Obituaries

LILLIAN ANN KOCIAN MANNING

LILLIAN ANN KOCIAN MANNING

Lillian Ann Kocian Manning

Lillian Ann Kocian Manning was born in Komensky, Texas on March 22, 1940 to Henry and Bessie (Fajkus) Kocian of Moulton. Lillian was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton. She grew up in Moulton along with her parents and 8 siblings.
WANDA STANZEL

WANDA STANZEL

Wanda Stanzel

Wanda Faye Johnson Beaudry Stanzel, who died Oct. 3, 2021, at the age of 82, loved life and lived it fully.

Edward Floyd Jones

Edward Floyd Jones passed away at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 4:15 a.m. Graveside services were conducted at the Weimar Masonic Cemetery on Monday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Pallbearers were Jack Polasek Sr.
ELIZABETH MARIE KOTROLA

ELIZABETH MARIE KOTROLA

Elizabeth Marie (Langhamer) Kotrola

Elizabeth Marie (Langhamer) Kotrola passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born in Schulenburg on April 17, 1931 to John and Pauline Langhamer. She was married to Jerry H. Kotrola (deceased, 2012) for 56 years.
JIMMY ‘JIM’ JOHN CHAPMAN

JIMMY ‘JIM’ JOHN CHAPMAN

Jimmy “Jim” John Chapman

Jimmy “Jim” John Chapman, 75, of Schulenburg, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. Jim was born in San Marcos on Nov. 8, 1945, the son of Wilson Paul Chapman and Margaret Joan (Schaas) Chapman. He married Annie L. Weber on Aug. 13, 1988 in La Grange.
FLORENCE MARIE FRITSCH POLZER

FLORENCE MARIE FRITSCH POLZER

Florence Marie Fritsch Polzer

Florence Marie Polzer nee Fritsch, 87, of Bryan/College Station, went to be with God on Oct. 2, 2021. Florence was born on Christmas day 1933 to Alfred and Marie (Seidenberger) Fritsch in Schulenburg. She graduated from Schulenburg High in 1951 and went on to study at St.
MARCUS LINN ‘MARK’ BARACKMAN

MARCUS LINN ‘MARK’ BARACKMAN

Marcus Linn ‘Mark’ Barackman

Marcus Linn “Mark” Barackman, 59, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, with his wife by his side. Mark courageously fought cancer for a little more than 2 years. Mark was born in Canton, IL, on May 12, 1962, the son of Bobby and Mary Alice (Lederbrand) Barackman.
DENNIS ‘DENNY’ A. KEUNEKE

DENNIS ‘DENNY’ A. KEUNEKE

Dennis ‘Denny’ A. Keuneke

Dennis “Denny” A. Keuneke, 74, of Rosenberg, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Richmond. Denny was born Feb. 10, 1947, in Sealy, the son of Henry and Elsie Mae (Kaspar) Keuneke. He grew up in the Pattison area, graduating from Royal High School.
FORREST CHARLES SOMMER

FORREST CHARLES SOMMER

Forrest Charles Sommer

Forrest Charles Sommer, 87, of Houston, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Houston, with Fr. Rafael Becerra officiating and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Houston.
STEPHANIE GAWLIK SEKULA

STEPHANIE GAWLIK SEKULA

Stephanie Gawlik Sekula

Stephanie Gawlik Sekula, 51, of Falls City, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. She was born to Henry and Catherine Petrash on Aug. 20, 1970 in Alvin. Her family relocated to Victoria, where she would go on to graduate from Stroman High School. Stephanie married Eric Sekula on Aug.