Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Joy Peters

Elizabeth Ann Joy Peters, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, after a lengthy hospital stay in Austin.  Her two children, Libbie and Gary were at her side when the Good Lord called her to a better place.  She was born to Omer and Opal Joy on Feb.

Gussie Walla

Gussie (Augustina) Walla, 86, of Smithville, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Monday, September 9 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 10 at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, with the Rev.

Tracey Elizabeth Vogel

Tracey Elizabeth Vogel, 56, passed away on Wednesday Aug. 28, 2024 in Sheridan.  She was born on Feb. 27, 1968, to George and Carol Parker who preceded her in death.  She was an artistic, creative soul who spent much of her time creating beautiful works of art for her friends and family.

Edgar Joseph Winkenwerder

Edgar Joseph Winkenwerder, 76, of Shiner passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. He was born Feb. 19, 1948 in Shiner to Edgar and Emilie (Valis) Winkenwerder.He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years.

Barney “Bag” Leroy Barfield

Barney “Bag” Leroy Barfield , 99, of Sweet Home, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  He was born on September 29, 1924 in Yorktown to the late Mabin and Lottie (Davis) Barfield.  He was one month short of his 100th birthday.

Dolores (Kahlich) Guenther Vacek

Dolores (Kahlich) Guenther Vacek, 95 of La Grange, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.Dolores was born to Alfred and Emma Kahlich on Dec. 19, 1928.She attended St. Rose Catholic School.

Frank Bernard Bludau Sr.

Frank Bernard Bludau Sr., of Hallettsville, passed away at the age of 96 on Aug. 22, 2024.He was born on Oct. 12, 1927, in Hallettsville.  He was the fourth child in a family of 11 to Andres and Annie Friesenhahn Bludau.He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and VFW.

Gordon Lee DeLoach

Gordon Lee DeLoach, 80, of Victoria, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.Gordon was born on Jan. 1, 1944, in Bastrop, to Bertha Roberts and John T. DeLoach.

Lisa Marie Klekar

Lisa Marie Klekar, a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on March 17, 1966, to George and Mary Ann Kana, she was a cherished soul whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.

Irene Ida (Spies) Gummelt

Irene Ida (Spies) Gummelt passed away peacefully at The Williamsburg House on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the age of 91 years, 6 months, and 11 days. She was born in Lavaca County on Jan. 24, 1933, to Leonard and Maurine Heinsohn Spies.