Obituaries

Pauline Wolfe

Pauline Wolfe

Jul 20, 2008

Pauline Cochran Wolfe, age 74, of Warda, Texas passed away on July 20, 2008. She was born on January 11, 1934, to parents, Paul Cochran and Lela (Uselton) Cochran in Nocona, Texas. She was a housewife and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her two sons, Dan Wolfe and his wife Cindy Of Warda and John...

Dwight Brugger

Dwight Brugger

Jul 19, 2008

Dwight Louis Brugger, age 59, of La Grange passed away on July 19, 2008. He was born on May 16, 1949, to parents John Brugger and Beatrice (Lang) Brugger of La Grange. Dwight Louis Brugger was a life long resident of La Grange and was a self-employed carpenter. He served his country by being a part of the United States...

Evelyn Kroll

Evelyn Kroll

Jul 14, 2008

Evelyn Kelly Kroll of Hostyn went to be with her Lord Monday, July 14, 2008. She was born October 13, 1925 in Indianola, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles H. and Robbie Mae Kelly (Doggett), her step-father Allen Doggett, her sister Lae Una Swaney, brother-in-law Norman Kroll, sisters-in-law Ruby Kroll and Lillian Thomas, and her beloved...

Franklin Muesse, Sr

Franklin Muesse, Sr

Jul 11, 2008

Franklin Daniel Muesse, Sr. age 68, of Fayetteville passed away on July 11, 2008. He was born on January 30, 1940 to parents, Elo Muesse and Christina (Chovanek) Muesse in Fayetteville. He was a life long resident in the Fayetteville area. He retired from National Flange & Fitting located in Houston, Texas. Franklin Daniel Muesse, Sr. enjoyed fishing, his cattle...

Parker Lueders

Parker Lueders

Jul 10, 2008

After fighting a courageous battle against cancer Parker A Lueders, loving father and devoted husband, passed at his home on July 10, 2008 with his family and close friend by his side. Parker was born on June 24, 1933 in Muldoon Texas to Ovie Parker and Benno Lueders. After graduating Flatonia High School in 1951 he worked for Southern Pacific...

Nancy Matula

Nancy Matula

Jul 8, 2008

Nancy Ann Marie Matula, age 45, of La Grange passed away on July 8, 2008 from injuries sustained in a car accident in western Bastrop County. She enjoyed cooking and housekeeping. Nancy was born in Fayette Memorial Hospital in La Grange, Texas on July 2, 1963. Nancy attended elementary schools in Eden, Texas and La Grange, Texas. She graduated from...

Darla Polasek

Darla Polasek

Jun 17, 2008

Darla Polasek, age 44, of Weimar passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. She was born on June 23, 1963 to parents, Phillip C. Rogers and Vivian F. (Gary) Rogers. Darla Polasek was an accountant and enjoyed spending time with her family. Darla Polasek is survived by her parents, Phillip C. Rogers and Vivian F. (Gary) Rogers of Schulenburg; two...

Betty Perkins

Betty Perkins

May 30, 2008

Betty Joyce Perkins, age 73, of San Angelo and formerly of La Grange passed away on May 30, 2008. Betty Joyce Perkins was born on October 16, 1934 to parents Leon Delbert Morris and Georgie Alie (Deaton) Morris. She married John Richard Perkins on May 1, 1959 in Houston. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother....

Josephine Wubbenhorst

Josephine Wubbenhorst

May 21, 2008

Josephine Clara Wily was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 30, 1920, the oldest daughter of Penrose Wily and Bertha (Greene) Wily. In 1947 she married Kermit Brendle. After Kermit’s death in 1949 she and her daughters moved back to Philadelphia, returning to Rutersville each summer to spend time with Katie and Willie Brendle. In 1953 she married Warren Wubbenhorst....

Edward Hurley

Edward Hurley

May 19, 2008

Edward Hurley, age 80, of Smithville formerly of Victoria passed away on May 19, 2008. He was born on October 22, 1927 to parents, Edwin Hurley and Bessie (Bryant) Hurley. He was retired from the DuPont plant in Victoria. He served his country by being a member of the Air Force. Edward Hurley is survived by his wife, Wanda Joy...

Betty Menefee

Betty Menefee

May 15, 2008

Betty Jean Menefee, age 68, of La Grange passed away on May 15, 2008. She was born on March 29, 1940 in Houston to parents, R. Q. Turner and Louis Ruth (Dodd) Turner. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her husband, sons, daughters, granddaughters, grandsons and her great-grandchildren. Betty Jean Menefee is survived by her husband, Frank...

Mildred Bartley

Mildred Bartley

May 13, 2008

Mildred Christine Bartley, age 81, of La Grange passed away on May 13, 2008 in an Austin hospital. She was born on April 21, 1927 to parents Charlie Johnson and Rosa Bell (Bugg) Johnson in Beaverdam North Carolina. Mildred Christine Bartley was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchilden and great-great-grandchildren. Mildred Christine Bartley is survived...

Evelyn Matula

Evelyn Matula

May 10, 2008

Evelyn A. Matula of La Grange passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the age of 78 years, 3 days. . She was born in Caldwell, Texas, the daughter of Ernest and Bertha Albrecht. She married Clarence R. Matula on October 1, 1955 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Austin, Texas. She worked for the Texas Health and Human...

Joan Collins

Joan Collins

May 8, 2008

Joan Pittman Collins passed away quietly in her home on Saturday, May 10, 2008. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born January 6, 1918 in White Settlement, Texas. She married George J. Collins, Sr. in 1934. George and Joan moved to La Grange in 1951. Together they had five children - daughters, Jerry Lane Crumpler, Diane Murray;...

Cathy Caldwell

Cathy Caldwell

May 7, 2008

Cathy Bolfik Caldwell, age 65, passed away on May 7, 2008 in La Grange. She was born on October 21, 1942 to parents George J. Bolfik and Evelyn M. (Hunger) Bolfik. She worked as an administrative assistant for 28 years for Capital Farm Credit. She worked for Combined Community Action. She was a member of the KJZT. She enjoyed reading,...

Crystal Oltmann

Crystal Oltmann

May 4, 2008

Crystal Ann Oltmann was born on December 19, 1982 at Fayette Memorial Hospital in La Grange. She was the daughter of Kirby Gene Oltmann and Mary Jane (Krause) Oltmann of Warrenton. She was baptized on March 20, 1983 in St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton. Her sponsors were Sandra Beettner, Charlie Beettner, Cynthia Holub Krause and Peggy Beard. Crystal was...

Donald Golleher Sr

Donald Golleher Sr

May 2, 2008

Donald Lee Golleher was born on September 7, 1933 to parents James Calvin Golleher and Cornye (Webb) Golleher in Plainview, Texas. He married Sophronia (Meinardus) Golleher on April 5, 1952 in La Grange. Donald Lee Golleher served his country by being a member of the United States Army. He served overseas during this time in Korea and in Okinawa. Donald...

Cara Crisler

Cara Crisler

Apr 30, 2008

Cara Crisler was born on January 8, 1981 to parents Donald Crisler and Lynn (Sherrill) Douglas. She worked as a secretary for Lambert Framing. Cara enjoyed riding horses and spending time with her family, especially her girls. Cara passed away on April 30, 2008 as a result of injuries she suffered in an automobile accident in the Bastop area. Cara...

Talena Harris

Talena Harris

Apr 29, 2008

Talena Marie Harris was born on March 19, 2004 in Gerogetown to parents, Cara (Crisler) Harris and Kevin Harris. She enjoyed horses and being a Mama’s girl. Talena died on April 29, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident that occurred in the Bastrop area. Talena was four years old. Talena is survived by her father, Kevin Harris; one...

Kelsey Harris

Kelsey Harris

Apr 29, 2008

Kelsey Nicole Harris was born on August 16, 1999 in Georgetown to parents, Cara (Crisler) Harris and Kevin Harris. She enjoyed soccer, cheerleading and horses. Kelsey was in the third grade at Red Rock Elementary School in Bastrop. Kelsey died on April 29, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident that occurred in the Bastrop area. Kelsey is survived...