Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Cuero, Texas

Ethlen Parma

Ethlen Parma

May 14, 2014

Ethlen Parma, 71, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was born February 21, 1943 in Gonzales to the late August and Louise Filip. Ethlen loved her yard work, planting flowers, cooking and baking. In her later years, she also enjoyed sewing and knitting. She is survived by her husband, Walter Sanders; daughter, Denise and her husband, Louis...

E.T. Summers Jr.

E.T. Summers Jr.

May 13, 2014

E.T. Summers, Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 2, 1918 and went home to be with the Lord and united with his wife, parents, and many friends on May 13, 2014. He was the oldest child born to E.T. Summers, Sr. and his wife, Albertine Summers and moved with them to Cuero, Texas in 1926. Upon graduation...

Marilyn Rose Ives Koenning

Marilyn Rose Ives Koenning

May 12, 2014

Marilyn Rose Ives Koenning, 59, of Westhoff passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. She was born on July 17, 1954, in Victoria to the late Roy Ives Sr. and Ruby Daniels Ives. Marilyn was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Victoria. She will be remembered and missed by her husband, Roy Allen Koenning of Westhoff; Son,...

Florence Dutton Webb

Florence Dutton Webb

May 12, 2014

On May 12, 2014, our beautiful mother, Florence Dutton Webb, 90, departed this earthly life in Cuero after a short illness. Even though we grieve, our hearts are full of joy knowing she is reunited in Heaven with her loving husband and our Heavenly Father. Florence Dutton Webb was born August 18, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA, to Beulah Janney Dutton...

Patricia Ann Smith

Patricia Ann Smith

May 8, 2014

Patricia Ann Smith, 64, of Round Rock passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2014. She was born December 24, 1949 in Cuero to William and Mary Lee Lyman Burt. She married the love of her life, Robert Smith, on January 4, 1974 in Austin, TX. Patricia was a dedicated employee of the Texas Veteran's Commission for over 40 years. Patricia loved...

Gerhardt "Sonny" Henry Mueller

Gerhardt "Sonny" Henry Mueller

May 7, 2014

Gerhardt "Sonny" Henry Mueller , 85, passed away on May 7, 2014 at his home after a long and valiant battle with numerous serious health conditions. He was born in Westhoff on December 31, 1928, to Gerhardt and Laura Nolte Mueller. After losing his father as an infant, Sonny was raised by his grandfather, mother, aunts, and uncles. His mother...

Maria Torres

Maria Torres

Apr 29, 2014

Maria L. Torres,74, of Westhoff passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was born on May 26, 1939, in Arneckeville to the late Ortino Bustos Licon and Victoria Garcia Licon. She loved her family and friends.  Maria was the proud owner of Torres Grocery in Westhoff for 22 years.

She is survived by her  children, Penny...

David Villa

David Villa

Apr 29, 2014

David Villa Sr., 53, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014. He was born October 23, 1960 in Winter, TX to Manuel Sr. and Josephine Villa. David loved to watch western movies and spend time with his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Ann Villa; sons, David Villa Jr. (Elizabeth) and Danny Steven Villa;...

Robert 'Bobbie' James Lord

Robert 'Bobbie' James Lord

Apr 27, 2014

Robert James Lord, age 86, of Cheapside died April 27, 2014.  He was the son of George Joseph Lord and Bessie Watson Lord.  Bobbie attended the Cheapside School and graduated from Cuero High School before serving in the U. S. Army in Japan after World War II.  Bobbie married the love of his life, Edna Ailene Purcell of Gonzales...

Mamie Dell Koenning

Mamie Dell Koenning

Apr 25, 2014

Mamie Dell Koenning, 96, of Westhoff passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014. She was born on November 23, 1917, in Ratcliffe to the late Rice and Janie Anna Slusser Maxey.

She will be remembered and missed by her son, Roy Allen Koenning, and his wife, Marilyn of Westhoff; grandchildren, Kevin Koenning of Westhoff, Karen Vickery and...

Verna Lanell Smith

Verna Lanell Smith

Apr 24, 2014

Verna LaNell Smith, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Grand Prairie. She was born to the late Jess and Bessie Copeland on March 16, 1930 in Gonzales. She and her husband, the late Leroy Smith, lived in Westhoff for many years where they operated a laying hen farm...

Robert Gohlke

Robert Gohlke

Apr 22, 2014

Robert Gohlke, 84, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014. You may send condolences or sign the guest book at www.freundfuneralhome.com .

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343 .

Cleo W. Marks

Cleo W. Marks

Apr 19, 2014

Cleo "Pinkie" W. Marks, 65, of Cuero passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. He was born November 20, 1948 in Providence, KY to Cleo and Louise Marks. He was the third of eight children. Pinkie attended Cuero High School and graduated from West High School in May of 1966. He married his beloved JoAnn Sauer on December 16, 1972...

Betsy S. Young

Betsy S. Young

Apr 17, 2014

Betsy Pape Young, 71, of Cuero passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014.  She was born December 21, 1942, in Seguin to Hollis and Bettie Baker Rentz.  Betsy married her beloved husband, Henry Young, on February 9, 1959.

She is survived by her husband; daughters, Peggy Young and Lori Hearn; sons, Tracy and Richard Young; seven grandchildren; and...

Davis Charles Kainer

Davis Charles Kainer

Apr 15, 2014

Davis Charles Kainer, 65, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014.  He was born October 28, 1948 in Columbus to Edgar and Helen Dahse Kainer.  Davis bravely served his country in the United States Marine Corp. from April 5, 1969 to April 2, 1971. He did a one year tour in Vietnam where he was awarded the Vietnam...

Ann E. Hoffmann

Ann E. Hoffmann

Apr 8, 2014

Ann E. Hoffmann, 86, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014.  She was born August 3, 1927, in Woodsboro to the late Alex W. Piehl and Klara Sommer.  Ann married her late husband, Willie Hoffmann Jr., on August 29, 1945, in Woodsboro.  Ann was a member of Zion Lutheran Women of the ELCA, FCE of Arneckville, Heirloom...

Joyce Shaw Borden

Joyce Shaw Borden

Apr 2, 2014

Joyce Shaw Borden, a rare lady, our dear friend, died on April 2, 2014 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1919 in Cuero, Texas to Harvey and Beatrice Shaw. She was the youngest of the three Shaw sisters.   Joyce attended Cuero High School and like her sisters, Joyce was a top student. She attended...

Marilyn K Mayer

Marilyn K Mayer

Mar 27, 2014

Marilyn K. Mayer, 66, of Cuero passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014.  She was born January 5, 1948, in Beeville to the late Paul Krause and Bette Jo Kebodeaux.  Marilyn married her husband, Travis Mayer, on July 3, 2008, in Cuero.  Marilyn was a beloved employee of the Texas Department of Corrections where she retired as a Corrections Officer....

Abbie Oleane Rode

Abbie Oleane Rode

Mar 23, 2014

Abbie Oleane Rode, 88, of Cuero passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014.  She was born August 10, 1925 in Moffat to the late Lon and Abbie Hunt Owens.  Abbie married her late husband, Charles H. Rode on August 23, 1962 in Kerrville.  She was a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Texas Department of Health for 15 years.  Abbie was...

Ruth Wendel Nagel

Ruth Wendel Nagel

Mar 22, 2014

Mrs. Ruth Pauline Wendel Nagel, 93, of Cuero passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014.  She was born October 26, 1920 in Meyersville to the late Paul and Elfie Diebel Wendel.  Ruth was baptized on January 9, 1921 and confirmed on May 20, 1934.  She married the late Leon G. Nagel on December 21, 1941 in Meyersville.  Ruth served the...

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