Obituaries

Edmund A. Caka

Edmund Arthur Caka, 96, of Shiner, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born September 1, 1928, in Shiner, to Jim Caka and Ida (Janak) Caka. Edmund was raised on the family farm and attended Michna school in the Vlastenec Community.

Jeanette G. Kocian

Jeanette Gayle Kocian, 80, of Shiner, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Jeanette was born on March 30, 1944, in Shiner to William and Nelda Etzel Gerum. She married Marvin Julius Kocian on November 8, 1969 in Moulton.

Victor R. Kneifel

Victor Robert Kneifel, 89, of Shiner, answered the call from his Lord and Savior to “Come Home” on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Victor was born on January 5, 1936, in Shiner, to Joe Kneifel, Sr. and Mary Brunkenhoefer Kneifel.

Edward J. Mikes Sr.

Edward James Mikes, Sr., 86, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 11, 1938 in Shiner, and grew up on a farm.

Betty Kocian

Elizabeth Agnes (Patek) Kocian, 98, of Shiner, joined her heavenly family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1926 in Shiner, to Charles and Elizabeth (Veit) Patek. “Betty” as most people knew her, was a lifelong member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and attended St.

Jimmy Holub

Jimmy Joe Holub, 94, of Moulton, passed away on January 8, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1930, in Moulton, to Joe and Elexia Berckenhoff Holub. He was the third of six children. He married Mary Nell Migl of Shiner on August 9, 1955.  They had two daughters and resided in Moulton.

Roman J. Shimek

Roman John Shimek, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully January 2, 2025, at the age of 93.  He was born on December 27, 1931, in St. John, to Louis and Frances (Kutac) Shimek. He graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1949.

Ronnie Vancura

Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Vancura, 75, of Shiner, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2024, at his home, in the care of loved ones. Ronnie was born on May 28, 1949, in Shiner, to Adolph and Tillie Blaschke Vancura. He was the only child of this union. Ronnie was a graduate of St.

Connie Gammill

Connie Lewis Gammill, 57, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024.Connie was born on November 19, 1967, in New Braunfels, Texas, to Johnny Bob and Mary Kathryn Lewis. She attended Shiner Elementary and Shiner High School, graduating in 1986.

Carol Voelkel

Carol Denise Voelkel, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.Carol was born on January 9, 1967, in Houston, and grew up in nearby Stafford. She graduated high school in 1985. She met her husband-to-be, Ronnie, in her early 20s and married him on April 29, 1989.