Obituaries

James ‘Jimmy’ Lange

James “Jimmy” Lange was born on Dec. 1, 1939 in Burton to Alfred and Evelyn Wendland Lange and passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at St. David’s Rehab in Austin at age 80. He was a Weimar resident. He attended school and graduated from Round Top-Carmine High School in 1958.
Wendelina ‘Wendy’ Anna Klesel Hrncir

Wendelina ‘Wendy’ Anna Klesel Hrncir

Wendelina ‘Wendy’ Anna Klesel Hrncir

Wendy Hrncir, age 93, of Victoria, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Wendy was born Dec. 23, 1926 in Schulenburg to the late August and Mary (Baller) Klesel. She attended St. Rose Catholic School and Schulenburg High.
Evelyn Christ Mendel

Evelyn Christ Mendel

Evelyn Christ Mendel

Evelyn Christ Mendel passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born Oct. 9, 1926 in Hallettsville to Henry and Emilia Christ. She married the love of her life, Edgar Mendel Sr., on Nov. 4, 1946.
Ernie Paul Kloesel

Ernie Paul Kloesel

Ernie Paul Kloesel

Ernie Paul Kloesel was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at the age of 70, due to Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Weimar on July 3, 1950, the son of Eugene R. and Evelyn (Rerich) Kloesel.

Sammy Wayne Kutac

Sammy Wayne Kutac of Schulenburg passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 at St. David’s Hospital in Austin after a four-month battle with cancer. He reached the age of 49 years, 1 month, 6 days. Private services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Esther Fietsam Raabe

Esther Fietsam Raabe

Esther Fietsam Raabe

Esther Fietsam Raabe of Schulenburg passed away on Monday morning, Sept. 14, 2020 at P.A.M. in Luling at age 82 years, 9 months. The funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Rev. Tim Kosler officiating and interment in the St.
Carol Ann Bliznak

Carol Ann Bliznak

Carol Ann Bliznak

Carol Ann Bliznak passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2020, at the age of 79 with her husband Johnny, son John, and daughter-in-law Kelley at her side. Visitation for family and friends was from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene.
BETTY STONER JURENA

BETTY STONER JURENA

Betty Stoner Jurena

Betty Stoner Jurena of Moulton passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 in Austin at age 58 years, 3 months, 2 days. The funeral was held on Monday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Schulenburg, with Pastor David Thompson officiating.
JOYCE K. TERRELL

JOYCE K. TERRELL

Joyce K. Terrell

Joyce K. Terrell, 84, of Weimar, passed away Monday, Aug. 31 in her home in Weimar with family beside her. She was born on Feb. 11, 1936, in Dubina to Jim and Marcella Korenek. Joyce was a longtime faithful member of Weimar Church of Christ.

Tristen Andrew Cother

Tristen Andrew Cother, 22, of New Braunfels, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20. The funeral was held on Friday, Aug. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Oakwood Baptist Church in New Braunfels, followed by interment in Hill Country Memorial Gardens in New Braunfels. He was born on Feb. 19, 1998 in Fairmont, Minn.