Obituaries
Sylvia Mertz
Jan 1, 2016
Sylvia Tietjen Mertz Sylvia Tietjen Mertz was the youngest child born to Anton and Ella Schulze Tietjen in 1924 on a farm in Rutersville Texas. She lived with her parents for over 40 years, assisting with farm and tending to their care until their death. Valedictorian of her high school class in 1942, she began her career at the title...
Fred Schaefer
Dec 31, 2015
Fred Lee Schaefer, 88, of La Grange, died Thursday December 31, 2015 at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin. Fred was born on May 28, 1927, the son of Emil H. and Elvira Loessin Schaefer. He is survived by his sister-in-law Virginia Weid Schaefer, nephew Ron Behrens and his wife Shirley Behrens of La Grange, and many neighbors on Frank Road who...
Rickey Pereiro
Dec 29, 2015
Rickey Allen Pereiro, age 66 of Round Top passed away on December 29, 2015 in La Grange. Rickey was born on December 29, 1949 in Houston to Richard Alfred Pereiro and Katherine Merrill Smith. He was a carpenter, loved to play pool and served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Katherine...
Lynn Ayres
Dec 19, 2015
Lynn Christine Ayres, age 70, passed away on Saturday, December 19th in San Antonio, Texas where she had been a resident for the past 25 years. Born on October 16, 1945, to Beatrice and Frank Williams, Chris was raised in Houston, Texas and graduated from Lamar High School. After graduation, Chris attended Stephen F. Austin and later The University of...
Otto Heinze Jr
Dec 19, 2015
OTTO HERMAN HEINZE JR. Otto Herman Heinze Jr, went home to his Lord on Saturday at 9:34 AM December 19, 2015 at his home in Somerville surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with COPD and CHF. Otto was born October 6, 1939 at his home on Florida Chapel Rd. He was baptized in the Waldeck Lutheran Church...
Emagene Boehm
Dec 13, 2015
Emagene Boehm age 91 of La Grange passed away on December 13, 2015. Emagene was the daughter of Leon and Ruby Schulze Voelkel. She was born on September 25, 1924 in the two story house of her grandparents in Rutersville, which is still standing on Sand Rock Road. She attended the Rutersville Country School and later worked at different jobs....
Brittany Ridley
Dec 11, 2015
Brittany Raye Ridley Obituary In the early morning hours of December 11, 2015, Brittany Raye Ridley passed from this life into the arms of Jesus at her home in Round Top, Texas, surrounded by her family. Brittany was 30 years old. Brittany graced this world with her sweet presence on October 31, 1985. She was born in Houston, Texas to...
Rhodie Nietsche
Dec 7, 2015
Rhodie Myra (Kraatz) Nietsche, 91, of Schulenburg was called to rest on December 7, 2015. She was born to Arthur Kraatz and Emily (Schnell) Kraatz on August 11,1924. Rhodie was married to Willie (Bill) Nietsche on September 27, 1953 at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange Tx. Rhodie is survived by her son Billy Nietsche and wife Christy along...
Grace Dyer
Dec 5, 2015
Grace Marie (Bracey) Dyer, 97, of La Grange was called to her eternal resting place on Dec. 5, 2015. She was born on March 17, 1918 to Claude Odell Bracey and Lillian (Charpiot) Bracey. Grace was married to Jack Leon Dyer on Jan. 2, 1943 in Redding, California. She graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown in 1947. She was a...
Leona Wagley
Dec 1, 2015
Leona Emma Wagley, 95 years young, was called to her eternal resting place on December 1, 2015. She entered into this world on January 3, 1920 in Oak Grove, TX, born to Henry and Lola (Mehrens) Pachal. She was married to Oliver Miles Wagley until his death in 1963. She enrolled in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in August 21,...
Paula Gowin
Nov 8, 2015
Paula Nellwyn Sheppard Gowin passed away November 8, 2015 in Austin, Texas. She was born July 22, 1939 in Kerrville, Texas. She is survived by husband George Gowin, son Kent Gowin and wife Deana, daughter Cindy Tribble and husband Gary, son-in-law Larry Taylor. She is also survived by grandchildren Rebecca Dugas, Laura Taylor, Christina Taylor, Joshua Tribble, Larry Taylor, Caleb...
Dr. Edwin Fitzpatrick
Nov 8, 2015
Dr. Edwin L.”Doc” Fitzpatrick, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8th at St. Mark’s Hospital in La Grange, Texas, after a brief illness. He was born on November 26, 1925 in East Jordan, Michigan to Leroy Edwin and Kittie Helen (Greenman) Fitzpatrick. His family later moved to Flint, MI where he attended public school. At the age of 16,...
Wayne Fletcher
Nov 4, 2015
Mr. Wayne Fletcher of West Point, Texas passed away on Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2015. Wayne is survived by his wife Cindy Fletcher of West Point, 2 daughters, Jennifer Borders and Stephanie Fletcher. He also has a son-in-law, Scott Borders and 3 grandchildren, Hannah, Drew, and Katherine Borders. A private memorial service will be held for the family. Donations may be...
Lillian Buscha
Oct 30, 2015
LILLIAN BUSCHA Funeral services for Lillian Rody Moerbe Buscha, 84, of La Grange will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Grange, with interment to follow in the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 am until 7 pm Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in...
Barbara Jurecka
Oct 27, 2015
Barbara Jean Jurecka, 73 was called to her eternal resting place on October 27, 2015 at Monument Hill Nursing Center in La Grange. She entered this world on March 5, 1942 in La Grange to Justin and Margie Zbranek. She is survived by her daughter Darla and husband Craig Bundick, grandson Justin Bundick, Son-in-law Patrick Arzola, Nieces and nephews, Cindy...
William Mings
Oct 21, 2015
William Earl (Bill) Mings, age 58 of Fayetteville passed away at his home on October 21, 2015. Bill was born on February 7, 1958 in Onawa, Iowa to Larry D. Mings and Madelyn M. Hopkins Mings. He was an equipment operator in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing, Harley Davidson motorcycles, family and friends. He was a member of the...
Albina Malota
Sep 17, 2015
BINKY (Albina) Malota, age 82 years, of Shelby, Texas, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015. Born in Fayetteville on September, 13, 1933, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Malota; brother Jerome Novak and sister, Lillie Kaderka. Binky...
Anthony Sevcik
Aug 31, 2015
Anthony Joseph Sevcik, 51, beloved Dad, entered into eternal life on August 31, 2015. Anthony was born on September 14, 1963 in Galveston, TX to Leon and Evelyn Sevcik. On November 21, 1981 he married Darla J. Naumann at Sacred Heart Church in La Grange. Anthony was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. In the...
Ralph Johnson
Aug 28, 2015
Ralph T. Johnson of La Grange, Texas was born July 24, 1938 in Glassboro, NJ. He quietly passed away at home on August 28 with his devoted wife of 58 years and loving daughter Bunny by his side. His thirty five years of employment with the Fluor Corporation took him and his family to the far corners of the earth....
Nolan Noak
Aug 26, 2015
Nolan Noak, 93, of Carmine, TX passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at St. Mark's Medical Center in LaGrange, TX. He was born November 27, 1921 to Alfred and Freida (Schlabach) Noak in Round Top. He was baptized & confirmed in Lutheran faith and attended Round Top school. On October 25, 1959 he married Vernell Tramp in Prairie Valley and...
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