Obituaries

Jimmy Welfel Sr.

Jimmy Joseph Welfel, Sr., 87, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was born on March 28, 1939, in the Charlottenburg and Oak Grove area to Adolph and Petronila Tousek Welfel.

Martin Goetz

Martin Otto Goetz, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was born on September 14, 1944 to Henry E. and Ruby Goetz. Marty served his country in the Air Force from 1965 to 1969. He was stationed in Dover Delaware and did two Tours of Duty in Germany and Taiwan.

Ira Smith DVM

Ira Leon Smith, 84, of Moulton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away September 8, 2026.Born on May 6, 1942, Leon was the eldest son of Ishmael Leon Smith and Louise Hughes Smith.After growing up in LaPorte, Texas, and graduating from LaPorte High School, Leon went on to...

Joe Kalina

Joseph “Joe” Louis Kalina, 80, of Shiner, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.Joe was born on August 28, 1946, in Praha, to Alois J. and Lillie Stryk Kalina. He attended Praha School through the eighth grade and later graduated from Bishop Forest High School.

Joyce Kneifel

Joyce Marie Kneifel, 91, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1935, in Shiner, to Adolph Wegener and Annie Holocher Wegener.Joyce married the love of her life, Joseph Paul “Joe” Kneifel, on October 22, 1957 at Sts.

Larry Valis

Larry Valis, 59, of Shiner, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by his wife and family.He was born on December 27, 1966, in Shiner, to Frank Valis Sr. and Myrtle Jones.Larry attended Shiner High School and graduated with the class of 1986.

Ann Winslow Young

Ann Winslow Young, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, card player, bargain hunter, prankster, and enthusiastic socializer, lived 89 years with a wonderful combination of warmth, generosity, curiosity, and just enough mischief to keep everyone around her on their...

Charlene Oehl

Charlene Marie Oehl, 82, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born on July 10, 1944, in Ganado, to Joseph and Julie (Supak) Svoboda. She attended Assumption Catholic School, Ganado High School, and Wharton County Junior College.

Louis A. Berger Jr.

Louis Alvin Berger, Jr., 85, of Victoria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Bernice Kohl

Bernice Kohl, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Temple, Texas. She was born on May 29, 1942 in Shiner, to Charlie Kurtz and Bessie Krametbauer Kurtz.Bernice was baptized, confirmed, and married at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner.