Obituaries
Billie McKinney Rupe
Aug 31, 2017
Billie McKinney Rupe, 93, of Boling, passed away August 31, 2017, in a Richmond hospital following a brief illness. Billie was born on September 12, 1923 in Canton, TX, the daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Linnie Aurora McKinney. Billie was raised in Willis Point and attended school there. She married James E. Rupe, Jr. in January 1945 and...
Autrey Horelica
Aug 25, 2017
Autrey Horelica, 86, of Matagorda and formerly of Houston, passed away August 25, 2017, at her nephews’ house in Wharton following being evacuated from Matagorda. Autrey was born on March 17, 1931 in Houston, TX, the daughter of the late Alton and Autrey E. Stamm Tidmore. Autrey was raised in the Heights area of Houston and attended school there. She...
Frank Ray Currin
Aug 19, 2017
** SERVICES POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ** FRANK RAY CURRIN, of East Bernard, Texas passed away August 19th, 2017, to be reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Margaret. Frank would have celebrated their 52nd anniversary and his 90th birthday in October. He was born October 9, 1927, in Oxford, NC, to Hubert Ray Currin and Adra Priscilla Clarke. He...
Robert "Bobby" Earl Kleas
Aug 18, 2017
Robert “Bobby” Earl Kleas, 92, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family Friday, August 18, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was born November 21, 1924 in Palacios, Texas to the late Phillip and Myrtle McFarland Kleas. At the age of 5, Bobby’s family moved to Wharton where he met the “love of his life” Doris Pearl Schlick....
Andrew Botello, Jr.
Aug 9, 2017
Andrew Botello, Jr., 69, of Wharton, TX, passed away on suddenly on Wednesday evening, August 9, 2017 in a Richmond hospital. Andrew was born on May 28, 1948 in Sinton, Texas to the late Andres Botello, Sr and Juanita Gomez Botello. Andrew was a long-time resident of Wharton. He married Ophelia Cantu on November 10, 1979 in Bay City. He...
Antonia Muñoz
Aug 7, 2017
Antonia Muñoz, 86, of Lane City, TX, passed away on Monday evening, August 7, 2017 in a Sugar Land hospital following a brief illness. Antonia was born on March 21, 1931, to the late Francisco Munoz and Antonia DeLaGarza Muñoz in DeWitt County Texas. Antonia was a lifelong resident of Lane City. She worked for Perma Pom for many years...
Lydia Orsak Stelzel
Aug 7, 2017
Lydia Orsak Stelzel was born August 16, 1917 in East Bernard, Texas to Martin and Anna Orsak of Wharton, TX. She was the middle child of 12. At the age of 99 she went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 7, 2017. Lydia married Harvey H Stelzel, Sr., the love of her life, on November 28, 1939. They...
Marjorie Thompson Turko
Aug 6, 2017
Marjorie Thompson Turko, age 91, passed away quietly on August 6, 2017. She lived a long, full life and will be missed by her many friends and family. Marjorie was born on May 21, 1926 in Starks, Louisiana and was the youngest of twelve brothers and sisters. Marjorie was very active in school and sports. She graduated from Starks High...
Ludmilla "Lillie" Elizabeth Talafuse
Aug 5, 2017
Ludmila (Lillie) Elizabeth Talafuse, born October 11, 1921, was the third child of Jaromir Lepik and Alzbeta Orsak Lepik. She was born in Lavaca County near the town of Moravia. She and her three siblings, Marie, Jerome and Emily grew up in the Boones Bend area near Hungerford, Texas. On June 4, 1946 Lillie married Josef Peter Talafuse. God blessed...
David Stelzel
Aug 4, 2017
David Edward Stelzel entered heaven on August 4, 2017 and was reunited with his parents, Awald and Georgia Stelzel. David was born July 21, 1949 in Columbus, TX. He was born into a farming family, the first of four boys. David, Larry, Harold, and Philip, who all continue to farm today here in East Bernard. David attended Catholic School from...
Charles Edwin Hough
Aug 4, 2017
Charles Edwin Hough, 68, of East Bernard, TX passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 surrounded by his family. Charlie was born October 30, 1948 in Baytown, TX Charlie was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the East Bernard area. He also later held a position at BAE Systems in Sealy, TX, all the while helping local farmers as needed. ...
Allen Raymond Rachunek
Jul 30, 2017
Allen Raymond Rachunek Allen Rachunek, 68, of Wharton, TX, passed away on Sunday morning, July 30, 2017 in a Houston hospital following a sudden illness. Allen was born on November 24, 1948, to the late Frank and Dorothy Mae Krenek Rachunek, in Wharton, TX. Allen was raised in the Wharton area and graduated from Wharton High School, class of 1967....
Erminda Longoria Samora Cordero
Jul 28, 2017
Erminda Longoria Samora Cordero, 69, returned to be with the Lord in which she came on July 28, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Adolph G. Cordero, Sr. They shared 51 years of marriage together. Born in El Campo, Texas – she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Louisa Longoria Samora. Erminda...
Mary Ann Gutierrez
Jul 26, 2017
Mary Ann Gutierrez, 67, of Wharton, TX, passed away on Thursday morning, July 26, 2017 in a Houston hospital following a sudden illness. Mary Ann was born on December 17, 1949, to Daniel Rodriguez and Cirilda Rodriguez in Wharton, Texas. Mary Ann was raised in the Wharton, Egypt and El Campo areas and attended school there. After she married the...
Albert "A.W." William Marek
Jul 25, 2017
Albert William Marek, 96, of East Bernard, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2017, at his residence in East Bernard. He was born on August 9, 1920 in East Bernard to the late Joe A. and Tillie Zapalac Marek. Albert lived most of his adult life in East Bernard, but was raised and attended school in Wallis. He enlisted in...
Henry "Hank" Christopher Twardowski
Jul 23, 2017
Henry “Hank” Christopher Twardowski, 70, of Wharton, passed away on July 23, 2017, in a Sugar Land hospital following a brief illness. Henry was born on September 10, 1946 in East Bernard, TX to the late Frank and Frances Zdzieblowski Twardowski, Sr. Hank was raised in East Bernard area and attended school there. He married Doris Armstrong on September 10,...
Patrick Watson Martin
Jul 19, 2017
Patrick Watson Martin, 39, of Rosenberg, passed away July 19, 2017, in Wharton, TX. Patrick was born on March 7, 1978, in Houston, TX, a son of Ronald Arol Martin and Doris Kathleen Molbeck. Patrick was raised in Palm Springs, CA and attended school there. He was employed in the Plastics industry for several years. He enjoyed watching movies, playing...
Kim Evens
Jul 19, 2017
Kim Alene Evens, 64, of Blessing, joined her Heavenly Father on July 19, 2017, in Blessing. Kim was born on March 1, 1953, in Wharton, to Eugene and Jo Ann Cook Michalec. Kim graduated from Bay City High School, class of 1972. She later married the love of her life Richard Martin Evens in March of 1973. She always made...
George Edward Hinze
Jul 18, 2017
George Hinze, 83, of Wharton, Texas, passed away on Tuesday surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born on April 11, 1934 in Wharton to the late Walter Carl and Lydia Schattel Hinze. George was born and raised in Wharton and graduated from Wharton High School. George served in the United States Army. After receiving his Honorable Discharge,...
Susie Mora Medrano
Jul 17, 2017
Susie Mora Medrano, born February 3, 1923 in Hungerford, Texas. Went to be with our Lord July 17, 2017 at 6:45 a.m. Her time on earth was spent as a loving wife of 73 years to Daniel Reyes Medrano, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great - grandmother, homemaker, caregiver and beloved friend to many in the community. She was also...
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