Obituaries

Clarence Hodde, age 93, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2025. He was born June 23, 1931 in the Salem community to Ed W. and Alma Weiss Hodde. He was baptized and confirmed in the Salem Lutheran Church. He was educated at Salem school, Blinn College, and Sam Houston State University. Clarence...

Harold Robert Andersen, 89, of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born on July 17, 1935, Hal was raised in Chicago and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). After earning his degree, Hal served as a professor of...

Harriet “Kay” Hill Reichwein, 89, a longtime resident of Brenham, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior at Argent Court Assisted Living, on the early morning of January 24, 2025, after a long and blessed life. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great...

W.H. “Bill” Vesper, age 94, of Brenham, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, peacefully at his home. Bill was born on December 18, 1930, in Ellisville, MO to parents Fred Vesper and Catherine Broemmelsick. He was the second born of six boys. Bill was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s...

Janet Ann Johnston, 64, of Burton, TX passed away early Friday, January 24, in Houston after a short illness, with her husband, Steven Johnston, by her side. Janet was born in Orange, TX, the daughter of Cedric & Delma (Courville) Stout, of Bridge City TX. She was raised in Bridge City where she...

Darlene Joyce Stone, born April 25, 1941 to Christopher and Ida Albrandt, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the age of 83. Darlene lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion. For 23 years, she served as a dedicated bookkeeper for an OBGYN practice in Houston, Texas, where...

Lana Beth Meier died January 10, 2025 at Oak Haven Assisted Living in Industry. She was born September 23, 1964 at St. Jude Hospital, Brenham to Lilburn and Dolores Hurtig Meier. She was an active member of Welcome Lutheran Church, where she was baptized, confirmed, served on numerous...

Richard Carl Baker, 92, of Brenham, TX, returned to his Lord and Savior on January 11, 2025. Richard was born July 25, 1932, to Samuel Carl and Sarah Ethel (Tracy) Baker, in Kittanning, PA. Richard grew up in Kittanning, graduating from Kittanning High School. He attended Gettysburg College,...

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...

Krista Lane Engeling was born November 24, 1996 and passed away December 28, 2024. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Krista graduated from Burton High School in May 2015, obtained two Associates Degrees from Blinn College, and attended Tarleton State University. Krista was a...

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,...