Obituaries

Dec 13, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Gary Louis Gross, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of 78. Gary, a resident of New Ulm, Texas, peacefully left this world at Mid-Coast Medical Center in Bellville.

Born on May 8, 1946, in La Grange, Texas, to Glen...

Dec 7, 2024

Juan Guzman Herrera, age 91, of Hempstead, TX passed away on Saturday December 7, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1933 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Merced and Rutila Herrera. Juan had a life that was full of memories and one that touched many people. He married the love of his life, Maria Cano, and they spent 57 years by...

Dec 5, 2024

Obituary pending at this time

Nov 29, 2024

Private

Nov 26, 2024

Obituary and services pending at this time

Nov 23, 2024

Jennifer Noelle Kaufman Eberlan, 57, of Katy, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Jennifer was born to Gary and Alberta Shandle Kaufman on May 23, 1967, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Houston, Texas, where she graduated from Spring Woods High School. After graduating high school, Jennifer continued her Education at Stephen F. Austin in...

Nov 22, 2024

Karen Lynn Cohn Gilbert, 60, of Katy, Texas, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, in Katy, Texas.

She was born October 24, 1964, in Marlin, Texas to Leslie and Clara Cohn.

Karen grew up in Katy, Texas where she graduated from Katy High School. She went on to attend Blinn Jr. College in Bryan. She...

Nov 21, 2024

Ida Lee Eckelkamp Stump Johnstone, 99, of Bellville, Texas, passed peacefully from this life to the next at her home on November 22, 2024.

She was born on September 1, 1925, in Electra, Texas, to William and Clara Mengwasser Eckelkamp.

She grew up in the Rio Grande Valley where she graduated from high school.

Nov 18, 2024

JOSEPH (JOE) EDGAR GREGORY JR., 81, of Cat Spring, Texas, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, November 18, 2024.

He was born on September 13, 1943, in Rockwood, Tennessee, to Joseph Edgar Sr. and Katherine Louise Brown Gregory. Joe grew up and attended school in the Morristown, TN area. He attended Morristown Technical College before...

Nov 11, 2024

BALIHAR SINGH MATTU, 64, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at his home. He was born July 12, 1960, in Punjab, India, the son of Sadhu Singh and Pritam Kaur Mattu. Balihar grew up in Jalinder Khalan, India, before moving to Anaheim, California. He was united in marriage to Neli McDaniel, in Santa Ana, California 1995. After...

Nov 6, 2024

Frank Rudolph Radler, skilled craftsman and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, at the age of 93 at home in Cedar Park, Texas. Born on March 17, 1931, in Hitchcock, Texas, Frank's life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to his loved ones, his passion for his work, and his enjoyment of life's simple...

Nov 4, 2024

With bereaved hearts, we announce the passing of Sylvia Moya Juarez, of Pattison, TX on November 4, 2024; she was 70. Sylvia was born in Kingsville, TX to the late Jose G. Jr. and Glafira (Arguijo) Moya of Riviera, TX. She attended the public school system in Riviera, and was a graduate of Kaufer High School, Class of 1972. Following...

Nov 4, 2024

Janie Elaine Mewis was born on Jan 22, 1935, to Ben and Sadie Hohlt in Nelsonville, TX.

She attended Bellville High School where she met Charles A. "Bubba" Mewis.  The couple wed on April 6, 1952.  They settled 5 miles outside Bellville where they ranched and raised two daughters.  Janie would live at that residence for 72...

Nov 1, 2024

Lee Allen Persky, age 89, of Bellville, TX passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 in Bryan, TX. Born June 27, 1935 on the W. E. Schwecke farm in New Ulm, Lee Allen was the son of Monroe Persky and Hilma (Glaeser) Persky. He attended the New Ulm School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1954. Lee joined the U....

Oct 31, 2024

Alice M. Robbin, age 100, of Katy, TX passed away peacefully on Thursday October 31, 2024. Born on June 15, 1924 in Alcester, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Clarence Disbrow and Gwendolyn Eastman.

Alice had a life that was full of memories and great accomplishments. One of those being serving her country in the Women’s...

Oct 23, 2024

ROY ACEBO, 81, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home.

He was born April 16, 1943, in Bellville, Texas, the son of Charlie, Sr. and Soledad Velasquez Acebo.  Roy grew up and attended schools in the Austin County area, graduating from Bellville High School in 1961.  After graduation, he enlisted in the...

Oct 22, 2024

Katie Macway, age 49, of Katy, TX passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 22, 2024. Born on April 13, 1975 in San Mateo, California, she was the daughter of Thom and Sharon (Gamlin) Macway. Raised in Redwood City, California Katie loved dancing, cheerleading, baseball and anything social. Katie graduated from Sequoia High School and attended Canada College primarily spending her...

Oct 20, 2024

James Wernecke, 76 passed away at his home in Tomball, Texas on October 20, 2024. James was born January 29, 1948, in Houston, Texas to Rudolf Wernecke and Laura Lehmann. He grew up in the Houston area and attended school, graduating from Spring Branch High School in 1966. Out of High School he met the love of his life, Linda...

Oct 17, 2024

BILLY DON JORDEN, 54, of Bellville, Texas passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his home. He was born December 9, 1969, in Rosenberg, Texas, the son of Gabriel and Peggy Waggoner Jorden. Billy grew up and attended schools in the Bear Creek area, graduating from Mayde Creek High School in 1988. He was united in marriage to Prudence Schweiss...

Oct 15, 2024

Katarina Gutierrez, 88, of Brookshire, Texas, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

She was born February 13, 1936, in Brookshire, Texas to Eleodoro and Martina Tristan.

Katarina grew up in Brookshire, Texas where she attended school. She strengthened her faith in the Lord as a member of Iglesia Evangelica Enfoque Familia Church of Brookshire and...