Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas
Edna Hahn Markmann
Oct 22, 2017
Edna Markmann, 104, of Westhoff passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born July 28, 1913 in Westhoff to the late Thomas William and Emma Schulle Hahn. She married her husband, Ottwald Carl Markmann on March 17, 1950 in Westhoff. Edna was an active in the Luther League and choir as a young lady, and later taught Sunday school...
Colette Rose Bentz
Oct 18, 2017
Colette Rose Bentz went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was the first daughter of Gregory and Rebecca Bentz. Baby Colette is survived by her parents and her big brother, Dominic Bentz. A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Hillside Cemetery with Father Jacob Mendoza and Deacon Leo Sharron officiating. Freund...
Wendell Wells Lucas
Oct 15, 2017
Wendell Wells Lucas, 75, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017, 10 am, at Hillside Cemetery with Pastor Terry Brown officiating.
Helen Gomez
Oct 15, 2017
Helen Gomez, 68, of Cuero, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born September 1, 1949 in Cuero to the late Pete Varela and Isabel Cano. Helen was a caregiver who loved to play Bingo and cook for large family gatherings. Helen is survived by her husband of 28 years, Marcus Gea; sisters, Esther Cervantes of Cuero and Linda...
Eliza Ross
Oct 13, 2017
Eliza Ross, 96, of Cuero, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery.
Mary Rita Hermes Polanksy
Oct 12, 2017
Mary Rita Hermes Polansky passed away peacefully on October 12, 2017 in Cuero. She was born to Eugene & Lydia Dolezal Hermes in Yoakum on February 7, 1944. The youngest and only daughter, she grew up with three older brothers, Marcus, Leroy and JO. Her sister, Agnes, died at birth. After being introduced at a BBQ to Jerome Polansky, at...
Edgar Hunt
Oct 12, 2017
Edgar Earl Hunt, 75, of Cuero passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017, with his family by his side. He was born July 29, 1942 in Karnes City. Edgar was the owner of Eddie's Towing in Luling for many years. He was a man of few words and will be missed by many. He is survived by his daughter, Debi Jalufka...
Edmund Lee Baros
Oct 9, 2017
Edmund Baros, 68, of Cuero passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born August 20, 1949 in Cuero to the late Charles and Beaulah Heider Baros. Edmund was a United States Navy veteran and retired from CCC Group Construction Company after many years of service. He enjoyed hunting, catching monster catfish, and loved his grandsons more than words can...
Olivia Tieken
Oct 9, 2017
Olivia Blank Tieken, 97, of Cuero passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. She was born September 21, 1920 to the late D.A. Mueller and Annie Helmers Mueller. Olivia was a "domestic engineer" and love gardening, working in her yard , and cooking. She loved to meet with friends and family and sharing her vegetables or homemade cookies. Olivia is survived...
Donald Albrecht
Oct 7, 2017
Donald Albrecht, 84, of Cuero passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. He was born August 12, 1933 to the late Raymond G. Albrecht and Velma Read Albrecht. Don married the love of his life, Billye Forge, on February 19, 1955 in Cuero. He worked for JS Abercombie and Cameron Iron Works where he retired after 33 years. Don was also...
Otto Lee Koenning
Oct 7, 2017
Otto Lee Koenning, 83, of Cuero passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. He was born January 24, 1934 to the late Otto F. Koenning and Ida Koehler Koenning. Otto married Delores Lewis on December 25, 1993 in Corpus Christi. He served his country during the Korean War in the Army. Otto was a rancher, beer distributor with Lone Star beer...
Michael Clarence Meyer
Oct 3, 2017
C. Michael Meyer, 53, of Meyersville, went to heaven on October 3, 2017 in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by his family at home. He was born July 31, 1964 to Sonny and Helen Meyer in Refugio, Texas. Our family has truly lost a GREAT, "one of a kind" man with a HUGE, genuine heart. We know...
Jack Lee
Oct 1, 2017
Jack P. Lee, 56, of Cuero passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born July 26, 1961 in Cuero to the late Jack and Cleo Lee, both of Cuero. Jack was a woodworker and spent countless hours creating woodworks in his shop. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and lover of the outdoors. Jack is survived by his loving...
Mary Louise Hartman
Sep 26, 2017
Mary Louise Hartman, 98, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born November 27, 1918 to the late Fritz and Annie Zedler Schorre. Mary married George Hartman on November 30, 1940 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cuero. She worked in the DeWitt County tax office for many years and as a teacher's aide in the Baytown...
Patsy Kay Krueger Goebel
Sep 24, 2017
Patsy Kay Krueger Goebel, 76, of Cuero passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born September 11, 1941 in DeWitt County to the late Elmer C. Krueger and Thelma J. Thompson. Patsy married the love of her life, Robert D. "Bobby" Goebel, on Oct 1, 1960 in Cuero. She and Robert own Goebel Woodwork in Cuero. Patsy was the...
Charles "Charlie" Fischer
Sep 24, 2017
A. Charles "Charlie" Fischer passed away in Austin, Texas on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 75. Charlie is predeceased by his parents, A. Charles "Bob" and Esther Fischer, and his wife, Penelope B. Fischer. Charlie is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Wendy L. Fischer; brothers David Fischer, Daniel Fischer and James Fischer; children Abby Zanarini...
Matthew Hernandez
Sep 20, 2017
Matthew Hernandez, 27, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was born January 30, 1989 in Corpus Christi to Lorena Navarro, of Cuero, and the late Ricardo Hernandez Sr. Matthew enjoyed fishing, barbequing, and working on things around his house. Matthew is survived by his loving mother; brothers, Reymundo Navarro of Baytown, Ramon Navarro Jr. of Baytown, Ricardo...
Peggy Gene Von Haufen
Sep 19, 2017
Peggy Gene Von Haefen, 77, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She was born August 22, 1940 in Goliad to the late Ruth Kreiger Ressman and Roland Knocke. Peggy married the love of her life, Clarence Von Haefen, on December 22, 1956 in Cuero. She was a physical education teacher for Victoria ISD and enjoyed dancing and doing...
Corene G. Rush
Sep 17, 2017
Corene G. Rush, 94, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017. She was born November 30, 1922 in DeWitt County to the late Ettie Pearl O'Neill and Earnest F. Rush. Corene was a retired Corporal (E-4) in the United States Army and received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. She worked at TexTan...
Arlene Ruth Corner
Sep 16, 2017
Mrs. Arlene Ruth Corner, 101, of Cuero passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. She was born March 1, 1916 in DeWitt County to the late Gertrude P. Schendel and Will G. Schorre . Arlene married the love of her life, John H. Corner, on February 29, 1941 in Luling. She had a rewarding career as a teacher for 30 years...
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