Obituaries

Daniella Rosas

Daniella Rosas

Jan 24, 2016

Daniella Lynn Rosas, infant daughter of Daniel Allen Rosas and Laura Elizabeth Willett Rosas of La Grange, went home to heaven on January 24, 2016 in Austin. She is loved more today than she was yesterday, but only half as much as she will be tomorrow. Daniella is survived by her parents; two siblings, Chance Carpenter and Olivia Rosas; grandparents,...

Doris Hartmann

Doris Hartmann

Jan 22, 2016

Doris Hartmann Funeral service for Doris Hartmann, 88, of La Grange will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January, 26, 2016 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rutersville with Pastor Marcia Kifer, officiating. Interment will follow in the Rutersville Cemetery under the care and direction of Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange. A visitation will be held from...

Nelda Weyand

Nelda Weyand

Jan 21, 2016

NELDA WEYAND Funeral services for Nelda Keilers Weyand, 94, of Fayetteville will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Rutersville with Pastor Marcia Kifer officiating. Interment will follow in the Florida Chapel Cemetery near Round Top. A visitation will be held Sunday, January 24, 2016, from Noon until 6:00 p.m. in the...

Daniel Schwertner

Daniel Schwertner

Jan 5, 2016

DAN SCHWERTNER Memorial services for Daniel August Schwertner, 93, of La Grange will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at the St. Paul Evengelical Lutheran Church in La Grange, with Pastor Candis O’Meara, officiating . Dan passed from this life January 5, 2016 in his home in La Grange. Dan was born June 2, 1922 in Jarrell,...

Donato Herrera

Donato Herrera

Jan 1, 2016

DONATO HERRERA Donato Herrera, 72, of La Grange, formerly of Hale Center, Texas passed away January 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Donato was born August 7, 1943 in Yoakum, Texas to Juana Martinez and Ines Herrera. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday , January 4, 2016 in the Fayette Memorial Funeral Home Chapel....

Sylvia Mertz

Sylvia Mertz

Jan 1, 2016

Sylvia Tietjen Mertz Sylvia Tietjen Mertz was the youngest child born to Anton and Ella Schulze Tietjen in 1924 on a farm in Rutersville Texas. She lived with her parents for over 40 years, assisting with farm and tending to their care until their death. Valedictorian of her high school class in 1942, she began her career at the title...

Fred Schaefer

Fred Schaefer

Dec 31, 2015

Fred Lee Schaefer, 88, of La Grange, died Thursday December 31, 2015 at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin. Fred was born on May 28, 1927, the son of Emil H. and Elvira Loessin Schaefer. He is survived by his sister-in-law Virginia Weid Schaefer, nephew Ron Behrens and his wife Shirley Behrens of La Grange, and many neighbors on Frank Road who...

Rickey Pereiro

Rickey Pereiro

Dec 29, 2015

Rickey Allen Pereiro, age 66 of Round Top passed away on December 29, 2015 in La Grange. Rickey was born on December 29, 1949 in Houston to Richard Alfred Pereiro and Katherine Merrill Smith. He was a carpenter, loved to play pool and served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Katherine...

Lynn Ayres

Lynn Ayres

Dec 19, 2015

Lynn Christine Ayres, age 70, passed away on Saturday, December 19th in San Antonio, Texas where she had been a resident for the past 25 years. Born on October 16, 1945, to Beatrice and Frank Williams, Chris was raised in Houston, Texas and graduated from Lamar High School. After graduation, Chris attended Stephen F. Austin and later The University of...

Otto Heinze Jr

Otto Heinze Jr

Dec 19, 2015

OTTO HERMAN HEINZE JR. Otto Herman Heinze Jr, went home to his Lord on Saturday at 9:34 AM December 19, 2015 at his home in Somerville surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with COPD and CHF. Otto was born October 6, 1939 at his home on Florida Chapel Rd. He was baptized in the Waldeck Lutheran Church...

Emagene Boehm

Emagene Boehm

Dec 13, 2015

Emagene Boehm age 91 of La Grange passed away on December 13, 2015. Emagene was the daughter of Leon and Ruby Schulze Voelkel. She was born on September 25, 1924 in the two story house of her grandparents in Rutersville, which is still standing on Sand Rock Road. She attended the Rutersville Country School and later worked at different jobs....

Brittany Ridley

Brittany Ridley

Dec 11, 2015

Brittany Raye Ridley Obituary In the early morning hours of December 11, 2015, Brittany Raye Ridley passed from this life into the arms of Jesus at her home in Round Top, Texas, surrounded by her family. Brittany was 30 years old. Brittany graced this world with her sweet presence on October 31, 1985. She was born in Houston, Texas to...

Rhodie Nietsche

Rhodie Nietsche

Dec 7, 2015

Rhodie Myra (Kraatz) Nietsche, 91, of Schulenburg was called to rest on December 7, 2015. She was born to Arthur Kraatz and Emily (Schnell) Kraatz on August 11,1924. Rhodie was married to Willie (Bill) Nietsche on September 27, 1953 at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange Tx. Rhodie is survived by her son Billy Nietsche and wife Christy along...

Grace Dyer

Grace Dyer

Dec 5, 2015

Grace Marie (Bracey) Dyer, 97, of La Grange was called to her eternal resting place on Dec. 5, 2015. She was born on March 17, 1918 to Claude Odell Bracey and Lillian (Charpiot) Bracey. Grace was married to Jack Leon Dyer on Jan. 2, 1943 in Redding, California. She graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown in 1947. She was a...

Leona Wagley

Leona Wagley

Dec 1, 2015

Leona Emma Wagley, 95 years young, was called to her eternal resting place on December 1, 2015. She entered into this world on January 3, 1920 in Oak Grove, TX, born to Henry and Lola (Mehrens) Pachal. She was married to Oliver Miles Wagley until his death in 1963. She enrolled in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in August 21,...

Paula Gowin

Paula Gowin

Nov 8, 2015

Paula Nellwyn Sheppard Gowin passed away November 8, 2015 in Austin, Texas. She was born July 22, 1939 in Kerrville, Texas. She is survived by husband George Gowin, son Kent Gowin and wife Deana, daughter Cindy Tribble and husband Gary, son-in-law Larry Taylor. She is also survived by grandchildren Rebecca Dugas, Laura Taylor, Christina Taylor, Joshua Tribble, Larry Taylor, Caleb...

Dr. Edwin Fitzpatrick

Dr. Edwin Fitzpatrick

Nov 8, 2015

Dr. Edwin L.”Doc” Fitzpatrick, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8th at St. Mark’s Hospital in La Grange, Texas, after a brief illness. He was born on November 26, 1925 in East Jordan, Michigan to Leroy Edwin and Kittie Helen (Greenman) Fitzpatrick. His family later moved to Flint, MI where he attended public school. At the age of 16,...

Wayne Fletcher

Wayne Fletcher

Nov 4, 2015

Mr. Wayne Fletcher of West Point, Texas passed away on Wednesday, Nov 4th, 2015. Wayne is survived by his wife Cindy Fletcher of West Point, 2 daughters, Jennifer Borders and Stephanie Fletcher. He also has a son-in-law, Scott Borders and 3 grandchildren, Hannah, Drew, and Katherine Borders. A private memorial service will be held for the family. Donations may be...

Lillian Buscha

Lillian Buscha

Oct 30, 2015

LILLIAN BUSCHA Funeral services for Lillian Rody Moerbe Buscha, 84, of La Grange will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Grange, with interment to follow in the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 am until 7 pm Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in...

Barbara Jurecka

Barbara Jurecka

Oct 27, 2015

Barbara Jean Jurecka, 73 was called to her eternal resting place on October 27, 2015 at Monument Hill Nursing Center in La Grange. She entered this world on March 5, 1942 in La Grange to Justin and Margie Zbranek. She is survived by her daughter Darla and husband Craig Bundick, grandson Justin Bundick, Son-in-law Patrick Arzola, Nieces and nephews, Cindy...

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