Obituaries

Apr 10, 2023

MARSHA INGRID STRAUSS HEGAR, 72, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, in Bellville. She was born September 2, 1950, in Bellville, Texas, the daughter of Harold Charles and Doris Hurley Strauss.  Marsha grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area, graduating from Bellville High School. After graduation, she attended Sam Houston State University,...

Apr 9, 2023

Carol Louise Koenig nee Figueira, 86 of Rosharon, TX passed away April 9, 2023, in Pearland, TX. Born on July 12, 1936, in Houston, TX, Carol was the youngest of four children born to Louise Karcher and Carroll Leon Figueira. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Industry, TX. Being the baby isn’t always...

Apr 6, 2023

Helen Faye (Faulk) Thomson, 93, of Brookshire, Texas, walked into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Katy, Texas. Helen was born April 9, 1929, in Crowley, Louisiana, to Hervie and Norris Faulk.  In 1940, the Faulk family moved to Texas.  She grew up in Brookshire, Texas, graduating from Katy High School.  On...

Apr 4, 2023

No services have been scheduled. William Herbert VanVranken, also known as “Bill” or “Van”, 83, of Katy, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Katy, Texas. Bill was born on November 8, 1939, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to LeRay F. MacDaniels and Olive F. (Valladares) VanVranken. He worked as an accountant with a union power company. Bill enjoyed building...

Apr 3, 2023

No services have been scheduled at this time. Lonnie Earl Riemer, 67, of Waller, TX, passed away at his home. Lonnie was born December 15, 1955, to Ira Allen and Elenor A. (Swinner) Riemer in Hempstead, TX. He was employed as a painter. Lonnie loved people and would do anything to help them improve their home. He enjoyed race cars,...

Apr 3, 2023

ERVIN LEE KIESEWETTER, JR., 69, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, in Katy, Texas. He was born April 25, 1953, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Ervin Sr. and Zoe Ann Lummas Kieswetter.  Ervin was baptized and confirmed into the Bellville Methodist Church.  He attended schools in Bellville, where he was involved in the...

Apr 1, 2023

RAYMOND HENRY (RH) PRIESMEYER, 81, of Cat Spring, Texas, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born August 27, 1941, in Wesley, Texas, the son of Raymond Andrew and Olga Thielemann Priesmeyer. RH grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area, graduating from Bellville High School in 1959.  He enlisted in the United States Navy...

Mar 31, 2023

Services are to be held at a later date.

Alexander Michael Rath, 36, passed away suddenly, Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1986, in Miami, Florida. Alex was a shy child with a brilliant mind who could learn any trade quickly.  He used those skills to become a talented...

Mar 6, 2023

BRENDA KAY (LYTH) MAREK, 75, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, in Brenham, Texas. Just two weeks and one day after the death of her beloved husband, Douglas. She was born June 14, 1947, in Bellville, Texas, the daughter of William B. and Ernestine (Porter) Lyth, Sr. Kay grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area,...

Mar 6, 2023

JERRY JAMES MACHAC, 76, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, in Bellville. He was born January 21, 1947, in Hempstead, Texas, the son of Frank and Janice Chaney Machac. Jerry grew up and attended schools in the Monaville area, graduating from Hempstead High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country from...

Mar 2, 2023

No services are scheduled at this time. JERRY WAYNE HELMS, 78, of College Station, Texas passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, in College Station. He was born July 1, 1944, in Waco, Texas, the son of Chester Wayne and Lois (Wade) Helms.  Jerry grew up and attended schools in the Waco and Fort Worth area.  He was...

Feb 28, 2023

ANDREW SCOTT HIGHSMITH, 34, of Houston, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Houston, Texas. He was born June 6, 1988, in Tomball, Texas, the son of Ray Arthur and Deanna Hutsen Highsmith.  Andrew grew up and attended schools in the Tomball area, graduating from Tomball High School in 2006.  He was a member of the...

Feb 23, 2023

Ricardo “Rick” Flores, Jr., 48, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Rick was born May 26, 1974, in Weslaco, Texas, the son of Ricardo, Sr. and Anita (Benavidez) Flores. He grew up in the Brookshire area, attending from Royal High School. Rick worked as a propane technician. He was united...

Feb 22, 2023

Raymond Adley Ehlert, 76, of Waller, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in Katy, Texas. Raymond was born October 3, 1946, in Sealy, Texas, the son of Lawrence and Berdine (Wright) Ehlert. He grew up in the Pattison area, graduating from Royal High School. Raymond worked as an engineer for many years all over the...

Feb 19, 2023

Henry Douglas Marek, 78, of Nelsonville, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2023.  He was born to Henry H. Marek and Vida (Rinn) Marek of Industry on June 7, 1944.  His youth was spent in Austin County attending Industry school and Bellville High School, graduating in 1962.  He attended Blinn College and Sam...

Feb 19, 2023

Don Ted Maler was a loving father, husband, step-grandfather, son, brother, and friend to the Waller County community. He left this world unexpectedly on February 19, 2023, at 69 years & 10 months of age. Don will be deeply missed. Don was born to Ted and Bernice (Trettin) Maler on April 29, 1953, in Sealy, TX. A...

Feb 7, 2023

JACQUELINE MARIE “Jackie” PFEFFER, 60, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 19, 1962, in Arcadia, Florida, and soon became the adopted daughter of Larry R. and Thelma Grantham Whidden, who treated her and her brothers as if they were blood. Jackie grew up...

Feb 4, 2023

CLIFTON DALE STUESSEL, 91, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, in New Braunfels. He was born August 10, 1931, in Cat Spring, Texas, the son of Theodore and Annie Bender Stuessel. He grew up and attended schools in the Cat Spring area. Clifton was united in marriage to Florine Severin, on January 15, 1941, in Sealy,...

Jan 24, 2023

No services have been scheduled. Arlys Mae (Bandimere) Eastman, 89, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in Katy, Texas. Arlys was born August 5, 1933, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Lester and Elenor (Kloos) Bandimere. She grew up in Minnesota before moving to California at 17. Arlys lived in Whittier, moved to Ontario...

Jan 20, 2023

Annie Ruth Necker, or Ruth, of Brenham, went to celebrate with the Angels Friday, January 20, 2023. She was born in McGregor, Texas at home on February 12, 1932, Abraham Lincoln's birthday. She is survived by Sisters, Aileen (Lawrence) Lumpkin of China Spring; Wilda Hurst of Waco; Jeanette Bone of Whitney. Sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Hodde of Houston. Six of her...