Charles Albert Heinrich

Charles Albert Heinrich “Opa” was born on Oct. 5, 1928 to Charles Albert and Ernestine Popp Heinrich in High Hill, and he danced his way into heaven to the tune of a polka on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. He was one of five children born into a German-speaking family with musical abilities.

Grace Sumbera

Grace Sumbera, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with her family by her side.She was born Nov. 11, 1942 in St. John to Fred and Martha Hermis. She attended St. John School and graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1962.

Pamela ‘Pam’ Surman

Pamela “Pam” Renee Surman was born on Oct. 23, 1959, in Dayton, Texas. After a lengthy and courageous faith-filled battle with lymphoma, the good Lord called her home on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.

Patricia Ann Miksch

After a brave battle with cancer, Pat Miksch passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026 surrounded by her family.Pat was born on March 3, 1940 to Joe and Carrie Havrda in Schulenburg. She spent her childhood in St.

Lillian Klesel

Funeral services for Lillian Klesel, 89, of Weimar, were held at 10a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Weimar. Interment followed in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Weimar The family received friends starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.

Jerome George Chudej Jr.

July 28, 1948 - Aug. 2, 2026Jerome George Chudej Jr. 78, of New Ulm, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.He was born on July 28, 1948, in Hallettsville to Jerome Sr. and Carrie (Jurecek) Chudej.

Jerome ‘Jerry’ Wayne Kahanek

Jerome “Jerry”Wayne Kahanek of Pearland passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Funeral services were private.Born in Schulenburg on March 12,1939, he was the son of Jerome and Ida Schramek Kahanek. He married Rennie Rikard in Schulenburg in 1961. She preceded him in death on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Pauline C. Whelan

May 26, 1942 - July 23, 2026Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline C. Whelan, 84, of Schulenburg, were held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg. The family received friends beginning at 9 a.m. with the parish rosary recited at 9:30 a.m. at the church.

Loretta Ann Ulrich

Loretta Ann Ulrich, known lovingly to family and friends as Granny Lu, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at home surrounded by her family after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Sister Beatrice Ann Kainer

Sister Beatrice Ann Kainer, CDP, 94 of San Antonio, passed away on Monday, July 6.Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 17 at 11 a.m. at Annunciation Chapel, Our Lady of the Lake, 515 SW 24th St., San Antonio. Rosary and wake will be on Thursday, July 16 at 6 p.m. at Annunciation Chapel.