Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Della Mae Sauer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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