Obituaries

JAMES STANZEL

JAMES STANZEL

James Stanzel

James Stanzel was born on March 15, 1927, to Edward and Stephanie Stanzel. Born and raised in Schulenburg, James attended Middle Creek School through age 15 and then worked on the family farm.
Bedrich George ‘Benn y’ Klekar Jr.

Bedrich George ‘Benn y’ Klekar Jr.

Bedrich George ‘Benny’ Klekar Jr.

Bedrich George “Benny” Klekar Jr. of Seguin passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Shiner to Bedrich Sr. and Ludmilla (Randuch) Klekar.Benny was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bryan Douglas Klekar; and in-laws, Mansvet and Rosie (Billeck) Vana.
CONSTANCE MARIE CERNOSEK

CONSTANCE MARIE CERNOSEK

Constance Marie Cernosek

A Celebration of Life was held for Constance Marie Cernosek on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Frank and Wanda Cemosek’s home in Ammannsville. Constance, residing in Herrin, Illinois, passed away on July 3, 2023, after an intense battle with cancer.
Lea Duffin

Lea Duffin

Lea Duffin

LEA DUFFINLea Duffin, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Schulenburg surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, June 15, 2024.Lea was born in Nelsonville, Texas, on July 21, 1928, to Alvin E. and Tracy K. Bravenec. She was the oldest sister to three brothers, David, Alvin and Gene Bravenec.
EDWIN VOTAW

EDWIN VOTAW

Edwin Votaw

Edwin Votaw, 94, of Weimar, departed this world Wednesday, June 5, 2024 with his loving family by his side.Ed was born Jan. 21, 1930 to Lester A. Votaw and Polenena Reiss Votaw in West Point.
WELGENE H. HOFFMANN

WELGENE H. HOFFMANN

Welgene H. Hoffmann

Welgene H. Hoffmann, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 4, 2024.He was born Aug. 8, 1936 in Freyburg to Herbert and Minnie (Kaehler) Hoffmann. He was a veteran, having served in the Texas National Guard.
JOSEPHINE KLESEL

JOSEPHINE KLESEL

Josephine Zappe Klesel

Sept. 5, 1932 - June 7, 2024 Funeral services for Josephine Zappe Klesel, 91, of Schulenburg, were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg. The family received friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the parish rosary recited at 10:30 a.m.
ROY SMRKOVSKY

ROY SMRKOVSKY

Roy Smrkovsky

Nov. 14, 1944 - May 22, 2024Memorial services for Roy Allen Smrkovsky, 79, of Schulenburg, were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the First Methodist Church in Schulenburg.Roy was born on Nov. 14, 1944, to Rudy and Louise Smrkovsky.
Allen Frank Barta

Allen Frank Barta

Allen Frank Barta

ALLEN FRANK BARTAAllen Frank Barta, 89, originally from Ammannsville, returned home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 18, 2024.He was preceded in death by his parents, John L.
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Steinhauser

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Steinhauser

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Steinhauser

Ronald Eugene Steinhauser (“Ronnie”), beloved husband, father, grandfather and successful business owner, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Terlingua.RONNIE STEINHAUSERHe was born on July 25, 1950, in Shiner to his loving parents H.H. and Annie Steinhauser.