Obituaries

MIKE WAGNER

MIKE WAGNER

Mike Wagner

Mike Wagner, 79, of El Campo, passed away on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 after a series of health problems. He was born Nov. 27, 1944 to Wilburn “Pete” and Cora Cornelson Wagner in Schulenburg. He was very proud of his German heritage and his years in Schulenburg.
MYRTIS GENE SCHEFFLER

MYRTIS GENE SCHEFFLER

Myrtis Gene Scheffler

March 6, 1941 – Jan. 5, 2024 At the age of 82 and still going strong, Myrtis Gene Scheffler collapsed in the arms of his daughter, Kristal, and dear neighbor and friend, Chris Berger, with his cattle standing by reverently.
DANIEL ‘ZEKE’ VACEK

DANIEL ‘ZEKE’ VACEK

Daniel ‘Zeke’ Vacek

Daniel “Zeke” Vacek, 74, of Schulenburg, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. On Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, the visitation was held starting at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home.
Larry Gene Osina

Larry Gene Osina

Larry Gene Osina

Funeral services for Larry Gene Osina were held on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville. Rosary was held at the church on Friday, Dec. 29. Burial was in St. John the Baptist cemetery. Larry died on Wednesday, Dec.
BERNARD RIPPER

BERNARD RIPPER

Bernard Frank Ripper

Bernard Frank Ripper passed away on Wednesday evening, Dec. 6, 2023 at the age of 92. Bernard Frank Ripper was born Sept. 1, 1931 on a Middle Creek farm between Ammannsville and Schulenburg on the Navidad River, to his parents Henry and Mary (Schmidt) Ripper. Bernard was delivered by Dr.
HELEN SHIMEK

HELEN SHIMEK

Helen Shimek

Helen Marie (Klesel) Shimek, 87, of Schulenburg, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at Oak Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by burial in the church cemetery.
SHELLEY RENEE REDDING

SHELLEY RENEE REDDING

Shelley Renee Redding

Shelley Renee Redding, 50, of Schulenburg, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. Her memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Fr. Jasper Liggio and Fr. Luke Prihoda officiating and other priests from the area assisting.
Lorene Martha Hengst

Lorene Martha Hengst

Lorene Martha Hengst

LORENE HENGST Lorene Martha Hengst was born May 15, 1932 in Freyburg to Otto Fiedler and Martha Schilhab Fiedler. She had one sister, Olga Fiedler Bucchorn, and one brother, Leon Fiedler. Lorene attended Abbotts Grove School and completed the eighth grade.
EUNICE BROSCH

EUNICE BROSCH

Eunice Brosch

Eunice Marie Brosch of Schulenburg passed away on Wednesday morning, Nov. 8 at St. David Hospital in Austin at age 77 years, 13 days. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Officiating were Fr.
ALPHONSE POKLUDA

ALPHONSE POKLUDA

Alphonse John Pokluda

Alphonse John Pokluda passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Alphonse was born Aug. 22, 1941 to John and Katherine Pokluda.