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Margaret Polk Gloff
Memorial service was held Thursday, Feb. 2, for Margaret Polk Gloff, who passed away Jan. 30, in Walls Hospital in Cleburne. Gloff was 92 years old. V. Stevens from Rio Vista Church of Christ and David Tappe of Westhill Church of Christ of Cleburne officiated. Interment
was in the Clifton cemetery. She was born between Clifton and Cranfills Gap Dec. 20. 1913, to Lucian and Allie Mae Beach Polk. Following graduation from Clifton High School, she worked for her father in his restaurant and also as a switchboard operator before accepting W.O. Gloff’s proposal of marriage. The couple was married
in the preacher’s home on May 15, 1936 and had a honeymoon in New Orleans. Gloff was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved to cook and try new recipes. Her family and guests liked to sample her endeavors. Collecting cookbooks was one of her hobbies. There were happy memories of having the visiting preacher for dinner. Church attendance at the Clifton Church of Christ was regular. Having four generations in church was a joy and blessing to her. She demonstrated a servant’s spirit as she cleaned the church building for many years with three children in tow, taught Bible class, and for over twenty years, took care of preparing the communion service. Bible study was an important pert of her life. She like to study her Bible lessons and read Christian books and papers. Gloff was preceded in death by her husband, her brothers and sisters, Beach Polk, Gerald Polk, Doris Christine Taylor of Clifton, and Johnie Doggett of Austin. She is survived by her children, Wayne Gloff, Darla Gloff Dill of Cleburne, and Harold Gloff of Bellingham, Wash. Her five grandchildren include Michael, Lorie (Hanshew), and David Gloff, as well as Diane Dill of Arlington and Devin Dill of Austin; great-grandchildren include Colton, Weston, Grant, Garrett, Madison Gloff, and Landon Hanshew. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Richard A. (Dick) Obenhaus
Richard A. (Dick) Obenhaus passed away on Friday, Jan. 20. Following a family burial at Austin Memorial Park, a Memorial Service will be held Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar, with the Rev. June A. Wilkins of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church officiating. Obenhaus was born Nov. 9, 1920, in Chehalis, Wash., to Rev. G.A. Obenahaus and Clara Ramming Obenhaus. When he was two months old, his family moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, and later to Clifton. His childhood was spent in Clifton. After graduation from Clifton High School in 1938, he enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin. In July 1942, he graduated with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering. That same month he received a commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy and married
Hazel Jewel Williams of Carthage. During WWII, Obenhaus served as an engineering officer and deep sea diver aboard the USS Ortolan, in the Pacific Theater. He remained in the U.S. Naval Reserve and retired as Lt. Commander after twenty years of service. Following WWII, Obenhaus worked for Magnolia Oil in east Texas and later moved to Austin where he was President and General Manager of Modern Floors. He was also involved with real estate investments. Obenhaus was a faithful Christian and a member of St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Austin. He was an avid golfer and UT fan. Obenhaus enjoyed all outdoor sports, expecially those involved with boating. He was a member of the Austin Pawer Squadron, serving as Commander from 1981-82. While living on Lake Travis, he spent many happy hours growing and tending his bougainvilleas and other plants. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. G.A. Obenhaus and Clara Ramming Obenhaus; two brothers, Victor and Gerhardt; and two sisters, Ester Obenhaus and Clara Lee Nichols. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Hazel Williams Obenhaus; daughter, Vaughn Gross and husband William D. Gross of Dallas; son, Dick Obenhaus and wife Patti Obenhaus of Austin; son Joe Kelly Obenhaus of Austin; grandchildren, Jason Obenhaus of New York and Casey Obenhaus of Dallas; sisters, Geneva Kunkel and Anita Collier of Greenville, S.C.; nephews, Robert Gene Kunkel and wife Theresa of Salem, S.C., Donald Loy Nichols and wife Barbara of Dallas, Ore., and niece, Sandra Lee Al-Rawi of Greenville, S.C. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759, 512-342-4700, 800-445-3261, or a charity of choice. Obituary and guestbook on-line at .
Ellen Henderson
Funeral services for Ellen Henderson, 81, of Clifton were held Monday, Jan. 30, at the historic Oswald cemetery, Brother Bill Schibler presiding. Henderson died Jan. 27, at the Goodall-Witcher Nursing Facility. Ellen Lanier Helm, a fourth-generation Bosque County resident, was born in Dallas in 1924 to Fielding and Ethel Helm. She attended public schools in Clifton, Hale Center, and Austin. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas Tech, she worked as a reporter and photographer for the Galveston Daily News. After taking time out for child rearing, she worked as a nursing home inspector for the State, traveling all over the Texas Panhandle. She was married
to the late John T. Miller, Jr., a physician. They lived in Lubbock with their four children. Henderson returned to Clifton in 1979 and was married
to W. E. (Dink) Henderson, a longtime Bosque County resident. Together they raised cattle and farmed. Henderson always contributed to the communities in which she lived, and her interests were many. In Lubbock she served as a Brownie leader, a Junior Girl Scout leader and as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. In addition, she was involved with the Junior League of Lubbock, the Lubbock Medical Auxiliary, the League of Women Voters, and the Well Baby Clinic. Not one to be serious all of the time, however, she was also a member of the “We Play Dirty Bridge on Thursdays” group. In Clifton she was involved with numerous charitable organizations, including the Clothes Closet, the Bosque County Child Welfare Board, and the Mary Lola Bradstreet Brewer Community Foundation. She helped establish the Nellie Pederson Library where she helped to obtain funds for a bank of computers. She also worked with a summer reading program for children and helped the library to obtain grants for books. She was a member of the Garden Club and of the Magazine Club, before it disbanded after 100 years. She was a contributor to The Clifton Record, for which she wrote articles on local issues. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Her faith was deep. Henderson was a founding member of the Tin Building Theater at the Bosque County Conservatory. She served on the Board and was an acclaimed actress, who won “Best Actress” Omar Awards for her performances in “Arsenic and Old Lace” and “Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes.” Ellen loved to host cast parties at her home. She read voraciously, which contributed enormously to her understanding of the world. In her years at Goodall-Witcher she took up singing, astounding her children by recalling words to scores of songs and downloading lyrics from the Internet when she didn’t remember them all. Her great-grandparents Fielding and Dorcas Helm settled in Bosque County in 1872. In 1887 her grandfather Willis Helm founded The Merchant and Exchange Flour Mill of Clifton, which was the first steam-powered flour mill in the area. He also introduced the first steam-powered tractor to the county. Her father Fielding, a Clifton native, introduced a new variety of maize to Bosque County in the 1930s and spent considerable time in Washington, D.C. discussing his ideas about farm legislation with lawmakers. Henderson was preceded in death by her husband Dink and stepson Jon Henderson. She is survived by her sons John Tom Miller III of Austin and Paul Franklin Miller of Toluca, Mexico; daughters Ave Bonar of Austin and Margaret Ann Jorgensen and husband, Peter, of the Republic of Panama; stepsons Tom Henderson and wife, Dana, of Clifton; Billy Jack Henderson and wife, Genie, of Meridian; Mac Henderson of Hamilton; step daughter-in-law, Barbara Henderson of Meridian; and three grandchildren. For those who wish, the family suggests making contributions in her name to the Goodall-Witcher Healthcare Foundation, the Nellie Pederson Library, or the Bosque County Conservatory. Arrangements by Clifton Funeral Home.
Mildred Stanford Witte
Mildred Stanford Witte, 91, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, in Arlington. A graveside service was held in Boggy cemetery in Bosque County. Honorary pallbearers were her grandsons, Lee Witte, James Witte, David D. Witte, Todd Hoeft, Russell Witte, and Jeff Hoeft. Witte retired from the Arlington school district as a cafeteria manager in 1975 and then returned to her hometown of Cranfills Gap. She was active in community and church activities and enjoyed painting, gardening and quilting. Mildred moved back to Arlington in 1997, close to her two daughters. The family wishes to express appreciation to American Hospice Care and Town Hall Estates for their loving care and attention. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, and one son, Jerry Witte. Survivors include her children, H.A. Witte of Granbury; Larry Witte of Houston; David Witte of Tulsa, Okla.; Judy Hoeft of Fort Worth; and Sue Ross of Grand Prairie. She was proud of her 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was also survived by a sister-in-law, Jewel Williams of Meridian.
Erma Anderson
Erma Anderson, of Clifton, passed away on Jan. 23. Anderson was born to Ben and Emma Carsrud in Hartford, S.D., on Feb. 6, 1914. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church in which she was baptized and confirmed. On Oct. 8, 1933, she married
Adolph Anderson. They lived for some years in Lyons, S.D., in Omaha, Neb., and in Fairfield Bay, Ark. In retirement, they moved to Clifton where they resided in Rainbow Village and Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home. She was active in Trinity Lutheran Church of Clifton, as long as her health permitted. Upon her death, she willed her body to medical science. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph; by a daughter, Harriet Smith; by brothers Lloyd, Albert, and Gordon; and by a sister, Myrtle Dryer. She is survived by her sons, the Rev. Harvey Anderson of San Clemente, Calif., and Dr. Paul Anderson of Corrales, N.M.; and by two grandsons; three granddaughters; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Jack “Paw Paw” Francis Huffman
Jack Francis Huffman passed away Jan. 22, after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Clifton Funeral Home, with interment at the Clifton Lutheran cemetery. Huffman was born March 4, 1923, in Olney, to Frank and Viola Huffman. He graduated from Overton High School and then enlisted in the USMC in 1942. Proud to serve his country, he joined the 2nd Marine Division and served overseas 23 months before returning to the states. Huffman was in combat in Guadalcanal, Tarawa Atoll, Saipan, and Tinian. He served in the field artillery that supported the 6th Marine Regiment. Following his honorable discharge from the Marine Corp in 1946, He graduated from Clifton Junior College in 1948 and from TCU in 1949. He then went on to receive his master’s degree from San Marcos in 1953. In the winter of ‘46, Huffman met and fell in love with Irene Olson. After just two decades, he asked her to marry him. The couple had four “favorite” children. Huffman taught and coached for several years before moving into the petroleum industry where he retired in 1985 after a long career with Otis Engineering. Huffman was preceded in death by his infant son, David Daniel Huffman; his parents; and brother W.D. Huffman. Huffman is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Irene Huffman of Farmers Branch; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Glenn Montgomery of Carrollton; Ann and Reed Holt of Beaumont; one son and daughter-in-law, Jaye and Cathy Huffman of Carrollton; four grandsons, Shane Huffman, Josh Huffman, Drew Huffman, and Tanner Holt; three granddaughters, Shaun Montgomery, Erin Montgomery, Lauren Holt; three sisters, Ada Williams, Mary Crowder, Ila Jo Youk; and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers included Shane Huffman, Josh Huffman, Drew Huffman, Tanner Holt, Lauren Holt, Shaun Montgomery, Erin Montgomery, and John Bryn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the giver’s choice. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Hugh McClung and the staff, particularly the nursing staff, of St. Paul Hospital for their kind care of our father. Clifton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Joe “Johnny” Alvarez
Rosary for Joe “Johnny” Alvarez, 45, of Tahoka were held at Calvillo Funeral Chapel in Tahoka. Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, Ja. 14, at St. Jude Catholic Church, with Father Edward Two officiating. Burial was at Nevels cemetery under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home of Lubbock. Alvarez passed away Wednesday, Ja. 11, at Lynn County Hospital. He was born Aug. 2, 1960, to Elivorio and Emma Alvarez, in O’Donnell. He graduated from Cranfills Gap High School in 1976, where he was very active in all sports. He married
Linda Segovia on July 29, 1979, in Meridian. He was an active choir member of St. Jude Catholic Church. He was the lead singer for Conjunto Rosal, now known as The Conjunto Boys. He is preceded in death by a son, Michael Joe Alvarez, in 1993; and a brother, Rudy Alvarez, in 1981. Survivors include his wife of Tahoka; two daughters, Kristy and Salena of Tahoka; his parents of Clifton; three brothers, Nesto of Corpus Christi, Albert of Waco, and Ruben of Austin; and four sisters, Susanna Alvarez of Waco, Rosa Ramirez, Alma Ramirez, and Melinda Alvarez, all of Clifton. Pallbearers included Manuel Garcia, Paul Garcia, Nathan Garcia, Corey Jolly, Jimmy Jolly, and Mike Morin. Funeral services were under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home of Lubbock.
C.G. Martin Carlson
C.G. Martin Carlson, 76, of Hamilton, passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Funeral services were held on Jan. 14, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Cranfills, Gap, with the Pastor Terry Adkins officiating. Carlson will be interred at St. Olaf Rock Church. Carlson was forn on Feb. 25, 1929, in Bosque County, to Martin and Anna Tergerson Carlson. He graduated from Cranfills Gap High School. On March 18, 1950, he married
Doris Meissner and the couple had five children. They lived in Morgan, Valley Mills, Rankin, McCamey, Midland, and Hamilton. Carlson enjoyed his dogs and donkeys, reading, and visiting with friends and family. He loved his family, his animals, pulling jokes, and the cowboy life. Carlson was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Doris, a great-granddaughter, and three sisters. He is survived by his five children, Maranna Horn of Stephenville; Donna Mize and husband Wayne of Acworth, Ga.; Ronnie Carlson of Midland; Sherry Evans of Hamilton; and Theresa Schulz and husband Todd of Princeton; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Hilma Billman of Clifton, Juanita Johnson of Midland, and Faye Bryn of Shreveport, La.; one brother-in-law, Pernie Surley of Clifton; lots of beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services were under the direction of Clifton Funeral Home.
Mildred Louise Mjaaland
Mildred Louise Mjaaland, 85, of Golden Acres in Dallas, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, in Dallas. Graveside funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran cemetery. Mjaaland was born Mildred Lonsford, on May 27, 1920, in McKinney, to Sam N. and Vergie Mae Walker Lonsford. She attended McKinney High School. She married
Kenneth A. Mjaaland, Jr., and the couple had one child, Kenneth A. Mjaaland III. She was raised in McKinney, but lived in Farmers Branch and Cedar Creek Lake. She and her husband owned and operated numerous restaurants in Dallas and at Cedar Creek Lake. She loved to read and fish. Mjaaland was preceded in death by er husband; her son, Kenneth A. Mjaaland III; her sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Thomas H. Hill. She is survived by her niece, Shelley Chambers and husband, Ricky, along with their sons, Brandon and Collin, all of Mesquite; a nephew, Thomas R. Hill and wife Susan of Houston, their son and daughter, Graham and wife Angie; Jennifer Holly and husband, Brad and their three daughters; a nephew, Kenneth Gene Nelson and wife, Clarice of Clifton; nephews, Ernest Love, Gene Bullard; and Clyde Bullard. Clifton Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements.
