Obituaries

Marilyn Magdelene Rosenauer

Marilyn Rosenauer, 93, of Houston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Marilyn was born on February 21, 1933, in Moulton, to Edward and Marie Kalischko.Ms. Rosenauer was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church.

Franklin Neubauer

Franklin Neubauer, 68, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Ronnie Jurica

Ronald “Ronnie” J. Jurica, 74, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in the place he loved most, doing what he loved most - working cattle.

Patsy Reichardt

Patsy Ruth Reichardt, 83, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Patsy (Pat) was born on November 11, 1942, in Abernathy, Texas, to Virgil and Mary Wynn Lilley.

Frankie "Butch" Raindl

Frankie Joseph “Butch” Raindl, 79, of Shiner, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026.He was born September 5, 1946 in Levelland, Texas to Frank and Esther Seidenberger Raindl.His working career spanned stints at Purina Mills, K. Spoetzl Brewery, road construction, custom hay bailing, and in the...

Julia Zimmerman

Julia Mae Zimmerman, 92, of Shiner, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026.She was born July 4, 1933 in Lavaca County, to Adolf and Annie Holocher Wegener.

Dorothy Kristynik

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dorothy Kristynik on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Surrounded by her loving family, she entered into eternal rest.Dorothy was born on November 11, 1935, in Moravia.

Joan Herman

Joan Elaine (Petru) Herman, 78, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1947, in Shiner, to Adolph and Helen (Werner) Petru. Joan was raised in Shiner alongside her four brothers: William (Bill), Larry, Michael and Johnathan.

Thomas Hajek

Thomas (Tommy) Michael Hajek, 84, was born on April 29, 1941, near Shiner, to Tom and Lillie (Ludmila) Hajek. He entered eternal rest with his Lord on April 8, 2026. Thomas grew up near Shiner on his family’s farms. He knew what hard work was from a young age.

Estella Hundl

Estella Ann (Velek) Hundl, 91, of Shiner, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2026. Her life was a testament to quiet strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to others.Estella, the eldest of three children, was born February 24, 1935, in Shiner, to Jacob Jr. and Albina (Wentrcek) Velek.