Obituaries
James Henry Stavena
Nov 29, 2025
James Henry Stavena, 83, of Reno, NV, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home.
James was born on May 1, 1942, in Wharton, TX, to Ludwig and Anna (Novosad) Stavena.
After attending area schools, James enlisted in the United States Army in 1962, where he served three years of active duty in South Korea. Following...
Jean Marie Macha
Mar 8, 2026
Jean Marie Macha, born on November 15, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, left this world on March 8, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was a devoted homemaker for the last 20 years and owned an upholstery business, where she expressed her creativity and skill, leaving a lasting impact on the community she served.
Her kind heart and...
Elizabeth "Libby" Wasek
Mar 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth "Libby" Wasek
March 30, 1953 – March 7, 2026
Elizabeth "Libby" Wasek, born on March 30, 1953, in Glen Flora, Texas, embarked on her final journey on March 7, 2026. She passed away peacefully at a hospital in Cedar Park, Texas, surrounded by the same warmth and love she spent her entire life cultivating.
Libby dedicated her life...
Arthur Cole Chance
Mar 3, 2026
Arthur Cole Chance, age 74, of Houston, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1952, in Old Ocean, Texas, to the late Dee Ira Chance II and Audrey Horvath Chance.
Arthur was raised in Sweeny and graduated from Sweeny High School. He later attended Wharton County Junior College and Southwest Texas State University. Arthur worked...
Teresa Ramirez Muñoz
Feb 28, 2026
Teresa Ramirez Muñoz, age 86, of Houston and formerly of Pierce, Texas passed away on February 28, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1939, in Pierce, Texas to the late Francisco Ramirez and Martina Nieto.
Teresa was raised in Pierce and attended school there. On April 11, 1959, she married Eduardo Muñoz, Sr. in Wharton. He preceded her in death...
Ricky Duran
Feb 25, 2026
Ricky Duran, age 67, of Wharton, Texas passed away suddenly on February 25, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1958, in Wharton, Texas to the late Pete and Patricia Nunez Duran.
Ricky was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School with the class of 1976. He later attended college in Dallas. Ricky worked as an engineer for Oxica...
Marianela Hernandez
Feb 22, 2026
Marianela Hernandez, age 62, of El Campo, Texas passed away suddenly on February 22, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1963, in El Campo, Texas to the late Gilbert and Ester Garcia.
Marianela was raised in El Campo, and attended school there. She later attended Wharton County Junior College. On April 4, 1981, she married Daniel Hernandez in El Campo....
Sam Gonzales
Feb 20, 2026
Sam Gonzales, age 89, of Wharton, Texas passed away of a sudden illness on February 20, 2026, at his daughters' home in Needville, TX. He was born on October 13, 1936, in Ganado to the late Marcelino and Eusebia Rivera Gonzales.
Sam grew up in the Ganado area attending Ganado High School.
He later attended electrician school with Dow Chemical. He married...
Roger Fredrick Huebner
Feb 19, 2026
Roger Fredrick Huebner was born March 15, 1943, in Houston, Texas, a few minutes after his twin brother, Richard — and on his mother’s birthday. From that very beginning, he was a sweet blessing to his family and friends. He passed into eternal life on February 19, 2026.
Roger grew up in Arlington, Texas, and from a young age was known...
Donna Darlene Rejsek
Feb 8, 2026
Donna Darlene Rejsek, age 76, of East Bernard, Texas passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 21, 1949, in Baytown to the late Donald Holloway and Mary McCarty Bright.
Donna moved often in her younger years, settling in the Sugarland area after attending Madison High School. She then graduated from Cosmetology school, obtained...
Ervin M Kucera
Feb 1, 2026
Ervin M. Kucera, age 93, of Wharton, Texas passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Needville. He was born on July 30, 1932, in Fort Bend County to the late Martin and Mary Macha Kucera.
Ervin was raised in Hungerford and attended Muldoon School. He remembers riding the wooden bus to school. It had a top on it like a...
Mario Alberto Martinez
Jan 25, 2026
Mario Alberto Martinez, age 34, of Boling, Texas passed away on January 25, 2026, in Hondo. He was born on August 27, 1991, in Mexico to Jesus Alberto Martinez and Anjelica Maria Berrones Martinez.
Mario was raised in Boling and attended Wharton schools. He enjoyed working on cars, riding his motorcycle and looking at classic Cadillacs. Mario was a fun-loving youth...
Lorna Foehner Horelica
Jan 25, 2026
Lorna Foehner Horelica, age 102, of Boling passed away on January 25, 2026, in Needville, Tx. Lorna was born on December 30, 1923, in Washington County Texas to the late Louis and Hilda Foehner.
Lorna lived most of her life in Wharton County and attended the Boling School District. She worked at several different jobs, including telephone operator, and many years...
Lillie Mae Kucera
Jan 24, 2026
Lillie Mae Krause Kucera aka” Shorty”, age 89, of Wharton, Texas passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1936.
Lillie Mae was a proud Wharton native and attended Wharton schools, where she was actively involved in volleyball and basketball—early signs of the energy and determination that defined her life. On April 9, 1969, she married...
Joseph Jody Dusek
Jan 23, 2026
Joseph William DusekOctober 26, 1943 - January 23, 2026
Joseph William Dusek, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, left this world peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the age of 82. Joe was born in East Bernard, Texas, on October 26, 1943, to the late Joseph Stanley Dusek and Tillie Poessel Dusek.
Joe dedicated his life to farming for...
Mary Joan Wagoner
Jan 22, 2026
Mary Joan Wagoner, 93, of Wharton passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Mary was born on June 12, 1932, in Bremond, Texas to the late Lidge Warhol and Rose Galick Warhol.
Mary is survived by her devoted daughter, Debra Petrash and husband, David of Wharton, and her cherished grandchildren, Nick Petrash, Mark Warhol, and Tammy Warhol. Her legacy will forever...
Julius Matula, III
Jan 21, 2026
Julius Chester Matula, III, 76, of Wharton who left this world peacefully on January 21, 2026. Born on August 12, 1949, in Wharton, Texas, to the late Julius Chester Matula, Jr. and Mary Louise Hobbs Matula.
He was a proud graduate of Wharton High School and later attended Texas A & I University, where he fostered a lifelong love of learning....
Maryan Gertson
Jan 21, 2026
Maryan Ceil Gertson, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on January 21, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1935, in Montalba, Texas, to Marion and Cecil Austin. When Maryan was 8 years old, she welcomed her brother, Marion Bruce (Sonny) into the family.
Maryan spent her early childhood in Montalba before her family moved to nearby Palestine, Texas....
Maria Teresa Callejas
Jan 20, 2026
Maria Teresa Callejas, 78, of Wharton, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1947, in El Salvador to the late Jesús Callejas and María Antonia Hernández Callejas.
Maria was an incomparable soul—a woman of great strength, deep tenderness, and unwavering spirit. She cherished the simple joys of...
Rudolfo Rudy Villarreal
Jan 17, 2026
Rudolfo “Rudy” Villarreal
Rudy Villarreal, 75, of Wharton, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at a Wharton hospital. He was born on May 29, 1950, in Wharton to the late, Manuel and Trinidad Torres Villarreal.
Rudy was raised in the Wharton area and attended school locally. He enjoyed gardening and visiting with others and he shared a deeply loving and playful...
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