Obituaries

ANGELINA ‘ANGIE’ SCHWENKE

ANGELINA ‘ANGIE’ SCHWENKE

Angelina Schwenke

Angelina Agnes Schwenke, known as “Angie” to most, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2026, at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center at the age of 94.She was born south of Schulenburg on March 8,1932 as the youngest of five children of Henry and Emilie (Krischke) Klesel. She attended St.
ELIZABETH KALINEC

ELIZABETH KALINEC

Elizabeth Diane (Kahanek) Kalinec

Mrs. Elizabeth Diane (Kahanek) Kalinec, age 78, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. She was born in Richmond, Texas on February 4, 1948, to Mr. Eugene D. Kahanek who preceded her in death in 1974, and Mrs. Francis M.
VERNON HENRY BERGER

VERNON HENRY BERGER

Vernon Henry Berger

Vernon Henry Berger died on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the age of 91. He was born on Dec. 17, 1934, in Schulenburg to Hilda (Lobpries) Berger and Henry Berger. He had one brother, Wilbert. Growing up on a farm, Vernon worked hard alongside his family and truly loved that way of life.
LUIS CHAVEZ

LUIS CHAVEZ

Luis Chavez

Luis Chavez passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose presence brought strength, warmth and laughter to those who knew him.
CHRISTINE KING KENNEDY

CHRISTINE KING KENNEDY

Christine King Kennedy

Jan. 24, 1945 - April 6, 2026Christine King Kennedy, lovingly known as “Chris” to those closest to her, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and deep family connection.Born on Jan. 24, 1945, Christine was the daughter of Joe and Mable King.
JOYCE DITTRICH

JOYCE DITTRICH

Joyce Dittrich

Joyce was born on Aug. 27, 1952 in Weimar to Estanislado and Rita Segura. She was one of 12 children, raised in Schulenburg amongst her siblings. Joyce departed this world on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
JENELL HUEBOTTER

JENELL HUEBOTTER

Jenell Marie Huebotter

Jenell Marie Huebotter, 89, of San Antonio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.Jenell was born on Jan. 8, 1937, in Freyburg, in Fayette County, to Emil Joseph Roeder and Velma Dieringer Roeder. She was the firstborn of six children, including two brothers and three sisters.
STEPHEN JOHN MATULA

STEPHEN JOHN MATULA

Stephen John Matula

Stephen John Matula passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin.He was born Aug. 11, 1968 to Annie (Kocian) and John Matula in Colorado County. He grew up in Schulenburg and graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1986.
MARY JEAN LANGDON

MARY JEAN LANGDON

Mary Jean Langdon

Mary Jean Langdon, lovingly known as “Nonni,” passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at age 72 in Schulenburg, after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer.She was born on May 21 , 1953, in Rockford , Illinois, to Joseph Thomas and Rita Phyllis Eytalis.
DOUGLAS E. O’KELLEY JR.

DOUGLAS E. O’KELLEY JR.

Douglas E. O’Kelley Jr.

Dec. 13, 1929 - April 1, 2026Remembering a man whose positive attitude and smiling face will be dearly missed! Doug O’ Kelley, age 96, of Schulenburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.Doug was born on Dec. 13, 1929,in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Douglas E. O’ Kelley Sr.