obituaries

Roger Moehlman

Edwin Henry Moravec

Sherry Ann Barbisch

Clenwood Heins

Bernice Borchardt Eickhoff

Glenn Albert Bentke

Lillie Tiemann Ahrens

Alice Landgraf

Alice Marie Holle

Mary Katherine (Sander) Pomykal

Luther Paul Utesch

Ryan Alan Lorenz

Kathy Lynn (Elrod) Stone

Emma Jean Moehlmann Roese

Edna Emily Hueske Lampe

Johnnie E. Kramer

Dorothy Mae (Gerke) Moon

Doris Grabow Chervenka

 

 

 

 

 

Roger Moehlman, 96, of Brenham, TX formerly of Caldwell and Pasadena, TX went to be with his Lord on February 3, 2012.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2pm, with visitation beginning at 12 noon at Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan.  Burial will be in Bryan City Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of nine years, Shirley Klaus Moehlman; daughter, Lou Anne and Husband Dale Sinor; son, Lewis Moehlman; five grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Elizabeth and husband Robert Nelson; stepson, Timothy and wife Alice Klaus; two step granddaughters and two step great-granddaughters.  He is also survived by one brother, David and wife Jean Moehlman; sister-in-law, Rosalie Moehlman and numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked memorial donations be made to Welcome Lutheran Church, 13636 FM 109, Brenham, TX 77833 or donate to your favorite charity

 

Funeral services for Edwin Henry Moravec, 84, of Somerville are set for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Lyons with Rev. John Boydston and Rev. Virgil Pecht officiating.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery .  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday and from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Sunday at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville .  Mr. Moravec was killed in an automobile accident Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Burleson County .  

Ed, as he was known to everyone,  was born February 13, 1927 in Caldwell, the son of Frank and Milady (Ondrasek) Moravec.  He was baptized in the Snook Brethren Church and confirmed in the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Lyons .   

He was married to the love of his life, Floy Bentke, on September 10, 1949 at Lyons Evangelical United Church of Christ.  They enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

Edwin worked at the Santa Fe Treating Plant in Somerville for 45 years.  He started off working as a water boy, earning a mere 40cents an hour in 1944.  He worked various jobs, firing boilers, night watchman, panel machine operator, saw mill operator, crane operator, and he retired as a lift truck operator.  There was not much out at the treating plant that he did not operate during his 45 years of employment.  He retired on February 28, 1989 .  He was blessed with many years of retirement.  

Edwin enjoyed ranching and taking care of his livestock, calf roping and horseback riding, fishing, hunting and spending time with his wife and family.  Ed never met a “stranger”.  His motto for life was:  “I’m going to          LIVE ‘till I die”.  Edwin lived his life serving others, he served on the Board of the Lyons Evangelical United Church of Christ for many years, at the same time he worked with the youth of the Church.  He held an office on the Lyons Water Board for 30 years and volunteered, along with his wife, at Burleson-St. Joseph Manor Nursing Home every Friday doing whatever he could to help the senior citizens there.  He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Lydia Moravec and Mildred Plant; his brothers, Anton Moravec and Ernest Moravec.  

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Floy Moravec of Somerville; his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Walter Brode of Somerville; two grandsons, Ashley Tood and his wife, Denise Brode of Burton and Byron Chase and his wife, Kelly Brode of Cedar Park; four great-grandchildren, John Walter and Jacob Matthew Brode of Burton and Abigail Riley and Tyler Reed Brode of Cedar Park; his sisters, Gladys West of Bryan and Martha Jones of Eddy; brothers, Franklin Moravec of Carlsbad, California and George Moravec of Somerville; his sister-in-law, Gladys Schroeder of Brenham along with a number of nieces and nephews.  The family has requested that memorials be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ, P. O. Box 440 , Lyons , TX 77863 ,  in memory of Edwin H. Moravec.   

Arrangements have been entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville .  We invite you to visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com and sign the on-line register book for Ed.  Please feel free to leave a message for his family.

 

 

Sherry Ann Barbisch of Houston and Bellville, Texas; went to be with her Lord on January 31, 2012.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Andy Barbisch and her father, Dreabon Copeland.  She is survived by her three sons: Bart, his wife Angela and their two children: Amanda and Zach. Brett, his wife Tammy, and their five children: Dillon, Avery, Braden, Casey and Keaton. And Brad, his wife Lisa, and their three children: Lucy, Linus, and Levi.  Her Mother: Shirley Mae Copeland, Her siblings: Becky Dunn, Rhonda and her husband Frank Gracely, Pam and her husband Ray McGill,  Jeff Copeland and his wife Susanne.  

Family visitation will be Friday, February 3, from 6-8 p.m. at George Lewis Funeral Home in Houston. The service will be Saturday at 10:00, Reception to follow, with a private graveside service.

Clenwood Heins, 81, of Brenham, passed away January 30, 2012 in Scott and White Hospital in Brenham.

Survivors include his wife, Lydia Ann (Mayer) Heins; sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis (Bubba) and Billie Heins, and Greg (Tank) and Susan Nienstedt; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and James Brod, daughters Charlene "Tuttie" Stiewert, Beverly Bennett, Glenda Heins and Tricia Zwahr; grandchildren:  Tanya and Trenton Sander, Tabitha Lucherk, Trena Lucherk, Thana and Doug Powledge, Kie and Casey Lucherk, Matt Brod, April and Jacob Oliver, Emily Brod, Jason Stiewert, Vance Baker, and Lucy Nienstedt; 14 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Hugo and Faye Heins; brother-in-law Franklin Eckert; sister and brother-in-law Perlie and Weldon Klaus, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.  The family also remembers special friends Leroy and Erlene Simms.  

Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday evening, February 1, between 5 and 7 o'clock in Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St., Brenham.  Funeral services for Clenwood Heins will be held Thursday, February 2 at 10am in St. John's United Church of Christ in Burton, TX with Pastor Glen Schoeneberg officiating.  Burial will follow in St. John's church cemetery.

Funeral arrangements for Clenwood Heins are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham.  To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com 

 

Cle Bernice Borchardt Eickhoff, 84 of Brenham and the widow of Wilbert W. Eickhoff, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  

Mrs. Eickhoff is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Larry Kieke, Janie and Derrell Krebs; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Betty Eickhoff all of Brenham; grandchildren, Chris Herzog of Houston, Wendy and Brian Horak of Brenham, Joey and Stacy Eickhoff of Katy, Jenny and Mike Marchetti of Cypress, Ashley and Josh Sulik of Cypress, Chance and Johanna  Wilkerson of Brenham, Neil and Dora Krebs of College Station, Kelsey and Kyle Toomey of College Station; great-granddaughters, Brianna Renee Horak, Madison Elizabeth Eickhoff, Jordyn Elizabeth Marchetti, Talyn Presley Sulik; brother and sisters-in-law, Herman Jr. and Elverna Borchardt, Florence Borchardt; brother-in-law, Walter “Butch” Rodenbeck; along with numerous nieces and nephews.  

Visitation with the Eickhoff family will be this evening from 5-7 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel.  Funeral services for Bernice Borchardt Eickhoff will be held Wednesday, February 1st at 2 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville with Rev. Jim Abbott officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church or your charity of choice.  

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer, Brenham, TX.   979-836-3611 www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com 

 

Glenn Albert Bentke, 68, of Brenham, husband of Dorothy Bentke, passed away January 27, 2012 in Scott and White Hospital in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. , Monday, January 30, 2012 in St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill, with Pastors David Hansen and Virgil Pecht officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery . The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Memorial Oaks Chapel.  

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Bentke; sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Allison Bentke and Matthew and Rachel Bentke; grandchildren: Shane Bentke, Reid Bentke, Brooke Bentke, and Drake Bentke; sisters Alma Place, and Mary Jo Schulz and husband Ervin;   brothers and sisters-in-law Raymond and Verna Mae Bentke, and Herman Jr. and Donna Bentke; sisters-in-law Rosie Bentke, Christine Bentke, and Betty Pelkemeyer, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Sr. and Emma Bentke; brothers Alfred Bentke and Melvin Bentke; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Georgia Mae Bentke, and sisters and brothers-in-law, Ida and Johnny Kaechler, and Lois and Fred Ruemke. Also predeceasing him are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Herbert and Esther Pelkemeyer.  

Funeral arrangements for Glenn Albert Bentke are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main , Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com 

 

 

Lillie Tiemann Ahrens, 94, passed away January 25, 2012 in Hudson Creek Nursing Home in Bryan . Lillie was born to Willie and Annie Mellnar on December 29, 1917 in Granger, Texas . She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith, and attended schools in Austin Co. where she grew up.  

Lillie married Harry Ahrens on November 14, 1937 . She was a homemaker and along with Harry, she was involved in farming and ranching. Together they were owners of Harry’s Market in Brenham for many years. Lillie enjoyed working with the Brenham Maifest, making costumes for over 20 years. She was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church, as well as the Sons of Herman. Hobbies included dancing, playing cards, dominoes, gardening, and cooking. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her husband, Harry, and brothers and sisters-in-law August and Alicia Tiemann, Lester and Eleanora Tiemann, Adolph and Freda Tiemann, Edgar and Virginia Tiemann, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law E. O. Mikeska, William and Christine Ahrens, Ervin and Guernell Ahrens, Lee and Henrietta Ahrens, Lillie and John Spreen, Hilda and Ben Tegeler, Charles Winkelmann, Laverna and John Vash.  

Survivors include her sister, Esther Tiemann Mikeska of Brenham; son and daughter-in-law Donald and Florence Ahrens; grandson Dr. Craig Ahrens and wife Vickie of Flower Mound; granddaughter Tammy Canterbury and husband Charles of Richmond; great-granddaughter Kristen Canterbury and great-grandsons Kyle Canterbury and Matthew Ahrens; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mary Winkelmann, Alice Rust, Helen and Herbert Niensteadt, Mildred and Steve Franklin, Herman and Joyce Ahrens, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends.  

Funeral services for Lillie Tiemann Ahrens are scheduled for 2 p.m. , Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church , with Pastors Karen Wilhelm and Walter Schindehette officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery . Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel.  Memorials may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church or Hospice Brazos Valley .  

Funeral arrangements for Lillie Tiemann Ahrens are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main , Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com 

 

Alice Landgraf of Brenham the widow of Eddie Landgraf  died in the Gezebo Terrace Nursing Center Saturday morning.   

She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law;  Dennis Landgraf of Dallas, Dr. Kenneth and Judy Landgraf of Brenham,  brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws; Lonnie and Leona Landgraf of Brenham, Alfred and Ivyle Landgraf of Pasadena, 5 Grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  

Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Oaks Chapel.  Private Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday with Pastor Mathew Jacob officiating at Prairie Lea Cemetery.  Memorials may be given to Grace Lutheran Church of Brenham.  

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 1306 West Main, Brenham.  979-836-4564.  To view the obituary or post a tribute to the family visit www.memorialoakschapel.com


Alice Marie Holle of Brenham passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Gazebo Terrace at the age of 88 years.

Alice Marie was born to Herman E. and Catherine (Johnson) Schleider in Houston on July 25, 1923. She was baptized October 14, 1923 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church by Rev. Arthur Hartmann and confirmed March 21, 1937 at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Houston by Rev. Donald Eloder. On October 16, 1942 she was united in marriage to Fred Raymond Holle at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville by Rev. J. Fred Mgebroff. For many years, Alice Marie was employed as a clerk in the Washington County Tax Appraisal District Office. She was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brenham at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Catherine Schleider, spouse Fred Raymond Holle, infant son Fred Holle, brother and sister-in-law Herb and Bernice Schleider and granddaughter Stacie Mehrens.

Her loving family survives: daughters and sons-in-law Janie and R.J. "Tiny" Mehrens, Dr. Barbara Doleshal, Sedonia and G.R. Powell, Carrie and Roger Gaskamp; son and daughter-in-law William H. "Billy" and Karen Holle; former son-in-law and his wife, Les and Virginia Doleshal; sister and brother-in-law Marge and John Darrah; grandchildren Jay and Misty Mehrens, Holly and Brian Boeker, Lindsay and Viggo Wichmann, Zachary Doleshal and fiancée Brandy Guntel, Hondo Powell, Haley Powell, Clay and Kristina Gaskamp, Lucas and Megan Gaskamp, Cullen Holle and special friend Kelsey Hutchins, and Will Holle; great-grandchildren Sara Mehrens, Cody and Trenten Boeker, Henry Wichmann, Cameron and Carson Gaskamp.

Visitation with the Holle family will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Brenham Memorial Chapel.  Funeral Service will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2012 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Rev. Phil Fenton will officiate. Interment will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.  

Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are Hazel Farris, Gertrude Braun and Ruth Thomas.  

Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham. 979.836.3611 or leave condolences at www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com

 


Mary Katherine (Sander) Pomykal, 71, of Houston , passed away in Abilene , Texas on January 18, 2012 . Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. , Saturday, January 21, 2012 in First United Methodist Church in Brenham, with Rev. Dale Chance officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery . Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.  

Survivors include her son, Kenneth Earl Pomykal of Lexington; daughter and son-in-law Kathy Sue and Kenneth Preston of Cisco; grandchildren: Garrett Hicks, Kory Pomykal, Kelle Pomykal, Autumn Hicks, and Cierra Pomykal; great-grandchild, Trinity Bolton,   and brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Carolyn Ann Sander of Brenham. She was preceded in death by her parents.  

Funeral arrangements for Mary Katherine Sander Pomykal are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main , Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com

 

 

Luther Paul  Utesch, age 88 of Brenham, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 17, 2012 .
He worked 52 years for the Brenham Wholesale Grocery Warehouse Company where he served as President and CEO.    

Mr. Utesch is survived by: Dorothy, his wife of 65 years; their two daughters and families, Cassandra and Bill Ehlert of Brenham, Karen and Bruce Boardman of Driftwood, TX; grandchildren, Mary Ehlert, Cole Ehlert, Brittany Hedland and husband Jessi, and  Matthew Boardman and wife Amanda.  

Visitation with the Utesch family will be Friday, January 20th from 5-7 pm at Brenham Memorial Chapel.  After a private burial, a Memorial Service for Luther Utesch will be held Saturday, January 21st at 11 am at Brenham’s St. Paul ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church .  Rev. Phil Fenton will officiate.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brenham, Hospice Brazos Valley , or the charity of your choice.  

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St. , Brenham , TX 77833 . 979.836.3611  Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com

  

 

Ryan Alan Lorenz, age 26, formerly of Brenham and presently residing in Collin County, Texas , was tragically taken from us on Monday, January 16, 2012 .  

Ryan is survived by grandparents Dorothy Lorenz of Brenham and Evelyn and Roy Smith of Cleveland; parents Herman “Butch” and “Cindy” Lorenz of Brenham; brother David Todd Lorenz and wife Brandy and their children Katelyn and Bradley of Leander; aunts and uncles Larry and Virginia Hillman, Curtis and Kathy Cannon, Josh and Connie Hill, Joe and Carolyn Hunter; cousins Kim and Dwayne Wellmann, Teri and Michael Condit, Lori and Chris Knop, Kristen and Bradley Suehs, Cheryl and John Moore, Ashley and Lee Lindsay, Seth Hill, Katie Hunter and fiancé Kevin Marks and his special extended Paris , Texas family Mike Womack and his late wife Linda.  

Visitation with the Lorenz family will be from 5-8 pm , Friday, January 20 at Brenham Memorial Chapel.  Funeral service for Ryan Alan Lorenz will be 2:00 pm , Saturday, January 21 at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem with Rev. Jill Vivroux, officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Memorials may be given to St. James Lutheran Church or charity of your choice.  

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St. , Brenham.  979.836.3611 or visit  www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com

 

 

Kathy Lynn (Elrod) Stone, 59, of Brenham, passed away January 16, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan . Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. , Thursday, January 19, 2012 in Calvary Baptist Church . Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery . The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday evening form 5 until 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.  

Survivors include her daughter, Misty Dawn Stone of Brenham; father, Junior Grant Elrod of Ashland, KS.; step-daughter, LeAnn Taylor of Kingwood; grandchildren: Dylan Grant Stone, Dakota Thomas Stone-Lancaster, and Dustyn Philip Stone-Lancaster, all of Brenham; step-grandchildren: Tandi and Taci Taylor of Kingwood; brother, Steven G. Elrod of Ponca City, OK., and sister and brother-in-law, Kristi S. and John R. Lee of Ashland, KS.  

Funeral arrangements for Kathy Lynn Stone are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main , Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com 

 

 

Emma Jean Moehlmann Roese, 79, of Brenham, widow of Melvin Roese, passed away January 15, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan .  

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Don Andrew; beloved granddaughter, Courtney Sommers and fiancé Carl Thomas and his daughter, Alexis Thomas,  all of Brenham; brothers and sisters-in-law Clarence and Shirley Ann Moehlmann, Jones and Lois Moehlmann, and Leroy and Shirley Jean Moehlmann, and special friend, Mike Ortiz, all of Brenham; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Herman and Alpha Joe Roese of Leander; Dorothy Roese, and Franklin Roese, both of Houston; granddogs: Max, Rose, Elvis, Bella, and Beau. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Melvin Roese; parents-in-law Herman and Sophie Meyer Roese; brother-in-law Walter  Roese; sisters-in-law Hortense Newmann and Theresa Roese, and a niece, Becky Lynn Moehlmann.  

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. , Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church , with Pastor Karen Wilhelm officiating. Burial will follow in Friedens Church UCC Cemetery in Independence . Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.  

Funeral arrangements for Emma Roese are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main , Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com 

 

 

Edna Emily Hueske Lampe, 97, widow of Pastor Edwin F. Lampe, passed away January 16, 2012   at Kruse Memorial Lutheran Village . A private graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. , Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Prairie Lea Cemetery , with a Memorial Service to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham.  

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Paul F. and Clarice Lampe; grandchildren: Ryan and Amber Lampe; great-grandchildren: Dylan Phillips, Holden Knuppel, Jackie Jackson, and Susan Mitchke; nephews and families: Don Clark, Wayne Clark, Edward Hueske, and Richard Greene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Eleanor Hueske, her husband, Pastor Edwin Lampe; sisters Helen Clark and Eleanor Greene, and brother-in-law, Edward Hueske.  

Funeral arrangements for Edna Emily Lampe are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main , Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com

 

 

Johnnie E. Kramer, 91, of Brenham passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in College Station Medical Center.

 

Survivors include: his wife Lillie Mae Kramer of Brenham; son Ken Kramer and wife Diane of Austin; granddaughter Katherine Ann Kramer of Los Angeles, CA; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Ruby Naumann of Brenham, LeRoy Meier and wife Nora of Kenney and Ruth Kelling of Brenham along with numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Visitation with the Kramer family will be from 5-7p.m., Sunday, January 15th in Brenham Memorial Chapel.

Funeral services for Johnnie E. Kramer will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 16th in Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Walt Schindehette, officiating.  Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

 

Memorials may be given to Kruse Memorial Lutheran Village-Health Care Center, 1700 E. Stone Street, Brenham, TX  77833.

 

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham.  979.836.3611 To leave condolences online visit www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com 

 

 

Dorothy Mae (Gerke) Moon, 80, widow of Charles M. Moon, Jr., died January 12, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan . Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. , Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Pastor W. L. Rouse     officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery . Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel.    

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Terry Moon of Angleton; her father, August Pahmiyer of Brenham; brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Annie Gerke of Austin, and brother, Clarence Gerke of Brenham; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Lou and Paul Kenjura, and Janet and Paul Barnett, all of Brenham; grandchildren: Rhonda and Clint Hudson and Ronnie and Leslie Moon; great-grandchildren: Tyler and Dylan Moon and Cash and Trey Dawson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a sister-in-law, Janet Gerke, and two infant sisters.

Funeral arrangements for Dorothy Mae Moon are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main . To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com 

 

Doris Grabow Chervenka age 95 of Brenham passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Scott & White Hospital in Brenham.  

Her family includes: children, Lydia Grabow McCroskey (Cross key) and husband John McCroskey of Brenham, Bonnie Grabow Sutton and husband Rob Sutton, III of The Woodlands, Frederick John Grabow and wife Cheryl Grabow of Jacksonville, Texas, Becky Grabow Pool and husband Howard Pool of Lexington, Texas; step-daughter, Vivian Chervenka Leedy of Brenham; grandchildren, Robert Sutton, IV, Geoffrey Sutton, Johnny Grabow, Robert (Bobby) Grabow and wife Brandi, Colbert (Colby) Grabow, Suzanne Turner and spouse Joe Olivares, William Turner and fiance Lynde Roesler (pr Ray slur), Emily Turner and fiance Eric Roegner (pr Reg ner) ; step-grandson, Austin Leedy; great grandchildren, Braeden Grabow, Micah Grabow; step-great grandchildren, Kirsten Olivares, Payton Roegner; sister, Gerry Siptak: brother, Colbert Drgac (pr Dur gotch); nieces, Pam Siptak Smith, Diane Grabow Adams, Dani Drgac DeChiara (De She aira); nephew, Jay Drgac.  

Visitation with the Doris Grabow Chervenka family will be Tuesday, January 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel.  Funeral services for Doris Grabow Chervenka will be Wednesday, January 11th at 2 o’clock p.m. in St. Paul ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church , with Rev. Phil Fenton officiating. Interment will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery .  Memorials may be given to St. Paul ’s Lutheran Church Radio Ministry Fund.  

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St. , Brenham , TX 77833 . 979-836-3611   To leave condolences online visit www.brenham-memorial-chapel.com