Obituaries

Jun 15, 2022

Johnnie Ruth (Brymer) Trnka, 89, of Caldwell went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 15, 2022, from complications of a stroke she suffered in March 2022.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell, Texas with Pastor Jacob Roach from Caldwell First Assembly officiating.  Visitation will be...

Jun 15, 2022

Patty Jane Taylor passed peacefully in her home on June 15, 2022, at the age of 94. She was born on March 2, 1928, in Cogar, Oklahoma to Claude and Agnes Burchfield. Visitation for Patty is on Sunday from 5-8pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. Burial following the service at St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery in Deanville, Texas....

Jun 13, 2022

Melba J Arnold passed peacefully at her home in Caldwell, Texas June 13, 2022 at the age of 89 years old. She was born at her Grandfathers house in Old River- Winfree, Texas on November 11, 1932 to Manson Clark and Comelia Fannett Clark. She often told stories of climbing up into her grandfather's peanut silo there and eating...

Jun 11, 2022

LaVerne (Hein) Chollett, 87, passed away on June 11, 2022 after battling health complications. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm  on Friday, June 17. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday June 18; both will be at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, TX. Following the services,...

Jun 7, 2022

Elizabeth Hundl Milsaps passed to her eternal home on June 7, 2022, at the age of 95.  She was born in Buckholts, Texas, on July 2,1926, to Frank and Annie Marek Hundl. Visitation for Elizabeth will be on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 3:30 to 6:00pm, Holy Rosary will begin at 5:30pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mass of...

Jun 5, 2022

Services for Mr. Miguel Angel Perez Solano will begin at 9am on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Caldwell, Texas

Jun 3, 2022

Ernest Martin, 92, of Caldwell passed away on June 3, 2022, his visitation will be 4 -6pm on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, TX.  Funeral services will be held at 3pm on June 11, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, Texas. Burial will follow after the service at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Ernest was...

May 31, 2022

John Edward Hejl, gentleman, friend to many and generous benefactor to the community of Caldwell, completed his earthly journey May 31, 2022.

John E. was born at home in West Caldwell December 26, 1931 to parents John and Eldena (Kallus) Hejl.  John graduated from Caldwell High School in 1950 and attended Blinn College after graduation.  John then followed...

May 28, 2022

Rudolph W. Zalobny, 86 of Somerville, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 in College Station. A Celebration of his life will be held, Friday, June 3, 2022, at 2:00 pm @ the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Harvey Abke officiating. The Burial will follow in Snook Cemetery. The visitation will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 6:00 to...

May 23, 2022

The Reverend Boyd Quin Faust, age 78, died on May 23, 2022. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 12:00 pm Noon, Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his former parish, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2609 FM 60, Deanville, TX 77852. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Following the services, guests are invited to enjoy...

May 21, 2022

Johnny C. Kovar passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022, surrounded by his family at the family farm, where he was born and raised.

Johnny was born on March 15, 1936, to John J. Jr. and Liddie (Kristof) Kovar in the Deanville community.

He married Doris Ann (Heine) Kovar on May 4, 1963, and...

May 18, 2022

Anthony D. Asher,54 passed away suddenly May 18, 2022, at his home in Somerville, Texas. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date in his hometown of Indiana.

Anthony was born August 8, 1967 In Elkhart, IN., to parents Durham Asher and Jacque Nadine (Watkins) Asher. After graduating High School, Anthony joined the United States Army....

May 17, 2022

Timothy Lee Boyce passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Somerville, Texas. Tim was born February 14, 1958, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Mary Alice Knox. He was raised with his maternal grandparents.

After Tim graduated college with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, he served his country in the United States Army, he received the good...

May 17, 2022

Willie was born in Dime Box, Texas, on January 9, 1937, to Joe Kovar and Frances Cepcar Kovar. He married Wanda Koteras on May 1, 1965.

Overall, Willie served as an officer of the law for 40 years and six months in the state of Texas. He was Chief of Police for the Caldwell Police Department from...

Apr 29, 2022

Raymond Zboril, age 95, passed away on April 29, 2022.

Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, May 5, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, starting at 5pm. The rosary will be recited at 7pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dime Box, on Friday, May 6, at 10am. Burial will...

Apr 22, 2022

On the evening of Friday, April 22, 2022, Carlson Ernest Jakubik earned his wings and went home to the Lord.  ‘Sonny’ as he was known to many, had a great and fulfilling life. He was born October 15, 1939, in Snook, Texas to Ernest Rudolph Jakubik and Ollie (Shenkir) Jakubik. He grew up on the family farm with his...

Apr 15, 2022

Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Mar 25, 2022

Memorial Service for Garry Ingalsbe Jr. is 11:30am on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.

Mar 23, 2022

Rowena Keith Gaar, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, peacefully went to be with our Lord on March 23, 2022, at the age of 91. Her love and compassion for those around her will be forever missed by many. She was born in Wewoka, OK on March 7, 1931 to Charles and Elizabeth “Bess” Keith. She...

Mar 22, 2022

Lynwood Dale Hejtmancik departed this life March 22, 2022. He will be missed by many.

Lynn was born to Anton and Ella (Kiel) Hejtmancik on July 2, 1934, the 4th of 6 children. He grew up on the family farm and attended Hogg school, Deanville School, and Caldwell High School where he was active in 4H and...