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Mildred (Lacina) Mahlmann, age 103 of Brenham and the widow of Walter Mahlmann, passed away Saturday, April 6th.
Her surviving loving family includes: sons and daughters-in-law, Olan and Kay Mahlmann of Kerville, Dennis and Rosemary Mahlmann of Brenham, Margie Mahlmann of Bellville; grandchildren, Steven and Lori Mahlmann, Deborah and Art Ramirez, Raelyn and Mike Stolowski, Heath and Jennifer Mahlmann, Matthew and Whitney Mahlmann, Michael and Jackie Mahlmann David Mahlmann, Andrew Mahlmann; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Louise “Squekie” Lacina.
Visitation with the Mahlmann family will be this evening from 5:30 until rosary is recited at 7:00 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred Mahlmann will be held Tuesday, April 9th at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Ernesto Elizondo as celebrant. Interment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Hospice Brazos Valley.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham.
Funeral services for August T. “Tootie” Eldridge, 79, of Somerville, are set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Somerville with Rev. Victoria Simons officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013, with the family present. Visitation will resume on Saturday, April 6th at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. “Tootie” went to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Systems Hospital in Temple.
“Tootie”, as he was known to almost everyone, was born August 26, 1933 in Washington County, Texas, the son of John Turner and Rosa Frieda (Dietrich) Eldridge. He graduated from Somerville High School. He was drafted into the Army and served from 1954 until 1956. After his discharge, he went back to school and received his Associates Degree from Blinn College in 1958. Tootie worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a Carman for many years and was an active member of the Somerville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit. He was instrumental in getting Little League started in Somerville and was the announcer for the Somerville Yegua Football team for many years. Tootie was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Somerville and enjoyed being a member of the Somerville Senior Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Dorothy Louise (Murphy) Eldridge in 1989; his brothers, Karl Henry, Virge, Billy, and Jimmy; and his sisters, Carrie Charanza, Emma Campise, and Patricia Gill.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette (Griffin) Eldridge of Somerville; his sons and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Paula Eldridge of Brenham, Mark Eldridge of Houston, his stepsons, Mike Gilley and Mark Gilley, both of Texas City; his daughters and sons-in-law, Lesa and Steve Jurek of Port Lavaca and Stacey and Brian Gaskamp of Brenham; his brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Arlie Eldridge of Humble; brother-in-law, Sam Campise of Waller; sisters-in-law, Linda Eldridge of Copperas Cove and Barbara Eldridge of Houston; his grandchildren, Shannon Chavana of Victoria, Cody Jurek of Austin, Amanda Klehm, Turner Eldridge, of Brenham, Shala Eldridge, all of Brenham; his great grandson, Logan “Peanut” Chavana of Victoria; his great-granddaughter, Tinley Klehm of Brenham; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, and other relatives.
Family members have requested that memorials be made to Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care System, 1901 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., Temple, TX 76504 or to The Somerville Senior Citizens Center.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville.
Rita Klehm, 79, of Brenham and the widow of Edgar Klehm passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Brenham.
Rita Klehm is survived by son Thomas Klehm, grandchildren Joshua, Christian, Stephen, Hosanna, Cherith, Jonathan and Bethany; sister-in-law Christa Kretschmer in Berlin, Germany, Gladys Vollert, Florence Klehm, Lillie Mae Klehm Gross; niece Claudia Kretschmer, two great-nieces and one great nephew.
Visitation with the Klehm family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2013 in Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral service for Rita Klehm will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Groves and Rev. Walt Schindehette officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank all the wonderful caregivers and friends who lovingly cared for Rita over the years in so many ways. Memorials may be given to Christ Lutheran Church.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham. 979.836.3611
Nora Lorene (Weinert) Braun, widow of Edward E. Brown, passed away April 1, 2013 in St. Mark’s Hospital in LaGrange, at the age of 102. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Interment will be in the Carmine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at Foehner Funeral Home in Burton.
Nora married Edward E. Braun on Dec. 4, 1938, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1986. She was also predeceased by her parents, one brothers and one sister. Survivors include special friends Ronnie and Rene Zwernemann, and their sons, Randall and Raylon. She was a member of the Martin Luther Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Aid. Memorials may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine.
Funeral arrangements for Nora Lorene Braun are entrusted to Foehner Funeral Home in Burton.
Stanley C. Bednarek, age 84 of Brenham, Texas passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at Scott & White Hospital-Brenham.
Stanley Bednarek is survived by his family members that include son and daughter-in-law; Albert and Kathy Bednarek, daughters and sons-in-law; Patricia and Kenneth Lange, Dorothy and Douglas Maurer, daughter; Linda Grimm, grandchildren; Joshua Bednarek, Robin and Jeff Wagner, Sara and Chuck Nagel, Teresa Lange, Jamie and Kyle Hafner, Kelcie Maurer and boyfriend Rocky LaRoche, Amanda and Austin Grimm, great-grandchildren; Aiden Lange, Elise Nagel, sister; Edwina Kaminski, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 5-7 PM at Brenham Memorial Chapel with rosary recited at 7PM. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Monsignor Benedict Zientek, celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery of Chappell Hill.
Memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Brazos Valley Hospice, or the charity of your choice.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer, Brenham. 979.836.3611.
Rosa Lee (Brauner) Kokemoor, 89, of Brenham, widow of Arthur Kokemoor, died March 30, 2013 at Brenham Nursing Rehab Center. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill, with Pastor David Hansen officiating burial will be in the church cemetery.
Funeral services are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. (979)836-4564.
Maxine Jane (Schlabach) Rudloff
Maxine Jane (Schlabach) Rudloff, 73, wife of Wendel Rudloff, passed away June 9, 2016 at Scott and White Hospital in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby, with Pastor John David Nedbalek officiating. Burial will be in Shelby Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Oaks Chapel. She is survived by Wendel Rudloff, her beloved husband of 53 years; son and daughter-in-law, Darren and Nicole Rudloff of Cheyenne, WY; daughter and son-in-law Renee and Scott Baker of Grand Prairie; grandchildren: Jacy Marie Rudloff of Cheyenne, WY., and Henley and Elsa Baker of Grand Prairie, Tx.; Also surviving are her sister and brother-in-law Waldine and Glenroy Ebner of Giddings; sisters-in-law Elvera Rudloff of Houston, Ruby Rudloff of Chilton, and Dolores Zickuhr of Columbus; brother-in-law Mike Koepnick of Schulenburg, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Elsa Schlabach; parents-in-law Ben and Elsa Rudloff; brothers-in-law John Zickuhr, Perry Rudloff, and Burnie Rudloff, and sister-in-law, Evelyn Koepnick. Funeral arrangements for Maxine Jane Rudloff are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Helen Joyce (Kilburn) Averitt
Helen Joyce (Kilburn) Averitt, 79, wife of Clyde Averitt, passed away June 5, 2016 in Bryan. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Clyde Averitt of Brenham; sons and daughters-in-law Donald and Sylvia Averitt of Henderson, NV; Gary and Robin Averitt of Houston, and Dennis and Jennifer Averitt of College Station; grandchildren: Josh and Britney Averitt, Madison Averitt, Jacob Averitt, and Drake Averitt; sister and brother-in-law Sue and George Bullock of Houston, and sister-in-law Carol Kilburn of Little Rock. Also surviving are nephews, nieces, cousins, and numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; infant daughter, Theresa Joyce Averitt; an uncle and aunt who raised her, as well as her brother, Jimmy Kilburn. Funeral arrangements for Helen Joyce Averitt are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main in Brenham.
Diana Gayle Kirkpatrick Schulz
Diana Gayle Kirkpatrick Schulz, 69, died May 31, 2016 in Bryan. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2016 at St. John’s United Church of Christ of Burton. Pastor Denise Seymour will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Burton. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Ervin Schulz of Burton; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Barbara Schulz; daughter and son-in-law Malissa and Max Gonzalez; grandchildren: Kasey and Carisa Zientek, Cecily and Joshua Young, McKenna Schulz, Sierra Schulz, Colton Aing, and Kathryn Aing; great-grandchildren: Karilyn Zientek, Jayden Young, Cayden Zientek, and Kayleen Zientek. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mrs. Schulz was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Raymond “Bubba” Kirkpatrick, Jr. Funeral arrangements for Diana Gayle Kirkpatrick Schulz are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.
Theresa Wisniewski Meyer
Theresa Wisniewski Meyer, age 102, died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Carl C. Meyer. Mrs. Meyer’s surviving family includes: nieces and nephews, Esther (Kenneth) Goessler, Dorothy (Albin) Ciegelski, Stephanie (Harry) Kubeczka, Mary Shaw, Rose Boike, Frank (Gail) Wisniewski, Jr., Harry (Dolores) Bronikowski and special great-niece Kathleen Goessler Weiss. Also surviving are several great and great great-nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial for Theresa Wisniewski Meyer will be Wednesday, June 1st at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Ernesto Elizondo as celebrant. Interment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are requested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Hospice Brazos Valley. Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX, 77833. 979.836.3611.
Gerardo Portales Sr.
(October 3, 1960 - September 10, 2011)
Gerardo Portales was born on October 3, 1960 in Nueva Rosita Coahuila, Mexico to Joaquin & Ernestina (Nunez) Portales. He married Leticia Gonzalez on October 19, 2007 in Elgin, Texas. Gerardo worked in the oil field and had been employed by CC Forbes.
He passed away the morning of Saturday, September 10, 2011 at St. David's Medical Center in Austin.
Gerardo is survived by his wife, Leticia Portales of Lexington; four sons, Gerardo & Yuvisela Portales Jr. of La Grange, Javier & Dolores Portales of California, Joshua Portales of Giddings and Jessie Portales of Giddings; daughter, Jessica & Chris Galvan of Giddings; grandson, Adam Portales of California; four granddaughters, Madison Portales of Serbin, Naryah Galvan of Giddings, Gisela Portales of La Grange and Yesenia Portales of La Grange; his parents, Joaquin & Ernestina Portales of Monterrey, Mexico; four brothers, Carlos Joaquin & Rosie Portales of Mexico, Eduardo & Mayra Portales of Houston, Roberto & Lourdes Portales of Paige and Armando & Yolanda Portales of Mexico as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Funeral services will be private and burial will follow in Mexico.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
