Obituaries

WILLIAM ‘DEAN’ McKINNON

WILLIAM ‘DEAN’ McKINNON

William ‘Dean’ McKennon

William “Dean” McKennon, 71, of Schulenburg, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Schulenburg.He was born on Jan. 24, 1954 to Clem B. McKennon and Jessie (Esarey) McKennon in Del Rio. On April 26, 2004, he married Norma Jean Lira.
MILDRED HOLLAS

MILDRED HOLLAS

Mildred Marie Hollas

Mildred M. Hollas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, basked by the glow of a beautiful spring day and surrounded by her loving family.Mildred was born at home on the family farm in Middle Creek. She was the oldest of three children born to Alfred and Elsie (Winkler) Hilscher.
Ted Smith

Ted Smith

Theodore ‘Ted’ ‘Teddy’ Smith

Theodore (Ted, Teddy) Smith was born on a snowy day 67 years ago on Feb. 10 to Andrew (from Chicago, Illinois) and Winifred (Winter) Smith (from Schulenburg).
BLAKE RHODEN

BLAKE RHODEN

Blake Clifton Rhoden

Blake Clifton Rhoden of Weimar passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 71.He was born on Nov.13, 1953 in Houston to Lucile and Clifton Rhoden. The second son of the family, he graduated from Lamar High School. He married Denise Lev of Rosenberg on March 3, 1979.
BEN BOHUSLAV

BEN BOHUSLAV

Benjamin William Bohuslav

Benjamin William Bohuslav, affectionately known as Ben to his friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Schulenburg. Born on Feb.
WILIE BOHUSLAV

WILIE BOHUSLAV

Willie V. Bohuslav Jr.

Willie V. Bohuslav Jr., “Buddy” 93, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at his home in Austin, surrounded by his wife of 70 years and his loving children and grandchildren. Willie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many.He was born on Sept.
WALTER HERMIS

WALTER HERMIS

Walter James Hermis

Walter James Hermis passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many.Walter Hermis was born on Jan. 7, 1940, and attended St.
DAVID FLORUS

DAVID FLORUS

David James Florus

David James Florus, affectionately known as “Loco,” passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on July 23, 1949, in Shiner, he spent his life committing himself to family, work and a variety of passions that brought joy and laughter to those around him.
GUS ANDERS

GUS ANDERS

Gus James Anders

Funeral services for Gus James Anders of Schulenburg will be held on Thursday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Fr. Luke Prihoda officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Mr.
DIANA ‘DEE DEE’ HEINRICH

DIANA ‘DEE DEE’ HEINRICH

Diana ‘Dee Dee’ M. Winkler Heinrich

April 15, 1948 – March 6, 2025Diana M.”Dee Dee” Heinrich, 76, of Schulenburg passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Regency Nursing Center after a long battle with cancer.Funeral/memorial services for Diana M. Winkler Heinrich, 76, of High Hill were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 17 at St.