Edwin Lee Michalek, Sr.
Jun 7, 2017
Edwin "Sonny" Michalek, Sr., 83, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was born August 9, 1933 in Nordheim to Rudolph and Minnie Watersdorf Michalek. He served in the United States Army as a Specialist 3rd class on the front lines in the Korean War. Edwin married Mary Louise Parr on February 1, 1957 in Cuero. He was...
Martha Harper
Jun 7, 2017
Martha Ann Harper, 68, of Cuero passed away June 7, 2017. She was born May 16, 1949 in Cuero to Richard and Lillie Mae Harper. She attended Daule School and graduated from Cuero High School in 1972. In her younger years , Martha enjoyed fishing. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her sons,...
Joe C. Watson
Jun 3, 2017
Joe C. Watson, 77, of Cuero passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born November 23, 1939 in Gonzales to Joseph and Luella Houston Watson. He married Barbara Jean Bolt on November 28, 1964 in Luling. Joe served in the National Guard for 7 years. He was a mechanic for Duckett Motor Company and through his own trucking company,...
Lucille Marie Clarke
May 29, 2017
Our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and Sister in Christ, Lucille Bitterly Clarke, age 90, of Cuero, Texas, ended her earthly journey to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 29, 2017. Lucille was born to Julia and Charles Bitterly on July 6, 1926, in Hochheim, Texas, where she was raised and went on to attended St. Joseph's...
Janell Boldt Poth
May 28, 2017
Janell Boldt Poth, 90, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. She was born September 22, 1926 to Anna and Ferdinand Boldt. She married Elgin Poth in 1970 and resided in Cheapside for many years. Janell worked in banking at Farmer's State Bank in Cuero, Texas until her eyesight wouldn't allow her to work any longer. Eventually, her eyesight became so...
Lowell V. Neubauer
May 23, 2017
Lowell V. Neubauer, 80, of Yorktown passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Services pending with Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.
Juanita "Nita" Leaman Senac
May 18, 2017
Juanita "Nita" Leaman Senac of Cuero passed away, Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was born in New Orleans, LA on June 5, 1919. She was the only child of the late Charles John Leaman and Elizabeth "Dolly" Daubert Leaman. She grew up in New Orleans where she met and married Jules Mernan "Buck" Senac on April 16, 1937. Their 63...
Clarence Freemon Ridyolph
May 16, 2017
Clarence Freemon Ridyolph, 52, of Yoakum passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born April 20, 1965 in Cuero to Clarence Earl Ridyolph and Birdie Ann Ridyolph. Clarence loved music and computers and had a passion for taking care of people. He is survived by his parents; wife, La Shonda Powell; daughters, La Toya Ridyolph of Killeen and La...
Michael Bernard Johnson
May 14, 2017
Michael Bernard Johnson, 50, of Cuero went home to rest with his Savior May 14, 2017. He was born August 11, 1966 to Rev. Elvin and Estella Ridyolph Johnson. Michael worked 15 years at Hartman Distributing but his real love was raising cattle. He is survived by his devoted parents; his loving wife, Melissa Johnson; son Mikey Johnson, Jr. (Kaylee)...
Jeannette "Jeanie" Blackwell Duderstadt
May 5, 2017
Jeannette "Jeanie" Blackwell Duderstadt, 101, of Cuero passed away Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born January 7, 1916 in Cuero to the late W.A. "Will" and Alma Reiffert Blackwell. She married Richard A. Miller in 1936. She later married Lemuel "Lem" Duderstadt on November 2, 1946 in Cuero. Jeanie was a lifelong member of Grace Episcopal Church. She was...
Maria F. Deleon
May 5, 2017
Lifelong Cuero resident, Maria F. DeLeon went to be with her Lord and Savior, May 5, 2017. Mary was an amazing woman who worked hard all her life. She worked at the Coca Cola plant until they closed, the Doll House and for the past ten years cleaning homes. Mary loved her family, her three boys brought a smile to...
Mary Louise Garcia
May 4, 2017
Mary Louise Garcia-Diaz, 57, of Cuero passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. She was born February 17, 1960 in Meyersville to Pedro and Eloisa Guajardo Garcia. Mary was a devoted mother and wife who loved her family. She enjoyed being outdoors and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Amando T. Diaz; daughters, Naomi Morales of Victoria and Hopey Garcia...
Samuel Villa, Sr.
Apr 30, 2017
Samuel Villa, Sr., 61, of Cuero passed away Sunday April 30, 2017. He was born June 8, 1955 in Rosenberg to Manuel and Josephine Ortiz Villa, Sr. Sammy married Irene Barron on November 26, 1975 in Cuero. He was an accomplished carpenter, great neighbor and loyal friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene; sons, Samuel Villa, Jr. (Rebecca)...
Trula Stolleis Kuester
Apr 29, 2017
Trula Mae Stolleis Kuester, 91, of Cuero passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was born October 27, 1925 in DeWitt County to Henry and Bertha Heider Stolleis. Trula married Roy Lee Kuester on July 21, 1943 in Arneckeville. She was an member of the V.F. W. Ladies Auxiliary, WELCA and St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Trula was an animal lover,...
Teodoro Sanchez
Apr 29, 2017
Teodoro Sanchez, 74, of Cuero passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born January 19, 1943 to Angel and Juanita Castro Sanchez in Mexico. Working as a ranch hand was his passion. He is survived by his sister, Reyna Sanchez of Mexico; nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held Friday, May...
Cleo Paul Wendel
Apr 25, 2017
Cleo Paul Wendel, 85, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was born June 20, 1931 in Meyersville to the late Paul and Elfie Diebel Wendel. Cleo married the love of his life, Josephine Vrazel, on September 16, 1950 in Meyersville. Daddy went to be with Jesus and he can SEE now! He loved God, his family and...
Lena Emma Leist
Apr 25, 2017
Lena Emma Leist, 82, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was born June 19, 1934 in Hochheim to the late Louis and Frieda Boening Blank. Lena married the love of her life, Wilfred Frank Leist on May 8, 1955 in Yoakum. She cared for children in her home, was a clerk at Bottom Dollar for years, and...
Estalene L. Bowles
Apr 22, 2017
Estalene Bowles, 61, of Cuero passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born March 5, 1956 in Huntington, WV to Franklin and Mary Jones Birchfield. She is survived by her husband, Shelton L. Bowles; daughters, Candy Bowles and Vanessa Bowles; son, Shelton Bowles, Jr. ; sister, Donna Grant (Johnny) ; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be held...
Joan Marie Gawlik
Apr 22, 2017
Joan "JoAnn" Wilken Gawlik, 79, of Vacaville, California formerly of Cuero, passed away April, 22, 2017. She was born July 24, 1937 to the late Henry H. and Francis M. Trame Wilken in Bartelso, IL. JoAnn married Walter "Butch" Gawlick on October 27, 1962 in Bartelso, IL. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Sload (Robert), Theresa Hollaway (David) and...
Anna Mae Wagner Ryan
Apr 14, 2017
Anna Mae Wagner Ryan, 90, of Cuero passed away at home on April 14, 2017. She was born January 23, 1927 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Emil Joseph and Anna Rohan Wagner. Anna married Richard Ryan on June 13, 1953 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cuero and...
