Obituaries

Jul 19, 2023

Walter Joe Wilke, 86, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  He was born January 25, 1937 to the late Richard and Olga Grauke Wilke in Gonzales.  Walter married Patsy Baker on July 20, 1962 in Cuero.  He was a tire man and was a cook for an offshore oil rig.  Walter served in the National Guard and...

Jul 13, 2023

Susan Hamilton Wallis, 97, of Cuero passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 13, 2023.  She was born July 24, 1925 in Cuero to the late Thornton Graham and Mary Sue Graves Hamilton.

Susan grew up in Cuero and became interested in tennis at an early age.  She and Joy Nall won...

Jul 5, 2023

We are heartbroken to lose our Mom, Wife and foundation of our family, Mrs. Bettye Burwell.

Bettye was born April 8, 1936 in Bishop to the late Lowell Garland and Yuma Bishop Ramey.  She grew up in Ingleside and graduated from Ingleside High School in 1954. She was a Texas Coastal Bend beauty serving as baton twirler...

Jun 30, 2023

Lanette Mueller Gips passed away peacefully, at the age of 69, on June 30, 2023, in the presence of her loving family.

She was born to Adrian Mueller and Willa Dean Mueller on May 17, 1954, at Cuero Hospital in Cuero, Texas. She grew up on the family ranch in Westhoff, Texas where she developed a deep...

Jun 26, 2023

Fred Clifton Ahrendt, 96, of Victoria passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.  He was born January 29, 1927 in Lexington to the late Rudolph and Minnie Seifert Ahrendt.  Fred graduated from Lexington High School in 1944 and proudly served his country in World War II.  He was a proud graduate of Texas A & M University in 1950...

Jun 22, 2023

On Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 5:57 am David Washburn passed away in Sutherland Springs at the age of 84. David was born August 16, 1938 in Brownwood to parents, Walter Antonio and Elsie Mae (Cunningham) Washburn.  David married Patricia Eaves on July 27, 1956 and together they had three sons, Robert, Wendell, and Gerald.

David was...

Jun 17, 2023

Phyllis E. Lapp, 85, of Cuero passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.  She was born November 30, 1937 in Karnes City to the late Fritz and Mildred Ummelman Rogge.  She married Harold A. Lapp on July 28, 1956 at the Lutheran Church in Nordheim.  Still a newlywed, she went to work for Buchel Bank as a bookkeeper in 1958.  ...

Jun 9, 2023

Raley 'Pops' Morrow, 58, of Cuero rode off into the sunset on Friday, June 9, 2023.  He was born September 17, 1964 in Cuero to Bobby Jo and Iris Buske Morrow.  He married Cathy Clark Morrow on July 11, 1981 and cherished all the years and memories they shared. For Raley, being a cowboy was his way of life.  ...

Jun 6, 2023

Almon Andrew Johnston "Bill" entered into eternal rest on Tuesday June 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was a proud Catholic and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.  He lived a life of faith and loved attending weekly mass with his wife Jennifer. Bill was an avid outdoorsman from his early years.  He grew up in Louisiana...

Jun 2, 2023

Leona Bertha Riedesel, 102, of Cuero passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.  She was born March 3, 1921 in Westhoff to Henry and Amanda Roehl Borchardt.  She married John Riedesel on January 23, 1940 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown.  Leona enjoyed cooking and baking.

She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Ann Riedesel of Cuero;...

May 29, 2023

Murle (Bill) Howell, MSG (Ret.), 85, of Cuero left this Earth to be with his heavenly Father the morning of May 29, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bill suffered a major stroke two weeks prior and never recovered. He smiled and was compassionate all the way to the end.

Bill was born...

May 26, 2023

Rodney Dale Dumford, 64, of Cuero passed away May 26, 2023.  He was born March 2, 1959 in Georgetown, Ohio to Sandra Leisure and the late Ronnie S. Dumford.  Rod, better known as "Hot Rod", was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle and grandfather.  He was loved by many nationwide.  Rodney had his own construction company and everyone...

May 24, 2023

Frank A. Taylor, 41, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  He was born November 27, 1981 in Cuero to Frank Taylor and Diane Olguin Taylor.  Frank was a fun loving, kind soul and always wore a smile on his face.

He is survived by his grandparents, Domingo and Elpidia Olguin; father, Frank Taylor of Ft....

May 21, 2023

Hanna Marie Knapp (b. Hanna Marie Paula Ernst) of Cuero, Texas, age 93, passed away Sunday May 21, 2023.  She was born in 1930 in the city of Güstrow, in the state of Mecklenburg-Verpommern, Germany, to the late Anna and Friedrich Ernst. She attended the technical school of the Deutsche Reichsbahn from 1947 – 1949 and was employed as...

May 15, 2023

Willene Shedd DeWitt went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, May 15, 2023.  She was born November 5, 1936 to the late William Edgar and Lela Gossett Shedd in Taft, Texas. She married Bob Stafford in 1954 at the age of 17.  Together they had three children; William Allen Stafford, Sharon Renee Stafford (deceased), and Stephanie Ann...

May 10, 2023

Emily J. Reinhardt, 78, of Port Lavaca passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1945 in Hallettsville. Emily retired from HEB after many years of service.

She is survived by her children, Lisa (Charles) Cobbs of San Antonio and David Reinhardt of Cibolo; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Emily was...

May 4, 2023

Maria Antonia 'Toni' Gonzales, 86, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at her daughters home in Dickinson. She was born on March 18, 1937 in Cheapside to Jose and Maria Gonzales Cervantes. She was a member of the Guadalupanas at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother...

May 4, 2023

James "Jim/Pawpaw" Arthur Hall, 74, of Cuero, went to fix the fields of Heaven, early Wednesday morning, May 4th, 2023 in DeTar ICU, just a day after his newest grandson Lennox Hall entered into the world. Jim was born and raised in Tomball to Andrew and Lucille Hall on June 4, 1948.

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Apr 28, 2023

Travis Lee "PeeWee" Spears, 67, of Cuero passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 after a 14 month battle with Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Cancer. He was born July 2, 1955 in Cuero to William Travis Spears and Vernell Klaus Audilet. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cuero. He married Lorey Henderson Spears on November 15,...

Apr 24, 2023

James 'Butch' Angerstein, 64, of Victoria passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born August 18, 1958 in Victoria to James and Kathy Wagner Angerstein. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, cooking and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his daughter, Megan Angerstein of San Marcos; sons, Dustin Angerstein of Victoria and Jason Angerstein...