Harold Rietz

HAROLD RIETZIt is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Harold Guenther Rietz, 95, on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at his residence. He was born on Oct. 16, 1929 in Freyburg to Guenther and Alma “Loth” Rietz.Harold was baptized on Nov.

Alice Hollas

ALICE HOLLASAlice Marie (Bayer) Hollas was born Feb. 15, 1939 in Ammannsville to Lad and Lillie Bayer. She attended school in Ammannsville through eighth grade and attended high school in Schulenburg.Alice met a German boy named Robert Hollas from High Hill and they married Oct. 16, 1955.

Charles Grahmann

Charles Grahmann passed away on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at the age of 83.Charles enjoyed a life filled with his passions and the love of his family. He spent many years tending to his herd of Brahman cattle, and together with his wife, Wanda, he enjoyed traveling by land, air and sea.

Lillie Dittrich

Lillie Grohmann Dittrich, 95, of Schulenburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.She was born on Dec. 8, 1929 in Engle to Rudolph and Emma Klesel Grohmann. Lillie grew up in Engle before moving to Schulenburg, where she graduated from Schulenburg High School.

Helen Marie Gertner

Helen Marie Gertner gained her angel wings on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 in Katy, surrounded by her loving family.She was born on April 1, 1935 in Komensky at their home, to Joseph Provazek and Mary Provazek. Helen attended Komensky school and graduated from Moulton High School in 1953.

Gladys Surman

Gladys Surman of Schulenburg departed this earthly world on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, to meet with family and friends who preceded her in death. The good Lord blessed her with 93 years, 3 months and 22 days of life.Gladys was born in Weimar on April 13, 1932, to Henry and Adela (Michalek) Kloesel.

Alton Hafer

Alton Bruno Hafer, 98, of Schulenburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.He was born on Feb. 23, 1927, in Beasley to Louis William Hafer and Minnie E. (Henrichsen) Hafer. Alton honorably served this country in the U.S. Army.

Johnny Louis Veselka

Johnny Louis Veselka, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 at age 77 in Austin.Born on Sept. 14, 1947 in Schulenburg, Johnny grew up with his younger brother Larry.

Patricia L. Masek

Patricia L. Masek passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.She was born Vlasta Ludmila Migl to Anton Migl and Ludmila Jasek Migl on March 1, 1935 at their farm near Praha. She was baptized, confirmed and married in her lifelong church of St. Mary’s in Praha. She attended St.

Johnnie Joe Balcar

Johnnie Joe Balcar, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center. His final months were marked by various medical challenges that began in February 2025, which he faced with remarkable resilience and determination.The funeral service was conducted at St.