Obituaries

James A. Besetsny

James A. Besetsny, 91, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.Visitation was set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 2401 Houston Highway, Victoria.Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at St.
HARLAN JAMES JOCHEN

HARLAN JAMES JOCHEN

Harlan James Jochen

Harlan James Jochen, a proud father, devoted husband and dear friend, passed peacefully at his home with family at his side on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at the age of 72.Born in Weimar on Aug.
DENNIS DEAN SCHULZ

DENNIS DEAN SCHULZ

Dennis Dean Schulz

Dennis Dean Schulz, 75, of Alvin, stepped into eternal light on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 after a brief illness He was born on Jan. 20, 1949 to parents Charles Henry Schulz and Gisella Neirlich Schulz in Schulenburg, who both preceded him in death.
LAWRENCE ‘LARRY’ VESELKA

LAWRENCE ‘LARRY’ VESELKA

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Veselka

Lawrence “Larry” Veselka, 74, of Schulenburg, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.He born on June 25, 1950 to John and Pauline Veselka in Weimar. Larry attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and graduated from Bishop Forest High School in 1968.

Bobbie (Nelson) Okruhlik

Bobbie (Nelson) Okruhlik, 77, of Schulenburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity and resilience that will continue to inspire all.Born in Amarillo, Bobbie’s early years were shaped by her father’s service in the U.S.
CAROLYN GENZER FRIEND

CAROLYN GENZER FRIEND

Carolyn Genzer Friend

2-26-1948 to 8-21-2024Carolyn Genzer Friend was born in Schulenburg on Feb. 26, 1948, to Alfons Joseph Genzer and Betty Genzer Walchar. She grew up there with her only sibling Alfons “Al” Genzer. Al married Margaret “Bunny” Genzer and they had two boys, Anthony Genzer and Nicholas Genzer.
DOLORES (KAHLICH) GUENTHER VACEK

DOLORES (KAHLICH) GUENTHER VACEK

Dolores (Kahlich) Guenther Vacek

Dolores (Kahlich) Guenther Vacek, 95, of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.Dolores was born to Alfred and Emma Kahlich on Dec. 19, 1928, at their new home in Schulenburg. She attended St. Rose Catholic School.
COLTON JAMES WENDELL

COLTON JAMES WENDELL

Colton James Wendell

Colton James Wendell was born to Jenifer (Kaase Heintz) and Mark Wendell on April 10, 2011 in San Antonio. He passed peacefully on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.Although Colton was unable to speak, he communicated so much love, understanding, and joy for life.
LARRY HENNEKE

LARRY HENNEKE

Larry Henneke

Larry Henneke, 69, of Schulenburg, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Schulenburg.He was born on Oct. 31, 1954 to Oswald Henneke and Laura (Schneider) Henneke in Sealy. On Dec. 3, 1995 he married Kathy Shimek. Larry worked as a rancher for many years.
June E. berger

June E. berger

June E. Berger

JUNE E. BERGERJune E. Berger, 89, of Engle, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.Funeral services were held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, with Pastor J.P. Kessie officiating. Interment took place in the St. John Cemetery in St. John.