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Bertha Irene Kozielski Moczygemba

January 23, 2015, 2:00 pm
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Bertha Irene Kozielski Moczygemba, 94, of Yorktown, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. She was born Aug. 17, 1920, in Yorktown, to the late Robert P. and Victoria Henkes Kozielski.
 
Bertha is survived by her husband, Alex J. “A.J.” Moczygemba of Yorktown; son, David Moczygemba of Yoakum; daughter, Joyce Marie Schellpepper of Cuero; grandchildren, Bridget Hairell of Yoakum, Susan Hoelscher of Ingleside and Bonnie German of Columbus; two great-grandchildren; one great­-great-grandchild; sister, Nora Kolodziejczyk; numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Visitation is 1­-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Finch Funeral Chapel.
 
Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Roger Hawes officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
 
Memorial contributions may be made by way of masses.
 
You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
 
Arrangements entrusted to Finch Funeral Chapel­ – Yorktown, 361-­564-­2277.
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Kathy “Sis” Kuecker Williams

January 26, 2015, 6:44 am
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Kathy “Sis” Kuecker Williams, 84, of Cuero, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015. She was born May 29, 1930 in Cuero to the late Natalie Scheffler Kuecker and Rudolph W. Kuecker Sr. Kathy married Daniel Oliver Williams on March 15, 1947 in Cuero. She was a farmer and a rancher and retired as a clerk at Perry’s after 34 years of service. 
 
She is survived by her sons, Daniel Lee Williams and wife, Mary Sue, of Houston, Wildon “Bubba” Ray Williams and wife, Bonnie, of Cuero, and Steven “Steve” Lyn Williams and wife, Valerie, of Brookshire; grandchildren, Lee Harrison Williams, Darden Matthew Williams, Marvin Blaine Williams, Jason Oliver Williams, Daniel Mark Williams, Steven Clay Williams, Christen Blanche Bishop, and Jennifer René Ruschhaupt; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn Suarez-Williams, Andrew Williams, Amy Williams, Kathryn Bishop, Lisa Bishop, Aubrey Ruschhaupt, Garrett Ruschhaupt, Colton Williams, Nathan Williams, Jacob Williams, Hannah Williams, Lilly Williams, and Penny Williams; great-great-grandchild, Audrey Suarez; and sisters-in-law, Pauline Kuecker and Joyce Williams.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband; and her brothers, Leroy Kuecker, Frank Kuecker, and Sonny Kuecker.
 
Visitation will be held Monday, January 26, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 10 a.m., at Freund Funeral Home with Dr. Glenn Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Alexander Cemetery in Stratton.
 
Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include her great-grandchildren and special friends, Margaret Ellinghausen, Karl Kuecker, Dorothy Alsbrook, Lillie Tenberg, and Milisa Edgar.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Joseph Labron Gibbs Sr.

January 26, 2015, 7:09 am
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Joseph Labron Gibbs Sr., 83, of Cuero, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015. He was born February 4, 1931 in Cuero to the late Malinda Mae Jackson Gibbs and Robert Gibbs Sr. Joseph married Rosalie Jackson on February 14, 1991 in Cuero. He was a butcher for many years and enjoyed making sausage and catering events. He was also a bus driver for C.I.S.D. Joseph loved playing dominoes and spending time with family and friends. 
 
He is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Rosalie Gibbs; daughters, Ruthie Mathis Davis of San Antonio, Lula Zina Gibbs of Albuquerque, NM, Faedra (Neil) Johnson of Farmington, NM, and Joelene (Dennis) Jones of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Robert (Annie) Gibbs Sr. of Cuero, Phillip (Danetta) Gibbs of Albuquerque, NM, Felix (Mildred) Gibbs of Dallas, and Robert Green of San Antonio; sisters, Carolyn Gibbs of Muskogee, OK and Theresa Mildeton of Wagner , OK; brothers, Johnie (Tina) Gibbs of Wagner, OK, Robert (Robin) Gibbs of Goodyear, AZ, and Frankie Gibbs of Muskogee, OK; 27 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Mavis Dorrell and Donna Lemons; son, Joseph Labron Gibbs; sisters, Eva Lee Salone, Melgree Holton, and Evylen Caesar; and brother, Sammy Battles.
 
Visitation will be Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be Monday, January 26, 2015, 1 p.m., at Freund Funeral Home with Rev. Paula Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. 
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Gladys Marie Washington

January 26, 2015, 7:16 am
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Gladys Marie Washington was born in DeWitt County, TX on September 13, 1945 to Matt Washington and Gertrude Stewart Washington. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. L. B. Ford at New Hope Baptist Church, Lockhart Community. Later when she moved to Houston she joined Mt. Evon Baptist Church. She attended school in Houston, TX and completed the Red Cross Home nursing course at Booker T. Washington School in Houston, TX. She was also a member of the National Association of Student Councils in Denver, CO. She lived her entire adult life in Houston, TX where she worked for Shell Oil Company for 19 years until she retired. Gladys was devoted sister and aunt and loved her family dearly; especially her nieces and nephews who she showered with love. She raised her great nephew Alfred Tyrone Whittington and loved him unconditionally. Gladys loved to bake and always had something delicious to share with everyone. She was known for her chocolate sheet cakes.
 
She is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Clara Taylor, Ernestine Battles and Willie Mae Allen. 
 
She leaves to cherish her memory her sisters, Eloise Dailey of Cuero, TX, and Mattie McGilbray of Houston, TX, and brothers Bruster Washington of Cuero, TX and Olee Washington of Houston, TX, special beloved great nephew Alfred Tyrone Whittington of Houston, TX, faithful nieces Gertrude “Trudy” Whittington of Cuero, TX, and Masharia “Shay” Holman of Alexandria, VA and nephew Matthew “Wayne” Whittington of Dallas, TX and lifelong friend who was just like a sister, Johnell Price, along with many other nieces, nephews, family and dear friends. She will be truly missed.
 
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Dean, Brandon James, Aaron James, Fredrick Whittington, Alfred “Tyrone” Whittington, and Andrew Washington.
 
Honorary pallbearers are Donald Dailey, Walter Dailey, Jr., Matthew Whittington, and Olee Washington, Jr.
 
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Cuero, TX from noon to 1 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 1 p.m. with Rev. Lawrence Roy officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero, TX. 
 
To leave a comforting message or to share a fond memory, please visit www.heritagefuneralhome.org.
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Marjorie L. Sager

January 26, 2015, 3:05 pm
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Marjorie L. Sager, 92, of Cuero, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was born November 24, 1922 in San Angelo to the late T.R. and Martha Klingman Wynn. Marjorie married Fred Milford Sager Sr. on June 9, 1951 in Mason. She was a teacher for over 15 years and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Marjorie spent the last 52 years of her life whole-heartedly enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
 
She is survived by daughters, Janet Dungan and husband, Troy, and Linda Price and husband, Bob; sons, Fred M. Sager Jr. and wife, Linda, and Mark Sager and fiancé, Vivian Mrosko; brother, William Wynn and wife, Jean; grandchildren, Leah Ramos, Dana Davis, Robert Price, Dawn Staley, Wyn-Erin Self, Amber Lenting, Chris Sager, David Sager and Misty Sager; and ten great-grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband; sister, Tommi North; and brother-in-law, Joe North.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 11 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Arneckeville with Pastor Barbara Beale officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.
 
Pallbearers include David Sager, Chris Sager, Troy Dungan, Darrell Morrow, Byron Wolf, and Michael Jenson.
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Paul Duncan Harris III

January 27, 2015, 10:13 am
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Paul Duncan Harris III, 83 years, passed away at Nags Head, North Carolina on Friday, December 19, 2014, after a lengthy illness. 
 
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Peggy Kasper Harris, formerly of Cuero, Texas, a son, Charles Lee Harris of Virginia, two daughters, Leah Lynn Stafford and Catherine Suzanne Harris of Colorado, eight grandsons, one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren, and his sister, Jeanne Harris Bruck of Arizona.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leonard and Gertrude Milmine Harris, a daughter, Paulette Dee Fogle, and a granddaughter, Suzanne Harris.
 
He was born in El Paso, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Donner and the U.S.S. Small and served as a naval pilot at the U.S. Naval Air Station, Saufley Field, Pensacola, Florida. He attended high school at Amarillo, Texas, and graduated as a civil engineer from Texas A&I University, Kingsville, Texas. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church.
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Irma Martha (Baumann) Lentz

January 28, 2015, 7:10 am
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Irma Martha (Baumann) Lentz, age 92 died on Monday, January 19, 2015 in Cuero, Texas. Irma was born to Adolph and Erna (Hoerig) Baumann on July 25, 1922 in Nordheim, Texas where she grew up. She was the youngest child with five older brothers: Oswald, Erwin, Alfred, Rudolph, and Walter. She studied at Texas Lutheran University and Texas Tech from which she earned a bachelor of science degree in Education in 1948. She loved teaching and taught for over 30 years in Garfield, Nordheim, La Grange, Yorktown, Luckenbach, and Fredericksburg. She met her husband at Bethany Lutheran Church. They were married February 8, 1953. She was a talented artist and painted with Carolyn Walker, John McClusky, and the art group at the Golden Hub in Fredericksburg. 
 
Surviving are her children, one daughter Susan Sullivan and son-in-law Robert Sullivan of Cuero, two sons, Thomas Lentz of Waco, and Fred Lentz of Nutley, New Jersey, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nephews and nieces. 
 
She was predeceased by her husband Rudolph Lentz, who died September 20, 1998, her parents, and all five of her older brothers.
 
Irma was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime member of the Texas State Teachers Association, lifetime member of the Fredericksburg Parent Teachers Association. She was inducted into the Delta Kappa Gama International Society of Outstanding Teachers. She was also a member of the Fredericksburg Rockhounds.
 
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 24, at 10 am at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, the Rev. Casey Zesch officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
 
Memorials may be made in her memory to Bethany Lutheran Church, 110 W. Austin Street, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 or to the Golden Hub Senior Center, 1009 N Lincoln Street, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624.
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Bluford Brantley Smith II

January 28, 2015, 7:27 am
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Bluford Brantley Smith II, 68, of Yoakum, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2015. He was born on July 14, 1946 in Kilgore to the late Elizabeth (Dove) and Bluford Smith I. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps.
 
Services will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas at 10:15 a.m.
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Linda Bulgerin Thompson

January 29, 2015, 2:14 pm
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Linda Bulgerin Thompson, 45, of Cuero, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. She was born September 25, 1969 in Sinton. Linda was a 1988 graduate of Cuero High School and was a tooler at Slone Saddle Shop in Cuero before becoming disabled.
 
She is survived by her parents, Jimmy and Helen Bulgerin of Cuero; three daughters, Olivia F. Thompson, Jennifer K. Thompson, and Venessa R. Bulgerin; grandson, Laedyn Ray; sister, Margaret (Steven) Clough of South Carolina; and nieces, Casey Clough and Breanne Clough.
 
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 10 a.m., at Freund Funeral Home with Father David Berger officiating.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church or to the charity of choice.
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Raymond Levern Weise

January 30, 2015, 9:49 am
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Raymond Levern Weise, 82, of Cuero, passed away, January 28, 2015. He was born August 17, 1932, in Goliad County, TX, to the late Werner and Matilda Schultz Weise. Raymond was an amazing domino player. He was known by many for his wonderful vegetables and gardening.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Lillian Weise.
 
He is survived by his son, Dennis Weise and wife Janie of Westhoff; daughters, Patricia Weise and Dorothy Kraatz of Cuero; five step-grandchildren and 15 step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Milton Weise of Weesatche, Lloyd Weise of Weesatche, Glen Weise of Weesatche, Lester Weise of Yorktown, Warren Weise of Weesatche, Randal Weise of Yoakum and Roger Weise of Cuero; and sisters, Bertha Riemenschneider, Anita Riemenschneider, Shirley Bell, and Rosemary Weise, all of Weesatche. 
 
Visitation is 6-8pm, Friday, January 30, 2015, at Finch Funeral Chapel. Funeral service is 10am, Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 10:00am at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Weesatche with the Rev. C. B. Suggs officiating. Interment will follow at Weesatche Cemetery.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Dennis Weise c/o Finch Funeral Chapel, Box 674, Yorktown, TX 78164.
 
You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
 
Arrangements entrusted to Finch Funeral Chapel – Yorktown, 361-564-2277.
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Gertrude Natho Boehm

February 2, 2015, 7:36 am
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Gertrude Natho Boehm, 98, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born August 11, 1916 in Nordheim to the late Otto and Lydia Borem Natho. She married Eddie Boehm on October 10, 1936 in Orange Grove. Gertrude was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the Sons of Hermann. Gertrude was a nanny and private sitter, and loved gardening and working in the yard.
 
She is survived by her sons, Harvey Lee Boehm of Houston and Jerome “Jerry” Boehm of Cuero; daughter, Betty Myrl Tacker of Woodland Hills, CA; sister, Edna Krautz of Orange Grove; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Edmund “Eddie” Boehm; brother, Edgar Natho; and sisters, Adela DeReese and Bernice Smith.
 
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be Thursday, January 5, 2015, 10 a.m., at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will follow at Lindenau Community Cemetery.
 
Pallbearers include Matthew Boehm, Steven Boehm, Scott Starnes, WA Afflerbach, Bobby Tacker, and Bernard Natho.
Honorary pallbearers include Missy Starnes, Gregg Tacker, Brett Tacker, Oralia Maldanado, Erma Villa, Margarita Moreno, and Rosalinda “Chila” Zamora.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Lindenau Community Cemetery, St. Michael’s Building Fund, or St. Michael’s Catholic School.
 
You may send condolences or sign the guest book at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Gertrude Natho Boehm

February 2, 2015, 7:36 am
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Gertrude Natho Boehm, 98, of Cuero, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born August 11, 1916 in Nordheim to the late Otto and Lydia Borem Natho. She married Eddie Boehm on October 10, 1936 in Orange Grove. Gertrude was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the Sons of Hermann. Gertrude was a nanny and private sitter, and loved gardening and working in the yard.
 
She is survived by her sons, Harvey Lee Boehm of Houston and Jerome “Jerry” Boehm of Cuero; daughter, Betty Myrl Tacker of Woodland Hills, CA; sister, Edna Krautz of Orange Grove; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Edmund “Eddie” Boehm; brother, Edgar Natho; and sisters, Adela DeReese and Bernice Smith.
 
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be Thursday, January 5, 2015, 10 a.m., at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will follow at Lindenau Community Cemetery.
 
Pallbearers include Matthew Boehm, Steven Boehm, Scott Starnes, WA Afflerbach, Bobby Tacker, and Bernard Natho.
Honorary pallbearers include Missy Starnes, Gregg Tacker, Brett Tacker, Oralia Maldanado, Erma Villa, Margarita Moreno, and Rosalinda “Chila” Zamora.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Lindenau Community Cemetery, St. Michael’s Building Fund, or St. Michael’s Catholic School.
 
You may send condolences or sign the guest book at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Elizabeth Joan Migura

February 3, 2015, 8:37 am
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Elizabeth Joan Migura, 75, of Victoria, passed away January 21, 2015. She was born in Yorktown on June 14, 1939 to the late John and Elizabeth Wagner Pokluda. She worked for AT&T and Southwestern Bell for over 42 years where she was a member of the Southwestern Bell Pioneers. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters St. Ann Court #369 and taught CCD for many years. Elizabeth volunteered at DeTar Hospital for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Emory Migura of Victoria; daughter, Melissa Straarup and husband, Soren, of Victoria; sisters, Janet Hadash of San Antonio and Judy Morgan of Houston; brothers, Ladis Pokluda of Georgetown and John Pokluda of Cuero; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Migura.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Entombment will follow at a later date at Resurrection Mausoleum.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Our Lady of Victory School Tuition Fund or Holy Family Catholic church.

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Allen Alfred Albrecht

February 4, 2015, 10:10 am
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Allen Alfred Albrecht, 88, of Mission Valley, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. He was born March 13, 1926 in Mission Valley to the late Alfred Frederick and Bertha Adickes Albrecht. 

As a young boy in the country, he spent countless hours chasing rabbits and hunting squirrels. As he grew, he discovered he had a real love for coon hunting, which he did for many years. In his younger years, horses were a necessity. Later in life, that led to a love of horses and he became well known as being quite the horse handler and cowboy.

Allen was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Navy.  He married Violet Ann Lucas on Feb.  19, 1966 in Brooks County. Allen spent over 40 years working in the oilfield industry as a roughneck and a business owner. He enjoyed tending to his Brahman cattle and spent countless hours visiting with friends and family at Dairy Queen and Ful-o-Pep. He never left home without his “bonnet,” otherwise known as a cowboy hat. Allen was especially proud of his family and had a tremendous love for his grandchildren.

He is survived by daughters, Mary Harris (Clayton) of Springfield, Mo., Cindy Hamilton (John) of Cuero, and Patricia Albrecht (Baldemar Gonzalez) of Victoria; sons, Wayne Albrecht of Alice, Kenneth W. Albrecht of Victoria, Curtis L. Albrecht (Sharon) of Mission Valley, and Carlton Albrecht (Terry) of Mission Valley; sister, Bernice Morgan of Corpus Christi; sister-in-law, Verena Albrecht of Mission Valley; grandchildren, Justin Albrecht, Amanda Albrecht, Jessica Albrecht, Dallas Albrecht, Chasee Albrecht, Chance Albrecht, Destinee Albrecht, and Courtnee Albrecht, all of Mission Valley, Colton Albrecht of Victoria, Alexandra Hamilton of Cuero, Ryan Albrecht (Gillian) of Round Rock, Stacy Albrecht (Wesley Nall, fiancé) of Bay City, Nicole Coble, Thomas Coble, and Samantha Harris; and great-grandchildren, Wesley Hajek of Bay City and Colby Spratlin of Victoria.

He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Violet Ann Lucas Albrecht; sister, Louise Wagner, and brother, William Albrecht.

Visitation will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Freund Funeral Home with the funeral service to begin at 10 a.m. Chaplin Carl Schneider will officiate. Interment will follow at Mission Valley Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Ray Albrecht, Erald Albrecht, Ronnie Albrecht, Robert Albrecht, Brian Albrecht, Billy Albrecht, Glenn Albrecht, and Melvin Oehlke. Honorary pallbearers include Alfred Littles, Luzy Flipse, and all of his grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice.

You may send condolences or sign the guest book at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

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Nellene Ann (Wehe) Dlugosch

February 5, 2015, 10:14 am
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Nellene Ann (Wehe) Dlugosch, age 64, passed away February 3, 2015. She was born December 10, 1950, in Yorktown, to Henry and Leona (Metting) Wehe.
 
Nellene was a loving and gracious spirit who lived out the Proverbs 31 woman beautifully. Her smile, laughter, and friendship were infectious. She married Jim Dlugosch on September 25, 1971 and celebrated 37 years of marriage together in Portland, Texas before Jim was called home in November of 2008. 
 
Nellene was gifted in the act of service and helping others. She used these talents daily as a school secretary at Gregory-Portland ISD for many years before retiring to the community of Victoria, Texas. She filled her days there with baking, gardening, vacationing with friends, and visiting her children & grandkids. 
 
She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October 2014, and courageously battled it with gentle strength daily. Her spirit continues to touch those who shared in her journey to be healed. Nellene's legacy of faith in God and love will continue to live on through her children. She is survived by her son: Jason and wife Christina of Allen; daughter: Angela Karnei and husband Jarred of Olathe, Ks; six grandchildren: Colby, Andrew, Madeline, Allison, Austin, and Chloe; sisters: Joycelynn Onken of Victoria, Katherine Boldt of Yorktown, and Marian Hoefling of Cuero; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers.
 
She was preceded in death by her husband: James “Jim” Dlugosch, her parents: Henry and Leona Wehe, and her brother, Nathan Wehe.
 
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Massey Funeral Home in Yorktown. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown, with Pastor Bill Hassel and Pastor Barbara Beale officiating. Interment will follow in Westside Cemetery. 
 
Pallbearers are Harlan Metting, Harland Schlenker, Dennis Mueller, Ronny Weaver, Lawrence Onken, and David Ibrom. 
 
Memorial contributions to People of Hope or Hospice House of Olathe, Kansas.
 
You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com.
 
Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home Yorktown 361-564-2900.
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Judy Fay Knox

February 5, 2015, 1:11 pm
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Judy Fay Knox, 34, of Cuero, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. She was born March 20, 1980 in Nacogdoches to Laura Kann and Joseph V. Knox Jr. Judy was a certified nurses aide and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
 
She is survived by her mother, Laura Kann (Don) of Cuero; father, Joseph V. Knox Jr. (Linda Koerth) of Cuero; daughter, Lauron Jones of Cuero; sons, Cameron Knox, Mayson Jones, and Jaymon Jones, all of Cuero; sisters, Kathryn Holverson (Mitch) of Westhoff, Susan Knox (Pete) of Cuero, and Jennifer Martin (Patrick) of Cuero; and brother, Robert Knox (Misty) of Cuero.
 
Visitation will be held Friday, February 6, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015, 2 p.m., at Lifeway Baptist Church with Pastor Glen Moore and Rev. Arnold Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
 
Pallbearers include Brandon Stehling, Garrett Stehling, Caleb Stehling, Peyton Martin, Wesley Knox, Trey Ruiz, Patrick Martin, Chris Buesing, Tim Murphy, Michael Knox Jr., Pete Carlock, and Charles “Bubba” Cox. Honorary pallbearers include Devyn Knox, Chatos Haynes, and Kevin Kromer.
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Frank B. John

February 6, 2015, 7:00 am
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Heaven received another angel on Feb. 3, 2015 when Frank B. John peacefully passed away surrounded by family at the age of 87.

He was born in Garfield, Texas on July 2, 1927 to Thomas and Josie John. He retired from Lone Star Brewery after 37 years, was a veteran of World War II, and a master craftsman.

He enjoyed traveling, hunting, gardening, and country western dancing. His legacy is one of great wisdom, integrity, love, and wit.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, Patrick and siblings, Anton, Sally, Bill, Betty, and Tommy. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Pauline; siblings, Edward, Daniel, and Margaret; children, Carl (Rita), Rita (Jerry), Debbie, Pat, Doug (Amber), and Jimmy (Lisa); grandchildren, Melissa (David), Brandon (Jennifer), Chris (Jennifer), Kira (Chris), Amber, Danielle, John, Shelby, Frank, Sheldon, Jessica, and Shaun D.; great‐grandchildren, Blake, Dylan, Riley, Luke, Payton, Layton, Layla, Matthew, and soon to be born Graycen; treasured neighbors, Donna Schneider, Raymond and Ersaline Kelly, Nacho and Lilly Garcia, Minnie Garcia, and the Hurons; many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.

Special thanks to Reverend Monsignor Frank Kurzaj, Father Eddie Bernal, the St. Benedict’s Eucharistic Ministers, Meals on Wheels, Dr. Sushma Vemulapalli, Dr. Glen McCreless, Jaime Keyser, RN, and Jaime Mendoza, LVN. Also, Kathy Johnston and RDO Equipment Company for their gracious blood drive.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Chapel in La Vernia.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7  at the Holy Cross Catholic Church Yorktown.

Reverend Monsignor Frank Kurzaj and Father Roger Hawes will officiate. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Yorktown, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church. Guests are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.finchfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements with;
Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, 13767 U.S. Highway 87, La Vernia, Texas 78121, 830-779‐1090.

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Marvin Franklin “Frank” Upchurch

February 9, 2015, 6:45 am
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Marvin Franklin “Frank” Upchurch, 59, of Waynesboro, Georgia, formerly of Victoria, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. He was born July 16, 1955 in Floydada to Thomas Melvin and Fannie Sue Upchurch. Marvin married Linda Karen Smith on May 28, 1993 in San Antonio. 
 
He is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Upchurch; daughters, Jennifer Hilbrich (Brandon) of San Antonio and Tristan Upchurch of Port Lavaca; son, William Upchurch of Victoria; sister, Susie Foster of Cleburne; brothers, Thomas Upchurch (Carla) of Lake Tawakoni and Joe Upchurch; and grandchildren, Benton Roberts of Port Lavaca and Kason Hilbrich of San Antonio.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents.
 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 1:30 p.m., at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Westhoff Cemetery in Westhoff.
 
Pallbearers include Jay Cooley, Jim Barta, John Smith, Shane Smith, Marshall Atkins, and Tyler Kimbrel.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to The Presbyterian Children’s Home, 156 P R 443, Itasca, Texas 76055.
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.
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Pauline A. Vela

February 9, 2015, 7:00 am
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Pauline A. Vela, 85, of San Antonio, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. She was born May 14, 1929 in Yorktown to the late Cecilia and Onesimo Abrego. She married Refugio Vela on June 5, 1954 in Yorktown. Pauline was a homemaker, Guadalupana, and Jamaica Queen. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. 
 
She is survived by her husband, Refugio Vela; daughters, Cecilia Kiki Vela of San Antonio; sons, Michael Vela and wife, Ruth, of San Antonio and Eddie Vela and wife, Evie, of Waxahachie; sister, Irene Diaz; grandchildren, Michael Joseph Vela, Monica Jeanette Farias, D'Jae Marie Welling, Donald Luke Vela, and Marcus Anthony Lopez; great-grandchildren, Desiree Farias, Isabella Farias, and Colton Welling; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ofelia Gomez, Lydia Villarreal, Tomasita Amador, and Rosita Molina; and brothers, Robert Abrego and Onesimo Abrego Jr.
 
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with a rosary at 10 a.m. Funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery.
 
Pallbearers include Henry Amador, Daniel Amador, Rudy Gomez, Paul Purpura, Donald Luke Vela, and Marcus Anthony Lopez.
 
You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
 
Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343. 
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Archie Riley Siegmund

February 10, 2015, 8:38 am
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Archie Riley Siegmund was born June 11, 1938 in Giddings, Texas to George and Adelheit Baack Seigmund. He passed on February 5, 2015.

Archie attended school in Taylor, Texas where he took an active part in athletics, including football, basketball, track and boxing. After graduating from high school, Archie joined the marines and served two years active duty. Next, he went to college where he earned a B.S. degree at Texas A & I in Kingsville, Texas and later a master degree from Corpus Christi State University.

He taught at Schulenburg High School and M. Baker Jr. High in Corpus Christi where he later became a vice principal.

After retiring, Archie moved to Yorktown, Texas where he enjoyed farming and ranching. He moved back to Taylor in 2012.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering in Burnet, Texas at 2 p.m. on Saturday 14, 2015 at Northside Baptist Church, 103 Shady Grove Road.

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