Obituaries

Gene Ray Glaeser, Jr., age 45, of Houston, Texas, and originally of Bleiblerville, passed away on December 22, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on July 31, 1979, to Gene Ray and Charlotte (Helm) Glaeser. He was baptized at Welcome Lutheran Church. Gene graduated from Bellville...

Cynthia Hill, 76, of Chappell Hill embarked on her final journey home Thursday, December 26, 2024, in College Station, TX. Cynthia was born September 4, 1948, in Brenham, TX to Willie Schaer Jr., and Bobbie Campbell Schaer. She spent the majority of her primary school years in Baytown, TX and...

Joseph “Joe” Patrick Gutkowski December 31, 1960 – December 21, 2024 Joseph “Joe” Patrick Gutkowski, age 63, departed this world on December 21, 2024, to return to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on December 31, 1960, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, Joe was the beloved son of...

Kenneth Floyd Anderson, age 85, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2024. He was the husband of Betty Jo Klander. A graveside service will be held on at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas. Mr. Anderson was a proud member of the United States Air...

Patrick Royall Elliott, Sr., 82, of Brenham passed away December 22, 2024. Patrick Elliott was born on September 16, 1942, in Houston, Texas, to Drew and Janice (Hooks) Elliott. He graduated from Jesse H. Jones High School and later attended the University of Houston. Patrick served his country...

Mary Evelyn Maddox, age 88 of Brenham, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born October 11, 1936 in Gladewater, Texas to parents Errell and Maurine (Eaves) LaRoe. She was educated in the schools of Farmington, New Mexico. From an early age, Mary loved to dance. After graduation,...

David Wayne Berckenhoff, age 63, of Brenham passed away December 6, 2024. David was born on December 1, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Jimmie and Delores (Berger) Berckenhoff. David graduate in 1980 from Waltrip High School in Houston. David met Karen Dean at a dancehall in Houston and they married...

Monty Lane Blacklock passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2024 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple after a brief illness. Monty was born in San Angelo, Texas on April 18, 1973 to Carroll Dean and Johnnie Faye (Wagner) Blacklock. Monty could build or fix anything. His early work as a...

Roy B. Schroeder, 79, of Brenham passed away December 7, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Brenham. Roy B. was born in Washington County on August 28, 1945 to Roy H. and Dula (Lehmann) Schroeder and was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. He graduated from Brenham High...

James Ray McClanahan, age 75, passed away on October, 28, 2024. James, known to most as Jamie, was born to Thomas E. and Elizabeth (Worcester) McClanahan on March 13, 1949 in Harlingen, Texas. Jamie was raised in La Feria, Texas and graduated from High School there. At a young age Jamie was in...

Herbert Edward Rust, 79, of Burton, TX, died on December 1, 2024. Herbert was born in Brenham, Texas on April 8, 1945 to Della Spreen and Herbert Albert Rust. He was baptized on May 13, 1945 by Rev. A. J. Mohr and confirmed August 23, 1959 by Rev. Albert Holck at Eben Ezer Lutheran of Berlin....

Bertha Rose Krause Geick, 86, passed away November 23, 2024. Bert was born on January 22, 1938 to Henry Sr. and Louise Jozwiak Krause. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Church where she made her First Communion and Confirmation. She married the love of her life Clyde, on March 31, 1956....

Manuel Arostegui Perez passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024 with family at his side. Manuel was born to Maria and Manuel Perez on January 5, 1940 in Carmargo, Tampalupas, Mexico. In 1950 he came to the United States and resided in Houston, Texas; becoming a nationalized citizen...

Fran Farrell Davant, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Chappell Hill, Texas, on October 23, 2024, at the age of 91. Born in Minden, Louisiana, on September 25, 1933, Fran’s life was full of adventure, accomplishment and an enduring devotion to nature and...

Alisa Elaine King, known as “Cookie” passed away November 6, 2024 with her family by her side. Alisa's legacy is one of love, warmth, and dedication to her family. Born in Brenham on October 3, 1969 to Richard Charles and Juanita Mathis. She graduated from Brenham High School and attended Texas...