Clyde Weldon Wells

October 23, 2015, 7:40 am

Clyde Weldon Wells, 79 of Nordheim, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving devoted children that cared for him the most. He was born July 7, 1936, to (Flora) Estelle Meador and (Joseph) Jake Wells.

Weldon served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Shangri-la from Oct. 11, 1955, to Oct. 3, 1959. He was honorably discharged as a boilerman technician, Petty Officer 3rd Class (BT3).

After his time in the U.S. Navy, Weldon started working in the oilfield as a roughneck. With hard work and motivation he worked his way up to superintendent of an oil rig for Western Oceanic, off the coast of Africa, and then retiring after 35 years.

Weldon was a Master Mason of the Cameron Masonic Lodge No. 76 of Yorktown. His enjoyments in life were his family, friends, fishing hunting, football and just life itself.

Weldon leaves behind a brother, Tommy Meador; daughters, Sonya Wells, Debbie Mahboub, Chris Wells and Cindy Lewis; son, Michael Kirby; sons-in-law, Ronnie Ellison and Joe Mahboub; daughters-in-law, Dana Massey and Francine Kirby; grandchildren, Misty Wells, Tiffany Aguilar, Kristie Kolodziejcyk and Kurtis Kolodziejcyk; as well as 16 other grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his loving mother, Estelle and Claude Meador, and his father, Jake and Mabel Wells.

It was an honor for us children, Sonya, Debbie, Chris, Cindy and Michael, to honor our father’s last wishes and request on allowing him to be at home to watch him take his last breath with the ones that truly loved him and stuck beside him during his terminal months. Dad, you will be forever in our hearts. We know you will forever be watching over us. You will be forever in our hearts until we meet again. Dad, to the world you were but one person, but to us kids, you are the world.

He walked as a man among men;
He is the wind beneath our wings;
He is our hero, our dad.

Visitors and guests 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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Gilbert Hinojosa

October 23, 2015, 8:05 am

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Gilbert Hinojosa, 82, of Yorktown, passed away Sat. Oct. 17, 2015. He was born March 21, 1933 in Yorktown to the late Wine and Isabel Amaya Hinojosa. He was a member of San Luis Catholic Church.

He is survived by his siblings Lydia Perez, Ysrael Hinojosa, Fidel Hinojosa and Rebecca Hinojosa, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Fernando and Willie Hinojosa.

A rosary was at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at San Luis Catholic Church.

Visitors and guests are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2900.

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Larry Wayne Sievers

October 23, 2015, 8:25 am

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Larry Wayne Sievers, 75 of Yorktown, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015. He was born April 15, 1940 in Yorktown to the late Alvin and Alvera Noster Sievers.

He is survived by his daughters Kari Sievers, Amy (Ricardo) Molina and Holly Sievers, granddaughters Graciela and Adriana Molina, brother Arvid (Kitty) Sievers and sister in law Beth Sievers and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Marvin Sievers.

Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Service was at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Massey Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitors and guests are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com

Arrangements Massey Funeral Home, 779 N. Riedel, Yorktown, 78164, 361-564-2900.

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Orlon Ridyolph

October 23, 2015, 9:42 am

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Orlon Ray Ridyolph, 44, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. He was born March 6, 1971 in Cuero to Clarence "Duke" and Birdie Brazzael Ridyolph. Orlon was a proud member of the 1987 State Championship Cuero Gobbler football team and graduated from Cuero High School. Orlon met the love of his life, Hope Ortiz, in 1990 and they made their life together with their children in Cuero. He was a correctional officer for 18 years at TDCJ Stevenson Unit and was currently the warehouse and fleet manager for Phoenix Chemicals.

He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Hope Ortiz; parents, Clarence “Duke” and Birdie Ridyolph of Cuero; sons, Eric Ridyolph (Randi), Ryan Ridyolph, and Reed Ridyolph, all of Cuero; sister, Tiffany Lankford (David) of Cuero; brothers, Darrell Ridyolph (Ulanda) and Clarence Freeman Ridyolph (LaShonda); and grandson, Jackson Ridyolph.

Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will held Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Cancino officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Chris Williams, Kevin Nesloney, Justin Wesley, Ray Stehling, Homer Escalante, Craig Escalante, Noe Martinez, and Elvin “Kojak” Johnson, Jr.

Honorary pallbearers include the Phoenix Chemicals staff, Stallion staff, and the Stevenson Unit staff.

Memorial contributions may be made to Orlon's family.

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

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

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Amelia Garcia

October 26, 2015, 10:45 am

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Amelia Garcia, 83, of Cuero died peacefully on Oct. 24, 2015. She was born April 7, 1932 to Cayetano and Anita Cordero Cisneros. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the Catholic Daughters.

Amelia is survived by daughters, Elma Roby, Polly (Paul) Siegel, and Celia (Elmo) Munoz; sons, Alfred (Wanda) Garcia and Edward (Teresa) Garcia; brothers, Cayetano (Mona) Cisneros and Fernando (Cathy) Cisneros; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and one brother.

A rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will be at San Pedro Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

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

Freund Funeral Home 361-275-2343.

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Francisco Garibay

October 27, 2015, 3:02 pm

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Francisco “Frank” Garibay, 67, of Cuero passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. He was born January 31, 1948 in Arneckeville to the late Nickolas and Julia Garibay.

He is survived by son, Frankie Garibay of Pasadena, Texas; sisters, Maria Alvarez, Manuela Dougay, Martha Cuellar, Gloria Solis and Carol De Los Santos all of Cuero; brothers, Lupe Garibay and Bicente Garibay of Cuero and John Garibay of Pasadena; and grandson, Frank Nicolas Garibay of Pasadena.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister Ramona Galindo.

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

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

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Amado Mata, Jr.

October 28, 2015, 8:08 am

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Amado Mata, Jr., age 57 of Cuero and formerly of Wharton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Jackson County following a sudden illness. He was born on Feb. 26, 1958 in Wharton, a son of the late Amado Mata Sr. and Susie Garcia.

Amado was raised in the Wharton area and attended school there. He graduated from Edna High School in 1976. He worked as a truck driver in the Cuero area for several years. Amado enjoyed working in the yard, being outdoors and listening to music. His favorite times were spent with his family at his side.

Following cremation, memorial services will be held on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. James Jimenez officiating.

Amado is survived by his wife, Diane Mendiola of Cuero, son, Amado Mata, III and wife, Irma of Palacios, daughters, Ashley Mata and husband, Thomas Reyes of Cuero, Karen Mata of Mexico, step-sons, Roy Mendiola, Jr. and wife, Tanya of Wharton, Bruce Mendiola and wife, Tracy of Eagle Lake, Scott Mendiola and wife, Angela of Columbus, and Duran Mendiola and wife, Mary Martinez of Austin and step-daughter, Tina Garza and husband, Thomas Tovar of El Campo, brothers, Ernest Montalvo and wife, Janie of Brownwood, Richard Garcia and wife, Donna of Arkansas and Rudy Sifuentes of Cuero, grandchildren, Amado Ray Mata, Cameron Mata, Aaron Mata, Adrian Mata, Gabriel Rubio, Michael Mata, step-grandchildren, Roy C. Mendiola, Madison Mendiola, Ryan Mendiola, Skye Garza, Allison Garza, Eduvi Garza, Cecelie Mendiola, Fabian Cantu, Meagan Mendiola, Mykayla Mendiola, Jazlynn Mendiola, Jiselle Mendiola, Julissa Mendiola, and Duran Mendiola, Jr. and step-great grandchildren, Krislynn Mendiola, Jeremiah Mendiola, Madilynn Mendiola, Bruce Mendiola, Jr. and Caitlyn Mendiola, as well as many other loving family members and friends.

Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.

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Kristin Wishert

October 28, 2015, 12:42 pm

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Kristin B. Wishert passed away on Oct. 26, 2015 in Cuero at the age of 43. She was born on July 29, 1972 in Canton, Ohio to Gerald Dornhecker and Sandy (King) Dornhecker. She was a Teacher’s Aide with Cuero ISD. Kristin was the past president of the Cuero Trotters Booster Club the Trotters Dance Team of Cuero High School, volunteer with the Texas Special Olympics, and she was an active member of Lifeway Baptist Church in Cuero.

She is survived by her beloved husband David A. Wishert of Cuero; ; son, Kyle Klett of Marble Falls; daughters Bailee Klett of Cuero and Makayla Rickman of Cuero; her father, Gerald (Randi) Dornhecker of Denver, Colorado; her grandmother, Blanche King of Providence, Rhode Island; step-mother, Marvelle (Dave) Lynch of Las Vegas, Nevada; aunt, Barabara King of Ormond Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Cody and Chassity Sauer of Marble Falls; and her brothers, Jerry Dornhecker of Providence, Todd(Lori)Dornhecker of San Angelo; sister Gayle Dornhecker of San Angelo and Tricia(Kurt)Dion-Galloway of Providence.

Kristin is preceded in death by her mother. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 30 at Lifeway Baptist Church in Cuero with funeral services to begin at 2 p.m. The interment will immediately follow at the Harmony Cemetery in Karnes County.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dustin Kenne, Roger Wishert, John Wishert, Paul Wishert, Mark Wishert, Bill Comisky, Jason Reyes and David Andrews. Honorary pallbearers include Gary Hull, Butch Warren, Odell White, Mike Sarlls, Leslie Wynn, Jason Sauer, and Cody Sauer.

The funeral services are entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home Inc. of Karnes City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Texas Special Olympics, Cuero ISD, 960 Broadway, Cuero, TX, 77954 or Lifeway Baptist Church, 403 E. Sarah, Cuero, TX, 77954.

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Fabian Olguin

October 28, 2015, 12:49 pm

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≪ Previous: Kristin Wishert

Fabian Rene Olguin, 27, of Cuero passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. He was born Oct. 19, 1988 in Victoria to Rene and Debra A. Olguin. He met the love of his life, Monica M. Charles, in 2005 and they were married at The Venue on Church Street in Cuero on Dec. 1, 2012.

Fabian was a member of the State Championship Track and Field team in 2005-2006. He was named outstanding male athlete in the Victoria Advocates all-area track and field team and honorable mention all-state honors in 2007. Fabian was a member of Heavenly Gates F.W.C. in Runge and was also the bass player. He loved to sing and dance, had a passion for physical fitness and music, and loved fishing, golfing and playing horse shoes.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Monica M. Olguin; daughter, Kendall Z. Hernandez of Cuero; son Anthony “Lucky” Hernandez of Cuero; sisters, Brooke D. Olguin of San Antonio and Kayla N. Olguin of Cuero; nieces, Abigail J. Martinez and Kaedyn A. Martinez, both of San Antonio; nephew, G'nysn C. Gray of Cuero; and grandparents, Guadalupe and Estela Garcia of Yorktown and Guadalupe and Robert Cox of Cuero.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Domingo Olguin.

Fabian will be lying in state on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. at LE Meador Encampment Grounds with services starting at 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m., at LE Meador Encampment Grounds with Dr. Robert L. Charles officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Bobby Lee Charles, Benjamin Perez, Tre Gray, Gary Lewis, Adrian Martinez, Walter Garcia, Mario Olguin, Jr. and Jimmy Rios.

Honorary Pallbearers will be John Garcia, Jr., Corion Scott, Randy Villarreal, Daniel Salazar, Jay Rios, Daniel Rosales, Israel Charles, Jr. and Johnathan Garcia.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Fabian's family.

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

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

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Lucio Gallegos Jr.

October 29, 2015, 8:58 am

≫ Next: Jessie Gebauer

≪ Previous: Fabian Olguin

Lucio Gallegos Jr., 86, of Yorktown, passed away Tuesday Oct. 27, 2015. He was born April 3, 1929 in Dewitt County to the late Lucio Sr. and Margarita Araisa Gallegos.

He is survived by his sons Richard and William Gallegos and sister Hope Gonzales all of Yorktown.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Irene, son Edward, daughter Gloria Ann Hart, 7 brothers and 1 sister.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Massey Funeral Home. Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. at Massey Funeral Home.

Visitors and guests are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com.

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, 361-564-2900.

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Jessie Gebauer

October 29, 2015, 9:40 am

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Jessie Belle Gebauer, 82, of Cuero passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. She was born Sept. 1, 1933 in Vernon to the late Roscoe and Hazel Clawson Wiseman. She married the love of her life, Paul Gebauer, on Dec. 12, 1953 in Vernon. Jessie was a bookkeeper for many years, working for Paul Lucas Sr. in Cuero. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters and the Holy Name Society. Jessie loved cooking for her family and always had a smile on her face. She liked arts, crafts, and sewing and enjoyed making things for her family.

She is survived by her beloved husband; daughters, Paula (Virgil) Brown of Cuero and Sharon (Ira) Epstien of Round Rock; grandchildren, Haley (Christopher) Urbanovsky of Cuero, Michael Epstien of Austin; and Melissa O'Brien of Gainesville; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James N. Wiseman and David C. Wiseman; sister, Juanita Long; and grandson, Bradley Brown.

Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with a rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Services will be Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic School.

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

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

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Mary Susan Powers

October 30, 2015, 9:21 am

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≪ Previous: Jessie Gebauer

Mary Susan Powers, 77, born Mary Susan Koenig on Aug. 2, 1938 in Cuero, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. While living in Cuero, she was member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Her last rites were administered by Father Alberic Lazerna of Canyon Lake.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bryan Powers, five children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her family loved and will miss their beautiful “Mary Sue.”

Funeral arrangements are with Neptune Society of San Antonio.

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Don. Stiles Sr.

October 30, 2015, 1:30 pm

≫ Next: Concepcion Garza

≪ Previous: Mary Susan Powers

Don M. Stiles Sr., of Cuero, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 on his 90th birthday. He was born Oct. 29, 1925 in Raymondville, Texas to the late Roger Baines Stiles and Loreta Maddy Stiles. He married Nita Gray Stiles on Dec. 14, 1942. After Nita's death in July of 2005, he married Mattye Tumlinson on Oct. 8, 2007.

He was a rancher and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cuero. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 347th Infantry. He received three Bronze Stars. He was also a member of the Cuero V.F.W. Post 3972 and American Legion Dinter Post 3.

He is survived by his wife, Mattye; sons, Don Stiles, Jr. (Linda) of Victoria and Clint Stiles (Sue) of Concrete; brother, Roger Stiles of Arlington; and grandchildren, Leigh Ann Wheat, Susanne Wheat, Mary Elizabeth Stiles, Cory Thamm, Amy Stiles Patton, Nicole Stiles, Caleb Young, Angie Clark, Kim Maraggia, Jo Leah Stiles and Julie Ann Stiles; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife; and son, Harvey Stiles.

Pallbearers include all of his granddaughters and grandsons.

Honorary Pallbearers are Bob Davis, Bobby Goebel, Bill Laqua, Jay Bramlette and Frank Burns.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home Chapel with visitation following from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, Texas 77901; and First Presbyterian Church.

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

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

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Concepcion Garza

November 2, 2015, 9:50 am

≫ Next: Henry Young

≪ Previous: Don. Stiles Sr.

Concepcion C. Garza, age 71, passed away, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

He was born Dec. 9, 1943 to Isaac and Inez Colunga Garza.

He was a leather worker, a Catholic and loved music and singing in the choir.

Survivors are, companion, Mary Banda of Cuero; daughters, Monica Partida of Victoria and Alannah Garza of Cuero; sons, Jesse Garza (Janie Ann) of Yoakum, Jack R. Garza of Yoakum, Richard V. Garza of Yoakum, Concepcion Garza, Jr. (Sabrina) of El Paso; step-sons, Samuel Banda (Anna) of Victoria and Eddie Banda (Kathy) of Yorktown; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; mother of his children, Frances Garza of Yoakum; sisters, Vicky Vasquez of Yoakum, Trinidad Garza of Schulenburg and Pam Torro of Engel: brothers, Isaac Garza of Yoakum, Vincent Garza (Janie) of Yoakum, Hector Garza (Linda) of Weimar, Frank Garza (Caroline) of Yoakum and Johnny Garza of Yoakum.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Margaret and Juana Garza.

Rosary will be 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5 at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Andrew Garza, Martin Partida Jr., Curtis Smith, Silver Vasquez, Albert Garza and Corey Banda.

Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.thielecooper.com.

Arrangements by Thiele Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

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Henry Young

November 6, 2015, 11:54 am

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Henry Arnold Young, 75, of Cuero passed away Thursday, Nov, 5, 2015. He was born Sept. 1, 1940, in Nixon to Fredrick Lee and Martha Annie Smith Young. Henry married his beloved wife, Betsy Sue Pape, on Feb. 9, 1959.

He is survived by daughters, Peggy young and Lori Hearn; sons, Tracy and Richard Young, seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Betsy Pape Young.

Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Walden officiating. Interment will follow at Alexander Cemetery in Stratton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Primitive Baptist Church.

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

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

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George Olson

November 6, 2015, 12:24 pm

≫ Next: Mable Battles Polk

≪ Previous: Henry Young

George Arthur Olson, 88, passed away Nov. 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born on Oct. 19, 1927, in Armstrong, Iowa to Ole M. and Eva S. Olson.

He was retired from Holt Machinery Co., Victoria and San Antonio after 50 years of service. He began as a welder and ended his career as a salesman. George served in the Navy as a Seabee in World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Cuero Lions Club, the Cuero Masonic Lodge, the First United Methodist Church and a Gobbler booster “fan.”

He enjoyed ranching, golfing and his family. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patricia Bailey Olson; daughters, Saralee Wittmer (Charles) of Alvord, Sharon Parker (Kenneth) of Victoria, and Susan Martin of Austin; son, George Olson (Simona) of Jourdanton; grandchildren, Charles Robert Wittmer (Meagan), Nathan Parker (Shelly), Hannah Parker, Naomi Parker, George Olson, Jr., and William Olson; and great-grandchildren, Henry Wittmer, Max Wittmer, and Noah Parker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold Olson; and sister, Marion Ludwig.

Pallbearers are Charles Wittmer, Charles Robert Wittmer, Kenneth Parker, Nathan Parker, George Olson, George Olson, Jr. and William Olson.

Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1-2 p.m. with Funeral Services beginning at 2 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home Chapel. Donna Martin, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Cuero and Kenneth Parker, pastor of Hebron Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Cuero; the Salvation Army; Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250; or the donor’s choice.

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

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

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Mable Battles Polk

November 9, 2015, 8:13 am

≫ Next: Marvin Kunschik

≪ Previous: George Olson

Mrs. Mable Elizabeth (Eliza) Battles Polk, Sr. passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 at the age of 80 years. She was born March 10, 1935 in Cuero to the late Ned Battles and Ora Lee Porter. She accepted the Lord at an early age and became a member of Mt. Bethany Baptist Church in Thomaston. She organized the usher board and served as a teacher in the Mt. Zion District Institute. She also served as a volunteer for the CAMAL House in Cuero. She obtained her GED from Cuero High School program.

Sister Mable is survived by a daughter, Sister Elizabeth Mulkey of San Antonio; a son Donnel Gray Jr. (Kristin). Two brothers: Minister Ned Battles of Corpus Christi and Troy Battles. Two sisters: Perline Battles of Cuero and Evelyn Bolds of Brookshire. Mable is also survived by her 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

Sister Mable is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rev. Chester Polk Sr. Sons, John Riley Franklin, Elroy Franklin, and Walter Anthony Franklins. Also her sister Christine Odom.

A Visitation will held on Friday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the L.E. Meador Encampment Grounds. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at LE Encampment Grounds with Rev. Kelvin Washington, Eulogist and Rev. Gilpen Gray, officiating. Burial will follow at Westville Cemetery.

To leave comforting word or to share a fond memory please go to www.heritagefuneralhome.org.

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Marvin Kunschik

November 9, 2015, 8:17 am

≫ Next: Lois Doreck

≪ Previous: Mable Battles Polk

Marvin A. Kunschik, of Gillett passed away on Nov. 2, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born on May 1, 1933 in Karnes County to Joseph Kunschik and Mary Breitschopf Kunschik. Marvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He and Mary Sturm were married on May 3, 1954 in Cuero. He was a lifetime farmer and rancher in Karnes County.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Sturm Kunschik of Gillett; daughters Patricia (Pete) Dlugosch of Yorktown, Mary (David) Kaiser of Garwood, and Donna (Martin) Thompson of Pleasanton; son David (Teresa) Kunschik of Karnes City; fourteen grandchildren Brandon Dlugosch, Brian (Denise) Dlugosch, Brianne Dlugosch, Amanda Kaiser, Bridget Kaiser, Megan (Dustin) Buehrer, Melissa (Jacob) Startz, Michelle (Dustin) Neal, MacKenzie Thompson, Aurey (Tricia) Kunschik, Clint (Meagan) Kunschik, Ashton Gorzell, Haleigh Kunschik, and Michaela Kunschik; and twelve great grandchildren Sayuri King, Bentlee Dlugosch, Brylee Dlugosch, Britlee Dlugosch, Rien Buehrer, Dallas Buehrer, Rustin Buehrer, Presley Buehrer, Tatum Kunschik, Kira Kunschik, Aiden Gutierrez, and Presley Gorzell.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Gladys Moy; and infant brother Joseph Kunschik, Jr.

Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Rhodes Funeral Home in Karnes City with a rosary service at 7 p.m. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at Rhodes Funeral Home with interment following in the Karnes City Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Brandon Dlugosch, Brian Dlugosch, Dustin Buehrer, Jacob Statiz, Dustin Neal, Aurey Kunschik, Clint Kunschik and Jordan Gorzell.

The funeral services were entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, Inc. of Karnes City.

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Lois Doreck

November 9, 2015, 11:11 am

≫ Next: Jo Hazel Howell Weaver

≪ Previous: Marvin Kunschik

Lois Louise Doreck, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. She was born in Yorktown on April 2, 1930 to Rudolph “Rats” and Lena Newmayer Senf.

Survivors include daughters, Donna Hunt of Edna, Jodi Lerma and husband Henry of Austwell, Joann Lincke and husband James of Victoria and Heidi Meiers of Gillett; son, Leslie Doreck and wife Leslie of La Vernia; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren: son-in-law, Frank Kelly, Jr. of Port Lavaca.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two husbands, Donald G. Ray and Edmond “Ray” Doreck; sisters, Katherine “Taunta: Reese, Rachel “Rae” Stahl; daughter, Dorlen D. Kelly; great-granddaughter, Fional L. Lenhart.

Visitation services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4-7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home with Brother Ed Griffin officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Kenneth Reese, Gary Reese, Frank Kelly, Jr., Jay Faltisek, Henry Lerma and Gerad Lenhart. Honorary pallbearers will be son-in-law, James Lincke and all of her grandsons.

Special thanks to Dr. Khiem Vu and Katie Laredo of Accolade Home Health.

Philippians 1:21.

Arrangements entrusted to Grace Funeral Home.

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Jo Hazel Howell Weaver

November 9, 2015, 11:12 am

≫ Next: Janet Kay Jenkins

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Jo Hazel Howell Weaver, 91, of Cuero passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. She was born February 21, 1924 in Pilgrim to the late Grover and Myrtle Freeman Howell. She married her late husband, Leslie Joel Weaver, in Cuero. Hazel was a retail manager at Liderman's and a bookkeeper at Boysen's Supermarket.

She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Weaver Krier and husband, Bill, of Cuero; son, L.J. “Les” Weaver and wife, Judy, of Victoria; sister, Dorothy Howell Reyes of Houston; grandson, Wade W. Pagel of Houston; and great-grandchildren, Bryan Pagel of Tucson, Arizona and Morgan Pagel of Riverton, Wyoming.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters; and five brothers.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 5-7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m., at Freund Funeral Home with Pastor Donna Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.

allbearers include Paul Avery, Bill Stone, Billy Carnes, T.J. Bird, Wayne Reyes, Grover Howell, Sammy Weaver, and Joe Rogers.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church.

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

Freund Funeral Home, 361-275-2343.

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