Obituaries

Nov 23, 2025

Otto Henry Schultz Jr. was a man of many things, but above all, he was a master list-maker. He kept lists for everything—groceries, repairs, cleaning, goals he hoped to achieve. And, perhaps most notably, he even made a list of things to be done after his passing.   In fact, he wrote his own obituary.

Otto Schultz Jr.,...

Nov 23, 2025

Wayne Bothe, age 75 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born and raised in Seguin and was a proud 1968 graduate of Seguin High School.

He lived his life with grit, humor, and stubborn determination. Those who knew him will forever remember his ever-ready smart-ass...

Nov 23, 2025

Betty J. Lorenz, age 88 of Seguin, passed away on November 23, 2025.  Betty was born in Seguin, Texas on October 22, 1937, to Olivia Gold Schlichting Lockstedt and Alvin Schlichting.

Betty was an active member of Cross Church in Seguin, where she taught Sunday School and was also a member of the family support committee.  A...

Nov 20, 2025

June LaVerne Hall

June LaVerne Wille Hall, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 20, 2025.  June was born on June 10, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, to Vivian Gladiola Early Wille and Frederick Russell Wille during their trip relocating from Colorado to Detroit, Michigan.

One of June's goals was to reach...

Nov 19, 2025

Betty Jean Henk Jandt, age 91 of Seguin, passed away on November 19, 2025.  Betty was born in Zorn, Texas on March 20, 1934, to Elenora Katie (Meister) and Adolph Bruno Henk.

Betty worked in school cafeterias in both the Alice Independent School District and the Seguin Independent School District.  Many years were spent babysitting families throughout...

Nov 15, 2025

John David "Pete" Byrd, age 88 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2025.  Pete was born on April 12, 1937, in Beeville, Texas to Alta Bernice (Vickers) and John Howard Byrd.

Pete was raised on the farm fields of Sinton, Texas, which served as a foundation for a long, full life of adventure and true...

Nov 14, 2025

Jacob Sanchez, age 41, of Rockport, Texas, passed away after fighting mantle cell lymphoma, on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Jacob was born on May 15, 1984, in Odessa, Texas to Angelina and Frank Sanchez.

Jacob grew up in Pecos, TX and graduated from Pecos High School. Afterwards, Jacob attended UT Permian Basin and...

Nov 13, 2025

G. P. "Jeep" Kiel, age 83 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on November 13, 2025.  Jeep was born on August 6, 1942, in Seguin, Texas, to Edith (Olson) and Garfield Kiel.

Growing up in Seguin, Texas, Jeep was a 1960 graduate of Seguin High School.  In 1964, he graduated from Texas Lutheran College (TLU) and later earned...

Nov 12, 2025

Ernestine "Tina" Luna, age 80 of Seguin, passed away on November 12, 2025.  Tina was born on July 5, 1945, in Seguin, Texas to Theresa (Castillo) and Felix Luna.

Although Tina contracted polio at an early age, it never kept her from striving to be her best self. She graduated from high school, went on to business...

Nov 6, 2025

Bobbie Lee Quinney Sparks passed from this life after a long illness on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Preceding her in death are her husband Fred Richard Sparks, Jr., her parents, Henry and Jessie Quinney, and her brothers, David L Quinney and H Wayne Quinney.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses.  Rose...

Nov 1, 2025

Irma Idalia Ramos, age 84 of Seguin, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was born May 11, 1941 in Falfurrias, Texas, to Manuela (Perez) and Adan Lopez.

Irma is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ramiro Ramos Sr., brother, Wilfredo Lopez and sister, Yomeida Venecia.

Survivors include her son, Ramiro Ramos Jr. "Rammy"...

Oct 30, 2025

Dr. Charles H. Oestreich

June 8, 1932 – October 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Charles H. Oestreich, age 93, President Emeritus of Texas Lutheran University (TLU). As we remember him, we honor a life well lived, as a teacher, scholar, and leader...

Oct 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Michael Vincent Zurek

Michael Vincent Zurek , 34, of Seguin, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1991, to Charles "Chuck" and Maria "Mary" Zurek. He will be remembered for...

Oct 29, 2025

James Dixon, aged 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

He was born in 1944 in Little Washington, North Carolina—the first town in the country named for George Washington and one of the earliest to be incorporated in the state.

He was the son of David Dixon and Mildred (Sutton) Dixon, and the grandson...

Oct 24, 2025

Joan Kleinschmidt Henze, age 76 of Seguin, passed away on October 24, 2025.  Joan was born on November 2, 1948 in Guadalupe County, Texas to Nola (Herbold) and Ernest H. Kleinschmidt.  She was a 1966 graduate of Seguin High School and a 1970 graduate of Southwest Texas State University, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics.  Over the years,...

Oct 22, 2025

Anthony Brian "Tony" Stephenson, age 63 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2025.

Tony was born on July 30, 1962 in Stanthorpe, Queensland, Australia to Nancy (Garrett) and Brian George Stephenson. He called home to so many places as he grew up in Coba-de-mana, Peak Crossing, Taroom, Glass House Mountains and Caboolture.

After...

Oct 22, 2025

Maxine Skotnik Luedke passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025 in Seguin, Texas due to complications from dementia. She was 93 years old. She was born in West Columbia, Brazoria County, on August 9, 1932 to Joe Will Skotnik and Malinda Dora Mazek.

She was the next to youngest of six children: four girls and two boys....

Oct 22, 2025

Leonardo Zamora, Jr., age 64 of Nixon, passed away on October 22, 2025.  Leonard was born on October 10, 1961 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ernestina (Sanchez) and Leonardo M. Zamora Sr. Leonard was a 1980 graduate of Nixon High School in Nixon, Texas.

Leonard is preceded in death by his father, his sister, Tina Crawford, and...

Oct 21, 2025

Pamela Jean Jenner-Boikoff, age 63 of Cibolo, passed away on October 21, 2025.  Pamela was born on March 30, 1962 in    Michigan, to Dorothy Karen (Dean) and Roy James Jenner.

Pamela is preceded in death by her father, Roy James Jenner and sister, Susan Gayle Jenner, uncle, David Jenner, her grandparents Herald J. and Adell K. Jenner...

Oct 17, 2025

Mildred "Sugar Puddin" Fennell March 29, 1951 – October 17, 2025

Mildred Fennell, affectionately known to many as "Puddin" and later as "Sugar Puddin," was born on March 29, 1951, in Seguin, Texas, to the late Herman and Gladys Fennell. From the very beginning, her life was filled with love, laughter,...