Obituaries

MILDRED KAINER BAYER

MILDRED KAINER BAYER

Mildred Kainer Bayer

Mildred Bayer passed away on Saturday, Aug. 14 in Houston at the age of 84. She was born to Alfred and Hulda Kainer on Nov. 18, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Lawrence and Wilbert of Houston. She is survived by her loving husband, E.J.

Helen Marie (Baca) Mauldin

Helen Marie (Baca) Mauldin, 85, of Houston, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a future date. Born on Nov. 28, 1935 in Schulenburg, she was the daughter of Adolph and Hattie Agnes (Berger) Baca. On June 7, 1952, she married Floyd Mauldin at St.
JOHN KASPER

JOHN KASPER

John Kasper

John Edward (Johnnie) Kasper, owner of Kasper Meat Market in Weimar, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Schulenburg. He was born April 16, 1932, the only child of John and Bertha Keiner Kasper. As a child, Johnnie attended St.
WILLIAM C. ‘BILLY’ MENSIK

WILLIAM C. ‘BILLY’ MENSIK

William C. ‘Billy’ Mensik

William C. “Billy” Mensik, 86, of Ammannsville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 31, 2021 in La Grange. He was born in La Grange on Jan. 11, 1935, the son of William and Mary (Sobotik) Mensik of Ammannsville.
PAT TAYLOR O’Kelley

PAT TAYLOR O’Kelley

Pat Taylor O’Kelley

Pat Taylor O’Kelley passed away at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021 after a lengthy illness at age 92 years, 4 months, 30 days. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill, with Fr.
THOMAS LEROY FLORUS

THOMAS LEROY FLORUS

Thomas Leroy Florus

Thomas Leroy Florus, age 91, of Flatonia, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. “Leroy,” as all who knew him, was born April 27, 1930 in Cistern to Edna (Zimmerhanzel) Florus and Anton Joseph Florus. He was the eldest of five children.
BARBARA ULRICH KALLUS

BARBARA ULRICH KALLUS

Barbara Ulrich Kallus

Barbara Ulrich Kallus of Spring passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 8 p.m. at age 89 years, 4 months, 13 days. The funeral was held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Spring, with Rev. Charles J. Samperi, pastor, officiating. Interment took place in St.

Edwin Erwin Knesek

Edwin Erwin Knesek, 84, passed away at his home in Schulenburg on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Graveside service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery. Born at Moravia on Aug. 27, 1936, he was the son of Emil and Christina (Schramek) Knesek.

E.J.. Chromcak

E.J. Chromcak, 94, of Houston, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home in Houston, followed by interment in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. Born Jan.
FELIX GEORGE STAVINOHA SR.

FELIX GEORGE STAVINOHA SR.

Felix George Stavinoha Sr.

Felix George Stavinoha Sr. of High Hill passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at age 82 years, 4 months. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill, with Fr. Felix Twumasi officiating and interment in the church cemetery.