Recent Obituaries
Kenneth Bickham
Sep 27, 2014
Kenneth Lawrence Larry Bickham passed away Saturday evening, September 27th from his home here on earth to his heavenly home in a blaze of glory, with the most beautiful sunset shining over his bed, and surrounded by his loving family. The visitation will be from 6-8 pm Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham,...
Gordon Densmore
Sep 26, 2014
Gordon Lester Densmore, 87, husband of Vernice Green Densmore, graduated to glory Sept. 26, 2014 at High Hope Care Center in Brenham. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Bethany Christian Church in Burton, with Pastor Bob Hofmann and Rev. Jon Stouffer officiating. Interment will be in Perry, Ohio. Gordon Densmore was...
Wayne Bethke
Sep 26, 2014
Wayne Marvin Bethke, 83, of Brenham passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2014 following an extended battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Winfield, Kansas on July 1, 1931. He was raised in Giddings, Texas, son of Antone and Minnie Urban Bethke. He was baptized on August 9, 1935 at St. Paul''s Lutheran Church of Serbin, Texas. He...
Anna Bell
Sep 23, 2014
Anna Catharine Courtney Bell December 19, 1930 – September 23, 2014 Her children were her greatest accomplishment in Life. Along with teaching spiritually and secularly Her aim was to always live without strife. To please, to pray to respond to every person she met. What people thought was always paramount. Anna graduated from High School in 1946 at the...
Alice Gandy
Sep 20, 2014
Alice Elizabeth Gandy went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2014 at the age of 74 while residing in the town of Seagoville, TX. Alice was born in Brenham, Texas on August 11, 1940, to Albert and Maud Green. Her siblings included Margaret Coleman, Albert Green, and Shirley Marmor. She and her husband Archie F. Gandy were...
Joseph Rayzor, Sr.
Sep 19, 2014
JOSEPH A. RAYZOR, SR., 84, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014 at his home in Brenham, Texas. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on December 14, 1929. Joe graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Geology and enjoyed a long and successful career in the Oil & Gas business. Joe met his wife, Pat, in...
Arnold Peters, Sr.
Sep 14, 2014
Arnold Peters, Sr., 95, formerly of Carmine, died September 14, 2014, at Kruse Memorial Lutheran Village in Brenham. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 18 at St. John''s United Church of Christ in Burton with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will be in La Bahia Cemetery, near Burton. Visitation with the family will be...
Mary Darnell
Sep 14, 2014
Mary C. Darnell, 80, of Brenham, the widow of Alvin C. Darnell, died September 14, 2014, at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 17 at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham with Rev. Jon Stouffer officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in...
Elaine Fay
Sep 8, 2014
Elaine B. Fay, 87, wife of Edward Fay, passed away Sept. 8, 2014 in Gazebo Terrace Convalescent Center in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Mary''s Catholic Church in Brenham, with Father Ernesto Elizondo officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery in Chappell Hill. The family will receive friends and relatives...
Viola Eben
Sep 5, 2014
Funeral services for Viola Eben, 92, of Industry, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at Welcome Lutheran Church, with Pastor John Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Mrs. Eben passed away Sept. 5, 2014 at Scott and White Hospital...
Dr. Johnston
Sep 5, 2014
Dr. Robert A. Johnston Ed. D, 76, of Brenham, died September 5th. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughter Kristine; son Brett, and granddaughters Nicole and Emily. Dr. Johnston earned Masters and Doctoral degrees in Education, and served as administrator at College of the Mainland, Texas City, Tx. He pitched for the Brooklyn Dodgers ''57-''58. In his retirement...
Doris Jankowiak
Sep 4, 2014
Doris Jean Jankowiak, 63, wife of Johnnie Jankowiak, passed away Sept. 4, 2014 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastors Mark Groves and Walter Schindehette officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday...
Morris Wunderlich
Sep 2, 2014
Morris Marvin Wunderlich, 81, husband of Joyce Wunderlich, died Sept. 2, 2014 at Scott and White Hospital in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014 at St. Paul''s Lutheran Church of Rehburg, with Pastor Denise Seymour officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday...
Ruth Mcwilliams
Aug 30, 2014
Ruth E. Schroeder McWilliams, 84, of Brenham and formerly of College Station, the widow of Roy C. McWilliams, died Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Brenham Rest Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville with Pastor Pat Lehrer officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. The family...
Charlie Rodenbeck
Aug 22, 2014
Charlie E. Rodenbeck, 90, the husband of Bernice Dippel Rodenbeck, passed away August 22, 2014 in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at St. Paul''s Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Pastor Phil Fenton officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday evening at Memorial Oaks...
Jerry Blum
Aug 18, 2014
Jerry Blum, 72, of Houston, passed away on Monday, August 18th at Cy Fair Medical Center. Jerry was born on February 27, 1942 in Burton to Otto and Lydia Blum. He graduated from Burton High School in 1960. Jerry became a barber and began cutting hair in Houston at age 19. He continued to cut hair until a few...
Arthur Greif, Jr.
Aug 17, 2014
Arthur G. Greif, Jr. 87, husband of Lois Bracher Greif, passed away August 17, 2014, in Brenham. Art Greif was born December 31, 1926, in Charlotte, Texas to Arthur G. Greif, Sr. and Pauline Antonio Brinkoeter Greif. Art completed his first degree at the University of Texas, his Master''s degree at Northeastern University, and his Mechanical Engineering degree at...
Frank Bielski
Aug 15, 2014
Frank Thomas Bielski, Jr., 79, of Waller, passed away at his residence on August 15, 2014. A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 10 am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church of Chappell Hill, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Father Jozef Musiol will officiate. Visitation will begin Monday, August 18 at 6 p.m....
Erette Vinson
Aug 6, 2014
Erette Vinson went home to God on August 6, 2014. She was born October 14, 1927, the daughter of Emmett L. and Lillian Vinson. Erette was educated in Brenham schools, an honor graduate of Central Elementary and Brenham High School, Class of 1945. She graduated from Blinn Jr. College and attended the University of Texas, where she was a...
Joyce Draehn
Aug 5, 2014
Joyce Draehn, 73, widow of Roger Draehn, passed away Aug. 5, 2014 at Scott and White Hospital in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, August 8, 2014 at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastors Charles Parnell and Toby Burk officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 6 until...
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