Obituaries

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.
ELVIN BRETTING

ELVIN BRETTING

Elvin Earl Bretting

Sept. 23, 1931 - May 2, 2024On the first day of autumn, Wednesday, Sept.23, 1931, Elvin Earl Bretting was born to Albert and Christina (Christen) Bretting in the Freyburg community for his earthly journey.

Edith Scott

Edith Scott, cherished wife, devoted mother and esteemed nurse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.Born on Jun 23,1925 in Schulenburg, she was the daughter of Irwin and Leonida (Von Minden) Speckels.
BILLIE GRAEM

BILLIE GRAEM

Billie Anne Graem

Billie Anne Graem passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Richardson, Texas. She moved to Richardson to be near her son for her remaining days.Billie was a resident of Schulenburg for 36 years.
Natividad ‘Nati ’ Arredondo

Natividad ‘Nati ’ Arredondo

Natividad ‘Nati’ Arredondo

Sept. 8, 1956 - April 14, 2024Funeral services for Natividad “Nati” Arredondo, 67, of Schulenburg were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg. Interment followed in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.
EDWIN RYBA JR.

EDWIN RYBA JR.

Edwin Ryba Jr.

Edwin Ryba Jr., 76, of Schulenburg, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Fr. Luke Prihoda officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m.