Our Lord and Savior welcomed Marie Elaine Lamprecht Weischwill into his open arms on Friday, April 2, 2021, at the age of 80 years. She was born December 22, 1940 in Freer, TX to the late Ervin and Emma Hackbarth Lamprecht. Marie graduated from Texas Lutheran College in 1963. Known as Marie Sievers to her students, she taught many years for Calhoun County ISD and Victoria County ISD. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Victoria from 1963 until her passing. She loved...

Billy Wayne Franke, 74, of Yorktown passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born October 2, 1946 in Dewitt County to the late Arthur and Ella Mae (Luder) Franke. He was a rancher and enjoyed raising goats. He is survived by his sons Robert (Peggy) Franke, Michael (Susan) Franke, Randy (Shannon) Franke, Dr. Larry (Brianna) Franke, daughters Lynnda (William) Kirchoff, Larissa (Brent) Niemeier, 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, two on the way and sisters Helen (Ted) Logeman and...

Rosemary Fonseca, 66, of Georgetown peacefully went into the arms of the Lord on Thurs. March 25, 2021. She was born July 5, 1954 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Jose and Sobeida Ochoa Fonseca. Rosemary enjoyed numerous hours tending to her garden and spending time caring and nurturing her grandchildren. She loved preparing holiday meals, old movies, music and most importantly spending time with her children and grandchildren. She attended Shoreline Church and rejoiced in praise and...

Frances Dee Alford, 81, of Yorktown, passed away Thurs. March 25, 2021. She was born March 25, 1940 in Alice, TX to the late Gregory Sr. and Ozell Farris Tschoepe. She loved knitting, crocheting, her animals and especially her cats. She is survived by her children Lissa Key, Clarence Charles (Tammy) Alford and Barbara (Michael Tomlin) Hull, grandchildren Michael (Tiffany) Key Sr., Mathew (Sylvia) Key, Mark Key, Johna Alford, Jaclyn Alford, AshleyMarie Hull, Alissa Hull, Charles Hull VI,...

Leona A. Berckenhoff passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021 at the age of 103. She was born July 1, 1917 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Emil and Anna (Rohan) Wagner. She married Walter F. Berckenhoff on October 8, 1945 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown.  She was a devoted housewife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She is survived by daughters Carol (Arlyn) Seiler of Cuero...

Kenneth Ray Tam Sr., 78, of Yorktown, Texas left this earth to be with his savior on March 16, 2021. He was born Jan. 26, 1943 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Everest and Louise Zaiontz Tam. He married the love of his life Clydelle Rohan on Sept. 24, 1966. He graduated from Nordheim High School in 1961 and enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana. He returned to Yorktown and worked for John Deere in Kenedy, Texas and soon thereafter was employed and...

Maria Elena Gonzales, 72, of Yorktown, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born July 22, 1948 in Mercedes, TX to the late Magdalena Degollado. She is survived by her children David Buzzard, Robert Robledo, Diana Duval, Devina Gonzales, Ralph Gonzales, Angelica Campos, Antonio Gonzales III, Jesse Gonzales, James Gonzales and George Gonzales, 40 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Antonio Gonzalez Jr., daughters Rosalinda Martinez and...

Ambrose Kulik, 72, of Yorktown passed away Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born Nov. 26, 1948 in Gruenau to the late Alex and Agnes Mainka Kulik. He married Beverly Boldt on July 27, 1970 in Yorktown. He was in the oilfield for 28 years. He was a loving husband and father. He loved backyard BBQ’s, gardening, hunting and loved talking about the oilfield days. He is survived by his wife Beverly, daughter Lisa (David) Cortright, of Victoria, sons Kevin (Tracy) Kulik, of Yorktown, Brian...

William Sherman Hawkins of Leonard, Texas passed away March 7, 2021 at the age of 50.  He was born on May 28, 1970 to Ronald Alexander Hawkins and Robin Lea (Stebleton) Hawkins.  William served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and the United States Army.  He married Barbara Ann Gonzales on June 28, 1997 in Denton, Texas.  William worked for Pepsi Co. for 25 years.  He enjoyed working with his hands especially farming and woodworking.  William...

Sjoni Lee Zieschang, of Cleveland Texas, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the age of 22. Sjoni was born May 31, 1998, in Leander Texas to Gary Zieschang and Shannon Simons.  As a child, Sjoni loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with her family. As an adult her love of animals grew; she had several pets including dogs, hamsters, and snakes that she cared for very much. She enjoyed working, cooking, crocheting, collecting knives, and stuffed animals. Sjoni...