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Evelyn Heine Kochwelp
Evelyn Heine Kochwelp, 91, a lifelong resident of Washington County, was called to her heavenly home on March 11, 2016. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, March 14, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg, with Pastor Denise Seymour officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 7:30 Sunday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Evelyn is survived by her daughters Jo Ann Brieden and Susie Seeber, both of Brenham; son, Doug Kochwelp of Tomball; grandchildren: Stephanie Seeber Day and husband Ted of Allen; Arty and Sarah Brieden of College Station; Jolene and Matt Hoffpauir of Spring; Kevin and Amy Seeber of Brenham, and Tyler and Kellen Kochwelp of Spring; great-grandchildren: Rex Day, Mason and Cass Seeber, T.J. McCubbin, Megan and Mason Hoffpauir, and Elizabeth, Evelyn, and Ann Margaret Brieden. She is also survived by one brother, Woodrow Heine, and a niece, Nina Kochwelp Pieper, as well as numerous cousins and other relatives. In addition to her beloved husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Mattie Korthauer Heine; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gus and Alma Kochwelp; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Erwin and Irene Kochwelp, and a sister, Ora Nell Heine. Funeral arrangements for Evelyn Marie Kochwelp are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Kathyrine Reese Jones
Kathyrine Reese Jones, age 100, passed away March 5, 2016, in Grapevine, Texas. Kathyrine Reese Jones is survived by daughters Khaki Simank, LeGrand Spradley and husband Larry, daughter-in-law Sally Jones; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation with the Jones family will be Wednesday, March 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 2016 in First United Methodist Church, Brenham with Pastor Jon Stouffer officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Julie Ann Jones Memorial Trust, P. O. Box 382, Brenham, TX 77834, First United Methodist Church of Brenham or the charity of your choice. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX. 979.836.3611
Lilly Anne (Jaster) Drews
Lilly Anne (Jaster) Drews, 98, widow of Willie “Bill” Drews, passed away March 7, 2016 in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton, with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg and Risa Garza 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 her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Diane Drews of Spring; daughters Bette Hurta of Houston, and Diana Jankowiak and husband Jim of Spring; grandchildren: Kirby Hurta, Summer and R.J. Hegedus, Ashley and Chris Buentello, John and Maria Drews, and Jason Drews; great-grandchildren: Cameron and Alyssa Hurta, Olivia and Michael Hegedus, Oscar Buentello, and Jacob Drews. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Lilly is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Drews; parents, Gus and Annie Jaster; granddaughter, Valerie Hurta; son-in-law, Jerry Hurta; grandchild, Kelli Hurta; brother and sister-in-law Herbert and Erline Jaster; sisters and brothers-in-law, Laura and Raymond Heckmann, Mettie and Leroy Ganske, and LaVerne and Calvin Lewis. She was also preceded in death by two infant sisters. Funeral arrangements for Lilly Anne Drews are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Cindy Kolkhorst
Cindy Kolkhorst, 62, of Bellville and formerly of Brenham, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Scott & White Hospital-College Station. Her loved and cherished family includes: husband, Bobby Kolkhorst; son, Brian Kolkhorst; mother-in-law, Bernice Kolkhorst; siblings and spouses, Gloria Joswiak, Herbert and Diane Faske, Morris and Kathy Faske, Carroll “Butch” and Betsy Faske, Carol “Sally” and Kenneth Blum; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Ron Goerdel; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, and a great-great-niece. Visitation with the Kolkhorst family will be Friday, March 4th, from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Graveside services for Cindy Kolkhorst will be held Saturday, March 5th at 2:00 p.m. in Prairie Lea Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Pastor Charles Parnell will officiate. A reception will follow at Brenham Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be given to the UT Southwestern Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care, or Salem Lutheran Church. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham.
"Jo" Marie Parker
“Jo” Marie Parker, of Brenham and the widow of Gordon Parker, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2016 at the age of 92. Mrs. Parker is survived by: her daughter, Sandra Thielemann and husband Michael Puryear; granddaughter, Shea Thielemann: nephew, Jay Richards; great-nieces Erin Silva, Jamie Forgy and Bonnie Richards. A memorial service for “Jo” Marie Parker will be held Saturday, March 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel with Mike Smith officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX.
Lillian Lueckemeyer Henske
Lillian Lueckemeyer Henske, 94, peacefully passed away March 2, 2016, with her family by her side in Brenham, Texas. Each person who knew Lillian on her earthly journey will forever cherish their time with her. Comfort is taken in knowing that she is with the Lord, as well as others who predeceased her, including her husband, Melvin "Sonny" Henske; her four brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed J. and Irene Lueckemeyer, Franklin and Ilene Lueckemeyer, T. W. “Woodrow” Lueckemeyer, and Odell Lueckemeyer; her two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lula and Boots Broecker and Dorephy and Ed Blume; her brothers-in-law, Wilbert “Buddy” Henske and Otto Henske Jr.; and her sister-in-law, LaVerne “Sister” Spitzer. Lillian is survived by her two children, Kay (Tommy) Przyborski and Russell (Lu) Henske; five grandchildren, Jay Przyborski, Jillian (Dwayne) Riske, Laurie (Chris) von Gontard, Jessica (Andrew) Moody, and Jennifer (Scott) Renner; nine great-grandchildren, Jack and Ben Riske, Garrett, Cole, and Dawson von Gontard, Kate Lillian, Emily and Kyla Moody, and Elena Renner; her sisters-in-law, Mrs. T. W. (Evelyn) Lueckemeyer, Mrs Odell (Willie Mae) Lueckemeyer, Ida Mae Henske Wubbenhorst, and Mrs. Otto (Wanda) Henske; her special cousin and neighbor, Florence and Leeland Rinn; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom will forever carry the fondest memories. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, March 4, 2016, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Pastor Phillip Fenton will officiate funeral and burial services at 10:00a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2015, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham, Texas. Funeral arrangements for Lillian Lueckemeyer Henske are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham.
Arthur Gray "Bill" Williams
Arthur Gray “Bill “Williams passed away peacefully Saturday, February 27, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan. He was 87. Arthur “Bill” Williams’ survivors include: his wife of 56 years Gladys Williams; sons, Bobby Charles Williams and wife Lanette, Mark Alan Williams and wife Sharon; sister and brother Nelda Wilke of Brenham and Willie Williams of Spring; grandchildren Robyn and Shannon Payne of Hitchcock, Jamie and Justin O’Brien of Brenham, and Carter Williams of Brenham; one great grandbaby on the way; sister and brother-in-law Katie and Luther Hueske and James Williams all of Brenham; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation with the Williams family will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. The funeral service for Arthur “Bill” Williams will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Brenham Memorial Chapel with Pastor Larry Embry officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or to the St. Joseph’s Regional Health Center’s Critical Care Unit. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX. 979.836.3611.
Miriam Steinbach Gaskamp
Miriam Steinbach Gaskamp, 91, of Brenham, widow of Garrett H. Gaskamp, died February 26, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Gay Hill, with Pastor Skip Stutts officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include her son, Gary Wayne Gaskamp of Brenham, and her canine companion, Sam; sister-in-law, Rosalee Gaskamp of Hallettsville, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty and Roland Lueckemeyer of Cypress TX.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Louis and Loretta Gaskamp of Cypress TX.; special nephews and their families: Dale and Nannette Steinfeld, and their children Heidi and David Steinfeld, Steven and Kendall Steinfeld, and their children Spencer and Dustin Steinfeld; special niece and family, Sandra Steinfeld Liere and husband Richard, and their daughter Stacy Liere, David and Pat Steinbach of Austin, and their children Craig and Karen and their families. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends, as well as Miriam’s special helper and family friend, Lonnie Johnson and special friend Dorothy Kasper and caregivers Clara Gibson, Twilia Fielder, and Ann Fielder, who provided her with loving care. She was preceded in death by her husband Garrett H. Gaskamp; parents, Louis C. Sr. and Lena Steinbach; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Louis and Louise Gaskamp, sisters and brothers-in-law, Gladys and Charlie Steinfeld Jr., Lillian and Howard Payne; brother and sister-in-law, Louis C. Jr. and Floy Steinbach, brothers-in-law: Perry, Leroy and Rueben Gaskamp; sister-in- law, Verda Gaskamp and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Pearl and Melvin Hugo, and nephews, James and David Hugo. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St. Brenham, 979-836-4564.
Carrie Marsh
Carrie Marsh, age 97 and the widow of Abe Marsh, passed away Thursday, February 25th. Carrie and Abe owned and operated Marsh's Department store on Alamo Street for 52 years. Her loving family includes: daughters and sons-in-law Pat and Guy Bobkoff, Barbara and Jerry Friedson and Frances and Alan Gerson; grandchildren Julie Friedson Frayman and husband Michael, Sheri Friedson Pullen and husband Eric, Lisa Bobkoff Carpenter and husband Eric; great-grandchildren Hannah and Jamie Frayman, Abigail and Mitchell Pullen, Michael Davis and Lindsey Carpenter; nieces Joy Licht, Renee Simon Gormley and her husband Paul; great nephew Gregg Licht and wife Rachel and great-niece Samantha Licht Lowe and husband Jeffrey and their children Eli and Madi; and sister-in-law Rose Bender. Visitation with Marsh family will be Sunday, February 28th from 2:00- 4:00 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Graveside services for Carrie Marsh will be Monday, February 29th at 3:45 p.m. at the B'nai Abraham Cemetery in Brenham. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Nancy Carol Roberts Library, the American Cancer Society, Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Blvd. Houston 77030-4123 or a charity of your choice. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611.
Velma Ann Muegge
Velma Ann Muegge, 95 of Brenham and the widow of Alfred Muegge, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Scott and White Hospital in Brenham. Velma Muegge is survived by her loving son Clarence Muegge of Brenham and nephews Jerry Henneke, Robert Henneke and Larry Henneke. Visitation with the Muegge family will be Sunday, February 28th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Brenham Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial for Velma Muegge will be Monday, February 29th at 10:00 a.m., in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham.
Betty Jo Wehmeyer
Betty Jo Wehmeyer, 67, of Brenham died February 22, 2016, at Brenham Nursing and Rehab Center. The funeral service for Betty Jo Wehmeyer will be at 10:00am, Thursday, February 25th at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Salem with Pastor Charles Parnell officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. Survivors include her uncles and aunts, Otto and Doris Wehring of Brenham, Harry and Jeanette Wehring of Brenham and Paul Zuehlke of Bryan; numerous cousins and special friend Gertrude Addicks. Funeral arrangements for Betty Jo Wehmeyer are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham, TX 979 836-4564.
Jimmie Lee Mertins
Jimmie Lee Mertins, 66, passed away at his home in Bellville February 11, 2016. Jimmie Mertins is survived by: his sister, Gladys Lange and husband Rufus; brother-in-law, Cecil Wright and wife Lee Ann; nieces and nephew, Teresa Moudry and husband Mike, Jennifer DeChant, Jeremy Wright; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and one great great-niece. A gathering for Jimmie’s family and friends will be Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Services for Jimmie Lee Mertins are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, Texas 77833.
Cecil Vollie Hammer Sr., 87, of Brenham, widower of Florence Hammer, died March 29, 2013 in Brenham Nursing Rehab Center. Funeral arrangement for Cecil will be Tuesday 10:00 a.m. April 2. 2013 at Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Donaldson officiating, burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will be Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law; Bobby Hammer and wife Jeannie of Longview, TX., Cecil Hammer Jr. and wife Lisa of Brenham, and Larry Hammer, daughters and son-in-law; Mary Ann Jackson of Houston, and Cindy Foerster and husband Rodney of Brenham, grandchildren; Kevin Hammer, Staci and Jon Dakus, and Shanna and Adam Graves, great-grandchildren Taylor Graves, Savannah Graves and Kinsley Dakus.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Brazos Valley and Fellowship Baptist Church. Funeral services are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham, (979) 836-4564.
Viola Raeke Spiess
Born: January 12, 1915
Place of Birth: Rockhouse, Texas
Death: January 10, 2009
Place of Death: Brenham, Texas
Occupation: Teacher
Just two days before her 94th birthday, Viola Raeke Spiess went to be with her Lord. She was born on January 12, 1915, in Rockhouse, Texas, near Industry, to William and Katie Bohmfalk Raeke. After graduating in 1932 from Fayetteville High School as the valedictorian of her class, she attended Blinn College and Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos to receive her degree and certification as a teacher. She also attended the University of Texas in Austin and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville during her years of teaching.
She began her 39 year teaching career in the Abbotts Grove school near Schulenburg; in following years, she taught at County Line School in eastern Fayette County. She then moved back to the Austin County area to teach at Rockhouse, Schoenau, Henkhouse, and West End-Industry schools. After taking out 10 years to raise her daughters, she resumed her teaching career at Fayetteville ISD, where she remained for 21 years, retiring in 1981 to enjoy taking care of her grandchildren. Throughout her career, she saw many changes in the development of education and its system. She was always innovative in her teaching and far ahead of her time in many respects. She worked tirelessly to provide her students with knowledge and skills to take them through life.
On August 31, 1939, she married Melvin R. Spiess of Brenham, and they made their home near Industry. They had two daughters. Viola and Melvin were life-long members of the Industry United Methodist Church, where Viola served as choir director for 60 years, following in her mother’s footsteps. She also served for many years as the superintendent of the Sunday School and as Sunday School teacher of a class she taught in the German language.
Music was a hobby which quickly became her avocation. In addition to teaching school full time, Viola taught private piano, organ and voice to between 40 and 50 students a week during most of her life. She devoted her after school hours and Saturdays and summers to her music students. She even traveled to area churches, teaching her students to play the organ; she is responsible for providing organists and musicians in various denominations of churches in the area. She also spent time training choirs in those churches. She loved her students and her music and was always ready to witness to the love of her Lord through her music.
She was a life member of the Texas State Teachers Association, serving a term as president in Fayette County; she was a member of the West End Home Demonstration Club and a charter member of the Industry-West End Lioness Club and the Industry-West End Historical Association.
She is lovingly survived by her two daughters, Sharon Spiess and Yvonne Wait and her husband, Russell, of Industry, and two grandchildren, Michael Drab and Andrea Drab of Industry; by special friends, Brenda Tonn of New Ulm and Tomi Beth Sappington of Brenham; special caretakers, Lisa Galle and Willie Mae King of Industry; sisters-in-law, Esther Spiess of Brenham, Leona Luedeker of New Ulm, Betty Spiess of Wimberley, and Florence Raeke of Industry; many devoted nieces and nephews; three very special great nephews and niece, Dillon Galle and Ben and Emily Shupak; and a host of caring former students, friends, and church family.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2003, by her parents, and by her three brothers, Herman, Edwin and Alwin Raeke; three sisters-in-law, Julia Raeke, Thusnelda Raeke, and Mildred Sommerfeld; and three brothers-in-law, Emanuel Sommerfeld, Ervin (Dick) Spiess, and Waldo Luedeker.
Memorials may be given to the Industry United Methodist Church, PO Box 86, Industry, Texas 78944, or to the Brazos Valley Hospice, 302 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833. Her family wishes to thank all who have enriched Viola’s life in so many ways and have allowed her to serve them as she witnessed to her faith.
