John Godby, 76, of Yorktown, passed away Tuesday July 27, 2021. He was born July 11, 1945 in Houston, TX to the late John and Saletha Blair Godby. At age 12, John accepted Christ in 1957 at Magnolia Park Baptist Church in Houston. He served in the Army from 1962 to 1968, in the 3rd Armored Division in Europe, the 33rd armored regiment and the 32nd armored regiment. He is survived by his children: Shane (Evelin) Godby, Tiffany (Stan) Taylor, Elizabeth (Tyson) Higgins, step-children: Chana...

Meta Louise Gruetzmacher, 96, of Weesatche passed on July 8, 2021. She was born Sept. 12, 1924 in Goliad County to the late Adolph Gus and Meta Ida Friedrichs Riemenschneider. She is survived by sons Mark Migura, Carl Migura, David Migura and nephew Curtis (Luana) Gruetzmacher. She is also survived by sisters Virginia Potcinske, Verile Yoast, Ruby Stearns and brother Charles Riemenschneider. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Alton Gruetzmacher, daughter Carolyn Migura,...

Rose Marie Drzymala Respondek of Seguin, Texas passed away June 26th 2021. A visitation will begin at 9:30 am with Rosary beginning at 10:30 am and Funeral Mass at 11 am will be held on Monday, July 5, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church, 510 S. Camp St. Seguin, Texas. Graveside services will be held thereafter at 1:30 at St. Ann's Cemetery 8161 FM 541 in Stockdale, Texas. Rose Marie was born on July 29, 1946, the daughter of Elenora and John Drzymala.  She was the oldest child of...

Maezie A. Schwab, 87, of Yorktown, went to be with her Lord on June 19, 2021. She was born June 22, 1933 in San Antonio to the late Eva Nell Robertson. She was adopted by John G. and Mae A. Kerlick in 1936 and moved to Yorktown, Texas. She and her new family, aunts, uncles and cousins enjoyed a very close bond, most of the aunts and uncles living on the same street which made it very nice for the cousins to become best friends and spend a lot of time with each other. Maezie married Karl...

Alvin Stanchos died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Yorktown, Texas at the age of 85 after a brief illness compounded by Alzheimers. Alvin was born to Alvin A.E. Stanchos Sr. and Elenora Constance Muschalek Stanchos on Oct. 9, 1935 in Yorktown at their apartment in the home of the A.A. Ladner family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Linda Fehn Stanchos, infant twin siblings Leonard Fred Stanchos and Ursula Lynette Stanchos, and parents-in-law John English Thames Sr. and...

Agustin C. Serrano Jr, 72, of Yorktown passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. He was born August 4, 1948 in Yorktown, TX to the late Agustin Sr. and Merce Castro Serrano. He enjoyed playing cards, dominos and loved to dance, especially the Twist. His card buddies called him “the Giggler”. He was the biggest jokester with a contagious laugh. He is survived by his children Rosa Serrano, Irma (Ruben) Garcia, Cynthia (Jerry) Pierce, Jessica (Luis) Herrera, Teresa (Keith) Leister, Agustin...

Sharon Gips Salyer, 80, of Nordheim passed away April 29, 2021 after a brave 25 year battle with dementia. She was born April 5, 1941 in Nordheim to the late Aaron and Ellie Theilengerdes Gips.  In September of 1960 she married her high school sweetheart, Larry Salyer. After graduating valedictorian of her class at Nordheim ISD, her parents told her she couldn’t marry until she completed a 2-year college business course. She completed it in six months and married Larry, her...

Robert Munoz Jr, 71, of Victoria, TX passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born Sept. 5, 1949 in Cuero to the late Robert Sr. and Sara Macias Munoz. He was raised and loved by Sophia Munoz. He proudly served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Robert is survived by his wife Linda Vela Munoz, sons Jay Munoz, Michael (Tara) Munoz, daughters Jessica Munoz, Sarah (Darryl) Black and grandchildren Isaiah Black, Phillip Munoz, Colton Munoz,...

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...