Obituaries

Mary K. Stauffer

Mary Katheryn Stauffer, 88, of Rockport, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born April 30, 1936 in Shiner, to Charles and Mary Stary Jiral.  She married Kurt Werner Stauffer in San Antonio in 1980.

Adele C. Jiral, PhD

Adele C. Bleier Jiral, PhD., 91, of Huntsville (Lakeside Village), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in Trinity, Texas, at a date yet to be determined.

Billy Ray Brueggman

Billy Ray Brueggman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home in Bastrop on Friday, Nov.  22, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on Jan. 7, 1931, in Moulton to Rudolph “Rudie” Brueggman and Hattie Kretchmer Brueggman-Bartels.

Elroy Alfred Tesch Sr.

Through God's grace and mercy, Elroy Alfred Tesch Sr., passed to his final rest quietly on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.  He was born in Lavaca County Dec. 23, 1922, to Alfred Sr. and Lilie Rother Tesch and was the oldest of eight.

Bobbie Jean (Holle) Hobbs

Bobbie Jean (Holle) Hobbs, 86, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at the Stone Creek Memory Care Facility in Houston.  She was born at her home in Washington, Texas on May 20, 1938, to her parents Charlie and Nelda (Krueger) Holle.

Geraldine Marie Gerlich Taylor

Geraldine Marie Gerlich Taylor, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.She was born to William and Justina Orsak Gerlich on Feb. 12,1928, in Hallettsville.In her youth, Geraldine enjoyed riding horses and playing the trumpet.On Nov. 16, 1946 she married Waymon Joel Taylor Sr.

Nettie Rice Foley

Nettie Rice Foley was born on March 1, 1948, to WD and Lillie Prince Rice.Nettie continued her education at Huth Memorial Nursing school where she became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Nettie was an exceptional nurse, who many credit to saving their lives.

William Arthur Bradbury

William Arthur Bradbury, 70, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.  Surrounded by the love of his family and with his wife by his side, William found his everlasting comfort in the arms of the Blessed Mother as she took him home to be with her son, Jesus Christ.

Marcie Ann Picha

Marcie Ann Picha, 71, of Sweet Home. joined her heavenly family Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was born February 10, 1953 in Shiner to Adolph and Justina (Fikac) Mican.She graduated from Yoakum High School in 1971.

Jimmy Strait

Jimmy Lay Strait, 76, of Shiner, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 6, 1948 in Columbus, Mississippi to the late Walter Freeman Strait and Lenore Beatrice (Miller) Strait.Jimmy was a man of many talents.