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Dorothy Lee Halfmann Button

DOROTHY LEE HALFMANN BUTTON

Dorothy Lee Halfmann Button of Frelsburg, Texas passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1940 in Frelsburg, Texas to Leo Robert Halfmann and Maybell Virginia Hermsdorfer Halfmann. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Lester Larry Kech

LESTER LARRY KECH

Lester Larry Kech, 79, of Eagle Lake, Texas, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024 in Houston, Texas. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

David Wayne Kotzebue

DAVID WAYNE KOTZEBUE

Family and friends, join us for a celebration of life service to honor David Wayne Kotzebue on Saturday Feb. 10, 2024 at 9 a.m. for the viewing and 10 a.m. for the service at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 Veterans Drive, Columbus, Tx. A reception to follow. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Jacob Miles “Jake” Cassell

JACOB MILES “JAKE” CASSELL

Jacob Miles “Jake” Cassell, age 42 of Columbus, Texas passed away on Jan. 19, 2024 in Columbus, Texas. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

Wayne Henkes

Wayne Henkes, of Columbus, Texas, passed away in Houston, Texas on Jan. 21, 2024 at the age of 60. He was born to Alois and Julia Ann (Smith) Henkes on April 24, 1963 in Jasper, Texas. On Aug. 4, 2012, he married Brenda Gorman. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM

WILLIAM WAYNE “BILLY” SCHOBEL

WILLIAM WAYNE “BILLY” SCHOBEL

William Wayne “Billy” Schobel, 74, of Columbus, Texas, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2024 with his family by his side at his home. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

ALBERT “WAYNE” HENKES

ALBERT “WAYNE” HENKES

Albert “Wayne” Henkes, 60, of Alleyton, Texas, passed away on Jan. 21, 2024 in Houston, Texas. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

MILDRED KRENEK BLINKA

MILDRED KRENEK BLINKA

Mildred Krenek Blinka, 85, of Richmond, TX., was born on Oct. 15, 1938, and passed away on Jan. 14, 2024. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

TROY LEE MCQUEEN

TROY LEE MCQUEEN

Troy Lee McQueen, 76, of Columbus, Texas passed away on Jan. 15, 2024. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM

Robert Cecil Marburger

ROBERT CECIL MARBURGER

Robert Cecil Marburger, 90, of Columbus, Texas passed away at his home on Jan. 12, 2024 after a long and successful life. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Norbert Frank Sablatura

NORBERT FRANK SABLATURA

Norbert Frank Sablatura, 90, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024 in Columbus, Texas. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Victoria Delgado

VICTORIA DELGADO

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victoria Delgado, a loving and vibrant soul, who brought joy and kindness to all who knew her. Victoria’s journey in life began on March 23, 1939, in Wharton, TX, where she was born to the late Victorino Zepeda and Caterina Almaguer Zepeda. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

MARIAN ELIZABETH RANKIN

MARIAN ELIZABETH RANKIN

Marian Elizabeth Rankin, 76, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2024 at her home in Columbus, Texas. She was born on Nov. 3, 1947 to Edward J. and Mary M. O’ Toole. She married the love of her life, Charles D. Rankin on June 14, 1969. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

AMOS BONDS SMITH JR.

AMOS BONDS SMITH JR.

Amos Bonds Smith Jr., 75, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Jan. 4, 2024 in Columbus. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

ELVERA MOELLER SCHMIDT

ELVERA MOELLER SCHMIDT

Elvera Moeller Schmidt, 75, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024 in Columbus, Texas. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

DANIEL ANTHONY ESPITIA

DANIEL ANTHONY ESPITIA

Daniel Anthony Espitia of Columbus passed away on Nov. 23, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

EDUARDO O. CANTU

EDUARDO O. CANTU

Eduardo O. Cantu, 86, of Columbus, peacefully entered eternal rest on Dec. 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 28, 1937, he was the cherished son of Jose Cantu and Elvira Olivares-Cantu of Mexico. Eduardo was the devoted husband of Yolanda L. Cantu since 1962. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM

ROBERT BRYAN “BOBBY” HUNT

ROBERT BRYAN “BOBBY” HUNT

Friends and family, join us for a celebration of life service to honor Robert Bryan “Bobby” Hunt’s memory on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Bering Drive Church of Christ, 1910 Bering Drive, Houston, TX. Reception to follow. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM

JOHN HUBENAK

John Bradley Hubenak, of Weimar, Texas, passed away on Dec. 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

KATHY ELAINE KNEBLIK

KATHY ELAINE KNEBLIK

Kathy Elaine Kneblik, 66, of Fayetteville, Texas, passed away on Dec. 22, 2023 in Columbus, Texas. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM

LILLIAN KUBESCH GOHLKE HOBBS

LILLIAN KUBESCH GOHLKE HOBBS

Lillian Kubesch Gohlke Hobbs of Sheridan died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. 12/20/2023 12:00 AM