A Mass of Christian Burial for Russell Joseph Janish, 45, of Fayetteville will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville, Texas.  A Rosary will be recited prior to the service at 9:30 a.m., also at the church.  Mr. Janish unexpectedly passed away, February 18, 2021 in Fayetteville, Texas. Russell was born January 20, 1976 to Alois Joseph Janish and Charleen Ruth (Minar) Janish in La Grange, Texas. He married Lee Kate...

Jack Edward Fogle was born in Shiner, Texas to the late Alvis Edward and Dollie Mae Martin Fogle. Jack married his best friend of 45 years Sandra December 6, 1975 in New Braunfels, Texas. Jack and Sandra had Rachel in Gonzales August 21, 1976. They moved back to La Grange in 2006 to be closer to their three grandchildren. Jack enjoyed spending time with the kids and visiting with his friends at the C-Store.  Jack never met a stranger and was known to many as Mr. Jack, or Papa Jack....

Rogelio Rangel Orona was born in La Barranca, Durrango Mexico to Enrique and Maria De Jesus Rangel Orona.  Rogelio was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man of great humor with a big heart. He knew what to say to make his family laugh. He was a very firm, creative, strict, hardworking and responsible person. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange where he was involved in the Spanish masses and in many church events for the...

Judy Lynn (Gooden) Benton, 74, of La Grange, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family January 18, 2021 at her home in La Grange. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Judy was born October 14, 1946 to Jack Lindley Gooden and Aleta Nadine (Craft) Gooden in Healdton, Oklahoma.  Judy was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Carolynn Gooden Aldermann and Marylynn Gooden West; and brother, Jimmy Gooden. She is survived by her husband, “AB”...

Billy Don Johnson was born March 16, 1960 in Hobbs, New Mexico to James Deward Johnson and Billie Jean Swanson Johnson.  He married Rosie Hernandez on August 31, 1977.  He passed peacefully on January 13, 2021 in his home in Winchester, Texas. Billy Don was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.  He often spoke his mind yet he was extremely generous and often helped others.  He liked to bar-b-que and having family gatherings.  He...

Albert A. Jakobeit, 72 of La Grange, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 24, 1948 in Hearne, Texas, the first child of Adolph “Jake” Ernest Jakobeit and Adela Marie (Mechura) Jakobeit. Albert married the love of his life, Connie Lynn Lueders on August 21, 1971 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. He had a degree from the University of Texas in Downhole Drilling and Well Tech, and later graduated from the Commonwealth College as a...

Liz was born in Wharton, Texas on December 21st, 1944 to Benny and Margaret (Zahn) Nitsche.  She attended school in Wharton County until Jr. High.  The family then moved to Shelby and she attended the rest of Jr. High in Industry school until the family started farming near Brenham where she attended school until graduating from Brenham High School in 1963.  She loved sports and was very athletic, playing volleyball and softball. Growing up, she always had a love for music and...

Bertha Jean Ruether, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021. Bertha Jean (Jasek) Ruether was born on January 20, 1939 to Henry Emil Jasek and Sophie Bertha (Kurtzmann) Jasek. Bertha graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1957, and later met the love of her life, Leroy Raymond Ruether, at a wedding reception. They were married July 21, 1957 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Fayetteville, and were married for 63 years. While raising kids and grandchildren, Bertha...

Sue Ann Morgan Rheman was born on October 1, 1928 in San Marcos, Texas to Henry King and Hester Ann Graves who passed away during child birth.  Sue Ann was raised by her father and step mother, Mary Emily King. Sue Ann earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Women’s Christian University and successfully pursued a career in fashion and cosmetics.    Sue Ann was known for being a loving and kind lady. She never said an unkind word about anyone and her smile was...

A Celebration of Life for Trinidad Ibarra De León, 85, of Paige, Texas is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., on Monday, December 28th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange, Texas. Interment will follow at the La Grange City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange. Mrs. De León passed away December 23, 2020 in Bastrop, Texas. Trinidad was born July 28, 1935 to Sigifredo Ibarra and Maria Vega in General...