Obituaries

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.
RAY EDWARD FOGLEMAN SR.

RAY EDWARD FOGLEMAN SR.

Ray Edward Fogleman Sr.

Ray Edward Fogleman Sr., 79, of Schulenburg, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.Ray was born on June 20, 1946, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He spent his early years growing up in Alexandria and Colfax, Louisiana, before eventually making his home in Schulenburg, where he lived most of his life.
DOUGLAS WAYNE ‘BUTCH’ BACA

DOUGLAS WAYNE ‘BUTCH’ BACA

Douglas Wayne ‘Butch’ Baca

Douglas Wayne “Butch” Baca passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Burkburnett.The family received friends on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cliff Cooper officiating.
JOHN CHARLES ANDERS

JOHN CHARLES ANDERS

John Charles Anders

With immense gratitude we thank God for the life of John Charles Anders, R. Ph. More importantly, we thank Him for the everlasting life that is now at hand for John.
MAGDALENA M. MARTINEZ

MAGDALENA M. MARTINEZ

Magdalena M. Martinez

Jan. 9, 1943 – March 4, 2026It is with great sadness that the family of Magdalena “Maggie/ Nena” Martinez announces her passing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at TruCare Living Center in Columbus at the age of 83.Magdalena was born in Eagle Pass to Natividad V. and Maria Z. Martinez.
EDWARD L. MATOCHA JR.

EDWARD L. MATOCHA JR.

Edward L. Matocha Jr.

Jesus Christ called his faithful servant, Edward L. Matocha Jr., home on Friday, March 6, 2026, to reunite with his beloved mother, Victoria (Srubar) and father, Edward L. Matocha Sr.Edward was born in Plum on Sept. 20, 1941.
BOB RAABE

BOB RAABE

Robert Eugene ‘Bob’ Raabe

Robert Eugene “Bob” Raabe, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Feb.17, 2026, in Spring.Born on Jan. 13, 1934, in Schulenburg, Bob’s life was marked by devotion to his wife, family, service to his country, and a steadfast commitment to his faith and community.
CRAIG RAINOSEK

CRAIG RAINOSEK

Craig Rainosek

Craig Steven Rainosek, 60, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 in Schulenburg.He was born Oct. 8, 1965 to Doris (Berger) and Leo J. Rainosek in Harris County. They traded city life for country life before Craig started school.