Obituaries

Evelyn A. (Mendel) Lamza

Evelyn A. (Mendel) Lamza, 83, of Houston, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at Hostyn. Born in Schulenburg on April 9, 1937, she was the daughter of Henry and Adela (Gassman) Mendel.
REGINA FISHER GILBREATH

REGINA FISHER GILBREATH

Regina Fisher Gilbreath

Regina Fisher Gilbreath passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 due to COVID-19. She was 90 and a resident at Eden Hill Nursing Home in New Braunfels. Regina was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Fayette County to John and Vlasta Fisher.

David Husmann Celebration of Life

The David Husmann family invites everyone to a celebration of Coach Husmann’s life on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at Shorthorn Stadium in Schulenburg. There will be special seating for his former players. In case of inclement weather, the memorial will be moved to the pavilion at Wolters Park.
ALTON EMIL DEMEL

ALTON EMIL DEMEL

Alton Emil Demel

Alton Emil Demel, 94, of Schulenburg, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. He was born on Nov. 18, 1926 in High Hill to Emil and Emilie Blaschke Demel and was married to Hilda Belcik Demel, his loving wife for over 70 years.
ANNIE FIETSAM

ANNIE FIETSAM

Annie Fietsam

Annie Carolyn (Kainer) FIetsam died on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, following a short illness. She was 84 years old. Annie was born at home near High Hill on Jan. 12, 1936. Her parents were Joseph and Anna (Klesel) Kainer. She was the youngest of seven siblings. The family spoke German at home.

David Husmann Celebration of Life

The David Husmann family invites everyone to a celebration of Coach Husmann’s life on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at Shorthorn Stadium in Schulenburg. There will be special seating for his former players. Coach Husmann passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at the age of 67.
DOROTHY MAE VORNSAND GOEDRICH

DOROTHY MAE VORNSAND GOEDRICH

Dorothy Mae Vornsand Goedrich

Dorothy Mae Vornsand Goedrich, 91, of Schulenburg died Friday, December 18. Private funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 22 at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Kosler officiating. Interment followed at St. Rose Cemetery.
RUTH KUNZ

RUTH KUNZ

Ruth Kunz

Ruth Carolyn (Buxkemper) Kunz, 78, of Columbus, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in Houston. She was born on May 12, 1942 to Felix Buxkemper Sr. and Loreda (Peters) Buxkemper in La Grange. Ruth worked as a paralegal secretary for 57 years for Gates, Stein, Prause & Gillespie Law Firm.
TIMOTHY E. BENTON

TIMOTHY E. BENTON

Timothy E. Benton

Timothy E. Benton was called home on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, after a long, courageous battle. He was born Aug. 27, 1952, in Richmond, Texas. He graduated from Needville High School in 1970 and attended Wharton County Junior College.

Harry William Klapuch

Harry William Klapuch of Moravia passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center after a short illness at age 91 years, 5 months. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, with Msgr.