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Melba Cook
Melba Cook, age 83 of Waller, passed away on February 24, 2015. Visitation will be Thursday, February 26, from 5:00 - 7:00pm, followed by the Funeral Service at 7:00pm at Canon Funeral Home, with Pastor Maurice McElroy officiating. Interment will be Friday, February 27, at Houston National Cemetery at 9:00am. Arrangements entrusted to Canon Funeral Home & Monument Co., 1420 Farr St., Waller, TX 77484 (936) 372-3683
Joyce Ann Broesche
Joyce Ann Broesche, 69, of Burton, died February 23, 2015 in Bryan, losing a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday February 26, 2015 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Mr. Foree Grove officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Donnie Broesche; sons and daughters-in-law Ron Broesche and Sonya Wright of Bryan, Kenneth and Kim Broesche, and Pat and Liz Broesche, all of Burton; grandchildren: Nicole Broesche, Emma Broesche, Noah Broesche, Colton Broesche, Laci Broesche, Lexi Broesche, and Neva Wright. Other members of her close extended family are Shannon Stripling, Rachel Rodgers, John Gross, and Brad Gross. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Joyce Lambrecht, Marilyn Rubach and husband, Bobby, and her Godchild, Brittany Korthauer Caldwell. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Ward and Elaine Butts, and sisters Barbara Rogers, and Sharon Gross. Funeral arrangements for Joyce Ann Broesche are entrusted to Memorial Oask Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham.
Verline Jeanette Schulze Schlabach
Verline Jeanette Schulze Schlabach left this earthly kingdom on February 20, 2015, at the age of 85 years. Survivors include her son, Michael R. (Karla) Schlabach Sr. of Brenham; her daughter, Sheryl L. (Dennis) Durfey of Smithville; grandchildren, Michael R. (Kelly) Schlabach of Boston, Matthew R. (Meredith) Schlabach of Houston, and Sara E. Durfey of Smithville; stepgrandsons, Dwayne A. Durfey and children Shaylee and Dallin, and Steven C. Durfey and children Aiden, Rilee and Lilly; sister-in-law, Katherine Schulze of Shelby; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Schlabach; her parents, Herbert and Frida Reuter Schulze; brothers, Melvin Schulze and Burnie Schulze; and sister-in-law, Burdine Schulze. Funeral services for Verline Schlabach of Shelby will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby with Pastor John David Nedbalek officiating. Burial will follow in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will take place Tuesday, February 24 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham, 979-836-4564.
Marvin Lee Makowsky
Marvin Lee Makowsky, 76, of Carmine, died, January 30, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2017 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton, with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include his wife, June Makowsky of Carmine; son and daughter-in-law John Lee and Dena Makowsky of Bryan; daughter, Sarah Ann Makowsky of Carmine; granddaughter, Jagger Lee Makowsky; step-grandsons Jackson Owens and Grayson Owens. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Olivia Makowsky; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Makowsky; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Ella Toellner; brother and sister-in-law, Wilbert and Katerina Makowsky. Funeral arrangements for Marvin Lee Makowsky are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Ray Allen Coufal
Ray Allen Coufal, 49, passed away January 29, 2017 in Fayetteville, Texas. A visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main in Brenham Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2017 at Living Word Lutheran Church of Katy, 3700 S. Mason Road, Katy, Texas 77450. Rev. Jeremy Fry will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9 a.m. Friday until service time. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Coufal of Richmond; parents, Alvin Henry Jr. and Verna Jean Coufal of Fayetteville; son, Landon Coufal of Richmond; daughters Jessica Bilski and fiancé Chad Mitchell of Helotes, Texas and Brooke Coufal of Richmond; mother-in-law Theresa Bilski and her special friend, Billy Dean Koerth; sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Richard Poncik; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Ricky Dean; brother-in-law Calvin Bilski. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Peter Bilski and his grandparents. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Harry Raymond Gourley
Services for Harry Raymond Gourley, 96, of DuBois, Wyoming are set for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2017 also at the funeral home. Mr. Gourley passed away January 28, 2017 in Caldwell. Harry was born March 14, 1920 to Lewis O. Gourley and Annie Pearl LaFon Gourley in Polaris, Montana. Harry loved his horses and he loved flying. He flew a B-17 during WWII for the United States Air Force. After the war he went to India on a government project to rid the country of locusts. In later years he worked for the Highway department, was a pilot for the Aggie’s Over Texas Parachute Club and owned a dry cleaning business. He worked for the state of Nevada shooting coyotes from his plane and was a sheep herder and loved Wyoming. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Gourley; daughter, Jane Pevehouse; brothers, Lewis Gourley, Lester Gourley, Jimmy Gourley; and sisters, Thelma Gourley and Dora Boles. He is survived by son, Pete Gourley of Edge, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Rogers Gill and Husband James, Cathy & Duane Spruill of Caldwell; Stefanie & G.W. Jancik of Caldwell, Barbara Shapiro and husband Steve; grandchildren, Danny McKinzie, Brad Lauderdale and wife Tanya, Brian Lauderdale and wife Jackie, Cameron McCoy and wife Kaylee, Blake McCoy, Madison McCoy, David Gourley, William Gourley, Elizabeth Morrow, Brianna and Hillary Shapiro; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Lauderdale, Mitchell Lauderdale, Lincoln Lauderdale, Owen Lauderdale, Liam McCoy; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.
Josephine Villa
Josephine Villa, 89, of Pflugerville, died January 24, 2017, in St. David’s Hospital in Round Rock. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. The funeral will be at noon Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham with Deacon Al Prescott officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Brenham. Survivors include her daughters, Cathy Carol of Irving and Gail Russell of Arkansas; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Joy Kenjura of Brenham; grandchildren, Angela Jones and Jimi Jones, Kim Ybarra and Gabe Ybarra, Mark Russell and Emily Russell; and great-grandchildren, Krystal McDonald, Haley Jones, Holly Jones, Mayzee Sanchez and Bea Ybarra. She was preceded in death by her husband Jessie Villa. Funeral arrangements for Josephine Villa are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham, TX, 979-836-4564.
Robert (Bob) W. Wolf
Robert (Bob) W. Wolf passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Brenham, TX, surrounded by family and friends. Bob is survived by Helen Wolf, his wife of 59 years; four children: Cynthia Wolf Davis of Salem, Ohio; Carol Wolf (Waco Rainey) of San Antonio, TX; Judith Wolf of Austin, TX and Robb Wolf (Jackie) of Hartville, Ohio; grandchildren: Joshua King, BJ King, (Whitney), Justin King, Beau Clayman, Dylan (Christine) Wolf, Hayden (Megan) Wolf, and Mason Wolf; step-grandchildren: Dallas Rainey (Bridget), Autumn (David) Stewart and Celeste (Chad) Yost. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and step-great grandchildren, as well as a brother, Richard K. Wolf (Mary) and a sister, Marilyn (Richard) Chamberlain of E. Liverpool, Ohio. A Memorial Service is planned for Bob at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Champion Fellowship Church. Arrangements for Robert (Bob) Wolf are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Jane Mueller Giddings
Jane Mueller Giddings, age 83 of Brenham, the widow of Alton R. Mueller and Thomas H. Giddings, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 23rd, at 10 am at the Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., with Pastor Kay Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery. Following the burial a small reception for family and friends will be held at the Brenham Memorial Chapel. Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church, Brenham.
Evelyn Gaskamp Giesenschlag
Evelyn Gaskamp Giesenschlag departed this life on January 17, 2017. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 4-7 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be Friday, January 20, 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Karl Tewold officiating. Burial will follow in Giesenschlag Cemetery. She was born November 11, 1924, to Robert F. and Ida (Rodenbeck) Gaskamp. She is a graduate of Brenham High School and Blinn College. Evelyn grew up in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham where she was confirmed. On June 12, 1948, she married Melvin A. Giesenschlag at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brenham. She moved from Brenham to a farm at Mound Prairie near Snook. She learned to do farm tasks and when Melvin was in school she could be seen pulling trailers of cotton to the gin or taking water to the workers or delivering eggs to Bryan or Longpoint. She was the woman behind the Ag teacher always providing support and refreshments for Ag short courses or being a chaperone to the State Fair, FFA convention or livestock shows at Houston and San Antonio. Once her children were in high school she continued to help on the farm but went back to work at the Agricultural Extension Service then later started over a 30 year banking career at Citizens State Bank in Somerville until her retirement. She was always a promoter of local businesses and of bettering her community. She supported community organizations ans was often a behind the scenes worker sharing her skills and cooking talents. She never stopped learning and stayed abreast of what the needs were of her family and her friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers: Robert E Gaskamp and Milton C. Gaskamp. Survivors are her children Melynda Giesenschlag and John Robert Giesenschlag and his wife Connie, their children, Leslie R. Giesenschlag, Robert J. Giesenschlag and wife Kimberly, Randa Vajdak and husband Steven and Erin Walker, great-grandchildren, Grayson John Giesenschlag, Zachary Giesenschlag, Lance Vajdak, Wade Vajdak, her sister Marilyn Bentke and her husband Ernest Ray and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Faith United Church of Christ (PO Box 4470, Bryan, TX 77805), Crestview Retirement Community (2505 E Villa Maria Rd., Bryan, TX 77802), Hospice Brazos Valley (502 W. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803) or a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville.
Brenda Lois Herr
Brenda Lois Herr, 59, the wife of Larry Herr, passed away January 17, 2017 in Bryan. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Welcome Lutheran Church, with Pastor John Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Larry Herr of Bleiblerville; son, Nicholas Herr of Bleiblerville; mother-in-law, Gladys Herr; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bruce Hohlt; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Laura Herr of Bleiblerville; nieces: Shelbie Hohlt and fiancé Santos Benitez, Shayna Hohlt, Dawn Herr, Leigh Herr, and Nancy Herr. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as special friends Gilbert and Carolyn Goeke, Kenneth and Karen Grebe, Lori and John Spiess, and Rodney and Diane Schubert. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her father-in-law, Wilbert Herr. Funeral arrangements for Brenda Lois Herr are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Christopher Charles Herzog
Christopher Charles Herzog passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. Surviving family includes: mother, Judy Kieke and husband Larry; father, Eugene Herzog; sister, Wendy Horak and husband Brian; niece Brianna Horak; uncles and aunts, Jimmy and Betty Eickhoff, Janie and Derrell Krebs, Ruby Ivey, Allan Herzog, Betty Braswell, Jane Herzog, Mary and Daryl Lueckemeyer, Jerry Kieke; numerous other relatives including cousins, Brenda Beach and Connie Cadenhead; special neighbors and friends, Nancy Krause, Ron and Rebecca Mertz family, Allison Crowson family, Gilbert and Gertrude Schroeder, Stanley and Rita Schneider, and Monte, Cindy, and Catye Giebler. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 20th at 6 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel with Pastors Phil Fenton and Ruth Bryan officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to Hospice Brazos Valley. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611
Annie Wieghat Gaskamp
Annie Wieghat Gaskamp, age 94 of Brenham and the widow of Walter Gaskamp, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017.Survivors include: her children, Shirlynn Buck, Charles Gaskamp and wife Rita, Merri Sue Kluck and husband Michael and Fred Otto Gaskamp and wife Rosemary; grandchildren, Rustin Buck, Randall Buck and wife Kim, Ryan Buck and wife Brandy, Stephanie Follis and husband Scott, Brandon Kluck, Jackie, Ginger, and Taylor Gaskamp, Dana Gaskamp, Derek Gaskamp and fiancé Hailey Batterton; great grandchildren, Jennifer Theriot, Makayla, Cameron, Brynley and Blayde Buck; great great grandson, Michael Theriot; step great grandchildren, Lauren and Brandon Benoit, Clinton Follis and Kahla, Justin Follis and Harlie; step great great grandchildren, Carsen and Alexis Follis, Jaylynn Benoit, Ross Follis and Raelyn Follis; brother-in-law and sister-in- law, Clarence and Bernice Gaskamp; sisters-in-law, Pearl Gaskamp and Florence Gaskamp; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with the Gaskamp family will be 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral services for Annie Wieghat Gaskamp will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill with Rev. Kyle Merkle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611
Dennis Ervin Schulz
Dennis Ervin Schulz, 78, of Burton, TX went to his heavenly home on January 14, 2017. Visitation is set for Monday, January 16, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. Services will be Tuesday, January 17, 11 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton with interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He is survived by son, Michael Schulz and wife Barbara, daughter, Malissa Gonzalez and husband Max, grandchildren, Kasey Zientek and wife Carisa, Cecily Young and husband Joshua, McKenna Schulz and special friend, Ethan Walden, Sierra Schulz and special friend, Darius McCullough, Colton Aing, Kathryn Aing, great-grandchildren, Karily Zientek, Jayden Young, Cayden Zientek, Kayleen Zientek, two four-legged kids, Scooter and Olivia and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements for Dennis Ervin Schulz are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Emma Bell Neumann
Emma Bell Neumann, 92, of Brenham, the widow of Johnnie Neumann, died Jan. 13, 2017 in Brenham. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Eben-Ezer Lutheran Church of Berlin. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include sons Larry Neumann and Dennis Neumann; daughters Jearaldine Weaver (Jerry Stewart); Pauline Bradshaw, and Cynthia Beckendorf and fiancé, Vincent Hensen; sister-in-law, Lorene Neumann; brother-in-law, August Pahmiyer; grandchildren: Michele and Kerry Kooken, John and Karene Bradshaw, Craig and Becky Neumann, Angela and Kevin Moore, Alysha and John Metzger, Sheila Bradshaw, Christy and Marcus Walker, Crystal and Shane Moynihan, Cody and Katie Beckendorf, Nathan Neumann, and Trevor Beckendorf; great-grandchildren: Travis, Christopher, Skylar, Cade, Hunter, Logan, Averly, Kenlynn, Carson, Mason, Brynlee, Sawyer, Caroline, Aiden and Syndey. A great-great grandson is expected in mid-February. Mrs. Neumann was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie; parents; brothers and sisters-in-law Alfred and Gladys Lampe, August and Lydia Lampe, Willie and Marion Lampe, Charlie Lampe; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary Gerke Pahmiyer, Willie Gerke, and Rosa and Herbert Schoenemann. Funeral arrangements for Emma Bell Neumann are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
