Raymond Charles Miller

Raymond Charles Miller passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 13,2023 at 1:30 p.m. with family at his side. He was 84 years old and battled the terrible disease of dementia for a long time. Ray was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Aug. 11, 1938 to Frank and Lula Shipman Miller.

Arnold August Janda

Arnold August Janda, 86, of La Grange, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Arnold was born in La Grange on Sept. 17, 1936, the son of Frances (Rainosek) and Joseph M. Janda. He attended school at the Czech Catholic School in Hostyn and went to High School in La Grange, graduating in 1955.

Erwin James Kobza

Erwin James Kobza, 84, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12 at Hallettsville Nursing & Rehab Center. Erwin was born in Schulenburg on March 30, 1938, to Joe and Ida Kahanek Kobza. He attended St. John School and in September 1961, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

Timothy ‘Tim’ Shimek

Timothy (Tim) Shimek of Moravia passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at this home with his family at his side at the age of 63. Tim was preceded in death by his father, George Shimek.

Roger Allen Holub

Roger Allen Holub, 54, of Houston, died at Park Plaza Hospital due to heart surgery complications on Thursday, Feb. 2. A Mass celebrating his life will be held at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Road in Houston, on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Thank You

The family of James Prihoda would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during James’ illness and death. Your kindness and generosity through visits, prayers, cards, flowers, mass offerings, donations, food and other expressions of sympathy were a great comfort to us.

Evelyn Kusy

Heaven gained one of the kindest, sweetest, funniest women on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, as Evelyn Besetzny Kusy went to claim her heavenly reward. Evelyn graduated as valedictorian of her class at St. John’s School, where she also excelled in sports.

Shelton Howard ‘Zip’ Wagner Jr.

Shelton Howard Wagner Jr., 74, known by most as Howard and many as “Zip,” went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, surrounded by the comfort of his family. “He will always be remembered for his humor and big love for others.

Elizabeth Ann Walker Odom

Elizabeth Ann Walker Odom, 87, of Schulenburg, Texas, went to be with her Savior at 8:35 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26.

Ernest Frank Matura Sr.

Ernest Frank Matura Sr., 79, of Dubina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, Jan. 22, 2023 at Pam Health Specialty Rehabilitation Hospital in Victoria. Ernest was born on Dec.