Obituaries

Edward Garza

Edward Garza

Aug 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Garza, age 56, of Wharton Texas. Born on February 1, 1968, in El Campo, TX, Edward peacefully left this world on August 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, after a life well-lived.

Edward was raised in Wharton and a graduate of Wharton High School. Having served in the Marines,...

Dorothy A. Kutach

Dorothy A. Kutach

Aug 14, 2024

Dorothy Kutach, 83, of Wharton, Texas, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1941, in East Bernard, Texas, to the late Emil and Annie Orsak Hanzelka.

Dorothy was raised in the East Bernard area and attended East Bernard High School. Dorothy married V.J. Kutach on July 20, 1957, and he preceded her in death...

Florence Bernice Wuthrich

Florence Bernice Wuthrich

Aug 10, 2024

Florence Wuthrich

December 29th 1937 ~ August 10th 2024

 

 Our beloved sister, and aunt, Florence Bernice Wuthrich (Pill) of Mackey, Texas was called home to be with her lord at 4pm August 10th 2024 at age 86 in Wharton surrounded by her family. She was born on December 29th 1937to John C. and Lydia Schultz Wuthrich of Mackey, Texas and came home...

Pedro Gutierrez Jr.

Pedro Gutierrez Jr.

Aug 10, 2024

Pedro Gutierrez

March 14th 1922 ~ August 10th 2024

 

 Pedro Gutierrez, age 102 was born on March 14th 1922 in San Fernando Tamp Mexico he was called home on August 10th 2024. He was a long time resident in Wharton County. In his younger days he would travel to different states picking cotton then he worked for the City of Wharton where...

Glenn Ray Kosik

Glenn Ray Kosik

Aug 8, 2024

Glenn Ray Kosik

August 31st 1955 ~ August 8th 2024

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenn Ray Kosik on August 8th 2024. He was born on August 31st 1955, to Paul R. Kosik and Frankie C. Pyka Kosik in Wharton Texas.

 He served in the United States Air Force where he earned his Honorable Discharge of 20...

Douglas Paul Slovak

Douglas Paul Slovak

Aug 6, 2024

Douglas Paul Slovak passed away on August 6, 2024 at his home in El Campo, Texas. Our Lord opened his arms today to welcome Doug home and free him from his long battle and suffering with heart disease. He was born on July 27, 1965 in El Campo to the late Richard and Gloria Shimek Slovak.

Doug loved dogs, especially his...

John Mark Gresham

John Mark Gresham

Aug 2, 2024

John Mark Gresham, a beloved man, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 75 in Sugar Land, TX. Born on January 18, 1949, in Wharton to the late William Wales Gresham and Adonia Fleury Gresham.

 Mark was raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School in1967 and received several bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in...

Deborah Espinoza Wicke

Deborah Espinoza Wicke

Aug 1, 2024

On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Deborah Espinoza Wicke passed away at the age of 76. Born to Bertha and Elizar Espinoza, Debby grew up in Houston, Texas, with her siblings, Alex, Dora, Gilbert, Tony, and Roy. As the oldest daughter, she was very much a mother figure to her younger siblings. Debby was a proud graduate of Jefferson Davis High...

Frank Kramr

Frank Kramr

Jul 30, 2024

Frank Kramr’s life was defined by the immense value that he placed on relationships. Frank was a loving husband, dedicated father, gentle grand(and great grand)father, kind older brother, reliable son, caring friend, and committed community member. Frank’s life was marked by faith, service, joy, self-sacrifice, and, as often as possible, chicken fried deer steak, fried squash, and homemade lemon meringue...

Calvin Dale Hillmann

Calvin Dale Hillmann

Jul 28, 2024

Calvin Dale Hillmann

 

Calvin Hillmann, 51, of East Bernard, Tx passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was born on December 18, 1972, in Wharton, Texas to William “Bill” and Doris Zapalac Hillmann.

 

Calvin was raised in East Bernard and graduated with the Class of 1991. He later attended Texas State Technical College in Waco. Calvin worked from an early age,...

Berta C Garcia

Berta C Garcia

Jul 27, 2024

Berta C. Garcia joined her husband, Nicolas, in heaven on July 27, 2024, at age 86. She was born July 12, 1938, in Rio Hondo, Texas, to Ignacio Cantu and his wife Cleotilde; 11 older siblings welcomed her. Berta spent many of her early years in the Rio Grande Valley, but her life eventually took her to Corpus Christi, Texas,...

Hazel Prazak

Hazel Prazak

Jul 24, 2024

On July 24, 2024, Hazel Evvalee Anderson Prazak loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 90 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Hazel was born on March 3, 1934 in Iago, Texas to Elmer and Velma Anderson. On September 18, 1950, she married Willie Prazak Jr in El Campo, TX. Hazel was preceded in...

David McCann "Mac" Sweeney

David McCann "Mac" Sweeney

2024

The Honorable David McCann "Mac" Sweeney09/15/1955 - 07/21/2024

David McCann "Mac" Sweeney (68) died suddenly on July 21, 2024, while visiting his son in Honolulu, HI. Born September 15, 1955, Mac was the third of four sons of Dan and Billye Sweeney of Wharton, TX. Foremost in Mac's life was his faith in Jesus Christ. His wife of 42 years and...

William Karasek

William Karasek

Jul 21, 2024

William Karasek

 William Karasek, 42, of East Bernard, Tx passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1982, in Wharton, Texas to Wilburn and Shirley Pavlicek Karasek.

 William was raised in East Bernard and graduated from East Bernard High School. He worked as a machinist for many years. William enjoyed fishing and woodworking and loved his time...

Teodora "Teddi" Lozano

Teodora "Teddi" Lozano

Jul 21, 2024

Teodora "Teddi" Garza Lozano passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the age of 77. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Rudolfo "Rudy" Lozano; son Rodney Lozano and wife Sara Bielanski; daughter Rae Lozano and husband Joseph Klotz; and daughter Renae Hernandez and husband Rick Hernandez. She leaves a source of great pride and joy...

Domingo Munoz

Domingo Munoz

Jul 18, 2024

Domingo B. Munoz

 Domingo Munoz, 88, of Hungerford, Tx passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 27, 1935, in Hungerford, Texas to the late Margarito and Margarita Bernal Munoz.

 Domingo was raised in the Hungerford area and spent his life there. He owned his own shop working as an...

Robert Thurston Smith, III

Robert Thurston Smith, III

Jul 15, 2024

Robert Thurston Smith III (“Skipper”), 66, of Wharton, Texas, gained his angel wings on Monday, July 15, 2024. He passed away at home unexpectedly while having his favorite meal of pancakes and sausage. He was born on January 8, 1958 in Wharton, Texas to the late Robert Thurston Smith, Jr., and Alma Hobbins Smith. He was the third child and...

Sandra Ann Gangstad

Sandra Ann Gangstad

Jul 9, 2024

Sandra Ann Gangstad

 Sandra Gangstad, 62, of Boling, Tx passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1962, in Wharton Texas to the late Albert and Geneva Ramirez Garza.

 Sandra was raised in the Boling area and spent her life there. She worked in the food service industry for...

Theo Louis Polasek

Theo Louis Polasek

Jul 9, 2024

THEO LOUIS POLASEK

 Theo Polasek, 91, of Montgomery, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Conroe Health Care Center. He was born on July 9, 1933, in Wharton, Texas to the late Theodore Otto Polasek and Agnes Marie Kucera Polasek.

 Theo was raised in the Wharton area and he graduated from Wharton High School in 1951. He was always a...