Obituaries

Mar 17, 2023

Leroy Edgar Froboese of Marion passed away on March 17, 2023. He was born on January 4, 1932, in Selma, Texas to Alma Voigt Froboese and Wilhelm August Carl Froboese.

He married his best friend and love of his life, Nelleene Evelyn Kappelmann Froboese, on September 4, 1955. Leroy and Nelleene were blessed with four sons, whom...

Mar 16, 2023

Wilhelm "Bill" Schade, age 81 of Seguin, Texas passed away on March 16, 2023.  Bill was born on March 24, 1941, in Germany.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Helene (Schade) and Herman Ratz, and his sister Inge Philbrook and his brothers-in-law Jim Wacker and Billy Joe Hageman.

Survivors include his loving wife...

Mar 16, 2023

Patti Jean Koenen (Volkert), age 68 of Seguin, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, after battling COPD and lung cancer. She was a fan of St. Patrick's Day and was welcomed to heaven just in time to celebrate! Patti was born December 14, 1954, to E. Patricia Walsh and Charles William Volkert Jr. in Dover, New Jersey. She...

Mar 12, 2023

Mary Matilda Cunningham of Seguin, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2023, at the age of 99, two months shy of her 100 th birthday.  She now joins her savior, beloved parents and other family members with whom she shared many wonderful memories.

Mary was born on May 25, 1923 in her family home on the farm...

Mar 12, 2023

Robert Hernandez, age 59 of Seguin, passed away March 12, 2023. Robert was born February 22, 1964 in Seguin, Texas to Inez (Galvan) and Antonio M. Hernandez.

Robert is preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Lara.

Survivors include his loving wife of 24 years, Gloria Hernandez; son, Robert Hernandez Jr. (Myla); step-children, Richard Leon,...

Mar 9, 2023

Johnnie Albert Smith of Yorktown, formerly of Kingsbury, passed away on March 9, 2023 at the age of 93 years and 10 months.  He is survived by his wife Mary Lou and three daughters, Debbie, Donna, and Nancy.  He had 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  He was married for 66 years and 10 months. He is...

Mar 5, 2023

Aubrey Ervin Steubing, age 79 of Seguin, passed away on March 5, 2023.  Aubrey was born on October 8, 1943 in Kingsbury, Texas to Edna Martha (Knetsch) and Aubrey C. Steubing.

Aubrey is preceded in death by his wife whom he married on July 13, 1963, Jeanette Lee Flynn Steubing, son, Jason William Steubing, sisters, Pearl Esther...

Mar 2, 2023

Larry Michael Keil, age 73, departed this world on Thursday, March 2, 2023, alongside Carole, his wife of 30 years. The two were residents of Seguin where they both perished in an unfortunate car accident near their home in the early morning hours. Larry was born in Los Angeles, California on June 7, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur...

Mar 2, 2023

Silvester Mendez, age 73 of Seguin, passed away on March 2, 2023.  Silvester was born on November 26, 1949 in Pearsall, Texas to Beatrice (Rodriguez) and Epifanio Cavazos Mendez.

Silvester, an avid collector of classic cars, attended street rod car shows all over the United States. His favorite was a 1933 Plymouth. He was part of the...

Mar 1, 2023

Ross Lynn Leone Jr. departed for eternal rest at 76 years old on March 1, 2023. Lynn was born on September 8, 1946 to Ross Sr. and Helen (Zwernemann) in Houston, Texas.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his 3 children- Ross III, Robert, and Terilyn, and 3 grandchildren- Maeve, Ross...

Feb 26, 2023

Join us for a celebration of life for Adrian H. Hernandez, age 87, of Seguin who passed away on February 26, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1935 in Seguin to Julia (Flores) and Pedro Hernandez.  Adrian proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Washburn (aka 108) in the South China...

Feb 26, 2023

Heaven welcomed a beautiful new angel.  Verlyn entered heaven's eternal gates after a brief illness on February 26, 2023 at the age of 87.

Verlyn was born to Richard and Edna (Moltz) Wesch on March 4, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas.  She married Arnold Schulze on February 13, 1954.  Verlyn was the quintessential farm wife.  In addition...

Feb 25, 2023

Lora Mae Wesch Janecka, age 87 of Seguin, passed away on February 25, 2023.  Lora Mae was born on January 11, 1936 in Guadalupe County, Texas to Laura (Hartwick) and Martin Wesch. She was a member of Emanuel's Lutheran Church.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Tommie Janecka, her parents and...

Feb 25, 2023

Harold James Bogisch passed through death to eternal life on February 25, 2023 at the age of 91.  Harold was born on November 15, 1931 to Pastor Siegfried A. Bogisch and Leona Hill Bogisch in Temple, Texas.

He is survived by his five children, Laurie Bogisch Perryman, Tim (and Jo Ann) Bogisch, Tammy Bogisch, Steven Bogisch and...

Feb 24, 2023

Our loving mother, Marceille (Marci) Vaughn, age 97, passed from this Earth to her heavenly home on February 24, 2023. She was born December 1, 1925 to Ben and Emma Meyer in Westhoff, Texas.  Marceille is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Walter Vaughn, Jr. and her grandson, Gregory Thomas.

She is survived by her children,...

Feb 23, 2023

Margaret Ann Kolbe, age 63 of McQueeney, passed away on February 23, 2023.  Margaret was born on November 7, 1959 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Marie (Phillips) and Sam Dansby.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary and Alfred Kolbe.

Survivors include her loving husband of 33 years,...

Feb 21, 2023

Arlene Loree Kappelmann Milner, age 81 of Seguin, passed away on February 21, 2023.  Arlene was born in San Antonio, Texas to Ethel Loree (Hunter) and Otto Herman Kappelmann.

Arlene is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Milner, her son, David Milner, granddaughter, Britanee Bohannan, her parents, her brothers, James Kappelmann and Charles Kappelmann and her...

Feb 20, 2023

Thomas "Tom" R. Stout, age 82 of Seguin, passed away on February 20, 2023.  Tom was born on September 24, 1940 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Myrtle Estelle (Cox) and William R. Stout.  As a child, he grew up in Wichita Falls.  Tom and his wife Annette married on September 20, 1981 at Faith Lutheran Church.  For several years...

Feb 19, 2023

Evelyn Grimm Carley, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on February 19, 2023.  Evelyn was born on February 6, 1934 in Guadalupe County to Alma (Greiner) and Gottlieb Grimm. Evelyn was a 1952 graduate of Seguin High School. She was employed at Hexcel and Wells Fargo Bank before retiring. After retirement she enjoyed baking, "Days of Our Lives", seeing...

Feb 19, 2023

Donna Bender passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Donna spent her entire career in civilian service working for the United States Air Force as a secretary.  Her life and career took her from the west coast, born in California, through Kansas, Missouri, Washington D.C., up to Canada, and finally to Texas.  There she...