Obituaries

Feb 9, 2018

KENNETH ARNOLD LEENEN, 80, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, in San Antonio. He was born March 3, 1937, to Arnold Henry and Ryllis Ruth (Rudloff) Leenen, in Bellville, Texas. Kenneth graduated from Sealy High School. He attended Sam Houston State University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. He married June Gentry in Rusk, Texas on November 14,...

Feb 8, 2018

ALBERT ANDREW PAPE, 94, of Pattison, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, in Sealy, Texas.  Albert was born July 16, 1923, in Galle, Texas.  The son of Albert and Ella (Glenewinkel) Pape, he grew up and attended school in Galle and Kingsbury, graduating from Kingsbury High School. On October 27, 1944, Albert was united in marriage with Arline Marjorie...

Feb 5, 2018

 MILTON EMIL CHALOUPKA, 88, went to join his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born February 20, 1929, in Welcome, Texas, the son of Vincent and Emma (Schaefer) Chaloupka. At the age of 3 months, Milton was baptized by Reverend Antonin Motycka at the Nelsonville Brethren Church and at the age 14; he was confirmed and...

Jan 29, 2018

Jeffery Scott Lewman, 34, of Bellville, Texas, was born March 9, 1983, and went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2018. Jeffery attended Pilgrim Lutheran School through the eighth grade and graduated from St. Thomas Episcopal School in Houston, Texas. There he excelled in swimming and participated in the TAPPS state championships. He was involved in the US...

Jan 27, 2018

Michael  Gene Welch, better known as Mr. Mike or Pastor Mike, 64, was welcomed into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 27, 2018, in Bellville, Texas. Mike was born in Oakdale, Louisiana to Vernon Gene, and Marilyn (Harper) Welch on November 6, 1953. He graduated from Somerville High School, Class of ’72 and attended the University...

Jan 27, 2018

No obituary information at this time.

Jan 20, 2018

RANDAL EUGENE SMIDT was born on January 4, 1955, in El Campo, Texas. He took his last ride on January 20, 2018, in the arms of Jesus to his eternal arena in Heaven.

Roping was Randy’s life, and he was dedicated to teaching his two sons, Aaron and Caleb to rope. From rodeo to rodeo, the Smidt...

Jan 15, 2018

TAMMY (ZETTEL) McFARLAND, 44, Austin, Texas, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, in Austin. She was born February 23, 1973, in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Henry and Susan (Herndon) Zettel. Tammy grew up and attended schools in the Alief area, graduating from Alief Elsik High School, in 1992. She was employed in the Call Center for a hotel chain,...

Jan 8, 2018

ALICE M. (HARRELL) REPKA WOEHST, 90, of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away Monday, January 9, 2018, in West Monroe, Louisiana. Alice was born September 1, 1927, in Friendswood, Texas, the daughter of Arthur Green and Opal Ida (Rogers) Harrell. She grew up and attended schools in the Houston area, graduating from High School in 1944, in the Heights area. In...

Jan 2, 2018

BERNARDO SALAZAR LEMOS, 69, longtime Brookshire resident, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in Katy. Bernard was born November 14, 1948, in Spade, Texas, the son of Marcos and Geneva (Salazar) Lemos.  His early childhood years were spent in Fulshear, Texas before he and his family moved to Brookshire in the 1950’s.  Bernard married Eva Rodriquez on January 15,...

Jan 1, 2018

Robert Lee Cardiff went to join his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 1, 2018.  He was born on June 18, 1927, in Houston, Texas, the son of John Victor and Ruth Lemley Cardiff.  After graduating from high school, Robert attended the University of Houston where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. On February 24, 1951, Robert married Eleanor Sloat in...

Dec 31, 2017

DARRYL LEE HATCH, 49, of Midland, Texas, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 31, 2017, in Comanche County, Texas.

He was born December 10,1968, in Houston, Texas, the son of Gordon Lee and Rochelle (Hodge) Hatch. Darryl grew up and attended schools in the Sealy, Texas, graduating from Sealy High School in 1988.  After high school, he...

Dec 29, 2017

Elsie McWilliams Maler, 88, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017, at her home in Brookshire.  Born in Batesville, Arkansas on November 25, 1929, to Nathan and Effie (Sisk) Tosh, she moved to Houston at a young age. After completing high school in Houston, Elsie married George F. McWilliams, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1970. Together they had six...

Dec 24, 2017

Beatrice Alene (Andrews) Bock August 22, 1935 - December 24, 2017Alene found her way home on December 24th, 2017. She joins her  Husband, Donald George Bock, her Mother, Mattie Beatrice (Tate)  Andrews, her Father, Robert Curtis Andrews, her Brother, John Curtis  Andrews and many other friends and family members who will welcome her  to the kingdom of heaven.Alene is survived...

Dec 22, 2017

Private Cremation

Dec 20, 2017

Anita Mary Muskiet Sturm, 86, of Brookshire passed away on December 20, 2017, at her home in Brookshire, TX.  She was born in Sealy, TX on May 20, 1931, to John and Frances Muskiet.  She grew up on her family farms in the Mixville/Sealy area.  Anita graduated from Sealy High School in 1948.  On July 3, 1949 she married Ray...

Dec 18, 2017

It is with great sadness that the families of Kyle Mark Stevens announce his passing after a tragic car accident on Monday, December 18th at the age of 34.  Kyle was married to Sarah Jane Ruble on December 18, 2010.  He was an awesome father, husband, beloved son, brother and a good friend to all he met.  Kyle took pride...

Dec 18, 2017

  Robert Linton Griffin, 59, of Brookshire, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, in Brookshire. Robert was born September 19, 1958, in Houston, Texas, the son of James Hilton and Dorothy (Rapsilver) Griffin.  He grew up and attended school in Brookshire.  After graduating from Royal High School, he attended Texas A&M University.  Robert owned and operated Rapsilver Supply Company in Brookshire,...

Dec 8, 2017

ROSE MARY (WAGGONER) DALTON, 80, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, in Brenham, Texas. She was born December 1, 1937, in Spring Branch, Texas, the daughter of Silas and Ella (Kolbe) Waggoner.  Rose’s family was part of the founding families of Spring Branch.  She grew up and attended schools in the Houston area.  Rose was employed as...

Dec 5, 2017

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