Melba Faye Hahn, 76, of Cuero passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Melba was born on Oct. 2, 1940 in Cuero, Texas. She was the daughter of Minnie and Alphonse Scheffler. Melba was a longtime member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved caring for her family and openly welcomed all who entered her home. Her favorite past time was going to the casinos in Louisiana.

She is survived by her husband Robert P. Hahn; daughter, Nancy Lancaster (John) of Cuero; sons, Bobby Hahn (Rhonda) of Victoria and Leo Sharron (Anne) of Cuero; brother Kenneth Scheffler of Baytown; grandchildren, Anthony Hance (Ceara), Amanda Means (Gordon), Brittany Hutchinson, Brandon Michalek, Aleacia Dippel, Cayla Hahn, and Jacob Hahn and seven great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation, Rosary and Funeral Mass were held Sunday, Jan. 15 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with visitation at 1 p.m., rosary at 1:30 p.m. and services to begin at 2 p.m. with Fr. David Berger and her son Deacon Leo Sharron officiating. Interment followed at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Koerth.

Pallbearers included Brandon Michalek, Jacob Hahn, Anthony Hance, and Gordon Means.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic School and Hospice of South Texas.

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

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Joe Trevino, 46, of Cuero passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. He was born July 16, 1970 in Cuero to the late Sanford and Mary Medrano Trevino. Joe was an operator at Fordyce and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his daughters, Makayla Trevino, Madison Trevino and Avery Trevino all of Cuero; sons, Devon Trevino of Cuero and Jason Trevino of Kenedy; sisters, Melissa Martinez (Ernest) of Victoria; Diane T. Wade (Edward) of Cuero and Anita Trevino (Derrick) of Cuero; brothers, Sanford Trevino, Jr. (Gerrie) and Daniel Trevino (Norma) all of Cuero; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home with Funeral Services to follow at 10 a.m. with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Danny Trevino, Brandon Trevino, Ernest Martinez, Jr., Fabian Martinez, Anthony P. Trevino, Edward M. Wade, Jr., Jon Tyler Wade, Jacob Cuellar and Caleb Cuellar. Honorary pallbearers are Jason Trevino, Devon Trevino, Sanford Trevino III, Erica Trevino, Danielle Wade, Katie Trevino and Lauren Ross.

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

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Marlis June Felber, 88, of Cuero passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. She was born Sept. 24, 1928 in Saskatchewan, Canada to Carl and Anna M. Smith. She married Garnet Ross Snow in 1946. Marlis immigrated to the United States in June, 1965 and settled with her children in Wichita, Kansas, where her parents resided. She worked alongside her parents in their nursing home while attending classes at Wichita State University to obtain her L.P.N. Degree in Nursing. Marlis then became a Licensed Administrator and opened Ninnescah Manor Nursing Home in Clearwater, Kansas in 1969 where she continued her passion to care for the elderly for 27 years.

She married Albert H. Felber in 1972. She was an active member and Lay Minister of First United Methodist Church in Clearwater, KS. She was a member of a “Biking” group and participated in an annual “BAK” Bike across Kansas; wherein they would cycle 500 miles across the state within the week. On one of the days Marlis would bike 100 miles in one day to earn her “Century” patch.

In 2005, Marlis moved to Cuero, Texas. Once again she assimilated into the community, first joining the First United Methodist Church of Cuero. She was an active participator, she loved people, parties and being involved. She was a Bridge player, joined the Silver Sneakers and enjoyed line dancing and her Emmaus group.

She is survived by her daughters, Judith Ann Stevenson of Houston, Colleen Marlis Follick of Casper, Wyoming; son, Glen-Gary Snow of Malaga, Spain; sister, Dolores Mae Arnold of San Antonio; and grandchildren Kelley Kinder of Lawrence Kansas, Braylen Dunn of Denver, Colorado, Leah Snow of Canada, Anna Snow of Ottawa, Canada, John Snow of Canada, Kathryn Adkins of England, Brian Stevenson of Houston, Gregory Stevenson of Sedona, Arizona, David Follick and Daniel Follick both of Casper, Wyoming.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Donna Martin officiating. She will be laid to rest in Clearwater, Kansas with her husband, Albert.

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

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Lunell Brown Brennan, age 96, passed away on Dec. 18, 2016 at Grace Care Center of Cypress in Cypress, Texas. She was born on Dec. 5, 1920 in Cuero, Texas to Newton Albert and Beatrice Kathleen Brown.

Lunell grew up in Cuero, Texas. She graduated in Cuero, Texas. After high school, she attended business school in San Antonio, Texas. Lunell was a mother and a housewife until she became a successful entrepreneur as the owner of Brennan’s Florist for several years until she sold it upon retirement.

Lunell married Peter Brennan April 4, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas. They were happily married for 45 years.

Lunell is survived by four daughters, Peggy Carman of Cypress, Texas, Linda Brennan of Brenham, Texas, Mary Bullock (Keith) of Tomball, Texas, Judith Brennan of Los Angeles, California and son, Peter Michael Brennan (Kelli) of Brenham, Texas, seven grandchildren, Laura Hodges, Brennan Dougherty, Patrick Bozeman, Brandon Bullock, Eric Bullock, Jennifer Haring, Courtney Blake and Cody Brennan and 12 great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Church - Pin Oak TX on Hwy 2104, between Paige & Smithville, Pin, Oak, TX 78957 (979-542- 0217 at noon, Jan. 28. Burial will follow the funeral at St Mary’s Cemetery next to the church. A reception will follow in St Mary’s Parish Hall next to the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005 or ALSA.org.

Guadalupe DeHoyos Orosco was born Dec. 12, 1937 to Baltazar and Rosa DeHoyos in Yorktown, Texas and entered into rest on Jan. 3, 2017 at the age of 79.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years Leandro N. Orosco, Sr., her daughters Sylvia (Joe) Garcia of Cuero, and Dubelia (Paul) Adames of Victoria; her sons Ray (Tina) Orosco, Leandro (Linda) Orosco, Jr., and Roger (Delia) Orosco, all of Cuero.

Guadalupe is also survived by her brothers Jesus (Eva) DeHoyos of San Antonio, and her sisters Cruz (Joe Roy) Orosco of Elgin, Texas and Dora DeHoyos Jarboe of Houston, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Guadalupe is preceded in death by her son Raymond Orosco, daughter Norma Jean Orosco, grandsons Blake Orosco and Christopher Cody Garcia, sisters Isabel Mejia, Beatrice Ramon, and Petra Martinez.

Serving as pallbearers were Brandon Orosco, Trent Orosco, Justin Adames, Jason Adames, Destyn Morales, and Dominic Flores.

Honorary pallbearers were all of Guadalupe’s great grandchildren.

A visitation for friends and family was held on Thursday, Jan. 5 from 6-8 p.m. with a rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Cuero, Texas. Funeral services were on Friday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father David Berger officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. 

To leave a comforting message, or to share a fond memory, please visit www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of South Texas or donor’s choice.

Lloyd Anthony Wesley, 59, of Cuero passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2017.

He was born on July 6, 1957 in Cuero, Texas to the late Abraham and Ora B. Wesley.

Lloyd is survived by his sisters Lena B. Wesley and Kathryn (Willie) L. Green, stepson Kevin (Cheryl) Metoyer, stepdaughter Tamara (Jason) Meyers, his brother Earl G. Williams, Sr., and brother in law Robert Holman.

In addition to his parents, Lloyd is preceded in death by his wife Audrey Wesley, and sisters Jonquil Holman and Marilyn Bell.

Serving as pallbearers were Kobe Metoyer, Benner Holman, David Bell, Fennis Green, Deon Green, and Ke’Aundre Green.

Honorary pallbearers were the 1975-1976 Gobbler Football Teams.

A viewing was held on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10-11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lawrence Roy II as Eulogist and Rev. D.A. Belvin, Sr., officiating. Interment was held at Lockhart Cemetery. To leave a comforting message, or to share a fond memory, please visit www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Santiago “Jimmy” Rios, Sr., 65, of Yorktown, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017.  He was born August 30, 1951 in Yorktown, to Elisa Cantu Rios and the late Obiligio Rios.
He is survived by his wife, Andrea; sons, Andrew and Jeffrey Rios; daughter, Ariana Rios; grandchildren, Braleigh Gallegos, Elijah Fagan, Desmon Rios, Drew Rios, Avirey Rios, and Azelynn Rios; sisters, Rosie (Roy) Weise, Retha Rios, Eva (Ralph) Barefield, Debra Flores; brothers, Elix Rios, Tony Rios, Eugene Rios, Adam Torres and David Rodriguez.
He was preceded in death by his father; brothers, Genaro Rios Sr. and Obiligio Rios Jr.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Massey Funeral Home with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Luis Catholic Cemetery.   

Lorenzo Garcia, Sr., 79, of Cuero passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. He was born Aug. 11, 1937 in Victoria to Antanascio and Amande Garcia. Lorenzo worked as a ranch hand and truck driver and was a musician.

He is survived by his son, Lorenzo Garcia, Jr.; wife, Eulalia DeLaRosa ;niece, Melissa Wood; grandchildren, Manuel Esteban Garcia, Ricki Lynn Wood and Allen Wood.

He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Delores Garcia; sisters, Amelia Guevara, Delfina Garcia and Linda Garcia; and brother, Frank Garcia.

Visitation and Rosary will be held Friday, Jan. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with the rosary to begin at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father David Berger officiating.

Pallbearers will be Roel Chacon, Mario Briones, Joe Hernandez, Jimmy Salazar, Levi Cherry and Richard Brotze. Honorary pallbearer is Thomas Briones.

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

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Wilma J. Billings, 84, of Yorktown passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was born June 22, 1932 in Nordheim, to the late Alfred and Elsie Schriefer Butschek. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She loved bingo and always had snacks for the grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Michael) Franke; son, Wayne (Virginia) Sparck, and step-sons, Doug (JoAnn) Billings and Jim (Judy) Billings; grandchildren, Ashleigh (Travis) Peyton, Meghan (Adam) Davis, Erin (Dustin) Sparck, Courtney (Shane) Kulik, Candace (Jeff) Franke; numerous  grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter Butschek; and sisters, Elvera DeMuth and Edna Cleland.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Nordheim Cemetery.
You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com.
Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

Melba Faye Hahn, 76, of Cuero passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Melba was born on Oct. 2, 1940 in Cuero, Texas. She was the daughter of Minnie and Alphonse Scheffler. Melba was a longtime member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved caring for her family and openly welcomed all who entered her home. Her favorite past time was going to the casinos in Louisiana.

She is survived by her husband Robert P. Hahn; daughter, Nancy Lancaster (John) of Cuero; sons, Bobby Hahn (Rhonda) of Victoria and Leo Sharron (Anne) of Cuero; brother Kenneth Scheffler of Baytown; grandchildren, Anthony Hance (Ceara), Amanda Means (Gordon), Brittany Hutchinson, Brandon Michalek, Aleacia Dippel, Cayla Hahn, and Jacob Hahn and seven great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation, Rosary and Funeral Mass were held Sunday, Jan. 15 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with visitation at 1 p.m., rosary at 1:30 p.m. and services to begin at 2 p.m. with Fr. David Berger and her son Deacon Leo Sharron officiating. Interment followed at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Koerth.

Pallbearers included Brandon Michalek, Jacob Hahn, Anthony Hance, and Gordon Means.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic School and Hospice of South Texas.

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

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Joe Trevino, 46, of Cuero passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. He was born July 16, 1970 in Cuero to the late Sanford and Mary Medrano Trevino. Joe was an operator at Fordyce and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his daughters, Makayla Trevino, Madison Trevino and Avery Trevino all of Cuero; sons, Devon Trevino of Cuero and Jason Trevino of Kenedy; sisters, Melissa Martinez (Ernest) of Victoria; Diane T. Wade (Edward) of Cuero and Anita Trevino (Derrick) of Cuero; brothers, Sanford Trevino, Jr. (Gerrie) and Daniel Trevino (Norma) all of Cuero; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. at Freund Funeral Home with Funeral Services to follow at 10 a.m. with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Danny Trevino, Brandon Trevino, Ernest Martinez, Jr., Fabian Martinez, Anthony P. Trevino, Edward M. Wade, Jr., Jon Tyler Wade, Jacob Cuellar and Caleb Cuellar. Honorary pallbearers are Jason Trevino, Devon Trevino, Sanford Trevino III, Erica Trevino, Danielle Wade, Katie Trevino and Lauren Ross.

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

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Marlis June Felber, 88, of Cuero passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. She was born Sept. 24, 1928 in Saskatchewan, Canada to Carl and Anna M. Smith. She married Garnet Ross Snow in 1946. Marlis immigrated to the United States in June, 1965 and settled with her children in Wichita, Kansas, where her parents resided. She worked alongside her parents in their nursing home while attending classes at Wichita State University to obtain her L.P.N. Degree in Nursing. Marlis then became a Licensed Administrator and opened Ninnescah Manor Nursing Home in Clearwater, Kansas in 1969 where she continued her passion to care for the elderly for 27 years.

She married Albert H. Felber in 1972. She was an active member and Lay Minister of First United Methodist Church in Clearwater, KS. She was a member of a “Biking” group and participated in an annual “BAK” Bike across Kansas; wherein they would cycle 500 miles across the state within the week. On one of the days Marlis would bike 100 miles in one day to earn her “Century” patch.

In 2005, Marlis moved to Cuero, Texas. Once again she assimilated into the community, first joining the First United Methodist Church of Cuero. She was an active participator, she loved people, parties and being involved. She was a Bridge player, joined the Silver Sneakers and enjoyed line dancing and her Emmaus group.

She is survived by her daughters, Judith Ann Stevenson of Houston, Colleen Marlis Follick of Casper, Wyoming; son, Glen-Gary Snow of Malaga, Spain; sister, Dolores Mae Arnold of San Antonio; and grandchildren Kelley Kinder of Lawrence Kansas, Braylen Dunn of Denver, Colorado, Leah Snow of Canada, Anna Snow of Ottawa, Canada, John Snow of Canada, Kathryn Adkins of England, Brian Stevenson of Houston, Gregory Stevenson of Sedona, Arizona, David Follick and Daniel Follick both of Casper, Wyoming.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Donna Martin officiating. She will be laid to rest in Clearwater, Kansas with her husband, Albert.

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

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William “Bill” James Reilly III, 71, of Cuero passed away Jan. 13, 2017. He was born Aug. 8, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late William James Reilly, Jr. and Madlyn Gubus Reilly. Bill retired after 20 years as a Custom Home Builder in Houston and the Woodlands. He enjoyed hunting and ranching.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine L. Reilly of Cuero; son, Michael James Reilly and wife Shae of Austin; daughter, Tracey Ellen Reilly of Houston; sisters, Carolyn Carmody of Lawrence, Kansas, Marian Bounds of San Antonio and Lillian Butcher of Pipe Creek; grandchildren, Hondo James Reilly, Houston James Reilly, Hutchins James Reilly and Holt Emerson Baird.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. at Faith Family Church in Victoria with Pastor Larry Helms officiating and Dr. Chris Royale assisting. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Family Church Victoria, Grace Episcopal Church and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum.

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

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Suzanne Audilet, 72 of Yorktown, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. She was born June 4, 1944 in Nixon, Texas to the late Alvin Warnasch and Norah Ledwig. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Yorktown, Sunday School teacher, and a hairdresser for over 50 years. She was also girl scout leader, cub scout leader and a life member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, traveling abroad and her three cats Meme, Shadow and Fluffy.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Alton Audilet, of Yorktown, her children Scarlett (Allen Joe) Moeller of Cuero, Brett (Terri) Audilet of Hardin, Crystal (Michael) Alvarez of Yorktown, grandchildren Jake Moeller, Candace Moeller, Alexis Alvarez and Kobe Alvarez, and brother James Warnasch.

Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at First United Methodist Church in Yorktown.

You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.masseyfh.com.

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

Hilda R. Edgar, 93, of Cuero passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. She was born Sept. 16, 1923 in Nordon, Nebraska to Charles J. and Nellie Bahr Simons. Hilda married James “Darden” Edgar on Aug. 5, 1944 in Crawford, Nebraska. She graduated from Southwest Texas State in 1962 and taught in Nursery from 1962 to 1970 and in Yoakum from 1970 to 1984.

She is survived by her daughter, Eva-Marie Kohn of Houston; son, James C. (Buddy) Edgar of Cuero; grandchildren, Lisa Weickum and T.J. Weickum both of South Dakota and Milisa Roitscht of Woodsboro; four great-grandchildren and 13 nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband and brother Ralph Simons.

Visitation was held Sunday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with a Rosary to begin at 6:30 p.m. Services will be held Monday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Oscar Amo officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Texas and Cuero Pet Adoptions.

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

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Josie T. Zapata, 89, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. She was born March 19, 1927 in Cuero to the late Miguel and Mary Guillen Trevino. Josie married Ben V. Zapata, Sr. on July 10, 1965 in Gonzales. She was a machine operator for Mount Vernon Mills for 20 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Alice Herrera (Roger) of Yoakum, Rachel Zapata of Cuero; sons, Steve Mejias (Connie)of Cleburne and Ben Zapata, Jr. (Yolanda) of La Grange; sisters, Jeannie Munoz of Yorktown, Martha Garza of Cuero and Maria Trevino of Yorktown; brother, Eloy Trevino of Cuero; 27 grandchildren and 76 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; son, Juan M. Mejias; daughter, Mary Dillingham; sisters, Mamie Anzaldua and Margarita Renteria; brothers, Miguel Trevino, Jr., Pedro Trevino and Richard Trevino.

Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 23 at Freund Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Peter Oscar Amo officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers are J.J. Jones, Randall Mejias, John Mejias, Jr., Devin Zapata, Justin Busby, Brandon Holstien and Jacob Fonseca. Honorary pallbearers are John Mejias, Sr., Donovan Rosales, Brandon Rosales, Steven Mejias, Jr., David Romero, Joe Garza, and Roger Herrera.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Donor’s Choice.

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

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Kenneth Truman Wyche, 77, of Cuero passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. He was born Nov. 20, 1939 to the late William and Martha Doreck Wyche. He married Ann Hildebrandt on July 9, 1965 in Cuero. Ken graduated from Kenedy High School then went to Delmar College in Corpus Christi to become a Master Electrician. He was an honest, hardworking man and was always helping people. Ken worked for Alcoa for many years then started his own business, Kenco Electric. He worked with Wal-Mart stores all over the United States for 18 years. Ken loved his life and spending time with his family, grandchildren, and animals. He loved having his miniature Yorkie, Barbie, by his side. We will miss this wonderful man.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Wyche of Cuero; daughter, Kimberle Slovacek and husband, David, of Cuero; son, Shane Wyche and wife, Angela, of Denham Springs, Louisiana; brother, Bill Wyche of California; grandchildren, Dustin Slovacek of Cuero, Dylan Slovacek and wife, Kaylan, of Cuero, Christopher Wyche and wife, Amber, of Beeville, Brian Wyche and wife, Lidia, of George West, Christian Coleson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Maya Hernandez of Baton Rouge, and Sidney Rain Wyche of Denham Springs, Louisiana; and great-grandchildren, Mia Grace Slovacek, Easton Skelton, Blake Skelton, and Weston Slovacek, all of Cuero, Brody McBee and Kole Wyche, both of George West, and soon-to-be Jackson Slovacek of Cuero.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Carrol Wyche.

A private family memorial service was held on Sunday, Jan. 22.

In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the charity of your choice.

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On Jan. 22, those of us who knew and loved Velinda Trautwein Stevens, lost one of our greatest gifts. She passed away at home in Kalispell, Montana. Breast cancer took Velinda from us before we were ready, but her contributions to our lives will continue.

Velinda was born in Cuero, Texas to Verlin and Colleen Trautwein. While attending high school in Houston, she met her future husband, Mark Stevens, on a blind date. After college, Velinda began her career in hospital administration. She worked with healthcare institutions across Texas, in Edna, Victoria, Brownwood, Austin, and Longview, before settling in Kalispell, Montana where Velinda served as the President/CEO of Kalispell Regional Healthcare for 18 years.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Mark, her children, Jake Stevens and Hayley Talbert, her grandson, Jackson Talbert, her mother, Colleen Trautwein, her siblings, Bart Trautwein and Reba Goodman and beloved family. She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Jana.

A memorial to celebrate Velinda’s life will be held on Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Canvas Church in Kalispell, Montana. There will also be a memorial in Cuero, Texas on March 4.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Velinda Stevens Endowment for Women and Children through the Kalispell Regional Healthcare Foundation.

From Velinda’s family – We wish to thank everyone who loved and supported her. Her extraordinary generosity and impact on individual lives is apparent from the outpouring of kindness, love, and assistance we have experienced. These generous expressions brought us, and will continue to bring us, comfort during this time. Seeing the communities Velinda served, grow and thrive, brought her great joy. She lived her life for others, and we honor her memory by caring for those around us.

Gladys G. Mueller, life-long resident of Yorktown, passed away on January 23, 2017, at the age of 97 years, and 5 months.  She was born on August 31, 1919 to the late Edward John Huebner and Annie Theresa Kuester.  She attended Weldon School where she met her future husband.  On October 21, 1940, Gladys married her childhood schoolmate, Carlton Mueller, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Yorktown, and in 1942, they moved to their present homestead.  The couple was blessed with three children:  Charles, Marsha, and Phil.  Gladys and Carlton fulfilled a life-long dream of travel with several trips to Germany, other points in Europe, the Holy Land, Australia, as well as numerous trips in the United States with family and friends.  Gladys delighted in spending time with her seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and her cats, dogs, and other animals always part of her life.
Gladys was involved in community and church activities and always ready for a game of dominoes.  As a member of Gruenau Turn and Schuetzen Verein, Gladys and Carlton were actively involved with continuing the German heritage of the club.  Years of involvement with Home Demonstration Clubs continued to hone her skills as a homemaker.  Her ongoing commitment to St. Paul Lutheran Church included active involvement in altar guild and Bible study circles.
Gladys was preceded in death by her father; mother; sister, Stella Buesing; husband, Carlton; and son-in-law, Billy Moore.  She is survived by her children: daughter, Marsha Moore of San Marcos; sons, Charles Mueller of Katy, and Phil and wife, Renee Mueller of Gruenau; Rosie Rios, longtime caregiver and best friend; grandchildren: Marissa and husband Brandon Austin, Michal and husband Bill Waechter, Shay and wife Stephanie Mancuso, Vaughn and wife Terri Mueller, Kelly Mueller, Sean and wife Hosia Mueller, and Mark and wife, Julie Kalousek; great-grandchildren: Olivia Austin, Owen Waechter, Nate and Aubrey Mancuso, Mark III and Michael Kalousek, Emily and Lilliane Mueller; and brother-in-law, Alton Buesing; and seven nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Massey Funeral Home - Yorktown.  Funeral services will be held at 1p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at S. Paul Lutheran Church - Yorktown. Services will be conducted by Pastor Tim Muehlbrad and Vicar Hans Tolpingrud.  Interment will follow at Westside Cemetery.  Memorials can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Austin, Bill Waechter, Mark Kalousek Jr., Shay Mancuso, Sean Mueller, Vaughn Mueller, and Charlie Schlinke.

Melba Trevathan Eckstrom, 93, of Cuero passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. She was born Oct. 25, 1923 in Mexia to the late Howard E. and Macie B. Murphy Trevathan, Sr. Melba married Charles M. Eckstrom on Jan. 24, 1946 in Houston. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for TIRR in Houston. She was a homemaker, seamstress, artist, “Pitty Pat” the clown, loving mom, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by son N. Neal Eckstrom and wife Carol of Cuero; sister, Donna Houser of Houston; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; daughter, Madge Ledkins; sons, Charles H. Eckstrom and Timothy E. Eckstrom ; and brother, Howard E. Trevathan, Jr.

Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Donna L. Martin officiating. Interment to follow Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston.

Memorial Contributions First United Methodist Church.

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

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