William Robert Cochran
Dec 5, 2017
William Robert Cochran, 91, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born January 10, 1926 in Sanderson to the late Carl and Jessie Green Cochran. Bill married the love of his life, Avis Marie Foster, on June 22, 1949 in Cuero. He was a United States Navy veteran serving in World War II. Bill was a lifelong...
Edieth Aileen Nagel
Dec 4, 2017
Edieth Aileen Nagel, 88, of Cuero passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. She was born on December 19, 1928 to Herbert and Esther (Roessler) Zengerle in her parents' home in the Arneckeville community. She was baptized, confirmed and married at, and faithfully attended Zion Lutheran Church of Arneckeville her entire life. She married Albert Harlan Nagel on December 10, 1949...
Bernard E. Jasso
Dec 2, 2017
Bernard E. Jasso, 71, of Cuero, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was born May 20, 1946 to the late Jose Jasso and Marcella Garza Aleman. Bernard married Lena Lira on June 9, 1966 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Cuero. Bernard served his country proudly with the U.S. Navy. Bernard is survived by his wife of 51 years;...
Annie Laurie Chiros
Nov 27, 2017
Annie Laurie Chiros, 95, of Cuero, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born on December 8, 1921 in Cuero to the late Rollie W. Simon, Sr. and Adella Gabrysh Simon. She married Ronald Chiros on August 22, 1946 in Houston. During their marriage, they traveled to many countries, including Japan, where she helped teach English. Annie owned a...
Merton Lloyd Ideus
Nov 26, 2017
Merton Llyod Ideus, 86, of Meyersville, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. He was born April 21, 1931 to the late Edmund J. and Malina Diebel Ideus. Merton married his childhood sweetheart, Marjorie Thamm, on October 29, 1950 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Meyersville. They celebrated 67 beautiful years of marriage last month at Yorktown Nursing Home. Merton...
John Henry Bennight
Nov 24, 2017
John Henry Bennight, 82, of Beeville, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Services are pending.
Charles Aldon Doreck
Nov 21, 2017
Charles Aldon Doreck, 81, of Lindenau, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was born March 6, 1936 in Choate to the late Charles Lawrence Doreck and Mamie Wyche Doreck. Charles married Brenda Williams Doreck on February 20, 1982 in Cuero. Charles is survived by his wife of 35 years, Brenda Doreck; daughter, Bonnie Sue Smith and husband, Robert, of...
Robert Birchum
Nov 20, 2017
Robert Bradley Birchum, 77, of Westhoff, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born October 1, 1940 in Norman, OK to the late Giles and Gladys Miller Birchum. Robert graduated from Abilene Christian University and then went on to received his Masters of Poultry Science from Texas A&M University. He enjoyed dancing, trail riding, fishing in Choke Canyon, hunting,...
Marjorie Faye Foster
Nov 9, 2017
Marjorie Faye Foster, 91, passed away on November 9, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born September 13, 1926 in Refugio to Thomas Barrum Prescott and Josephine Bruchmiller Prescott. Margie attended Refugio Public Schools and graduated in 1945 with the honor of Salutatorian. She did secretarial work and was a homemaker. Margie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Della Mae Sauer
Nov 6, 2017
Della Mae Sauer, 85, of Cuero, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017. She was born November 14, 1931 in Nordheim to the late Julius Boerm and Helen Fuhrken Boerm . Della Mae was a graduate of Nordheim High School in 1949. On October 19, 1952 she married Verlin William Sauer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown. Della Mae is...
Geraldine Spears
Nov 2, 2017
Geraldine Spears, 88, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. She was born January 27, 1929 in Cuero to the late Ned Givens Thigpen Sr. and Viola Simon Thigpen. She met William Travis (Red) Spears through her youngest son, Chris's, involvement in Boy Scouts. They were married November 18, 1978 in Cuero. Geraldine was the Manager of the Circle...
Marlene Lillian Oehlke Dreier-Rangnow
Nov 1, 2017
Marlene Lillian Oehlke Dreier-Rangnow, 80, of Meyersville passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was the first born daughter to Herman and Lillian Bade Oehlke on August 16, 1937 in Weesatche. Marlene was baptized in St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Weesatche and confirmed in St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cuero. She attended Cuero schools and graduated in 1955. Marlene met...
Aurora Navarro
Oct 31, 2017
Mrs. Aurora Navarro, 85, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was born July 1, 1932 in Cuero to the late Prisiliano and Guadalupe Sanchez Dimas. Aurora married the love of her life, Raymond Navarro Sr. on June 23, 1952 in Cuero. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, a member of the Guadalupañas,...
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...
