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Olevia Annie Gaskamp
Olevia Annie Gaskamp, 91, passed away the morning of January 30, 2014 at High Hope Care Center in Brenham. Survivors include her son, Erwin August Gaskamp, Jr. of Houston, and daughter and son-in-law, Linda Ann and David Stanley of Rockdale; grandchildren Jennifer Dyer and husband Brent of Houston, Melissa Broadway and husband John IV of Allen, Eric Gaskamp of Austin, Jon Stanley and wife Laura of Franklin, Michelle Collins and husband Chris of Leander, and Jessica Stanley of Rockdale; great-grandchildren Alexandra Broadway, John Broadway V, Emily Collins, Ethan Stanley, and Jack Stanley; sister-in-law and brother Jenell and Clarence Jaster of Round Top; sister-in-law and brother Carol and Elwood Jaster of Brenham; sisters-in-law Ruth Jaster of Houston, and uline Jaster of Brenham; brother-in-law Vernon Gaskamp of Brenham; and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 56 years; brothers Erich and Melvin Jaster; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Katherine and Leroy Gaskamp; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Erna and Gilbert Gaskamp; brother-in-law Alton Gaskamp; and sister-in-law Jeanette Gaskamp. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, February 3 in St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham with Pastors Phil Fenton and Kindlee Lund officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. The family will receive visitors from 4-6 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., in Brenham, (979) 836-4564.
Alfred Landgraf
Alfred Landgraf, 86, of Deer Park, TX died January 29, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Iva Lee Landgraf of Deer Park. Interment will be held Saturday, February 1, 3:00pm in the Carmine Cemetery.
Jane Moore Cameron Koy
Jane Moore Cameron Koy, 102, died January 30, 2014. Married to Ernie for 70 years, she was a merchant by trade, and mother of Mary Jan, Ernie, Margaret and Ted Koy. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband and two daughters. She is survived by her sons, Ernie M. Koy and his wife Barbara, of Kenney, TX., Dr. Ted Koy and wife, Valerie, of Georgetown, TX., son-in-law, Dr. Clay Kistler, of Bellville, TX. and 7 grandchildren. Family will receive friends Saturday, February 1, 5:00-7:00pm at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral service will be held at 3:00pm, Sunday, February 2, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bellville with The Reverend James Pevehouse officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Jane Koy Scholarship Fund or St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 S. in Bellville, TX 979 865.2424
Henry J. Marburger
Funeral services for Henry J. Marburger are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastors Mark Groves and Walt Schindehette officiating. Burial will take place at Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Mr. Marburger passed away January 28, 2014 at Brenham Nursing and Rehab at the age of 82. Mr. Marburger was born Feb. 27, 1931 in Dime Box to Henry Otto and Ella (Banik) Marburger. He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church of Dime Box, where he was later confirmed. After completing high school, he attended Blinn College. Henry served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On July 30, 1955, he married Joyce M. Kaase at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem. Survivors include his son, Danny R. Marburger and girlfriend Kathryn Prudhomme of Houston; daughter and son-in-law Debbie Sue and Peter Gutierrez of Brenham, and their son, Aaron Gutierrez; sisters Junell Allen and husband Dale of Giddings, and Joyzelle Seely of Oklahoma; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Viola and Roland Wittner, and Gayle and Lloyd Kaase. Preceding him in death were his parents, and his wife, Joyce Marburger. Henry enjoyed spending time at his place in Dime Box, and loved being outdoors. Gardening, fishing and bird hunting were favorite pastimes. He loved listening to country and western music, as well as playing pedal steel guitar. Prior to joining Christ Lutheran Church, he was a long-time member of St. James Lutheran Church, where he served as council member, Sunday School teacher, and Luther League sponsor. He also played the steel guitar during worship services. Prior to retirement, Henry was the manager of Brenham Appliance and T.V. Previously, he was a T.V. technician at Wollie Radio, T.V. & Appliance Co. for many years. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church and Hospice Brazos Valley. Funeral arrangements for Henry J. Marburger are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Esther Mary Keese
Esther Mary Keese, 98, widow of Alton Keese, died January 27, 2014 in Brenham. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, with Fr. Ernesto Elizondo, Celebrant. Burial will take place in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Frenstat at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with a Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Nelda Keese, and daughter and son-in-law Tammy and Clay Good; grandchildren: Kathleen Bedrich and husband Thomas, and Susan Nienstedt and husband, Greg; William Good, and Daniel Good; great-grandchildren: Jeremy Bedrich, Lucy Nienstedt, and Lily Nienstedt; sister, Jean Matelski, brother Alton Ofczarzak, and a sister-in-law, Vlasta Ofczarzak. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Julia and Vincent Ofczarzak, her husband Alton Keese; brothers and sisters-in-law Ben and Marcella Ofczarzak, Daniel and Doris Ofczarzak, Ernest Ofczarzak, and Jimmy and Mary Ofczarzak; sisters: Helen (Poehl) and Batch Drachenberg, Julia and Aubrey Houston, and Jimmy and Lauraine Seidler; brothers-in-law Garland and June Keese, and Lynn Keese; sisters-in-law Nelline Boyd and Janette Ofczarzak. Funeral arrangements for Esther Mary Keese are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Ruth Annette Gaskamp
Ruth Annette Gaskamp, 63, of Brenham, died January 24, 2014 at Gazebo Terrace Convalescent Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wiedeville, with Pastor Jim Abbott officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Tuesday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Ruth was born May 27, 1950 in Brenham to Alfred and Nelda (Wieghat) Gaskamp. After graduating Brenham High School, she obtained a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State College. She served as an administrative assistant at her church. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Carrie Gaskamp of Kingwood, and two nephews: Clayton W. Gaskamp and wife Kristina, and Lucas Gaskamp and wife Megan. Also surviving are several aunts and uncles, as well as numerous cousins. Ruth was thankful for the many loving friends who supported her during her life. She was a prolific writer, detailing her travels, and researching various destinations throughout the world, even those she had not visited. She treasured time spent with a special friend in France, and remembered fondly her time living in Colorado. Funeral arrangements for Ruth Annette Gaskamp are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Regina (Bolcerek) Antkowiak
Regina (Bolcerek) Antkowiak, age 83 of Brenham and the widow of John Antkowiak, passed away at her home Friday, January 24, 2014. Regina Antkowiak is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Diana ”Sissy” and Vincent Lancaster; son, Dannie Antkowiak; granddaughter Brooklyn Lancaster; brothers and sisters-in-law, Florian Bolcerek, Albin and Louise Bolcerek, Bennie and Marjorie Bolcerek, Bonnie Bolcerek; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with the Antkowiak family will be Sunday, January 26th from 6 to 8 p.m. with Rosary recited at 5 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial for Regina (Bolcerek) Antkowiak will be held Monday, January 27th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Ernesto Elizondo as celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or your charity of choice. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer, Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611
Clamens Tiemann, Sr.
Clamens Tiemann, Sr., 90, husband of Ora Nell (Hahn) Tiemann, died January 23, 2014 at the family residence. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Salem Lutheran Church of Salem with Pastors Charles Parnell and Toby Burke officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Saturday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Ora Nell Tiemann; sons and daughters-in-law Clamens Jr. and Virginia Tiemann, and Jimmy and Cheryl Tiemann; daughter and son-in-law Darlene and David Wieghat, all of Brenham; grandchildren: Jennifer and Ryan Beaudet, Ashley Wieghat, Catherine and Eric Sommerfield, Amy and Welf Jentsch, Jessica and Jason Bram, Jared and Codylyn Tiemann; great-grandchildren: Colleen Beaudet, Holly Sommerfield, Lane Hart, Jake Bram, Brady Bram, and Cooper Bram, as well as his caregivers, Modesta Rodriguez, Glenda Sander, and Tonua Phillips. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Madeliene Tiemann, sister and brother-in-law Esther and Arthur Allen, and Adeline and Lee Koehler. Funeral arrangements for Clamens Tiemann, Sr. are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Gladys Niemeyer
Gladys Niemeyer age 93, of Brenham, the widower of Clarence Niemeyer, died January 23, 2014 at Scott & White Hospital. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill with Pastor David Hansen officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include; special nephew and niece; Gary and Benita Schramme, of Brenham, niece; Becky Luedke and husband Rev. Alvin Luedke and nephews; Larry Grebe, Michael and Gary Niemeyer, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Milford Niemeyer and wife Lucille, a sister; Louise Schramme. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel. 1306 W. Main St. Brenham.
Brian Keith Chambers
Brian Keith Chambers, 49, died January 17, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial to follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Father Ernesto Elizondo will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include his mother, Margie Chambers; brothers and sisters-in-law Lance and Amanda Chambers, of Brenham, and Roger and LeeAnn Chambers of Burton. Also surviving are nieces Kinsey and Kendall Chambers, aunts and uncles Arbie Wassermann, Marcy and Henry Hendrickson, Virginia Head, TommyLu Chambers, Anita Chambers, and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Chambers; grandparents Amy and John Chambers, and Emil and Wanda Wassermann, and several aunts and uncles and a cousin. Funeral arrangements for Brian Keith Chambers are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main.
Virginia “Pat” (Ueckert) Brau Maass
Virginia “Pat” (Ueckert) Brau Maass age 80 passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Kruse Village. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 22 at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 23 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton with Rev. Glenn Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery. Pat was a Licensed Vocational Nurse employed at Bellville Clinic and Hospital from 1950-1959, and then Brenham Clinic where she worked with Dr. Henry Boehm from 1959 until 1998 when she retired. Pat Brau Maass is survived by sons Mike Brau and wife Debbie of Brenham, Billy Brau and wife Sondra of Industry; grandchildren Abby Brau, Matt and Dillon McLendon of Brenham, Gaithon Brau and Ryland Brau of Industry; great-grandchildren Mack Schwarze and Emma McLendon; brother Boyd Ueckert of Bleiblerville, TX; sister Dale Kollatschny and husband Dean of Katy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Edwin Maass of Houston, Irene Minor of Houston, Edwina and John Sanders of Orange, TX and Flo and Dennis Masar of Scotch Plains, NJ, Margie Truitt of Dallas; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Memorials may be given to St. John’s UCC or Compassionate Care Hospice. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham. 979.836.3611..
Clarence Herzog
Clarence Herzog passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home in Clay, Texas. Clarence was born April 30, 1930 to Leo and Ella (Schramme) Herzog in The Prairie Hill Community. On October 14, 1950, he was married to Elizabeth “Sugar” Brewton. Survivors include: his wife, “Liz” Herzog, brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Britta Herzog of Austin, Harvey and Erin Herzog of Brenham; brother-in-law, Morris Brewton of Brenham, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Kay Janner of Clay, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with the Herzog family will be Sunday, December 29th from 5-7 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral services for Clarence Herzog will be Monday, December 30th at 2 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel with Rev Alan Kethan officiating. Burial will follow in Independence Cemetery. Memorials may be given to First Lutheran Church of Somerville and Hospice Brazos Valley. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833 979.836.3611
Harold Gene Rinn
Harold Gene Rinn, 45, of Industry, died December 26, 2013 in Cuero. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Salem Lutheran Church of Welcome, with Pastor John Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law John and Janice Rinn of New Ulm, and Ronnie and Debra Rinn of Conroe, and a sister and brother-in-law, Patti and Dale Moore of Brenham. Also surviving are nieces and nephews Heather Duebbe, Shane Moore, Kody Moore, Sara Moore, Tori Moore, Chase Moore, Justin Bibb, and Kaleb Garcia; aunts Patricia Rinn of New Ulm and Susan Mohr of Dallas. He is also survived by special friend Annette Jungman of Cuero. A number of cousins and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Eddie and Esther Rinn and Maurice and Loryn Horn; uncles, Jerry Rinn, aunt and uncle Pat and Lester Nix, uncle Bobby Mohr, and cousin Robert (Bobby) Rinn. Funeral arrangements for Harold Gene Rinn are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham.
