Obituaries

Bill Bradfield

William H. (Bill) Bradfield, 91, of Shiner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.He was born on August 18, 1934, in Muncie, Indiana, to Leona Rose Colegrove and Herbert Henry...

Mildred Seidenberger

Mildred Mae Hewig Seidenberger, of Shiner, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.  Mildred was born on November 3, 1927 in Shiner, to William P. and Hettye (Herder) Hewig.Mildred spent her nearly 98-year-lifetime as a source of love and joy to those who knew her.

Brian DuBose Simons

Brian DuBose Simons, 55, of Leander, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his wife, sons, and brother. Brian was born on November 23, 1969, to Diana and Robert Kelly Simons in Milam County, Texas, and grew up in Hearne, TX.

Lonnie B. "Chippy" Taylor Sr.

Lonnie B. Taylor Sr, 70, entered his sunset Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was born November 13, 1954 in Shiner, to the late Moses and Vera (Clark) Harper.He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and was baptized at a early age.

Dolores Ann Leared

Dolores Ann Leared, 77, of Shiner, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1948 in Shiner, to the late Frank and Henrietta (Polasek) Streng.Dolores graduated from St. Paul High School and became a LVN nurse.

Otto Koliba Jr.

Otto Robert Koliba Jr., 69, of Shiner, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born December 10, 1955 in Yoakum, the only son born to Otto Robert Koliba Sr. and Marie (Malinovsky) Koliba.Otto grew up on the Koliba family homestead where he loved hunting and fishing with his dad.

Dennis Muelker

Dennis Dale Muelker, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at his home in North Carolina.

Charles Ferrell

Charles Ferrell, husband, father, and servant of the Lord, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, August 14, 2025.  Born in Memphis, TN on April 20, 1930, Charles joined the United States Navy in 1947.

Shirley A. Trojcak

Shirley Alois Trojcak was born on August 26, 1932, in Shiner, to Louis J. and Edna Kasper Trojcak, at his grandparent’s Kasper Family farm, with Dr. R.W. Wagner in attendance.At an early age, he moved to the Ferdinand and Erna Kasper farm in order to attend Bunjes School, a country school...

Leona M. Tesar

Leona M. Tesar, 96, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025.  She was born December 25, 1928 in Yoakum, to John and Frances (Janak) Heidaker.She was a hairdresser for 12 years, and also a dietician with Fort Worth ISD for 15 years.