Obituaries

CYRIL ‘C.M.’ MURAS JR.

CYRIL ‘C.M.’ MURAS JR.

Cyril ‘C.M.’ Method Muras Jr.

Cyril “C.M.” Muras Jr., 80, of Hostyn, entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Cyril was born in O’Quinn on Aug. 5, 1941, the son of Cyril Muras Sr. and Martha (Svec) Muras. He married the love of his life, Mary (Wagner) Muras, on Nov. 13, 1965, at St.
VERNE CARL HUSER

VERNE CARL HUSER

Verne Carl Huser

The world lost a great river man when longtime river runner, environmental educator and wilderness advocate Verne Carl Huser left this planet on the night of the Beaver Full Moon, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.
FRANCIS KASPER

FRANCIS KASPER

Francis Kasper

Francis Kasper, 55, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Francis, affectionately known as Boogie, was born on May 4, 1966 to John and Aileen Kasper in Weimar.
PAUL VICTOR LINDBLADE

PAUL VICTOR LINDBLADE

Paul Victor Lindblade

Paul Victor Lindblade, 83, of Schulenburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Paul was born on Aug. 24, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois, and was preceded in death by his father, Frank Victor Lindblade, and mother, Lois Ruth Lindblade.
MILTON JOSEPH SHIMEK

MILTON JOSEPH SHIMEK

Milton Joseph Shimek

Milton Joseph Shimek of Schulenburg passed away on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 at Oak Manor Nursing Center in Flatonia at age 85. Funeral services were held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., followed by entombment in the St. Rose Mausoleum.
Troy ‘Beau’ Lynn Bennett Jr.

Troy ‘Beau’ Lynn Bennett Jr.

Troy ‘Beau’ Lynn Bennett Jr.

Troy “Beau” Lynn Bennett Jr., 59, of La Grange, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. He was lovingly known as “Beau” by his family. He was born in Dallas on Sept. 21, 1962, the son of Troy L. Bennett Sr. and Billie “BB” (Burch) Bennett-Connor.
WERNER ‘JOHNNY’ KOOPMANN JR.

WERNER ‘JOHNNY’ KOOPMANN JR.

Werner “Johnny” Koopmann Jr.

Werner “Johnny” Koopmann Jr., 71, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Johnny was born in La Grange on July 17, 1950, the son of Werner and Louise (Tschatschula) Koopmann. He was baptized into the Christian faith on Aug. 6, 1950, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.
GEORGE FRANK MUNOZ

GEORGE FRANK MUNOZ

George Frank Munoz

George Frank Munoz passed away at his home in Engle on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 at the age of 72 years. George was born on April 23, 1949 in Flatonia to Frank and Dominga (Delgado) Munoz Jr. George attended Flatonia Public School.
EARLENE C. O’BRIEN

EARLENE C. O’BRIEN

Earlene C. O’Brien

Earlene C. O’Brien passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center at age 87. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the Praha Catholic Church at 10 a.m., followed by interment in the church cemetery. Officiating were Fr.

Evelyn Frances Ripper

Evelyn Frances Ripper, age 88 years, 11 months, 24 days, passed away at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at 5 a.m. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Visitation began 9 a.m., with rosary led by Peggy Kalich at 10 a.m.