Obituaries

ERNEST EDWIN DAVIS

ERNEST EDWIN DAVIS

Ernest Edwin Davis

Ernest Edwin Davis, 81, of College Station, died Nov. 4, 2021. A longtime economist and educator, Davis is well known for his contributions to cattle raisers and the beef industry. He was also an Eagle Scout, U.S. Army Captain and served as a county Extension agent for many years.
NEAL RAY HEINRICH

NEAL RAY HEINRICH

Neal Ray Heinrich

Neal Heinrich passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. Neal was born in Port Lavaca on Dec. 25, 1959, to Gus and Pearl Heinrich. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Troy Heinrich and Harvey Heinrich, and infant son Nicholas Neal Heinrich.

Anita (Kalisek) Shimek

Anita Pauline (Kalisek) Shimek, 88, of Pasadena, died there on Friday, Feb. 4 at 1:10 p.m. after having Alzheimer’s Disease for four years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with visitation at 9 a.m., rosary at 10:30 a.m.
CAROL ANN HARTENSTEINER

CAROL ANN HARTENSTEINER

Carol Ann Hartensteiner

Carol Ann Hartensteiner passed away in Schulenburg on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at age 63. Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Fr. Scott Hill officiated.
JAMES ‘JIMMY’ ZBRANSKY

JAMES ‘JIMMY’ ZBRANSKY

James Zabransky

James George “Jimmy” Zabransky of Weimar passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 in Houston. He was born Nov. 8, 1937 to Adolph Zabransky and Louise (Ermis) Zabransky in Schulenburg. On Jan. 12, 1958 he married Marcia Joan Hartensteiner. Jimmy graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1956.
BRUCE LeTULLE BOSL

BRUCE LeTULLE BOSL

Bruce LeTulle Bosl

Bruce LeTulle Bosl passed away into God’s graces on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. His body was cremated and a memorial service was held on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Schulenburg. Bruce was born Sept.
VIRGINIA WAGNER KAINER

VIRGINIA WAGNER KAINER

Virginia Wagner Kainer

Virginia Wagner Kainer ended her journey on this earth on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She went home to be with her Heavenly Father, beloved husband Leo, son James, and other family and friends who preceded her in death.
EDITH MARIE KOCUREK

EDITH MARIE KOCUREK

Edith Marie Kocurek

Edith Marie Kocurek passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 at the age of 97. Edith was born Aug. 11, 1924 in Schulenburg to Eddie Watzlavick and Edna (Vacek) Watzlavick. She married Frank Emil Kocurek on May 27, 1943 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.
HENRY JOSEPH ZAPALAC SR.

HENRY JOSEPH ZAPALAC SR.

Henry Joseph Zapalac Sr.

Henry Joseph Zapalac Sr. passed away on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022 at 12:10 a.m. at his home near Schulenburg after a battle with cancer. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
JAMES FERDINAND ‘PORKCHOP’ MEYER

JAMES FERDINAND ‘PORKCHOP’ MEYER

James Ferdinand ‘Porkchop’ Meyer

James Ferdinand “Porkchop” Meyer of Schulenburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 at 12:04 a.m. at the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, exactly two days prior to his 70th birthday.