Obituaries
Mildred Bartley
May 13, 2008
Mildred Christine Bartley, age 81, of La Grange passed away on May 13, 2008 in an Austin hospital. She was born on April 21, 1927 to parents Charlie Johnson and Rosa Bell (Bugg) Johnson in Beaverdam North Carolina. Mildred Christine Bartley was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchilden and great-great-grandchildren. Mildred Christine Bartley is survived...
Evelyn Matula
May 10, 2008
Evelyn A. Matula of La Grange passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the age of 78 years, 3 days. . She was born in Caldwell, Texas, the daughter of Ernest and Bertha Albrecht. She married Clarence R. Matula on October 1, 1955 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Austin, Texas. She worked for the Texas Health and Human...
Joan Collins
May 8, 2008
Joan Pittman Collins passed away quietly in her home on Saturday, May 10, 2008. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born January 6, 1918 in White Settlement, Texas. She married George J. Collins, Sr. in 1934. George and Joan moved to La Grange in 1951. Together they had five children - daughters, Jerry Lane Crumpler, Diane Murray;...
Cathy Caldwell
May 7, 2008
Cathy Bolfik Caldwell, age 65, passed away on May 7, 2008 in La Grange. She was born on October 21, 1942 to parents George J. Bolfik and Evelyn M. (Hunger) Bolfik. She worked as an administrative assistant for 28 years for Capital Farm Credit. She worked for Combined Community Action. She was a member of the KJZT. She enjoyed reading,...
Crystal Oltmann
May 4, 2008
Crystal Ann Oltmann was born on December 19, 1982 at Fayette Memorial Hospital in La Grange. She was the daughter of Kirby Gene Oltmann and Mary Jane (Krause) Oltmann of Warrenton. She was baptized on March 20, 1983 in St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton. Her sponsors were Sandra Beettner, Charlie Beettner, Cynthia Holub Krause and Peggy Beard. Crystal was...

Donald Golleher Sr
May 2, 2008
Donald Lee Golleher was born on September 7, 1933 to parents James Calvin Golleher and Cornye (Webb) Golleher in Plainview, Texas. He married Sophronia (Meinardus) Golleher on April 5, 1952 in La Grange. Donald Lee Golleher served his country by being a member of the United States Army. He served overseas during this time in Korea and in Okinawa. Donald...
Cara Crisler
Apr 30, 2008
Cara Crisler was born on January 8, 1981 to parents Donald Crisler and Lynn (Sherrill) Douglas. She worked as a secretary for Lambert Framing. Cara enjoyed riding horses and spending time with her family, especially her girls. Cara passed away on April 30, 2008 as a result of injuries she suffered in an automobile accident in the Bastop area. Cara...

Talena Harris
Apr 29, 2008
Talena Marie Harris was born on March 19, 2004 in Gerogetown to parents, Cara (Crisler) Harris and Kevin Harris. She enjoyed horses and being a Mama’s girl. Talena died on April 29, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident that occurred in the Bastrop area. Talena was four years old. Talena is survived by her father, Kevin Harris; one...

Kelsey Harris
Apr 29, 2008
Kelsey Nicole Harris was born on August 16, 1999 in Georgetown to parents, Cara (Crisler) Harris and Kevin Harris. She enjoyed soccer, cheerleading and horses. Kelsey was in the third grade at Red Rock Elementary School in Bastrop. Kelsey died on April 29, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident that occurred in the Bastrop area. Kelsey is survived...

Reginald Churchill
Apr 27, 2008
Reginald Denny Churchill of West Point passed away on April 27, 2008. He was born in Nebraska to parents Arthur Churchill and Nellie Wanda (Mary) Churchill. Reginald Denny Churchill married Helen Katherine Churchill on December 23, 1955 in Nebraska. He served his country by being a member of the Air Force. Reginald Denny Churchill worked as an auto and small...
Floyd Minden
Apr 16, 2008
Floyd Hugo Von Minden of Palestine and formerly of Warrenton passed away on April 16, 2008. Mr. Floyd Von Minden was born on December 25, 1931 to parents, Hugo Von Minden and Meta (Schulze) Von Minden. He served his country by being a member of the Air Force. Mr. Floyd Hugo Von Minden worked in the building industry. Mr. Von...
Barbara Hielscher
Apr 11, 2008
Barbara Pampell Hielscher Barbara Pampell Hielscher, age 70, passed away on April 11, 2008 in Winchester. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother throughout her years. She dearly loved her grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Hielscher. She was also preceded in death by her parents Milton and Esther Pampell of Winchester. Barbara...

Stella Adams
Mar 13, 2008
Stella Adams of La Grange passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at her residence. Stella Adams was born on May 5, 1941. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Adams Sr. of La Grange; one daughter, Stacey Smithey ; and one son, Bobby Adams Jr. Arrangements are pending at Callaway Allee Funeral Home in Crockett, Texas
Joseph Newsome
Mar 1, 2008
Joseph Robert Newsome passed away on March 1, 2008. He was born on December 8, 1981 to Kenneth Hill Newsome and Pauline Kent Newsome of La Grange. He worked as a rigger for Ray’s Crane Service. Joseph Robert Newsome is survived by his significant other Vicky Metler of La Grange; sons, Frankie Metler of La Grange and Justin Newsome of...

Leonard Jecmenek
Mar 1, 2008
Leonard John Jecmenek passed away on March 01, 2008 at Baylor Medical Center. He was born on December 1, 1944 to parents Alvin and Mary Vaclavik Jecmenek. Leonard Jecmenek was a retired farmer. Leonard John Jecmenek is survived by his wife, Marva Jecmenek; sons, Leonard Jecmenek and his wife, Barbara of Rockwall; Jarret Jecmenek and his wife, Linda of New...
Hazel Schneider
Feb 8, 2008
Hazel Alene Belville (Bayless) Schneider passed away on February 8, 2008. She was born on August 26, 1925 in Dallas, Texas. Hazel was born to parents LeeRoy Belville and Cora (Cantrell) Belville. Hazel Schneider grew up in Yoakum and she married Melvin E. Bayless in Yoakum on June 24, 1945. She moved to La Grange in 1955. Hazel Alene Belville...

Tomas Diaz
Jan 16, 2008
Tomas Eduardo Diaz passed away on January 16, 2008 at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin. Tomas Diaz was a resident at Care Inn Nursing Center in La Grange. Tomas Eduardo Diaz was born in Lajas VillaClara, Cuba to Pedro Cruz and Florencia Cruz Diaz. He lived most of his life in Florida where he worked as a truck driver. Tomas Diaz...

Gladys Schaefer
Jan 14, 2008
Gladys Ickert Schaefer was born on September 13, 1920 the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Palmer) Breeden. She lived in the city of La Grange. She was a member of AARP, American Legion, Hermann Sons # 238 and Altar Guard of the church. She is survived by one son, Larry Ickert and his wife Janet of Austin; one sister, Estela...

Adele Wied
Jan 10, 2008
Adele Wied, 96, passed away on January 10, 2008 at St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange. Mrs. Wied lived at Monument Hill Nursing Center for a number of years. She was a retired rancher and homemaker and lived most of her life in Fayetteville. Adele Wied was born on March 14, 1911, the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Roscher)...

Marion Wessels
Jan 5, 2008
Funeral services for Marion Loyd Wessels, 90, of La Grange will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of La Grange. Reverend Mel Hazelwood will officiate. Burial will be in the La Grange City Cemetery. Mr. Wessels passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Mounment Hill Nursing Center in La Grange....