Christina Lee Berger

1978-2023 There are no words to help understand why God took our angel. There are no words helping heal the emptiness and sadness, and There are no words to describe the overwhelming support we have been blessed with from families, friends and this community.

David R. Raabe

Dec. 3, 1935 - July 21, 2023 David R. Raabe was the eighth of 11 children of William and Louise (Tipp) Raabe, born at the family farm on Dec. 3, 1935. He attended Weimar ISD. In high school, he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track, and was a member of the FFA.

Eric Wilhelm Keilbach

Eric Wilhelm Keilbach passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born Jan. 12, 1965 in Ithaca, New York and was the eldest son of Donna and Karl Keilbach. He spent his younger years growing up amongst his many aunts and uncles in Lansing, New York.

Sister Louise Miksch, CDP

1941 - 2023 Sister Louise Miksch, CDP, (also known as Sister Henry Louise or Earline Louise) entered eternal life on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the age of 81. She was the fifth of 14 children of Henry and Louise (Lobpries) Miksch, born on Nov. 5, 1941 in Schulenburg.

Rose Marie Kobza

In Loving Memory Dec. 22, 1944 to July 28, 2023 Rose Marie Kobza, 78, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 in Manvel, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Milton Kobza, of 58 years; two children, Cindy Turner and Dean Kobza; and six grandsons, Mitchell, Grant, Harrison, Townsend, Levi and Luka.

David Welty Oden

Sept. 23, 1944 – July 27, 2023 A memorial service for David Welty Oden will be held Thursday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m., with a visitation starting at 5 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Schulenburg. A second memorial will be held in Texarkana at the Circle J Cowboy Church on Saturday, Aug.

Patricia A. Petersen

8/09/49 - 7/11/23 Patricia “Patty” Ann Petersen, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 following a long and hard-fought battle with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Patty was born in Schulenburg to Dorothy and Leo Schmidt.

Kassie Riha

Kassie Annell Riha was born on March 11, 1971, in Wharton, to loving parents Michael and Mary Riha of Weimar. On July 24, 2023, their hearts were filled with sorrow at the loss of their beloved daughter, sister and friend. Kassie was a talented chef, a master in the kitchen, and an artist at heart.

Alfonso Martinez

Alfonso Martinez passed away surrounded by his loving wife, Maria, and children, on Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born on Sept. 28, 1971 in Mexico to Alfonso Martinez and Maria Ventura Martinez.

Thomas Joseph Darilek

Thomas Joseph Darilek, 65, of Flatonia, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Thomas, “Tom,” was born on Jan. 12, 1958, in Houston, to Rudolph and Celestine Darilek.