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Henrietta Ahrens
Henrietta S. Ahrens, 86, of Brenham, died Tuesday in Trinity Medical Center in Brenham.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Arlene Ahrens of Brenham; grandchildren, Duane Ahrens, Jamie Ahrens and James Allan Ahrens Jr., all of Brenham; great-granddaughter, Courtney Andersen; and sister-in-law, Belle Schuette of Woodville.
The funeral service for Henrietta Ahrens will be at 11:00 am. Thursday, April 5, 2001 in Eben-Ezer Lutheran Church of Berlin with Pastor Roger Semmler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 in Memorial Oaks Chapel.
Funeral arrangements for Henrietta Ahrens are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., in Brenham.
Clyde Smith
Clyde Smith, 80 of Washington died at 2:55 a.m., Friday at Grimes St. Joseph Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 4, 2001 at Friedens Church of Washington, U.C.C. Interment will be in Friedens Church Cemetery under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Saturday, March 3rd, from 11 a.m. -9 p.m., Sunday, March 4th from 8 a.m. - noon at Nobles Funeral Chapel and Sunday from 12:30 pm. till service time at the church.
Survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Kitty & Clyde Miller of Washington, Peggy & Al Miller of Montgomery, sister; Dorothy O’Brier of Waco, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, numerous other relatives.
Mabel Bosse
Mabel Bosse, 80, of Washington, died Thursday in Gazebo Terrace Convalescent Center in Brenham.
Survivors include her husband, Herbert Bosse of Washington; sons and daughter-in-law, Delphine Randermann and Nelson and Diana Randermann, all of Brenham; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Ann and Arnold Dreyer Jr. of Brenham; 7 grandchildren and their spouses, Alan and Lisa Dreyer, Amy and Michael Flynn, Ann and Joe Garnett, Debra and Devin Giammalva, Ranell and Gary Goessler, Randy and Brandye Randermann and Amber and Jon Westerfeld; 15 great-grandchildren, Amanda and Andrea Dreyer, Spencer and Oliver Flynn, Dickson, Pearson, Sully and Taylor Garnett. TiIly Giammalva, Garrison Goessler, Ashley, Alex and Austin Randermann and Taturn and Gracie Westerfeld; brother and sister-in-law, Wilbert and Hilda Horstmann of Brenham; sister, Selma Klostermann of Raymondville; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elsie Stolz of Washington, Cordelia and Oscar Stolz of Washington, Bernita Meyer of Brenham, Maurine and Clyde Gibson of San Antonio, Victor Hohmann of San Antonio and Hortense and George Rhodes of Brenham.
The funeral service for Mabel Bosse will be Saturday at 2:00 pm. in St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Sandy Hill with Pastor Jon Siemsglusz officiating. Burial will be in Friedens Church of Washington UCC Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements for Mabel Bosse are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., in Brenham.
Gus Lindemann
Gustav Gus F. Lindemann, 86, of La Grange, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Gus was born in Willow Springs, Texas on October 22, 1930, the son of Albert H. Lindemann and Lydia (Muenzler) Lindemann. Gus married Marian Krenek on September 7, 1952 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg, Texas. As a teenager, Gus operated his family farm. Upon moving to La Grange, he worked as a salesman at Ed’s Household Store and later at Brasher Motor Company. In 1957, he opened the Lindemann Farmers Insurance Agency and two years later added Lindemann Real Estate. He worked as a Farmers agent for 45 years, where he achieved the highest levels of Company recognition. He worked in real estate for 57 years, and was honored in 2009 as a 50-year licensed broker in the state of Texas by the Texas Real Estate Commission. He also worked as a rural mail carrier during the early years of his insurance and real estate careers. He has been on the Board of Directors for Farmers Lumber Company and La Grange State Bank (now Prosperity Bank) and was a founding member of Frisch Auf Country Club. He was also a member of the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce and La Grange Noon Lions Club, serving as song leader for 17 years. Gus was also an accomplished musician and performer playing his beloved trumpet for numerous bands, including the Lee Isle Orchestra, the Ray Baca Band, the Les Blume Orchestra, and for 25 years his own band, the Gus Lindemann Orchestra. As a result of his musical talents, he was also asked to perform at many church, family, social and civic functions. He became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 1953. He was an Usher and Greeter, as well as a Eucharistic Minister at the church for many years. He was also a long-time member of the Sacred Heart Parish Finance Board having served during the planning and building of the present Church and other improvements. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and served as President and Secretary of the organization. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and also was an active participant in acquiring the existing Knights of Columbus location and soliciting funds for the facility. Gus was very active in the La Grange Little League Baseball program for many years. Another passion that Gus had was working on his farm and tending to his cattle. He also loved to travel. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Marian, of 64 years; four sons: Howard Lindemann and wife, Liz Shelby, of Austin, TX; Harold Lindemann and wife, Lisa, of Austin, TX; Jeffery Lindemann and wife, Karen, of Peyton, Colorado; and John Lindemann and wife, Alison, of Santa Clarita, California; two sisters: Gloria Krause of New Ulm, TX; and Rose Mary Carter of Pell City, Alabama; seven grandchildren: Amanda Darrow, Zach Lindemann, Luke Lindemann, Chelsea Lindemann, Katie Cabe, Shane Lindemann and Chase Lindemann; two great grandchildren: Ivan Cabe and Zoey Lindemann; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Kermit and Karl Lindemann; and sister, Marian Tietjen. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 539 E. Pearl St., La Grange, TX at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Burial will follow at La Grange City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P. O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125 or Sacred Heart Building Fund, P. O. Box 548, La Grange, TX 78945. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas.
Jean Mikeska
Jean Mikeska, 66, of Bleiblerville, died Sunday.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2001, 2 pm, from Nelsonville Brethren Church in Nelsonville with Bro. Mike Groseclose officiating. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery near Nelsonville. A prayer service will be held at 7 pm, Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 34 North Masonic in Bellville.
Jean Mikeska is survived by her husband, Pat Mikeska of Bleiblerville. Children, Glen Mikeska & wife Tonya of Kenny, Kenneth Mikeska of New Ulm, Frank Mikeska & wife Elizabeth of Chappell Hill, Rita Faithauer of Brenham, Linda Peschel & husband Bill of Industry, Gwen Zapalac & husband Rodney of Bellville, her sister, Ethel Leonard & husband Granville of England, brother, Brian Bailey & wife Beryl also of England. Grandchildren, Charla & Monika Mikeska, Chrissy Heron, Shane Mikeska, Chad Mikeska, Alysha Younse, Charles Mikeska, Patrick & Brian Faithauer, Melanie Avila, Amanda Zapalac, and great-grandchildren, Jessica Duran & Jeseph Avila.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nelsonville Brethren Church in Bellville or HOSPICE BRAZOS VALLEY-Brenham, 705 South Austin street, Brenham, TX. 77833-4124.
Friends may call at Knesek Bros./Etlinger funeral chapel in Bellville after 3 pm Tuesday, February 27, 2001.
Funeral services for Jean Mikeska of Bleiblerville are under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville.
Gene Glaeser
Gene Glaeser, 59, husband of Charlotte (Helm) Glaeser of Bleiblerville, passed away at his home Saturday, February 25, 2017. Visitation with the Glaeser family will be Wednesday, March 1st from 6-8 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral service for Gene Glaeser will be Thursday, March 2nd at 2 p.m. at Welcome Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Glaeser’s survivors include wife, Charlotte Sue Glaeser; sons, Gene Ray Glaeser, Jr., Craig Wayne Glaeser and wife Krystal; sisters, Bonnie Bolcerek and Darlain Surovik; sisters-in-law, Helen Blum and Marilyn Pawlak and husband Florian; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials are requested to Welcome Lutheran Church or Texas Home Health Hospice. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer, Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611
Elgin Henry Klausmeyer
Elgin Henry Klausmeyer, 87, passed away at his residence on February 24, 2017. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Pastor Phil Fenton officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Randy and Pat Klausmeyer, and Mark and Connie Klausmeyer, all of Brenham; grandchildren: Amy Lynn Klausmeyer and special friend, Joe Kulcak; Nikki Renee King and husband Calvin; Kristen Nicole Schroeder and husband Adam, and Kayla Beth Klausmeyer; great-granddaughter, Swayzee Renee Schroeder; sister, Flora Dell Marek, and sister-in-law Janet Sander. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Elgin was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, and his parents. Honorary pallbearers will be all past commanders of American Legion Buddy Wright Post 48, and James F. Dillon VFW Post 7104. Funeral arrangements for Elgin Henry Klausmeyer are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main.
Bernice Tiemann Emshoff
Bernice Tiemann Emshoff, 85, died February 23, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem, with Pastor John Hirling officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Weldon and Peggy Emshoff of Brenham; daughters and sons-in-law Karen and Fred Kollman and Becky and Robert Winkelmann, all of Bellville; sister, Elsie Pieper of Brenham; grandchildren: Andy and Natasha Kollman, Tammy and Blair Goebel, Maggie and Will Moyers, Wesley and Erica Winkelmann, Shea Emshoff and fiancé Kristin Carter, Tyler Winkelmann and fiancé Morgan Kratzer; great-grandchildren: Landon and Layla Moyers, Greyson and Beckett Winkelmann, and Koltin and Kasen Kocian. Other surviving relatives are sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Ruth and Raymond McKinney, Joy Finke, Faye and Darrell Evans, and Stanley and Belinda Jackson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Emshoff was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Emshoff; parents, Louis and Matilda Tiemann; father-in-law and mother-in-law Herbert and Laura Emshoff; brothers: Arno Tiemann, Erwin Tiemann; sisters-in-law Lillie Tiemann, Elois Jackson; brothers-in-law Elton Pieper and Ivan Finke. Funeral arrangements for Bernice Tiemann Emshoff are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Vivian Grace "Hansie" (Quinn) Janes
Vivian Grace “Hansie” (Quinn) Janes, 78, wife of Alvin H. Janes, passed away February 22, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Wesley Brethren Church, with Pastor Mike Groseclose officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Alvin H. Janes; sons Jason Janes and wife Karan, and Brian Janes and special friend, Kim; daughter, Leah Janes, all from the Wesley community; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Margaret and Luther Schwettmann, Marie Hensel and friend, Henry Morgan; sister, Blondean Kuecker; grandchildren: Walt and Margaret Fehrle, Michelle Fehrle and fiancé Jason LaRoche, Robby and Briana Beamon, Seth Heintschel, J.D. and Alyssa Janes, Hayley Janes, and Riley Janes; great-grandchildren: Wesley, Kelsey, and Klara Fehrle, Hunter and Samantha Brown, Emerey, Dacie, Cora and Blakelyn Beamon, Landen LaRoche, and Colt and Canon Janes. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lad and Martha Janes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian and Monroe Gaskamp, Joyce and Steve Mantey; brothers-in-law D. C. Boeker, Henry Kuecker, and Joy Hensel. Funeral arrangements for Vivian Grace Janes are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Mae Ola Grebe
Mae Ola Grebe, age 87 of Brenham and the widow of Edwin Grebe, Jr., passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Mae Ola Grebe is survived by son-in-law, Floyd Addicks; grandchildren, Cindy (Amir) Heikel, and Dave (Trina) Addicks; great-grandchildren, Xavier, Darby, and Sean Cherry, and Jenna and Ruby Addicks; sister, Dorothy Hahn; numerous nieces and nephews and caregivers, Bennie and Margie Bolcerek and Beverly Schlabach. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, February 23rd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and funeral service Friday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. both held at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Pastor Matthew Jacobs will officiate. Interment will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery. Those wishing to send memorial gifts are asked to consider Hospice Brazos Valley or charity of choice. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX. 979.836.3611
Elo John Junek, Sr.
Elo John Junek, Sr., 91, of Snook went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 15. Visitation will be Friday, February 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be Saturday, February 18, 2 pm at the Hope Evangelical Free Church of College Station, with interment to follow at Snook Cemetery. Elo Junek was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He married the love of his life, Lynn Thomas Junek on December 26, 1948. The couple had four children together. He enjoyed being around people and socializing. He could be found most times at Sodolaks having coffee with the boys or in his garden. He was a member of Hope Evangelical Free Church, The American Legion, Lee Scott Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites and Order of the Eastern Star. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Adam Junek, Hermania Orsak, son, Elo John Junek, Jr., sister, Doris Matcek and brother, Johnnie Junek. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Junek, son, Terry Lynn Junek and wife Patricia, daughters, Beverly Derkowski and husband Larry, Linda Baumann and husband Jack, brothers, Clarence Junek and wife Dallia, Frank Junek and wife Mildred, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. A special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Berigan and Hospice caregivers Karen and Sam. Pallbearers are Lew Derkowski, Tony Derkowski, Justin Derkowski, Shannon Junek, Kody Junek, Jack Baumann, Jr., Elo John Junek, III and Joel Rogers. Honorary Pallbearers are Brothers of the Lee Scott Masonic Lodge and his buddies at the Snook coffee shop aka Sodolaks. Memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley or Hope Evangelical Free Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville.
Marilyn Palm Becker
Marilyn Palm Becker, 72, wife of H. C. Becker, died February 13, 2017 at her residence in Katy. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg, with Pastor Robert Sorensen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Marilyn was born on March 12, 1944 in Bellville, Texas to Myrtle (Vornkahl) and Fred Palm, Jr. She was raised in Milheim and graduated from Bellville High School in 1962. She married H. C. Becker on October 23, 1964. She devoted her career to the insurance industry as an adjuster for 44 years. She and HC made their home in Katy, Texas where she resided when she returned to the Lord on February 13, 2017. She is survived by her husband, H. C. Becker; her sister, Avis Palm Pouncy; sister-in-law Lillie Mae Becker Gross; nieces and nephews Glenn Klehm, Shelia Wilkes, Tracy and Melvin Pouncy, Jr., Teresa Kelly and Becky and Darrin Pouncy, several great nieces and nephews, as well as a great great niece and nephew. Serving as pallbearers are Billy Palm, Larry Loesch, Melvin Pouncy, Jr., Glen Klehm, Darrin Pouncy, and Emery Schulz. Honorary pallbearers are Walter Loesch, Warner Newmann, Donald Schroeder, Russell Schroeder, Bobby Arndt, Mike Grawunder, and Greg Gaskamp. Memorials may be directed to the Cemetery Fund of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg, 2739 Phillipsburg Road, Brenham, TX. 77833, or to Hospice Compassus of Katy, 1770 St. James Place, Ste. 330, Houston, TX. 77056. Funeral arrangements for Marilyn Becker are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
