Obituaries 2007
Bartlett Texas Online News
Click here to return to main page. Links to Obits from prior years will be added soon.
Martha Hopson Balusek
Graveside services for Martha Hopson Balusek, 71, of Holland were held Wed June 6 at Val Verde Cemetery with Rev Randy Evans officiating. She died Sunday June 3 in Scott & White Hospital in Temple after fighting a brave fight with cancer. Martha Balusek was born July 23, 1935 to Louis and Saffronia (York) Widner in San Gabriel. She was a waitress/cook for 40 years at the Downtown Cafeteria. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Edward Hopson; a son, Donald Hopson; a daughter, Rieta Selby; a grandson, Matthew Selby; 3 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors include her husband, Dan Balusek of Holland; daughters, Margaret Cervenka & husband Frank of Thorndale, and Sheila Juranek of Holland; sons Douglas Hopson and James Hopson, both of Holland, Carl Hopson & wife Kitty of Georgetown, and Gary Hopson & wife Janet of Elljay, California; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Annie Byrd; and brothers James Widner, Robert Widner, Kenneth Andrews, Johnny Andrews, Clifford Andrews, and Julius Widner.
Heath Bice
Heath Bice, 28, of Bartlett died Monday July 16 in an accident. Funeral services were held Friday July 20 at SS Cyril & Methodius Recreation Hall in Granger with Rev Harold Cook officiating. Burial followed in Bartlett City Cemetery. Heath Bice was born Oct 5, 1978 in Taylor to James Sr and Diane (Davis) Bice. He married Casey Morrow of Granger on March 8, 2006. Heath worked as a test technician for TECO Westinghouse for several years. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Robert E Bice. Survivors include his wife, Casey, of Bartlett; parents James & Diane Bice of Taylor; grandparents, Joe & Elnora Davis of Taylor, and Dorothy Bice of Taylor; stepson, Ryan Pickett of Bartlett; brothers, James Bice Jr of Taylor; Troy Bice & wife Amanda of Taylor; sisters, Carolyn Mohel & husband Dan of Taylor, Laurie Levee & husband John of Round Rock, and Dorothy Cantrell & husband Tony of Taylor. Condra Funeral Home was in charge.
Frank Bunte
Funeral services for Frank Bunte, 93, of Holland were held at 2 PM Feb 6 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Rev Raymond Thorp officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery. He died Sunday Feb 5 at his home. Frank Bunte was born Jan 1, 1914 in Holland to Adolph Frank and Emma Erica (Dahm) Bunte. He married Lucy Beryl Shelton on March 19, 1943 in Belton. Mr Bunte was a farmer and rancher and was well-known for top quality peaches. He was a member of the Farm Bureau for over 50 years and was a member of the Val Verde Baptist Church. He was preceded in deathy by his parents and a son, Roger Bunte. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Bunte of Holland; a son, Wade Bunte of Holland; a daughter, Konnie Johnson of Lone Tree, Colorado; a sister, Leona Moon of Belton; and a grandson, David Embry of Euless. Dossman Funeral Home was in charge.
James Cooper
Funeral services for James Cooper, 53, of Holland were held Tuesday Aug 14 at 10 AM at Goodnight Funeral Chapel in Bartlett with Rev Victor Pena officiating. Interment followed in Holland City Cemetery. He died Saturday, Aug 11 in Temple. James Cooper was born Feb 19, 1954 to Henry Joe & Bernice House Cooper in Temple. He married Donna Rohlack onf March 10, 1995, and was a member of Holland First United Methodist Church. Mr Cooper was a truck driver for the past 25 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Cooper. Survivors include his wife, Donna Cooper of Holland; his daughter Melody McLean of Rogers; his sons, Jim Cooper of Bartlett and Cody Vaughn of Holland; 5 grandchildren; his mother Bernice Cooper of Holland; sisters Ellen Truesdale of Killeen, Peggy Saralla of Wichita Falls, Becky Cooper of Fall Church, Virginia, Wanda Cooper of Lockhart, and Karen Sanders of Ridgecrest, California; and brother John Cooper of Holland. Goodnight Funeral Home was in charge.
Lydia Friedrich
Services for Lydia Friedrich, 100, of Bartlett were at 2 PM Sunday September 16 at St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with Rev Michael Swink officiating. Burial was in St John Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs Friedrich died Thursday, Sept 13, at a Bartlett nursing home. She was born in Kelso Community to Julius Gersbach Sr and Ottilie Jessie Gersbach. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett where she was a member of the Women of the Church organization.
Robert Daniel Gonzales
Robert Daniel Gonzales, 56, of Bartlett died Sunday Nov 18 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Celebration of Life Mass was at 10 AM Tuesday Nov 20 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger with Msgr John Frizzell officiating. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. Robert Daniel Gonzales was born Jan 4, 1951 to Antonio & Juanita (Alaniz) Gonzales in Taylor, Texas. He was a member of SS Cyril & Methodius Church in Granger and helped to take care of the church for the past few years and was also a member of the Curillistas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two nephews and a sister-in-law. Robert is survived by a sister,Beatrice Perez of Granger; brothers Jesse Gonzales, Louis Gonzales, Raymond Gonzales, and Paul Gonzales, all of Bartlett; Juan Gonzales of Temple, and Tony Gonzales Jr of Granger. Providence Funeral Home of Taylor was in charge.
Clyde L Gordon
Funeral services for Clyde Lynn Gordon, 80, of Temple were held Monday Dec 17 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen with Rev Randy Evans officiating. Clyde Lynn Gordon passed from this life on Wed Dec 12 in a Temple nursing home. Clyde was born on May 18, 1927 in Haskell County to Thomas Clyde Gordon and Mary Vida Welch Gordon, and relocated to Happy Union, Texas soon after. He was a U S Navy "Seabee" and served in the Pacific Theater until the end of World War II. He attended West Texas State University where he graduated with a BS degree. He married the former Betty Muncy on Nov 23, 1952 in Floydada, Texas. After moving to Lubbock in 1957, Clyde served as vice-president of the Citizens National and Texas Commerce Banks. He was also a longtime farmer and rural appraiser in the West Texas area. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Muncy Gordon of Holland;a son, Britt Lynn Gordon and his wife Kelly, two grandchildren, Kinsey and Kate Gordon, also of Holland; and a cousin, Elizabeth Maxson of Grapevine. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents.
Robert Weldon Hill
Robert Weldon Hill, 62, of Holland and formerly of Bartlett passed away Friday July 13 at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Mr Hill was born September 15, 1944 in Harris County, Texas, the son of Rufus Buel "Jack" and Lanada W (Crumbley) Hill. He was the owner/operator of Hill Construction Company for over 30 years. Robert was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in Viet Nam on the USS Revere (APA-248) as a crane operator. He was a member of the Bartlett American Legion. Survivors include his mother, Lanada Hill of Bartlett; two sons, Randy Hill and wife Shelly of Bridge City, and David Hill & wife Denice of Holland; a sister, Lana Sue Hill of Bartlett; a brother, William Ray Hill & wife Joyce of Cameron; 10 grandchildren; and ex-wife Margaret Hill of McDade. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Richard. Visitation was held July 17 at Goodnight Funeral Home. Funeral services were on Wednesday, July 18, at 10 AM at Goodnight Funeral Home with Reverend David Cox officiating.
James Roy Holcomb Jr
James Roy Holcomb Jr, 87, went to be with the Lord on Jan 29, 2007 in Austin Texas, after living in Austin for 67 years. Funeral services were held at 1 PM Feb 1 at Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin. Interment followed at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery. James Roy Holcomb Jr was born to Velma Webster and James Roy Holcomb Sr on April 29, 1919 in Bartlett. Roy attended Bartlett Public School and graduated in 1936. Roy proudly served in the United States Army from 1940-1945 in World War II and fought in Normandy, Northern France, and the Battle of the Bulge, being awarded the Bronze Star.
Doris Emilie (Balusek) Janke
Doris Emilie Balusek Janke of Houston was born March 20, 1936 in Holland and went to be with her Lord in Heaven after a long battle with cancer on May 6, 2007. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who loved fishing, gardening, and most of all, taking care of her family. She was preceded by her mother, Emilie Balusek; father and stepmother Henry and Millie Balusek; brother, Robert Balusek; sister, Evelyn Spann; and son-in-law Tiger Grothe. Doris is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Larry Janke Sr; sisters Mary Ann Lange and husband Clarence, Val Hegar and husband Bob; brother, Dan Balusek and wife Martha; children Jeanne Gutierrez and husband Victor, Debbie Morgan and husband Mike, Larry Janke Jr and wife Trish, Todd Janke and wife Rachel, and Karen Grothe; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service was held May 9 at Brookside Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Brookside Memorial Park.
James Carroll Jones
Services for James Carroll Jones, 77, of Bartlett were held at 11:30 AM Friday November 2 in Houston National Cemetery in Houston. He died Sunday October 28 in a Temple hospital. James C Jones was born in Marlin to Isadore & Josie Jones. He was a school teacher and taught many years in the Bartlett school district, retiring in 1998. Mr Jones was educated in Calvert schools and married Gladys White on December 23, 1959 in Houston. They were married 47 years. Survivors include his wife, Gladys, of Bartlett; three daughters, Lula Jones Gabriel, Jean Jones Nelson and Jean Jones Smith, all of the Houston area; one brother, Arthur Lee Jones of Dallas; eight sisters, Mary Alice Thomas of Fort Worth, Helen Luster of Marlin, Erie Moten of Austin, and Thelma Jones, Mae Frances Walker, Nellie Cole, Laura Gipsun, and Bobbie Moore, all of Dallas; and one grandchild. W H Littles & Sons Mortuary of Temple was in charge of arrangements.
Melba Hunt Jones
Services for Melba Hunt Jones, 81, of Bartlett were held March 24 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett with Rev Tommy Rosenblat officiating. Burial was in Davilla Cemetery. Mrs Jones died March 20 in a Bartlett nursing home. She was born in Bartlett to Ivy & Millie Dursek Hunt and was a secretary for the Houston school district. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bartlett where she taught Sunday School and played piano for church services. She had lived in Bartlett the past 25 years. Survivors include her husband Willis Jones of Bartlett; one daughter, Rita Morgan of Georgetown; one brother, Ivy Dean Hunt of Flatonia; one sister, Amil Jane Simmons of LaPorte; and 3 grandchildren.
Jewel Jenette Karl
Funeral services for Jewel Jenette Karl, 78, of Granger were held March 1 at 10 AM at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett with Rev David Steel officiating. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery. She died Feb 26 at Johns Community Hospital in Taylor after a short illness. Jewel Jenette Karl was born March 22, 1928 to William and Marie Hinze. She married Mike Karl on Sept 27, 1947 and lived most of her life in Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Clyde Hinze; a sister, La Vern Crossland; and a son, William Karl. Survivors include her three sons, Aubrey Karl of Rockdale, Jerry Karl of Bartlett, and Douglas Karl of Killeen; three daughters, Martha Karl and Alice Griffith, both of Granger, and Brenda Ivey of Little River-Academy; a brother, Harold Hinze of Killeen; two adopted daughters, Jessie Stanley of Pflugerville and Barbara Knapek of Jarrell; 4 grandchildren; 6 steg-grandsons; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Elsa Kneten
Elsa Amanda Borchardt Kneten was born January 21, 1916 to Heinrich (Henry) and Amanda Roehl Borchardt on their farm near Westhoff, Texas. She was baptized May 7, 1916 and confirmed May 31, 1931 at St John Lutheran Church, Westhoff. As a young girl, she worked arduously alongside her parents and siblings on the family farm. She was a diligent student and an award-winning speller at DeWitt County school contests. On October 31, 1935 she married William A Kneten at St John Lutheran in Westhoff. After briefly residing in the Edna, Texas community, they moved to Corpus Christi where he worked as a carpenter in area construction and at the US Naval Air Station. For nearly 40 years, both were active members of First Lutheran Church. Elsa taught Sunday School at First Lutheran and particpated in congregational and statewide Women Missionary Society activities. She volunteered at the Lutheran Service Center, which ministered to US Navy personnel stationed at Corpus Christi during World War II. For over 25 years, she was a salesperson at Lichtenstein's Department Store whre she sold ladies hats. Following the death of her husband, Bill, on Jan 26, 1975, Elsa moved to Bartlett where she was a member of St John Lutheran Church. During the last years of her life, she was a resident of Will-O-Bell Nursing Home, where she died July 17, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brothers Otto, Herman, and Alfred Borchardt. Survivors include her son, Garland & his wife Dorothy of Bartlett; granddaughter Kristin Cline & her husband Matt of Springfield, Ohio; granddaughter Karen Kneten of Austin; and 2 great-granddaughters, Merrill Grace Cline and Rachel Karen Cline of Springfield. She is also survived by her two sisters, Martha Kneten of Tyler and Leona Riedesel of New Braunfels; and numerous nieces & nephews.
Ella Anna Kramer
Services for Ella Anna Kramer, 94, were held Saturday Nov 17 at St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with Rev Michael Swink officiating. Burial was in St John Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs Kramer died Thursday, November 15 in Bryan. She was born April 2, 1913 in Washington County to August Wagener and Ida Riechers Wagener. She married Harvey C Kramer on Sept 12, 1934. A longtime resident of Bartlett, she was a homemaker and an active member of St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, her parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Survivors are one brother, Willie Wagener of Cuero; and one sister, Esther Wenske of San Antonio. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett was in charge.
Shelia Krueger
Funeral services for Shelia Krueger, 69, of Schwertner were held Tuesday Jan 2, 2007 at 10 AM at First United Methodist Church in Bartlett with Rev Lianne Turner officiating. Burial followed in Salado Cemetery. She died Saturday Dec 30 in Temple. Shelia Krueger was born Oct 8, 1937 to Bill and Corrine Schubert Schwertner in Temple. She attended schools in Schwertner and Granger and graduated from Bartlett High School. Shelia was married to Tommy Krueger of Granger in 1954 and was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church in Bartlett. She was preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law, Danny Reese. Shelia is survived by her husband, Tommy Krueger of Schwertner; a daughter, Lana Krueger-Reese and husband Mark Lidell of Schwertner; son, Scott Krueger; brother, Leroy Schwertner; 5 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Douglas Houston "Jack" Lampley
Douglas Houston "Jack" Lampley, 84, passed away March 11 at the Veteran's Hospital in Temple Texas. He married his true love, Ruby Irene Holcomb of Bartlett (a school teacher for 42 years) on July 18, 1942 at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. Jack was born to James Isaac & Tressie Ann (Vines) Lampley in Goober Hill, near Joaquin, Texas on May 20, 1922, the youngest of 11 children. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Irene, on Feb 23, 1998; his mother and father; and all 10 of his siblings. The Lampley family can be traced back to the year 1616 in London, England. Jack entered the Army on Nov 11, 1939 and served in Ireland, England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Jack was awarded the ETO Ribbon with 5 battle stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and the American Defense Ribbon. Jack is survived by his son, James Douglas Lampley and wife Barbara of Austin; his grandson, Tyler James Lampley and wife Jillian of Austin, and numerous nieces and nephews. A military funeral was held at Bartlett Cemetery on Saturday March 17 at 11:00 AM. Condra Funera Home was in charge.
Beatrice Stabeno "Dolly" Latham
A memorial service for Beatrice Stabeno "Dolly" Latham, 79 of Dallas and formerly of Bartlett, was held June 13 at Christ Lutheran Church in Dallas. She died June 8, 2007 in Dallas. Dolly graduated from Holland High School and after graduating, met the man of her dreams, Thomas Jean Latham. They were married March 17, 1946 in the First Christian Church in Temple by Rev Noel Keith. To this happy couple were born Ronald Jean Latham and Tommy Irene Latham Anderson. They moved to their ranch where they lived for 17 years. After a short stay in Bastrop, living in the pines, they moved to Dallas in 1970, where Tommy and Dolly began assisting their son Ron with his company, Latham Roofing. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Latham; her parents, Edward & Frieda Stabeno; one grandson, Obe Tom Anderson; four brothers, Walter F Stabeno, Monroe O Stabeno, E C Stabeno Jr, and Logan W Stabeno; and one sister, Gertrude Stabeno Janke. Survivors include her son, Ronald J Latham; her daughter, Tommy I Latham Anderson; daughter-in-law Rosemary Bert Latham; grandson Ryan Jean Latham and Jesse E Anderson; granddaughter, Annalee Irene Anderson; and one brother, Milton R Stabeno. Restland Funeral Home of Dallas was in charge.
Robert E Lawton
Services for Robert E "Bobby" Lawton, 56, of Temple and formerly of Bartlett were held Jan 2 at Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton with Rev Rex Tilly officiating. Burial was in Greathouse Cemetery. He died Thurs Dec 28 at his home. He was born to Eugene Thomas and Emmy E Ingram Lawton in Muncie, Indiana. He attended school in Bartlett and later joined the Marine Corps. He was a member of the 1st Marine Division, 3rd Amtrack Battalion, and attained rank of Corporal. He was a veteran of Vietnam. He later graduated from Commonwealth College of Science and worked as a licensed funeral director until 1994. He then went to work for the Temple Post Office as a letter carrier, retiring in Dec 2003. He married Carolyn Mayes on Dec 8, 1995 in Gatesville. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bartlett. Survivors are his wife of Temple; his mother of Bartlett; brothers Tom Lawton of The Groves, Allen Lawton of Temple, and Randy Lawton of Friendswood.
Ira F Lindemann
A Mass of Christian Burial for Ira F Lindemann, 86, of Temple was held Tuesday, July 17 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Temple with Rev Ranjan Cletus officiating. Burial was at St Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor. Rosary was recited July 16 at Harper Talasek Funeral Home in Temple. He died Saturday July 14 in a Temple nursing home. Ira F Lindemann was born in Holland to Herbert E and Tony Frederick Lindemann. He was a pharmacist at Marek Pharmacy, and married Val H Mikeska on July 16, 1956. They were married more than 50 years. Lindemann graduated from the University of Texas and served in the medical corps during World War II, and was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church in Temple. Survivors include his wife of Temple; and two brothers, Franklin Lindemann of Magnolia and Jimmy Lindemann of Spring.
Scotty McGinnis
Graveside services with military honors for Lawrence Calvert "Scotty" McGinnis, 85, of Austin and formerly of Bartlett were held Tuesday, Aug 14 at Bartlett City Cemetery with Dr Steven R Rottgers officiating. He died August 11. Mr McGinnis was born in Bartlett to Scott Wilbur and Avia Calvert McGinnis. He had lived in Austin more than 60 years. Survivors include one son, Mike McGinnis; two daughters, Tommye Alan Prater and Kathleen Bailey; on brother, Hollis McGinnis; one sister, Betty Masur; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Gabriels Funeral Home in Georgetown was in charge.
Margie "Juanita" Hempel Moseley
Margie "Juanita" Hempel Moseley of Elgin went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on March 3 at the age of 78. Juanita was born May 9, 1928 in Bartlett to Louis Arthur and Verlie Madden Hempel. After graduating from Bartlett High School, she worked at Boyd's Drug Store for 5 years before marrying Tommy J Moseley, also of Bartlett. They were married October 30, 1949 at First Baptist Church in Bartlett. After living in different areas of Central Texas, they settled in Elgin in 1957. She worked for the Department of Human Resources for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ruth Evelyn Messer; a brother, Louis Hempel; and her husband, Tommy. Survivors are a daughter, Dana Sundbeck of Bulverde; a son Larry Moseley of Elgin; a son Jay Moseley of Fort Worth; and 3 grandchildren.
Tommy Jack Moseley
Services for Tommy Jack Moseley, 86, of Elgin were held Feb 12 at First Baptist Church in Elgin with Pastor Joe Caldwell officiating. Interment followed at the Bartlett City Cemetery. He died Feb 8. Tommy Jack Moseley was born March 23, 1920 to Boykin and Sybil Nelson Moseley in McGregor. He served in the military from 1940 to 1945 and in the Army Medical Corps for two and a half years in New Guinea and the Phillippines. Mr Moseley married Marie Juanita Hempel on October 30, 1949 at the First Baptist Church in Bartlett. In 1956 he became a Texas Highway Patrolman and was stationed in LaGrange for one year before moving to Elgin. He retired in 1980 and served as Sheriff of Bastrop County from 1981 to 1984, and Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Bastrop County for 12 years. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; his daughter Dana Sundbeck of Bulverde; his son Larry Moseley of Elgin; his son Jay Moseley of Fort Worth; and grandchildren Keelah of Bulverde, Carson of Elgin, and Christopher of Pflugerville. Jones Family Funeral Home of Elgin was in charge.
John E Pavlasek
Funeral services for John E Pavlasek, 86, of Bartlett were held Tuesday April 24 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Granger with Father Joseph Nisari officiating. Rosary was recited April 23 at Goodnight Funeral Home Chapel in Bartlett. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger. He died Saturday, April 21 in a Temple hospital. John E Pavlasek was born June 23, 1920 in Weir to Igaac Pavlasek Josephine Stojanik Pavlasek. He was a farmer & rancher and married Germilla David on August 19, 1946. Mr Pavlasek was a member of the SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the SPJST, and Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Annie Gorubec, Mary Kurecka, and Frances Dickerson; and two brothers, Laddie Pavlasek and Joe Pavlasek. Survivors include his wife, Germilla Pavlasek of Bartlett; three daughters, Irene Cavanaugh & husband Joe, Linda Grigsby and husband Don, and Patsy Hightower and husband Jim, all of Bartlett; one sister, Josie Strmiska & husband Fred of Granger; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
William Edward Peacock
William Edward Peacock, 76, passed away Thursday in College Station, Texas from a short illness with leukemia. He was born in Bartlett, Texas 10/06/30 to Harley and Ardie Mae Peacock. He was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, a son, grandson and his parents. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tehama and James Storey of Navasota; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Linnie Peacock of Navasota; grandchildren, Bryan Storey of College Station, Kathy Seaton of Bryan, Tricia Sebesta of Snook, LeeAnn Peacock of Navasota, four great-grandchildren, Christopher, John and Kimberly Wheeler of Snook, and Hannah Seaton of Bryan; a sister, Gloria Karkoska of Millican, brother, Clifton Peacock, of Thorndale. A memorial service will be held at Madeley Chapel in Navasota Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
Selma Probst
Services for Selma Adele Probst, 101, of New Braunfels and formerly of Bartlett were held at 10:30 AM Monday Feb 12 at St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with Rev Gary Lange and Rev Mike Swink officiating. Burial was in St John Cemetery. She died Feb 9 in a New Braunfels nursing home. Selma Adele Probst was born in Pflugerville to Ernest Pfluger and Emma Kruger Pfluger. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev Walter C Probst, and a daughter, Joyce Frederick.
Elizabeth Ramsey
Elizabeth Ramsey, 83, of Bartlett died Thursday Nov 15 in a Temple nursing home. Funeral services were Monday Nov 19 at the Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Dr Rodney Kruse officiating. Burial followed in Bartlett City Cemetery. Miss Ramsey was born Nov 19, 1923 in Bartlett to Preston & Josephine Hunt Ramsey. She was a graduate of Bartlett High School and worked all her life on the family farm. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Bartlett. Survivors include one sister, Katherine Ramsey of Temple, and a dear friend, Linda Weber.
Mary Jo Ramsey
Services for Mary Jo Ramsey, 81, of Bartlett were held at 2 PM Monday Dec 31 at St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett with Rev Michael Swink officiating. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mrs Ramsey died Friday in a Bartlett nursing home. She was born in McDade to James Monroe Powers & Cornelia Fisk Wilson. She married Ellis Ramsey Sr on May 28, 1943. They were married for 64 years. She was employed by Texas Department of Transportation as an office manager for 30 years. She is a lifelong resident of Bartlett and attended St John Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Woman's Wednesday Club and the Bell County Republicans. Survivors are her husband; two sons, Ellis Ramsey Jr of Dallas and Robert Ramsey of Montgomery, Alabama; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St John Lutheran Church, Bartlett Public Library, Alzheimer's Association, or Odyssey Hospice.
Ramah Lorraine Schleede
Services for Ramah Lorraine Schleede were held Friday Oct 26 at Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel in Belton. She died Tuesday, October 23. Ramah Lorraine Schleede was born May 25, 1926 in Salado to Thomas F and Lula Wood McGuyer. She graduated from Salado High School and married her high school sweetheart, William R (Bill) Schleede on October 26, 1944. They lived in the Bell County area for over 63 years. Ramah was a homemaker and worked at Britt's Drug Store in Belton for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bartlett. She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Dalton McGuyer. Survivors include her husband, Bill of Salado; daughters, Janis Allen of Temple and Cindy Clifton & husband Will of Salado; granddaughter Heather Hildebrand & husband Lyle of Zorn; grandson Ryon Clifton of Stephenville; step-grandson Mark Clifton & wife Linda of Dallas; step-granddaughter, Stacy Sawyer & husband John of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Kamryn, Karli, and Chase of Zorn, and Shelby & Matthew of Dallas; her sister, Frankie Parker & husband J T of Belton; brothers, Glenn Curtis McGuyer & wife Mildred of Reno, Nevada, and Maynard H (Buddy) McGuyer & wife Pat of Fort Worth; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Stanley Adolph Schwertner
Stanley Adolph Schwertner, 90, rancher, educator, artist, beloved husband, father and "Papa" passed peacefully from this world surrouned by the lover of his entire family on Jan 23, 2007 in Bartlett. Born Aug 28, 1916 in Schwertner to John B and Irene Schwertner, he spent his childhood wrapped in the security of the large pioneering Schwertner family and, with his many cousins, whiled away carefree days on the banks of the Donahue Creek. After graduation from Bartlett High School, Mr Schwertner graduated in 1937 from Southwest Texas State Teachers' College with a BS in education. Blessed with a beautiful tenor voice honed while entertaining pickers in the cotton fields to avoid actually picking cotton himself, he treasured his days singing with and often directing the SWTSC chorale group. Following his first teaching stint at Liberty Hill, at the outset of World War II, Schwertner volunteered for the US Army Air Corp. His next life adventure took him to the border of Texas and Mexico, where a position as a Border Patrolman led to a lifelong love affair with the Mexican culture. Back in Central Texas and teaching at Lampasas High School, Mr Schwertner met and married Melba Yeary on Oct 4, 1947 at First Methodist Church with Rev George McCrary officiating. In 1949 Mr Schwertner earned his Master's Degree at Sul Ross State in Alpine, and in 1951 he moved his family, which now included a son and daughter, back home onto his ranch west of Schwertner, where he resided until two weeks prior to his death. From 1951 to 1963 Mr Schwertner taught English, speech, Spanish, and journalism at Bartlett High School. Several one-act plays directed by Mr Schwertner competed at the state level. Following post-graduate studies at Southwest Texas, Schwertner received his guidance couseling certification and served as the Bell County Cooperative Guidance Counselor until his retirement from education on Jan 1, 1977. Following his retirement, Mr Schwertner eagerly pursued new life challenges. From 1978 to 1993 he served on the Youth Activies Board of the Order of the Sons of Hermann, and was instrumental in the construction of the Hilltop Boys' Camp in Comfort. Deciding to pursue a lifelong yen to paint, Mr Schwertner soon became a dedicated and talented artist, enjoying his membership in the Buchanan Dam Arts and Crafts Society in Buchanan Dam, Texas. Mr Schwertner is survived by his wife of 59 years, Melba, of Schwertner; son John Schwertner of Schwertner; daughter Lisa Kretzschmar of Georgetown; grandson John Karl Kretzschmar of College Station; granddaughter Genevieve Irene Schwertner of Austin, and socres of loving relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandchild Sean Christopher Schwetner. Funeral services were held at First United Methodist Church in Bartlett Jan 26. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery.
Charles Edward Smith
Services for Charles Edward Smith Sr, 65, of Bartlett, were held Jan 20 at Mt Ararat Missionary Baptist Church in Bartlett with Rev Daniel Blane officiating. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery. He died Thursday Jan 11 at his residence. Charles Edward Smith Sr was born August 30, 1941 in Robstown to Stafford Fanner and Velma Scott. He was a member of Mt Ararat Baptist Church in Bartlett. Mr Smith worked for Ace Hardware (Curtis Lumber) Co of Killeen for 36 years. He married Alice Crathers in 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Alice Smith, of Bartlett; four sons, Anthony Smith, Michael Smith, and Kenneth Smith Sr of Bartlett, and Charles Smith Jr of Alvin; two brothers, Curtis Scott of Bartlett and Ralph Stanley Smith Sr of Temple; four sisters, Thelma Howard of Temple, Climmi Mathis of Temple, Stephanie Harris of San Angelo, and Doris Smith of Brenham; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Brandford/Dawson Funeral Home of Temple was in charge of arrangements.
Leola E Grimm Steglich
Leola E Grimm Steglich went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2007. She was born in Bell County on July 7, 1916 to Edna & Robert Grimm. In 1939, she married Oswin Robert Steglich. In 1969, Leola & Oswin made their home in Safford, Texas. Leola was preceded in death by her husband Oswin after 54 years of marriage. She is survived by her son, Lenard Oswin Steglich; her daughter, Laneta Carolyn McDonald; grandchildren Stacy Steglich, Randall Kalisek, and Rachel Zerino; and great-grandchildren Ashely Kalisek and Oswin Zetino. Funeral services were 9:30 AM July 26 at Faith Lutheran Church in Sugar Land. A service was also held at St John Lutheran Church in Bartlett at 4 PM with interment following at St John's Cemetery. Settegast-Kopf of Sugar Creek was in charge of arrangements.
Joe Pershing Sumbera Sr
Graveside services for Joe Pershing Sumbera Sr, 87, of Holland, were held at 2 PM Saturday, June 23, in Holland Cemetery with Rev Victor Pena officiating. He died Thursday June 21 in a Taylor hospital. Joe Sumbera Sr was born Oct 21, 1919 in Holland to John Sumbera and Annie Poncik Sumbera. He worked for 40 years as a dock supervisor for Union Carbide and was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army. Mr Sumbera married Marjorie L Sumbera on November 2, 1945. He was a member of the SPJST Lodge in Holland and Holland United Methodist Church. Mr Sumbera had lived in Holland the last 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on March 3, 2002; and a brother, William "Sonny" Sumbera. Survivors include his two sons, Douglas Sumbera and wife Wendy of Cedar Park; and Joe P Sumbera Jr and wife Trish of San Marcos; one brother, John Sumbera of Holland; three sisters, Alice Lee of Temple, Mary Parkhill of Holland, and Celestine Haschke of Cleburne; two grandchildren, Alvica Sumbera & husband Daniel Aguilar, and Hana Sumbera; and 3 great-grandchildren, Sean, Alexis, and Danila Aguilar. Goodnight Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Helen Volney
Services for Helen Volney, 90, of Temple and formerly of Granger, were August 15 at Granger Brethren Church with Dr Mark Labha officating. Burial was in Granger Brethren Cemetery. She died Sunday, August 12 in a Temple nursing home. Helen Volney was born Aug 31, 1917 in Granger to August Vitek & Tracy Stefka Vitek. She married Daniel Volney Sr in 1944. Mrs Volney was a member of Granger Brethren Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on July 23, 1969; a daughter, Carol Jones; and a son, Johnny Michael Volney. Survivors include her daughter, Janie Lavender of Temple; sons, Daniel Volney Jr and Jim Volney of Temple; a son-in-law, Gayle Jones of Austin; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.
Ervin Walker Sr
Services for Ervin Walker Sr, 83, of Bartlett were held Friday, July 13 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett with Rev H L Benford officiating. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery. He died Thursday, July 5 in a Bartlett nursing home. Ervin Walker Sr was born in Round Top to Leslie & Emma Walker. He attended school in Round Top and later moved to Bartlett. Mr Walker was a member of Kelso Baptist Church (Good Hope Baptist Church). He married Algree Scott in 1948. He later moved to Houston and married Katherine Shepherd in the late 1960s. Mr Walker worked for Houston Steel Co until his retirement. Survivors include two sons, Ervin Walker Jr of Houston, and Ray Earl Walker of Dallas; three brothers, Elvis Walker Sr of Temple, Willie Walker of St Louis, and Leslie Walker Jr of Bartlett; five sisters, Johnnie Mae Anderson of Bartlett, Dorothy Ford of Levelland, Charles Etta Luckey of Belton, Earnestine Clark of Belton, and Ruthie McNeece of Belton; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Brandord/Dawson Funeral Home of Temple was in charge of arrangements.
Ellis Barton Ware
Ellis Barton Ware, 91, of Bartlett died Friday April 27 at a Bartlett nursing home. Services will be at 2 PM Monday at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett with minister Robert Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Bartlett City Cemetery. Mr Ware was born in Bartlett to Ellis Allen Ware and La Vina Ellen Ramsey. He was a farmer. He had lived all his life in Bartlett and was a member of the Church of Christ. He served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He married Agnes Wiederspahn on Feb 8, 1936. He served on the Bartlett School Board and the Board of Directors of Vintage Bank in Bartlett. Survivors include his wife of 71 years of Bartlett; one son, William E Ware of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas; three daughters, Carol E Jean White of Seabrook, Linda J Smith of Holland, and Sara A Harrison of Austin; and 6 grandchildren.
Jaydene Cummings White
Services for Jaydene Cummings White, 70, of Bartlett were held Feb 21 at 10 AM at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett with Rev Jack Riley officiating. Burial followed in Bartlett City Cemetery. Jaydene died in her Bartlett home on Feb 17. Just three weeks ago, she was diagnosed as having congestive heart failure. A longtime diabetic, she came home to Bartlett, and at 3 PM, her heart slowly gave out while in the company of a loving, grieving family. She was born in Sharp on Sept 4, 1936. She attended Sharp and Bartlett schools, graduating from Bartlett High School in 1954. She was a homemaker and operated a home daycare facility in Bartlett for several years. Jaydene married Arthur White of New Orleans on August 23, 1954, and together they have three children: Clayton, Pamela Jo, and Mark. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence K Cummings, and her mother, Lillie Cummings, both of Bartlett; and a sister, Francis Zigalo, and nephew, Doyle Lane Zigalo, both of Taylor. Survivors include her husband, Arthur White of Bartlett; sons Mark White (and wife Wendy) of Bartlett and Clayton White of Killeen; and daughter Pamela Hightower of Bartlett. Also surviving are three sisters, Betty Jo Freeman of Troy, Billy Lu Wood (and husband Gary) of Little River-Academy, and Sharon Kaderka (and husband Leonard of Taylor); six grandchildren, Rosemary Cooper (and husband Jim), Joshua Hightower, William Hightower, Krystal White, Sarah White, and Patrick White, all of Bartlett; 4 great-grandchildren. Goodnight Funeral Home was in charge.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams, 56, of Bartlett, passed away on Thursday November 1. Mike was a lifelong resident of Bartlett. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a Mason, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, and he enjoyed photography. He worked as city manager in Bartlett for over 25 years. Mike was born on March 1, 1951 in Taylor to Billy & Helen Williams. On October 26, 1974 Mike married Patricia Bohac of Granger at the United Methodist Church of Salado. They were happily married over 30 years until his wife passed away on November 5, 2004. Mike is survived by his daughter, Michelle Cargill and her husband Justin of Bartlett; his sister, Jane Bartlett, and her husband Gary of Salado; his grandson, Colton Cargill of Bartlett; his niece and nephew, Lacey & Beau Bartlett of Bartlett; his nephew Travis Williams and his wife Jennifer of Houston. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Billy & Helen Williams; his wife, Patricia Williams; and his brother, Billy Wayne Williams. Funeral services were Tuesday November 6 at Goodnight Memorial Chapel in Bartlett with Pastor Lianne Turner officiating. Interment followed in the Bartlett City Cemetery.