Recent Obituaries

Don Longhofer

Feb 18, 2017

Don Longhofer of Brenham passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2017.

Don was born September 23, 1937 in Marion, Kansas. After graduating high school, he attended LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. Thus, becoming a full-fledged Texan, he made it his permanent home.

He was a faithful member of Brenham’s First...

Don Werlinger

Feb 17, 2017

Michael Don Werlinger, 62, died February 17, 2017 in Brenham. A private memorial service will be held by his family at a later date. Don Werlinger was born February 19, 1954 in Lampasas, Texas to Alfred and JoNell Werlinger. Don was self-employed as a broadcast engineer and consultant. Survivors include his wife, Cindy (Hendricks) Werlinger of Brenham; brothers...

Paul Viertel

Feb 17, 2017

Paul Bruno Viertel, 84, of Carmine, died February 17, 2017 in Brenham.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, February 20, 2017 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow in the Carmine Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

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Marilyn Becker

Feb 13, 2017

Marilyn Palm Becker, 72, wife of H. C. Becker, died February 13, 2017 at her residence in Katy.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg, with Pastor Robert Sorensen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8...

Harold Schwarze

Feb 13, 2017

Harold “Little Joe” Schwarze, 67, passed away February 13, 2017 in Brenham.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Sandy Hill, with Pastor Kris Brower officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at...

Lydia Jaster

Feb 8, 2017

Lydia Draeger Jaster, 97, of the La Bahia community near Burton, TX, died February 8, 2017, at her residence.

The funeral service for Lydia Jaster will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation...

Marvin Makowsky

Jan 30, 2017

Marvin Lee Makowsky, 76, of Carmine, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2017 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton, with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m....

Ray Coufal

Jan 29, 2017

Ray Allen Coufal, 49, passed away January 29, 2017 in Fayetteville, Texas. A visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main in Brenham Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2017 at Living Word Lutheran Church of Katy, 3700 S. Mason Road, Katy,...

Alvin Dippel

Jan 27, 2017

At the age of 88, Alvin V. Dippel passed away at his home in Brenham, TX on January 27. Born in Brenham to Walter and Elsa Dippel, Al is survived by four sisters, Jan, Bernice, Delores and Elaine; two of his children, Greg and Cynthia Dippel; and 4 grandchildren.

Al served his country as SFC...

Nolan Nitsche

Jan 25, 2017

Nolan George Nitsche, 91, passed away January 25, 2017 in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Pastors Phil Fenton and Brianna Merkle officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Nolan Nitsche was...

Josephine Villa

Jan 24, 2017

Josephine Villa, 89, of Pflugerville, died January 24, 2017, in St. David's Hospital in Round Rock. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. The funeral will be at noon Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham with Deacon Al Prescott officiating. Burial will follow in...

Robert Wolf

Jan 22, 2017

Robert (Bob) W. Wolf passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Brenham, TX, surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born in East Liverpool, Ohio to Ada (Rice) and Robert J. Wolf. He attended and graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1950. Bob attended Kent State University before enlisting in the U S Navy in 1952 and serving...

Calvin Rodenbeck

Jan 20, 2017

Calvin B. Rodenbeck, 80, passed away January 20, 2017 in Brenham, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church in Prairie Hill with Pastor Kyle Merkel officiating. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Calvin Rodenbeck was an exceptional man. He enjoyed visiting with...

Amelia Sandate

Jan 19, 2017

Amelia Louise Sandate, 73, wife of Steve Sandate, passed away January 19, 2017 at her residence in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Rev. Dr. Brent Hampton officiating. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday until service time at 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will be...

Brenda Herr

Jan 17, 2017

Brenda Lois Herr, 59, the wife of Larry Herr, passed away January 17, 2017 in Bryan. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Welcome Lutheran Church, with Pastor John Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Brenda Lois Herr...

Dennis Schulz

Jan 14, 2017

Dennis Ervin Schulz March 18, 1938 ~ January 14, 2017 Dennis Ervin Schulz, 78, of Burton, TX went to his heavenly home on January 14, 2017. Visitation is set for Monday, January 16, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. Services will be Tuesday, January 17, 11 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ...

Emma Neumann

Jan 13, 2017

Emma Bell Neumann, 92, of Brenham, the widow of Johnnie Neumann, died Jan. 13, 2017 in Brenham. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Eben-Ezer Lutheran Church of Berlin. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Emma Bell Neumann was born...

Laverna Landua

Jan 11, 2017

LaVerna Landua, 93, died Jan. 11, 2017 at Kruse Village in Brenham. LaVerna was born Sept. 15, 1923 in the Rehburg Community to Will and Lillian Neinast Landua. She was baptized Nov. 11, 1923 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Rehburg by Pastor H. Weber, and confirmed on Sept 19, 1937 by Pastor C. H. Lehne. LaVerna grew up...

Derwood Harrison, Jr.

Jan 10, 2017

Derwood Lester Harrison, Jr. 62, died January 10, 2017 in College Station after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Derwood Harrison was born February 11, 1954 in Abilene to Durwood Lester and Sarah Elizabeth Culbreath Harrison. He graduated from Hardin Jefferson High School. On August 31, 1973, he married his high school sweetheart, Ramona Jean Stinnett in Beaumont....

Betty Couillard

Jan 9, 2017

Betty Jayne Couillard, 65, of Brenham, died Jan. 9, 2017, in Brenham, TX.

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SERVICES Memorial Service

Friday, January 20, 2017 1:00 PM

Cornerstone Church 906 W. Stone St....