Knight.

On February 10, 2010 he married Tresa Ganske.

Richard worked for Sealy Mattress and Leggett & Platt. Car mechanics...

Aug 21, 2020

Kay Louise Knippa Roberts died peacefully at home on August 21, 2020 from Lewy-Body Dementia. She was born on February 4, 1942 in Uvalde, to Gary and Lillian Knippa. After moving to Corpus Christi, Kay and her family were active members of Christ Lutheran Church, which was both a spiritual and social hub for her. Kay was a proud...

Aug 20, 2020

Billie Maxine Call, 92, of Brenham, TX, died on August 20, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

Mrs. Call was born on October 19, 1927 in Lawton, KS to Ralph and Maggie Betz Fitzjohn. She worked in the ministry as a missionary.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George Lester Call and wife Donna of...

Aug 19, 2020

Alvin Franklin Lindsay, 84, of Bellville, died August 19, 2020, in Cypress, TX.

Due to Covid-19 there will be no services held at this time.

Alvin was born October 5, 1935, to John and Julia (Chiles) Lindsay, in Victoria, TX. Alvin proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Upon...

Aug 18, 2020

Verna Mae Lehrmann Scheel Druckhammer, 95, was born June 15, 1925 in Long Point, Texas to Henry Sr. and Ella (Moench) Lehrmann. She went to her Heavenly home on August 18, 2020 in the home of her son in Brenham.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in...

Aug 12, 2020

Milton Clark Knight Sr., 90, of Chappell Hill, TX, died on August 12, 2020 in Houston, TX.

A visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Rest Haven Cemetery in Houston,...

Aug 11, 2020

Douglas Marvin Chenault, 90, of Burton, TX, died on August 11, 2020 in Burton, TX.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Chenault was born on February 11, 1930 in Navasota, TX to John and Christene Konecny Chenault. He married his wife, Beth Cory, on November 26, 1953 and were married...

Aug 10, 2020

Carol Ann Mertz Leitzel, age 63, was born in the early morning of September 18, 1956, to Willie E. and Vernell Schilling Mertz of Burton, Texas. She earned her wings to enter Heaven after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer for six years on August 10, 2020.

The visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00...

Aug 9, 2020

John (Jack) Richard Duffy died at home August 9, 2020 in Chappell Hill, TX.

Jack was born on October 1, 1933 in Spencer, IA to Francis Ward and Alice (Peck) Duffy. Before high school, his family moved to Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated from Paschal High School. After graduation, Jack proudly served in the US Army....

Aug 8, 2020

Gloria Ann Schmidt, 74, of Welcome, TX, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 in Welcome, TX.

Gloria was born on February 12, 1946 in Brenham, TX to Walter and Lenora (Glaesmann) Hahn. She was baptized on March 31, 1946, then confirmed on March 26, 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville. At LaBahia Dance Hall, she...

Aug 7, 2020

Robert Theodore Murski, 80, of Brenham passed to eternal life on August 7th, 2020. Born April 25, 1940 to Stephan and Angela (Kenjura) Murski, Robert spent his early years in a one bedroom farmhouse on the Murski Homestead. There began his love for the great outdoors. This love continued his entire life and led him to develop countless friendships,...

Aug 6, 2020

Michiko Peters, 93, of Round Top, TX, died on August 6, 2020, in College Station, TX.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00–7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2020, at...

Aug 3, 2020

Frank Michael Rybarski died surrounded by his family at home on August 3, 2020 at the age of 81. He was born on April 13,1939 in Brenham, TX to Stanley and Nancy Rybarski. In his younger years, he attended school at St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he enjoyed playing baseball with his friends who gave him the nickname Pierre....