Obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

Sue Ellen Thuleen Taft, age 91 of Seguin, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2025.

Sue was born on May 15, 1934 in Burlington, Iowa to Edith Lenora (Murphy) and Edwin Kenneth Thuleen.

Sue is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Lavern Erwin Taft, her daughters, Tamera Taft and Kimberly Stange,...

Aug 5, 2025

Linda Kay Grossman Crees, age 82 of Seguin, passed away on August 5, 2025.  Linda was born on January 12, 1943 in Hebbronville, Texas to Theresa (Baker) and Robert Anthony Grossman.

Linda was preceded in death by her son, Robert "Rob" Lester Dietrich, Jr., her parents, her brother, Robert Grossman, and her sisters, Theresa Fielder and Pam...

Aug 5, 2025

David Viviano Ramon, age 38 of Seguin, passed away on August 5, 2025. David was Born August 12, 1986 in Austin, Texas to Irene (Arce) and Johnny Ramon.

David Viviano Ramon, age 38 of Seguin, passed away on August 5, 2025. David was Born August 12, 1986 in Austin, Texas to Irene (Arce) and Johnny Ramon.

Aug 5, 2025

Judy Staggs Person, age 81 of Stockdale, Texas, passed away on August 5, 2025.  Judy was born on December 5, 1943 in Nixon, Texas to Jonnie (Anderson) and Harry Staggs.  Raised in Stockdale, she was a 1962 graduate of Stockdale High School and enjoyed lifelong friendships with many of her classmates.  Judy lived in Cuero, Seguin, and Jasper before...

Aug 4, 2025

Betty Ann Dolle Matthies, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on August 4, 2025.  Betty Ann was born on September 23, 1934 in Guadalupe County, Texas, to Frances (Butler) and Henry Dolle.  Betty Ann was born and raised in Guadalupe County, attended the Dowdy School, and graduated from Seguin High School, Class of 1953.  She graduated from Seton Nursing...

Aug 1, 2025

Willfloyd "Willie" Paul Strey was born on January 31, 1931 in Guadalupe County Texas. He entered eternal rest on August 1, 2025 at the age of 94. He was the son of Otto and Alvina Mattke Strey, and was one of eleven children.

Willie married Lillian Luensmann Strey on April 29, 1961.  Together they had three daughters,...

Aug 1, 2025

Joyce Goodwin Berry, age 79 of Seguin, passed away on August 1, 2025.  Joyce was born on April 18, 1946 in York Run, Pennsylvania to Lulu Beryl (Breakiron) and Earl Wilbur Goodwin.

Joyce spent much of her career as an educator, teaching college level English and history and special education within the public-school system. She was a...

Jul 29, 2025

William "Bill" Howard Murphy, age 85 of Seguin, passed away on July 29, 2025.  Bill was born on July 4, 1940 in Madisonville, Texas to Josephine (Cox) and Homer George Murphy.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army for several years.  Bill was a graduate of Centerville High School, Class of 1958.  He graduated...

Jul 28, 2025

Dorothy Lee (Coy) Hermes born April 1, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas to Dwight and Dorothy Coy. She ran into the arms of Jesus on July 28, 2025 at the age of 82 and is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Larry Hermes.

She is survived by her children Scott Hermes and wife...

Jul 22, 2025

Joyce Theresa Bonaventure Leissner, 88 passed away peacefully at her home in Seguin on July 22, 2025.  Joyce was born on September 7, 1936 in Oscar, Louisiana to Beulah (Hernandez) and Threz Bonaventure.

She graduated co-valedictorian from Rougon High School in Lakeland, LA, in 1954.  She attended nursing school in New Orleans at Charity Hospital School of...

Jul 20, 2025

Eileen Mary Silvia, also known as Mrs. Hotshots, the Queen of McQueeney, and more affectionately, Mom and Gigi, died on July 20, 2025 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.  Eileen was born Aug. 16, 1935 to George and Alice Holt in Derby, England. She was the second of their three children.

She grew up in...

Jul 20, 2025

Gregory K. "Greg" Ander, age 77 of Seguin, passed away on July 20, 2025.  Greg was born in Seguin, Texas on June 19, 1948 to Dorothy E. (Wuensche) and James John "Jack" Ander.

Greg was a 1966 graduate of Seguin High School and graduated from Texas Lutheran College (TLU) in 1972.  He began his long banking career...

Jul 20, 2025

Robert "Rob" Gordon Mennis, MD, age 83 of New Braunfels, passed away on July 20, 2025.  Rob was born on August 11, 1941 in Sydney Australia to Dorothy Edna (O'Neill) and Gordon R. Walker, then adopted by James John Mennis.

Rob is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his loving wife of 41...

Jul 20, 2025

Shelly Lindsey, age 57 of Seguin, passed away on July 20, 2025.  Shelly was born in Snyder, Texas on September 13, 1967 to Ruby Jo (Stubbs) and Joe Gandy Mullins.

Shelly was a member of the Lakeview High School Class of 1986 in San Angelo, Texas.  After living for many years in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex,...

Jul 17, 2025

Francisco A. Gonzales, age 73 of Seguin, Texas passed away on July 17, 2025.  Francisco was born on October 4, 1951 in Guadalupe County, Texas to Ventura (Acevedo) and Gregorio B. Gonzales.

Francisco honorably served in the United States Air Force. Francisco loved life, always smiling, always friendly, telling anyone who would listen to a joke he...

Jul 16, 2025

Verlin Lea Boecker Schubert passed away on July 16 at the age of 95. She was born to Otto and Alma Zipp Boecker on November 8, 1929.

Her family lived in the Leissner Community where she went to school through the 10th grade. She continued her education and graduated from Seguin High School. On September 30,1950 she...

Jul 15, 2025

Michael "Mike" Strauss, age 60 of Seguin, passed away on July 15, 2025.  Mike was born on August 22, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas to Bobby Ledsinger and Nancy Baker Strauss.

After graduating from Texas Military Institute, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Corpus Christi. His talent for tennis caught the attention of...

Jul 11, 2025

Larry Joseph Hermes

November 25, 1942 – July 11, 2025

Larry Joseph Hermes- husband, father and Papa, was born in Hondo, Texas to Hubert and Bernice Hermes. He was raised in and around Hondo, Quihi, and New Fountain where he learned to love the country around him. He was a man...

Jul 5, 2025

Lilia Mireles Arce

October 18, 1935 - July 5, 2025

Lilia "Lilly" Mireles Arce, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of faith, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was 89 years old.

Born in San Ygnacio, Texas, on October 18, 1935, Lilia...

Jul 5, 2025

Helga Johanna Roth Lange

July 21, 1937 – July 5, 2025

Helga Johanna Roth Lange, affectionately known as Johanna, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 87.

Johanna was born on July 21, 1937, in Winters, Texas, to Pastor Carl and Elner Roth. She...