Obituaries

Russell Scott

Russell Scott of Columbus passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, with the viewing at 9 a.m. and the service at 11 a.m. at Rev. Nelson’s Baptist Church.
HERBERT CHARLES PAULER

HERBERT CHARLES PAULER

Herbert Charles Pauler

Herbert Charles Pauler, 87, of Schulenburg, TX passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 at Lavaca County Medical Center in Halletsville, TX. Herbert was born on Sept. 21, 1935 to Joseph and Pauline Pauler of Schulenburg. He attended school until the ninth grade and then went to work.
LINDA JOYCE JURICA

LINDA JOYCE JURICA

Linda Joyce Jurica

Linda Joyce Jurica, lovingly known as “Momo”, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at the age of 73, after fighting a long battle with dementia. She was born Aug. 1, 1949, in Seguin to Benedict “Ben” Raymond Horecka and Edna Mae Stoever Horecka.
EDWIN VACEK

EDWIN VACEK

Edwin Vacek

The youngest of 6 children, Edwin Vacek was born on March 9, 1927, west of Schulenburg to Frank Vacek and Frances Stuchly Vacek, He attended St. Rose Catholic School and Schulenburg High School.
THOMAS ‘TOMMY’ A. JANDA

THOMAS ‘TOMMY’ A. JANDA

Thomas ‘Tommy A. Janda

Thomas “Tommy” A. Janda, 70, of La Grange, Texas, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Tommy was born in La Grange on March 4, 1952, the son of Vastine and Bernice (Knapek) Janda. He married Karen Schertz on June 25, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange.

James C. Prihoda

May 2, 1942-Dec. 23, 2022 James Charles Prihoda was born to William and Mary Srubar Prihoda on May 2, 1942, in La Grange, Texas. He was baptized at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Plum and graduated from La Grange ISD in 1961. James married Carolyn Agnes Wick on Nov. 22, 1964, at St.
LINDA HELEN KONVICKA

LINDA HELEN KONVICKA

Linda Helen Konvicka

Linda Helen Konvicka passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 at 5:45 a.m. at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center. She reached the age of 93 years, 1 month, 20 days. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia.
CHARLES ORAN LITTLE

CHARLES ORAN LITTLE

Charles Oran Little

Charles Oran Little, 87, husband of Myrtle Marie Billeck Little, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Lexington, KY. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Schulenburg to the late Hubert L. and Louise Rabner Little.
Kenneth Emanuel Schwenke

Kenneth Emanuel Schwenke

Kenneth Emanuel Schwenke

Kenneth Emanuel Schwenke, 80, of Weimar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, three days after his birthday, surrounded by his family, at the Hallettsville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a nine-month stay following several falls at home.
ARCHIE WILLIAM SCOTT JR.

ARCHIE WILLIAM SCOTT JR.

Archie William Scott Jr.

The Scott family is heartbroken to announce that their patriarch Archie William Scott Jr. passed away to meet their heavenly father on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at the age of 98. Born in San Antonio, Texas, June 30, 1924, Archie grew up in the historic town of Schulenburg.