Obituaries

Jason Lee Haley

Jason Lee Haley

Jun 4, 2024

 Jason Lee Haley

 

Jason Haley, 46, of East Bernard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1978, in Wharton to the late Logan Lee and Lanette Pietzsch Haley.

Logan and Lanette passed away when Jason was little, leaving him to be raised lovingly by his grandparents, Paul and Zera Vernice Pietzsch. Jason...

Robert James Heimann

Robert James Heimann

Jun 4, 2024

Robert James Heimann, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, at his home in East Bernard, TX, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Braunfels, TX, on October 16, 1949, to the late Frank Heimann and Estelle Patek Heimann. Robert was a proud Texan who cherished his Czech heritage and remained devoted...

Master Sergeant Dan Medrano, Jr.

Master Sergeant Dan Medrano, Jr.

Jun 2, 2024

Retired Master Sergeant Dan Medrano, Jr., age 81, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on June 2, 2024, in Houston, Texas. He was born on September 19, 1942, in Wharton, Texas to Dan Medrano, Sr. and Susie Mora Medrano.

 

Dan served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1987. He was dedicated to his country and served with honor.

 

He is survived...

Archie B Larch, Jr.

Archie B Larch, Jr.

Jun 2, 2024

Archie Brooks Larch, Jr.

 

Archie B. Larch, Jr., 86, of Wharton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at a Rosenberg hospice center. He was born on April 23, 1938, in Aldine, Texas to the late Archie B. and Ida Antonia Seeliger Larch.

 

Archie was raised in the Galena Park area and graduated from Galena Park High School. He joined the...

Brian Ray Salas

Brian Ray Salas

Jun 1, 2024

Brian “Ray” Salas

Ray Salas, 77, of Boling, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1947, in Bay City, Texas to the late Ben and Rosie Smith Salas.

 Ray was raised in Pledger and graduated from Boling High School with the class of 1965. He continued his education at Wharton County Junior College before honorably...

Susan Paulette Whaley

Susan Paulette Whaley

May 25, 2024

Susan Paulette Whaley, 73, of Wharton passed away Saturday,  May 25, 2024 in Katy, TX. She was born May 27, 1951 in Wharton to Burlon Sr. and Polly Whiddon Parsons. Susan is survived by her son David Whaley & his wife Cathi Whaley of Katy, grandson Ben Whaley of Rosenberg, grand daughter Mikayla Torres of Houston. She is also survived...

Mabel Marie Boedeker

Mabel Marie Boedeker

May 22, 2024

Mabel Marie Boedeker



Mabel Marie Boedeker, 92, of Wharton County passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 22nd, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Gonzales, TX to the late Johnny and Frances Koenning. She married Norman John Boedeker, Sr. and he preceded her in death in June, 5th 1987. She enjoyed gardening, being with family and listening to...

Andrew Guill

Andrew Guill

May 14, 2024

Ret. Sergeant E-5 Andrew Jackson Guill, age 81, of Angleton and formerly of Boling passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 14th. Andrew was born to Clyde Carson Guill and Alma Aurora Ashe on November 1, 1942, in Boling, Texas

Andrew was raised in Boling and attend schools in Boling. He served in the United States Army retiring in 1968....

Mary Ann Billings

Mary Ann Billings

May 14, 2024

Mary Ann White Billings, age 92, passed away peacefully in a Columbus care center on Tuesday, May 14th. Mary was born to Cyrus Douglas and Betty Mae Everett White on January 15, 1932 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Mary was raised in Oklahoma and graduated from Tishomingo High School. She later attended and graduated from the University of  Southeastern Oklahoma State in Durant,...

Lynne Allen

Lynne Allen

May 14, 2024

Lynne Allen, age 54, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 14th. Lynne was born to Gelee and Wayne Allen on March 2, 1970 in Weslaco, Texas

Lynne was one of God’s most precious angels. She is best remembered for loving a party, particularly her own birthday and any family gathering. If the family had a dollar for every...

Jerry Neal Dawson

Jerry Neal Dawson

May 3, 2024

Jerry Neal Dawson was born December 14, 1934 in Newgulf, Texas, the second child of Jerry Leonard Dawson and Gladys Lohman. He was raised in Burr, Texas on his father’s farm. He graduated from Boling High School at the age of 16 in 1950.

 

Neal met Francis Lorraine Howard in 1956 at a local dance in El Campo. They married on...

Virginia Saldierna Hernandez

Virginia Saldierna Hernandez

May 2, 2024

Virginia Saldierna Hernandez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, in East Bernard, TX at the age of 68. She was born on December 26, 1955, in Tuzas Alaquines, San Luis Potosi Mexico to the late Rafael Saldierna Martinez and Sotera Hernandez Delgado.

Virginia was a devoted wife to her husband Rosalio, and a loving...

Margaret Kutach

Margaret Kutach

Apr 29, 2024

In loving memory of Margaret Kutach

 

Margaret Kutach, a cherished homemaker from West Columbia, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in El Campo, TX on January 1, 1943, to the late Anton Cerny and Frances Baklik Cerny. 

Margaret found joy in spending time with her family, enjoying the company of her dogs, and exploring new...

Paul Lopez

Paul Lopez

Apr 23, 2024

Paul Lopez

 

Paul Lopez, 83, of East Bernard, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on June 29, 1940, in Port Lavaca, to Gilbert Lopez and Irene Ortiz.

Paul was raised in Port Lavaca by his mother and his older brothers Steve, Ralph and Gilbert. He attended...

Judy Flores Garcia

Judy Flores Garcia

Apr 23, 2024

Judy Garcia, 52, of Wharton passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in a Houston hospital. She was born on January 13, 1972, in El Campo, to the late Manuel and Josephine Torres Flores.

 Judy was raised in the Spanish Camp area and graduated from El Campo High School. She married Francisco Ortiz. Judy enjoyed helping students at Sivells Elem for...

Eloisa Martinez

Eloisa Martinez

Apr 23, 2024

Eloisa Martinez

Eloisa Martinez, 78, of Wharton passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in a Sugar Land hospital. She was born on August 8, 1945, in Ganado, to the late Julian and Delfina Gonzalez Rodriquez.

 

Eloisa was raised in the Ganado area. She married Eulalio Martinez, Sr. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2008. Eloisa was a stay at...

Tommie Mike Arlt

Tommie Mike Arlt

Apr 20, 2024

Tommie Mike Arlt, age 75, went to be with his Lord, on Saturday, April 20, 2024 after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Wharton, Texas to Oma Strunk Arlt and Tommy Arlt on July 4, 1948.  He grew up in Lissie and went to East Bernard High School.  After graduation, he attended Wharton County Junior College and graduated from Sam Houston State...

Francisco Bentancur

Francisco Bentancur

Apr 19, 2024

Francisco Lerma Bentancur, Sr., a beloved member of the Wharton community, peacefully passed away at a nursing home in Wharton, TX on April 19, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1940, in Edna, TX to the late Manuel Bentancur and Antonia Lerma Bentancur. 

 

Francisco grew up in Mississippi and later made Wharton his home in 1971. He was a dedicated...

Dan Harvey Leach

Dan Harvey Leach

Apr 18, 2024

Dan Harvey Leach

July 25, 1935 ~ April 18, 2024

 

 Dan Leach, 88, of Rosenberg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born on July 25, 1935, in Childress, Texas to the late Marks Monroe and Lillian Gertrude Moore Leach.

 

 Dan was raised in Childress and graduated from Childress...

Guadalupe Quintanilla

Guadalupe Quintanilla

Apr 11, 2024

Guadalupe Quintanilla

January 28th 1944 ~ April 11th 2024

 

  Guadalupe "Lupe" Garza Quintanilla, 80, of Wharton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11 th, 2024. Her husband, Ascension Quintanilla, of 56 years, by her side. She was an amazing, loving mother and wife.

 

    Lupe was born in Pierce, Texas. She spent her childhood in Hungerford and...