Obituaries
Stephen Joseph Bosch, Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
Stephen Joseph Bosch, Jr., 77, of Burr, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at a Wharton care facility surrounded by his loving family. He was born in East Bernard on December 11, 1948, to the late Stephen Bosch and Antonia Feduch Bosch.
Steve was raised in the East Bernard area and attended Lamar Consolidated schools before graduating from East Bernard...
Jack Joseph Drapela
Jul 14, 2026
Jack Joseph Drapela, whose radiant spirit illuminated every space he entered, peacefully departed this world on July 14, 2026, at the Auberge of Sugar Land Memory Center, succumbing to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on November 21, 1942, in Bay City to Margaret E. Collins Drapela and John A. Drapela, Jack was the third of five children, growing up with...
Manuel Zepeda
Jul 8, 2026
Manuel Zepeda, 81, of Wharton, TX, peacefully left this world and joined Our Heavenly Father on July 8, 2026. He was born March 7, 1945 in Wharton, TX, son of Daniel and Candelaria Zepeda. Manuel graduated from Boling High School and he served in the U.S. Army, earning the Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious achievement in the Vietnam War....
Glenn Wayne Cook
Jul 7, 2026
Glenn Wayne Cook, 70, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026, following illness.
Wayne was born December 17, 1955, in Wharton, TX. He grew up in Wharton, where he attended Boy Scouts, fished and frogged in Caney Creek, and floundered with his dad in Matagorda. He was the oldest of three children. His father, E. G. Cook, worked at Texas...
Gilbert C Palacios
Jul 6, 2026
Gilbert C PalaciosFebruary 11, 1946 - July 6, 2026
Gilbert C. Palacios, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, left this world peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at the age of 80. Gilbert was born in Cordelle, Texas, on February 11, 1946, to the late Eusebio and Inez Castaneda Palacios.
Gilbert was raised in the Cresent area and...
Alfonso J Cruz Jr.
Jul 3, 2026
Alfonso ” Kino” Cruz Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on May 26, 1950, in El Campo, Texas, to the late Alfonso Cruz, Sr. and Maria Inez Quintero Cruz.
He spent his life in Wharton, Texas, where he...
Alton Ray Mayes
Jul 1, 2026
From Houston born 2/24/52 - survived by wife Joanne Mayes and 6 children - Christopher and Putri Mayes, Nathan Mayes, David and Chelsy Mayes, CaroleAnne and Joe Garza, Isaac Mayes and Jason Mayes as well as 5 grandchildren and sister Sandra Wason.
He was a faithful Man of the Word. Didn’t just talk - though he did a lot of talking...
Eloise Lewis
Jun 30, 2026
Eloise “Weezy” Lewis, a cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her, peacefully passed away on June 30, 2026, in Hillje, Texas, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on October 29, 1925, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Eloise lived through a century of profound changes, love, challenge, and boundless joy—a life generously shared with her family and friends.
Eloise’s...
Clara Jean Kutach
Jun 30, 2026
Clara Jean Kutach, age 87, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on June 30, 2026, at a Wharton care center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 5, 1938, in Hungerford, Texas, to the late Adolf and Ludmilla Muniza Sabrsula.
Clara was raised in the Hungerford area and attended Hungerford and Boling schools. She married Adolph Kutach on November 25,...
Israel Torres Villareal
Jun 29, 2026
Israel Torres Villareal falleció pacíficamente el 29 de junio de 2026, a la edad de 83 años. Nació el 14 de julio de 1942 en Linares, México, hijo de los difuntos Pedro Torres Ramírez y Juana Villareal, ambos de Linares.
Israel estableció su hogar en Wharton, Texas, donde fue conocido por su calidez, su gran capacidad de trabajo y su amor...
Laura Lynn Ramirez
Jun 18, 2026
Laura Lynn Ramirez, 67, of Burr, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2026. She was born March 18, 1959, in Wharton, Texas, to the late Eugene and Jimma Reynolds Shanks.
A graduate of Boling High School, Laura continued her studies at Wharton County Junior College. She was a skilled aircraft mechanic and owner/operator of her own aviation maintenance business. Laura...
Johnnie Jean Luchak LaComb
Jun 17, 2026
Johnnie Jean Luchak LaComb was born in Wharton, Texas, and graduated from Wharton High School with the Class of 1958. She was raised on the family farm that did not have electricity until after World War II. As a young girl, her daily responsibilities included milking the cows before catching the school bus each morning.
Driven by her love of travel,...
Agnes Marie Sulak Zahn
Jun 15, 2026
Agnes Marie Sulak Zahn, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and cherished friend died peacefully on June 15, 2026, at Sodalis Assisted Living Center in Wharton at the age of 79. She was born on June 21, 1946, in East Bernard, Texas, to the late Leonard and Lillian Vaclavik Sulak.
Agnes was raised in the East Bernard area and attended...
Aurelio Rodriguez
Jun 15, 2026
Aurelio, 53, of Wharton died on June 15, 2026, at his residence. Born on January 26, 1973, in Wharton, Texas, to the late Aurelio and Eva Mejorado Rodriguez.
Aurelio was born in Wharton graduated from Wharton High School and lived here his entire life. On May 14, 2005, he married Destiny Strader in Hungerford. He worked for Albis Plastics, Walmart, and...
Marvin Ray Macek Sr.
Jun 14, 2026
Marvin Ray Macek, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away suddenly in Wharton, Texas, on June 14, 2026, at the age of 76.
Marvin was born on May 30, 1950, in Wharton to the late Joseph Jerry Macek and Albina (Maly) Macek. It was during his high school years that he met the love of his...
Sharon Yleen Karm
Jun 12, 2026
Sharon Yleen Karm, 74, passed away on June 12, 2026. She was born on September 21, 1951, in Columbus, Texas, to Lonis Karm Sr. and Evelyn Joyce Zapalac.
Sharon spent most of her life in Texas, where she built lasting friendships, raised her family, and created countless memories with the people she loved.
Many people throughout Wharton and the surrounding communities will...
Raymond Lee
Jun 12, 2026
Raymond Lee, born on July 14, 1937, in Lott, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2026 surrounded by family. A man deeply rooted in the values of hard work, family devotion, and a love for the simpler things in life, Raymond’s life was a testament to those who cherish the land and the bonds that hold...
Joe Frank Talafuse
Jun 9, 2026
Joe Frank Talafuse, 63, of Houston and formerly of Wharton died on June 9, 2026, in a Sugar Land hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 20, 1962, in East Bernard, Texas, to the late Gilbert Talafuse, Sr. and Clara Britton Talafuse.
In his leisure time, Joe never missed watching his favorite sports teams, the Houston Astros and...
Roslyn Helen Reese Sliva-Senf
Jun 8, 2026
Roslyn Helen Reese Sliva-Senf, a tiny and beautiful lady with a big heart, gained her little angel wings on Monday evening, June 8, 2026 at home with her loving husband Richard by her side. Roz was a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on so many lives. Her unwavering resilience and kindness earned her immense respect, and her infectious...
Dorothy Mae Sulak
Jun 8, 2026
Dorothy Knesek SulakMay 15, 1936 - June 8, 2026
Dorothy Sulak, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the age of 90. Dorothy was born in Frenstat, Texas, on May 15, 1936, to the late Gus and Carrie Gajdosik Knesek.
Dorothy dedicated her life to being a stay-at-home mother and playing...
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