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Larry Eugene Huron
Larry Eugene Huron, 69, of Brenham died January 3, 2015 in Brenham. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Memorial Oaks Chapel with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Jay Polisetty, celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include: son, Doyle Huron and special friend Mindy Craig of Brenham, daughter and son-in-law: Tess Pieper and Wade of Brenham and Ann Huron and fiancée Ashley Dunn of Ft. Worth, grandchildren, Tyler Pieper, Tatum Pieper and Tanner Pieper. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret, parents and sister, Barbara Hackemack. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham, 979-836-4564.
Olivia Pieper
Olivia Pieper, 96 of Brenham and the widow of Erwin Pieper, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 in Hospice Brazos Valley Inpatient Facility, Bryan. Mrs. Pieper’s surviving loving family includes: daughter, Ruth Goeke and husband Burgess DeWayne; son, James Pieper and wife Julie; grandchildren, John and Michelle Goeke, Sarah and Todd Johnson, Will and Kim Pieper; great-grandchildren, LeAnn and Heath Goeke, Josiah and Jill Johnson, Poppy Olivia Pieper. Viewing will begin Tuesday, August 11th at 8 a.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral services for Olivia Pieper will be held Wednesday, August 12th at 10 a.m. in Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Salem with Pastor Charles Parnell officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials are requested to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Salem. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611
Alton Otto Haar
Alton Otto Haar, 83, of Brenham, died Nov. 28, 2014 at Scott and White Hospital in College Station. The funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Haar of Brenham; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bobby Remmert of Houston and Debbie and Gary Noerenberg of Brenham; grandchildren, Ashley and Lanny McPherson, Dustin Remmert and Robert Garcia, Lucas Noerenberg and special friend Christina Marinis and Brianna and Justin Bell; great-grandchildren, Cole Landon McPherson and Cate Ashlan McPherson; sisters-in-law, Margie Haar, Josephine Nance, Frances Mendoza and Pat Rinn; brothers-in-law, Stanley Jozwiak and special friend Evelyn Moltha and Charles Jozwiak and wife Mary; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham, 979-836-4564.
Ora Dell “Tuttle” (Buenger) Ludwig
Ora Dell “Tuttle” (Buenger) Ludwig, 99 of Industry, passed away on November 26, 2014 after many years of living at Kruse Village in Brenham. Ora Dell was born on June 28, 1915, the daughter of Jesse C. and Elsa (Rinn) Bunger. She married Edwin J. Ludwig on February 27, 1937 in Industry. She graduated from Industry High School in 1933 as valedictorian of her class. “Tuttle” then continued her education in cosmetology. Upon her graduation in 1934, she became a hairdresser in Industry for 23 years. In 1957, Ora Dell and her brother, Jay C. Buenger, took over their father’s business, Buenger Chevrolet Company. The business was sold in 1980 and Ora Dell retired. Ora Dell was a member of the Industry United Methodist Church. She taught the youth Sunday School, worked with the Methodist Youth Fellowship, and was a member of Happy Hardt Sunday School Class and a charter member of Dora Circle of the United Methodist Women. She is survived by her grandson, Kyle Pomykal and wife, Laura; seven grandchildren: Morgan, Katherine, Edwin, Jacob, Marjory, Stella and Kyle Levi; brother, Jay C. Buenger; two nephews: Greg Buenger and wife, Anneta, and Bruce Buenger and wife, Cheryl; great nephews, great-nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin and daughter, Betty Ann. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Koenig & Strickland Zaskoda Chapel in Industry. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Industry United Methodist Church, Industry, Texas at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Burial will follow in the Industry United Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Industry United Methodist Cemetery, c/o Industry UMC Attn: Alicia Ekerman, P.O. Box 86, Industry, TX 78944. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas.
Herbert William Nienstedt
Herbert William Nienstedt, 86, of Brenham, died Nov. 26, 2014, in Brenham. The funeral service for Herbert Nienstedt will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Salem Lutheran Church of Salem with Pastor Toby Burk officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. Visitation will be from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Helen Nienstedt of Brenham; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Chuck Peterson of Cypress; grandchildren, Haylie Marie Peterson of Los Angeles, CA and Ryan Charles Peterson of Cypress; sister-in-law, Lydia Heins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements for Herbert Nienstedt are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham.
Marjorie Ann Grace (Matthies) Thaler
Marjorie Ann Grace (Matthies) Thaler, 79, widow of Eugene (Gene) Thaler, passed away November 20, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton, with Rev. Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Mike and Marion Thaler of Katy; Rick and Pam Thaler of Huntsville; daughters and sons-in-law Bonnie and Ken Cox of Houston; Kathie and Mark Griffis of Spring; and Debbie and Rick Kloss of Houston; grandchildren: Crystal Cox, Kyle Cox and wife Ashley, Kimberly Weiser and husband Collin, Tricia Cole and husband Scott, Brittany Thaler-Villa and husband Tony, Michael Thaler, Stephanie Griffis, Shelbie and Kelsie Thaler, Richard and Michelle Kloss; great-grandchildren Kathryn Thaler, Ryan, Grayson, and Chandler Cole, and Camden Cox. Also surviving is her sister, Evelyn Maass of Giddings; and brothers-in-law, Mervin Maass of Burton and Raymond Thaler of Brenham, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Thaler was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Thaler; her parents, Almuth and Lesta Matthies; sister, Carrie May Maass, sisters-in-law; Lunette Roehling, Eloise Whitener, Annie Laurie Thaler, and brothers-in-law, Dennis Maass, Bill Thaler, Melvin Roehling, and Oliver Whitener. Funeral arrangements for Marjorie Thaler are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Jacquelin Ketcham
Jacquelin Ketcham, 94, of Brenham and a former resident of Houston went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 21, 2014. She is survived by a brother Pat G. Ketcham and wife Montie, her sister Jody Tyson and husband Frank, and a sister-in-law Joyce Ketcham and twelve nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at First United Methodist Church, Brenham on Tuesday, November 25, at 4:00 p.m. A grave side service and interment will be at Restlawn Cemetery LaFeria, Texas, Saturday, November 29, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation is Monday November 24, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham, Texas. 979-836-4564.
Mildred Louise Kalkhake
Mildred Louise Kalkhake, 90, of Shelby, passed away November 21, 2014 at Oak Haven Assisted Living in Industry. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby, with Pastor Art Weiss officiating. Burial will follow in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Kalkhake of Shelby, and special friend Dennie Marek of Industry; daughter and son-in-law Doris and Emory Shead of Navasota; son and daughter-in-law Wilbert Jr. (PeeWee) and Patsy Kalkhake of Brenham; grandchildren: Nathan Kalkhake and wife Halee, Heath Kalkhake and wife Mandy, Kevin Kalkhake and wife Tiffany, and Jarrod Kalkhake and friend Ashley Manley, all of Brenham; Chad Shead and wife Rachel, and Elizabeth Weaks and husband Slade, all of Magnolia; great-grandchildren: Jackson and Kaiden Kalkhake, Mason Kalkhake, Briar and Blakely Kalkhake, Leyton and Collin and Tyler Weaks, and Wyatt Shead; sisters Gladys Allcorn of Huntsville, and Gertrude Huebel of Columbus. She is also survived by a special niece, Shirley Schultz, and special friends Ann Aschenbeck and Carolyn Bruening of Shelby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Kalkhake, Sr.; sisters, Ora Nell Kalkhake and Lillian Barron; brothers-in-law Herman Kalkhake, Edward Allcorn, Wayne Barron, and Virga Huebel, and nephews Glenn Huebel, Raymond Schultz, and Elroy Wiecker. Funeral arrangements for Mildred Louise Kalkhake are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Juanita Seilheimer
Juanita Seilheimer, 91, the widow of Allen Seilheimer, died Nov. 18, 2014, in Bryan. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg with Pastor Denise Seymour officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Jannet Rosenbaum; sister and brother-in-law Mary and Joe Franklin; sisters-in-law Virgine Rosenbaum and Ella Mae Love, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, all of Brenham. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Allen on Sept. 25, 1999; son, Howard, who was killed in Viet Nam, and most recently, her son, Bobby, who lovingly took care of his mother until his death. She is also predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham.
Sharon Ullrich “Bitsy” Lett
Sharon Ullrich “Bitsy” Lett, 60, widow of Tony Lett, died November 4, 2014 in Bryan. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow in the Carmine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Bitsy Lett was born March 29, 1954 in Brenham to Otto A. Jr. and Gladys Werchan Ullrich. She was baptized and confirmed at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine, where she was married to Tony Lett on Sept. 9, 1972. After completing her education, Bitsy was employed as a direct care provider, serving the needs of patients in this area. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Tiffany and Keith Brooks, Tasha and Jason Ladewig, all of Brenham, and Charity and Bradley Shiflett of Tomball; grandchildren: Avery and Addison Brooks, Jayden and Jacob Ladewig, Wyatt, Blair Shiflett, and soon to arrive Weston Shifflet, and Alexa Lett Mulder; brother and sister-in-law Douglas and Sedalia Ullrich; sister and brother-in-law Fritzi and Anson Jones, all of Carmine; brother-in-law Charlie Adamcik; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sherry and Terry Maxwell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Wallace and Vicki Johnson, and father-in-law, Billy Starnes. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tony Lett; daughter, Heather Lett, sister Carole Adamcik, mother-in-law Jody Starnes, and sister-in-law Lafonda Sanchez. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Brazos Valley, Martin Luther Lutheran Church or to the Alexa Jade Lett Education Fund. Funeral arrangements for Sharon “Bitsy” Ullrich are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Albert Rybarski
Albert Rybarski, age 80, of Brenham, husband of Annie Rybarski, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass for Albert will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham with main celebrant Msgr. Benedict Zientek assisted by other priests, with interment to follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Brenham. Survivors include his devoted wife of 55 years, Annie; Children, Greg and Luanne Rybarski, Don Rybarski and friend Shawnda Saunders, Cathy and Brian Fritz, Christie and Frank Schroeder, and Daughter-in-law Peggy Rybarski; Grandchildren, Jonathan and Jenna Fritz, Jeremy Fritz, Emily Rybarski, Madalyn Rybarski, Seth Rybarski, Caroline Schroeder, and Sophie Schroeder, and Step-granddaughter, Taylor Herrmann; Great-granddaughter, Cheyanne Raine Fritz; Siblings, Bruno and Margaret Rybarski, Frank and Lucille Rybarski, Steve and Joy Rybarski, Stanley Rybarski Jr., Edwina Hampton, Rose and Larry Benker, Pat McIntyre, and Sister-in-law, Geraldine Rybarski. If desired, memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Brenham, 701 Church Rd, Brenham, TX 77833, or Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX 77833. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer Street, Brenham, Texas 77833. 979-836-3611.
Eunell Lucille (Spies) Weyand
Eunell Lucille (Spies) Weyand of Round Top passed away on November 1, 2014 at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Eunell was born on March 19, 1929 in Winedale, Texas to Benno and Alma Cordes Spies. She was baptized in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Warrenton on August 25, 1929 by Rev. H. Brussotte and confirmed September 6, 1942 in the same church by Rev. Jul. Bosshard. She married Kearney Weyand on April 13, 1947 in Warrenton at St. John’s. She was a rancher, homemaker, and was employed by Round Top-Carmine ISD for 32 years. Eunell was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top and helped serve and provide food for various occasions. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, N.R.A., T.R.T.A., Texas Farm Bureau, the 42 domino club at “On Deck”, and the Shelby birthday group. Eunell is survived by two sons, Roger Weyand of Burton and Kerry Weyand of Burton: daughter; Kay Landua and husband, James, of Brenham; sister, Rosalie Moehring of Latium; and sister-in-laws Joyce Spies of Waller and Dorothy Spies of Bryan. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Grandchildren are: Axel Weyand of Fort Hood, Shannon Bullin and her husband, Keith, of Bryan; their children, Bailey Kay and Brad Allen. Surviving also are Matt Lampe and wife, Michelle, of Brenham; their children, Megan Marie and Mason Derek. Three step-grandchildren; Robin Landua, Jennifer (Matt) Marek, and James Landua, Jr. (Meredith) and four step-great-grandchildren also survive her as well as numerous friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers; Glenver Spies and Ledell Spies and two infant children. Eunell loved her day lilies and flowers and watching them grow and bloom. As a rancher, she kept track of the cattle and loved the land. She was generous by nature and enjoyed the many activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was looking forward to the birth of another great-grandchild in December. Eunell enjoyed family get-togethers and lovingly made Christmas ornaments and keepsake boxes for her great-grandchildren. She never complained about her health, although the ravages of vasculitis were apparent at the end. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2014 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top. Interment will follow at Florida Chapel Cemetery in Round Top. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, P.O.Box 38, Round Top, Texas 78954.
