Obituaries

George Mendel

George Mendel, 79, a resident of Morada Assisted Living, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Klein Funeral Home, 1400 West Main St. ,Tomball.Born on June 23, 1946 in Hallettsville, he was the son of Henry and Adela (Gassman) Mendel.
DEBBIE FOJTIK

DEBBIE FOJTIK

Deborah ‘Debbie’ Fojtik

Deborah “Debbie” Fojtik, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026.She was born on Nov. 16, 1955, in Weimar to August Wendler and Lillie (Dietrich) Wendler. Debbie loved the Lord and her family and friends.
FRANK ‘JACK’ CYRIL CERNOSEK

FRANK ‘JACK’ CYRIL CERNOSEK

Frank ‘Jack’ Cyril Cernosek

Jack began hauling milk as a young teenager and spent decades working tirelessly in the dairy industry, ranching, hauling gravel, and caring for the land he loved.
ANGELINA ‘ANGIE’ SCHWENKE

ANGELINA ‘ANGIE’ SCHWENKE

Angelina Schwenke

Angelina Agnes Schwenke, known as “Angie” to most, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 11, 2026, at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center at the age of 94.She was born south of Schulenburg on March 8,1932 as the youngest of five children of Henry and Emilie (Krischke) Klesel. She attended St.
ELIZABETH KALINEC

ELIZABETH KALINEC

Elizabeth Diane (Kahanek) Kalinec

Mrs. Elizabeth Diane (Kahanek) Kalinec, age 78, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. She was born in Richmond, Texas on February 4, 1948, to Mr. Eugene D. Kahanek who preceded her in death in 1974, and Mrs. Francis M.
VERNON HENRY BERGER

VERNON HENRY BERGER

Vernon Henry Berger

Vernon Henry Berger died on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the age of 91. He was born on Dec. 17, 1934, in Schulenburg to Hilda (Lobpries) Berger and Henry Berger. He had one brother, Wilbert. Growing up on a farm, Vernon worked hard alongside his family and truly loved that way of life.
LUIS CHAVEZ

LUIS CHAVEZ

Luis Chavez

Luis Chavez passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose presence brought strength, warmth and laughter to those who knew him.
CHRISTINE KING KENNEDY

CHRISTINE KING KENNEDY

Christine King Kennedy

Jan. 24, 1945 - April 6, 2026Christine King Kennedy, lovingly known as “Chris” to those closest to her, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and deep family connection.Born on Jan. 24, 1945, Christine was the daughter of Joe and Mable King.
JOYCE DITTRICH

JOYCE DITTRICH

Joyce Dittrich

Joyce was born on Aug. 27, 1952 in Weimar to Estanislado and Rita Segura. She was one of 12 children, raised in Schulenburg amongst her siblings. Joyce departed this world on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
JENELL HUEBOTTER

JENELL HUEBOTTER

Jenell Marie Huebotter

Jenell Marie Huebotter, 89, of San Antonio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.Jenell was born on Jan. 8, 1937, in Freyburg, in Fayette County, to Emil Joseph Roeder and Velma Dieringer Roeder. She was the firstborn of six children, including two brothers and three sisters.