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SUE KNESEK
Martha Sue Houser Knesek, 79, of Columbus, Texas went to be with God on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1943, in Lufkin, Texas to William Guy and Sadie Jordan Houser. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Garwood, Texas. Sue graduated from Garwood High School in 1961, where she was a majorette.
06/07/2023 12:00 AM
DAVID HENGST
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend David Hengst passed away on May 22, 2023, in the presence of his children and wife of 31 years, Debbie. “Junior” as he was known to many was born in Austin on Nov. 25, 1952, grew up in Eagle Lake with his parents and three sisters, and spent time with his grandparents in Plum. David’s career with Tenneco Oil took him to various towns in Texas and New Mexico before he and his first wife Pam moved back to Eagle Lake with their three young children - Dustin, Dean, and Joy. Years later, David married Debbie, gained another son, Ethan, and they ultimately settled in Cat Spring. In the 1980s, he purchased Austin Amusements and proceeded to drive countless miles through Southeast Texas listening to George Strait, Gary Stewart, the Bee Gees, and the Eagles, while turning the business into a success before retiring in 2016.
05/31/2023 12:00 AM
BARBARA JOANN TISE
Barbara Joann Smith Tise went to her heavenly home, rejoicing, on May 22, 2023. She loved the Lord and lived her life to let His light shine in her! She was born Nov. 5, 1937, in Eagle Lake, Texas to Henry Bertice and Milly Matula Smith.
05/31/2023 12:00 AM
GUSTAV OTTO KAUTZ, JR.
Gustav Otto Kautz, Jr., of New Ulm, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2023, in Katy, Texas, at the age of 81. He was born to Gustav Otto Kautz, Sr. and Madeline Alice (Coufal) Kautz on Sept. 3, 1941, in Bellville, Texas. He married Deborah Marie Southerland on Aug. 6, 1972.
05/24/2023 12:00 AM
ROBERT RAY EATON, II
Robert Ray Eaton, II, 40, of Columbus, Texas, passed away on May 15, 2023, in Columbus, Texas.
05/24/2023 12:00 AM
KAY ELLEN KARTSTEDT
Kay Ellen (Zapalac) Karstedt, 77, of La Grange entered into eternal life on May 15, 2023.
05/24/2023 12:00 AM
DOROTHY HENDERSON PERKINS
Dorothy Henderson Perkins of Columbus, Texas passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, in Eagle Lake, Texas.
05/24/2023 12:00 AM
ROBERT EATON
Robert Ray Eaton, II, 40, of Columbus, Texas passed away on May 15, 2023, in Columbus, Texas. He was born on Aug. 3, 1982, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
05/17/2023 12:00 AM
LINDA JOYCE CLIMENT MUNOS RODGERS
Linda Joyce Climent Munos Rodgers, 76 of Mentz, Texas passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, in Columbus, Texas.
05/10/2023 12:00 AM
HAZEL TOMEK TOMCHESSON
Hazel Tomek Tomchesson, 90, of Eagle Lake, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Eagle Lake.
05/10/2023 12:00 AM
ROGER DALE PILSNER
Roger Dale Pilsner, age 79, passed away on May 2, 2023, in Alleyton, Texas. He was born to August and Elsie (Gundelach) Pilsner on Sept. 16, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas. He married the love of his life, Caroline Friese on Oct. 8, 1965.
05/10/2023 12:00 AM
JAMES THEODORE DANKLEFS JR.
James (Jim) Theodore Danklefs Jr. of Georgetown, Texas passed away on March 27 at the age of 75. He was born to the late Ted and Iris Danklefs on March 11, 1948, in El Campo, Texas.
05/10/2023 12:00 AM
ELLEN CELESTINE VASEK
Ellen Celestine (Halfmann) Vasek, 92, of Frelsburg, Texas entered peacefully into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
05/03/2023 12:00 AM
ROBERT LOUIS SKUTCA
Robert Louis Skutca, 80, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
05/03/2023 12:00 AM
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04/26/2023 12:00 AM
MEGAN RAE MANGUM
Megan Rae Mangum, 44 of Columbus died on April 24, 2023, at TLC Nursing and Rehab in Columbus, Texas. She was born on July 12, 1978, to Patricia Gordy Mangum and Mike Mangum. She had daunting challenges every day of her life but seldom let it get her down. She could light up a room with her smile and her laugh was infectious. She will be greatly missed.
04/26/2023 12:00 AM
EDWARD LEE SCHNEIDER
Edward Lee Schneider, 86 of Garwood, passed away on April 15, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1937 in Nada to the late Charles Schneider, Sr. and Bertha Swoboda Schneider. Ed Lee was a rice farmer on the Garwood prairie until he retired at age 67. He was a life-long member of St. Mary’s parish and the Nada KC Council #3371; he was named Knight of the Year in 2004. He served on the board of directors of American Rice Growers Association and the Wharton County Electrical Co-operative for many years. He was a member of the Garwood Volunteer Fire Department and the Garwood Lions Club. After retirement, he and his wife Ernestine participated in many volunteer activities within the Nada- Garwood community and Colorado County. In 2002, he was named Citizen of the Year at the Older Texan Fair in Colorado County, and in 2014 he was named Citizen of the Year at “Christmas in Garwood.” He drove the St. Mary’s Church Eucharist Ministers to give communion to home-bound parishioners on Tuesdays until June 2022. He had inherited the family gift of gab and was always ready to provide advice to others. His sense of humor was his trademark; he could make any stranger feel like an old friend. He would always come up with any idea to gather family and friends for a good meal. Eating was his passion, along with napping. He enjoyed the simple things in life. He tinkered with his antique tractors and dabbled in woodworking. He appreciated the beauty of nature around him and the farmer in him liked to make things grow so he would plant his garden and reap the rewards. He lived his faith every day and was thankful to God for the many blessings in his life. His family was the most important gift in his life and his love for them was abundant. He will forever be in our hearts and will be missed immensely every day.
04/19/2023 12:00 AM
CLARA ALBINA BUXKAMPER GOLD
Clara Albina Buxkamper Gold, 93, of Garwood, Texas passed away, peacefully, on April 15, 2023 in Columbus, Texas. She was born on Oct. 7, 1929, in Garwood, Texas to Leo W. Buxkamper and Frances Janish Buxkamper. She was the youngest of four children and the only daughter.
04/19/2023 12:00 AM
MARTIN NICHOLAS WILLIAMS
Reverend Martin Nicholas Williams was the only child born to Helen Viser Williams and Raymond Williams. He entered this world on Feb. 20, 1932, in Browns Chapel, Texas. After surviving conditions doctors found miraculous for a man of his advanced years, he quietly slipped away on his own terms Monday, April 3, 2023. He attended J.A. Greene School in Schulenberg, Texas, then graduated with a BS and MS in Agricultural Education and a certification in guidance and counseling from Prairie View A&M University. He faithfully served at St. Paul United Methodist Church (UMC) in various capacities, including becoming a lay leader, a lay speaker, and eventually the interim pastor.
04/12/2023 12:00 AM
DELORES PURCELL
Delores Purcell, aka Dodi, Sister, Nana, and Memaw, was born on Oct. 16, 1931 in Columbus, Texas and died peacefully in her sleep on April 8, 2023. Delores attended and graduated from Columbus schools, where she was a twirler for the Columbus High School.
04/12/2023 12:00 AM
MARGARET JANE MCCANE
Margaret Jane McCane (Rutherford) was born in Amarillo, Texas and lived a long, eventful life, passing at age 89 in Houston, Texas on March 24, 2023. Jane had a warm spirit that drew people to her and she thrived when interacting with others from clerks at the department store to family and friends she knew all her life. She never met a stranger! She had a lively sense of humor that shone in the twinkle in her eyes and the warmth of her smile.
04/05/2023 12:00 AM
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