Obituaries
Emmi Stevens
Dec 24, 2025
Makayla Elaine Stevens, affectionately known as Emmi, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025, in New Braunfels, Texas. Born on June 28, 2004, in Webster, Texas, Emmi graced the world with her loving personality and beautiful spirit.
Emmi was a member of the First Baptist Church of La Grange where she enjoyed her time in the youth group, at camp, and...
Bruce Wayne Schielack
Dec 22, 2025
Bruce Wayne Schielack, a resident of Fayetteville, Texas, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 29, 1950, in La Grange, he dedicated over two decades of his professional life to Emergency Management with the Department of Public Safety. Bruce also had a diverse career spanning work on offshore oil rigs and as a...
Elgene Richard Eckermann
Dec 22, 2025
Funeral services for Elgene Richard Eckermann are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange with a private, family interment at Hill Cemetery in Round Top. The family will receive family and friends at 10 a.m. prior to the funeral.
Elgene, 86 of Round Top, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family...
Xavier Alexander Villanueva
Dec 2, 2025
Xavier Alexander Villanueva, a devoted father and beloved son, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Seguin, Texas, at the age of 30. Born on April 19, 1995, in La Grange, Texas, Xavier attended La Grange High School and later devoted his career to being a Warehouse Technician for Amazon.
Xavier's life was characterized by his deep love for family and...
Bernita Ann Hlinsky
Nov 29, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., December 10, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellinger with interment to follow. A visitation will take place at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on December 9, 2025. The family will be present from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with Rosary...
Sandra Stahl
Nov 25, 2025
Sandra Sidenblad Stahl, age 78, passed away on November 25, 2025, in Liberty Hill, Texas. Born on September 15, 1947, in the Heights in Houston, Texas, Sandra lived a life marked by warmth, creativity, and a deep love for family and community.
Throughout her life, Sandra embraced a variety of roles and careers, many of which centered around her passion for...
Doris Wallace
Nov 19, 2025
On November 19, 2025, Doris peacefully passed away at the age of 87 in the home that her beloved late husband, “Tex”, had built for her. She loved the Texas lifestyle, had special affection for her dachshund dogs and was devoted to her nephews Mark and Troy in her Swiss familyline.A private memorial service will be held at a later...
Alice Marie Malota
Nov 17, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville, Texas. Visitation will take place at the church prior to the service, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The burial will follow at the St. John Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville.
Alice Marie Malota, 90 of Fayetteville, passed away on...
Charles Richard Hebert
Nov 15, 2025
A Memorial Service for Charles Richard Hebert is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., November 22, 2025 at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange (967 E. Colorado St., La Grange, Texas 78945). The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Houston.
Charles Hebert, 77 of La Grange, passed...
Denis Antony Mohar
Nov 10, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Denis Antony Mohar is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at his church, St. John Lutheran Church in Rutersville, Texas.
Denis Mohar, 56 of Round Top, passed away on November 10, 2025 in Austin. He was born in St. Charles, Illinois on September 10, 1969 to Tony Mohar and Mary Virginia (Till). He...
Jack Flynt Elder
Nov 9, 2025
Jack Flynt Elder, age 91, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in College Station, Texas surrounded by his family as he entered his eternal home.
Jack was born on March 28, 1934 in Karnes County, Texas. He arrived into this world alongside his twin brother, John. At birth, he only weighed 1.5 pounds and somehow survived by his parents resting...
Richard Charles Roberts
Nov 9, 2025
Richard Charles "Ricky" Roberts of La Grange passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025 at his home in La Grange. He was 63 years old.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home with funeral services set for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the...
Wiley Justin Adams
Nov 8, 2025
Wiley Justin Adams passed away on November 8, 2025. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mary Lee Mewis
Nov 7, 2025
A private service for Mary Lee Mewis will take place at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, Texas. She passed away peacefully at her home on November 7, 2025. Mary was the oldest living Fayette County resident in Fayette County history.
Mary Mewis was born in Industry, Texas on September 24, 1916 to Willie Berndt and Marie (Zeptner) Berndt. She graduated from...
Travis Lee Schiwart
Nov 6, 2025
Travis Lee Schiwart, 84 of La Grange, passed away on November 6, 2025 in Weimar, Texas.
A graveside service for Travis Lee Schiwart is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Carmine City Cemetery in Carmine.
Travis Schiwart was born on January 8, 1941 in Vernon, Texas to Gerhard Paul Schiwart and Clara Selma (Fritsche) Schiwart. After school, he proudly...
John Carroll Ferguson
Oct 31, 2025
John Carroll Ferguson, 74 of Houston passed away at his home in La Grange on October 31, 2025. A private family burial will take place in La Grange.
John Ferguson was born in Houston on February 17, 1951 to Paul Carroll and Lera (Bates) Ferguson. He graduated from Waltrip High School and later earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Stephen...
Jo Anne (Menefee) Sterling
Oct 24, 2025
A memorial service for Jo Anne (Menefee) Sterling is scheduled for 10 a.m. December 6, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church in Rutersville with a private family burial at a later date.
Jo Anne (Menefee) Sterling, 62, of La Grange, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, in Kyle, Texas after a lengthy illness. Born in Houston, Texas, on September...
Laura Ann Oeser
Oct 23, 2025
A memorial service for Laura Ann Oeser is scheduled for November 5, 2025 beginning at 10 a.m. at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange.
Laura Ann Oeser (Leland Oeser), 69 of Nechanitz, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 in La Grange, Texas. She was born in La Grange on July 3, 1956 to Anton Gustav Oeser and Lydia Viola...
Jerry Clyde Miles
Oct 10, 2025
Jerry Clyde Miles was born January 31, 1949, to Lois and Clyde Miles of Sterling, Illinois. Jerry attended high school in Lyndon, Illinois and Whiteside County Vocational School in Sterling, Illinois. In 1969 Jerry married Sharon Moss of Dixon, Illinois and the couple had two sons, Bradley Scott Miles (deceased) and Todd Christopher Miles. Jerry worked 20 years for Williams...
Susan Marie Schultz
Oct 8, 2025
Susan was born in Heidelberg, Germany July 11, 1952. She spent her childhood in Chicago, Ill. Susan attended college while living in San Antonio, Texas. She started working for Pier 1 and advanced quickly to Store Manager then transferred to Nebraska.
Susan married Richard Schultz in June of 1979 in San Antonio before moving to Singapore where they had their first...


