Obituaries

Aug 16, 2021

William “Will” Edward Jancik, Jr., known to many as “Poopsie”, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at his home in Caldwell, Tx. Will was 79 years old.

A public visitation will be held from 6–8pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, TX. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 19,...

Aug 13, 2021

Stephen Ray Courtney, 49, of Caldwell, TX, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at CHI St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan, TX. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Mary Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church with Deacon John Young officiating. The Visitation will held Monday, August 23, 2021...

Aug 4, 2021

Annette Marie (Rosas) Adams, dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on August 4, 2021 in Houston, TX at the age of 74. Visitation and a Celebration of Life will be held from 5-7 PM on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell. A rosary will be recited at 6 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jul 31, 2021

In loving memory of my wonderful husband Frederik (Rik) Hansen

October 6, 1948 - July 31, 2021

Rick was born October 6, 1948, to Frederick Hansen Sr. and Patricia Slaton in Coppers Cove, TX. They moved to different area’s - his father was a doctor and his mother a registered nurse. Rik on the other...

Jul 20, 2021

Richard Lee Thompson, 76, formerly of Caldwell, died on July 20 in Battle Creek, Michigan.

A Masonic burial will be held at the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery Saturday, January 15, at 10:00am.  Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post# 4458.

Thompson was born on Oct. 1, 1944, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and he made his...

Jul 5, 2021

John Francis Vollentine, 102, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021.  He was born on November 2, 1918, to Fred and Julia Becka Vollentine in Hallettsville, Texas.  He grew up on the farm there and attended Witting School.  After school he worked with his aunt and uncle in the dry cleaning business.  In 1942 he joined the Army and...

Jul 4, 2021

The Angels took Harold Schoellman home on July 4, 2021. It has been a hard fight the last four years and now Harold really won his battle with cancer. He is going to a place cancer is not allowed. He is going to a place where pain is not allowed. Now Harold can rejoice while walking the streets of...

Jun 27, 2021

Gloria Anzualda, 70, from Snook passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on June 27, 2021. Gloria was born on March 12, 1951 in Fashing, TX to Eluterio and Maria Banda. On December 3, 1969, Gloria was united in marriage to Jose Anzualda, Jr. They spent 51 years together prior to his passing on July 27,...

Jun 26, 2021

Mr. Reinhold A. Galler, 99, passed away on June 26, 2021. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at Strickland Funeral Home - Caldwell. Graveside services will be Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 10:00 am, at Elizabeth Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Reinhold was born on October 10, 1921,...

Jun 19, 2021

Russell J. Judah, age 94, passed from this life on June 19, 2021.

Russell was born on his family farm in Middle Grove, Missouri on July 6, 1926. After his father’s death in December 1933, his mother moved the family to Mexico, Missouri where Russell grew up and graduated from high school in 1944.  Russell left Missouri...

Jun 19, 2021

Sally Sandoval Cortez passed away June 19, 2021, peacefully at her home in Caldwell, TX.

Mass of Christian Burial is set for 10 A.M. Friday, June 25, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Melvin Dornak officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 PM...

Jun 13, 2021

Frank Chmelar, 83, Passed away on June 13, 2021, in Caldwell, Texas.

A Funeral Service will be held at Strickland Funeral Home on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 2 p.m. with Deacon John Young officiating. The burial will be private. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to Funeral Service.

Frank was born on August...

Jun 12, 2021

Sara Nell (Groce) Mathis, 98, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021, at her Caldwell home.

Sara was born on April 27, 1923 to parents Seth S. and Maude (Nix) Groce in the Volney Community of Burleson County. She attended Volney schools and later graduated from Caldwell High School.  In 1943, Sara married Bennie Hemenes and  was...

Jun 10, 2021

Mr. Kiddy will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

My Dad was the last of the Kiddy's. There were 12 of them, 6 boys and 6 girls. They grew up dirt poor in Mississippi.  Boy did he have some stories. The oldest brother Paul headed to Texas in the 50's and dragged...

May 31, 2021

Mrs. Dahl will have a Celebration of Life at a later date

May 28, 2021

Dennis was born in Deanville, Texas, on April 24, 1936, at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hejtmancik, who lived near the church and cemetery across the Highway 60, Westside. Shortly after, his parents bought their own farm in the Hogg community. Here the family lived and farmed and became a part of the community. All...

May 26, 2021

Janice was a special lady. She lived an ordinary life, although encountering many hardships. Her mother passed away when she was about three years old and she was raised by her father with the help of Emmagene Sebesta, her aunt, who served as Grandma to Melissa and Ashley.  Being a good mom was her number one priority. Janice was...

May 18, 2021

Lillian Hieden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Caldwell, Texas.  She was born in September 10, 1933 to Charlie and Lilly Weiss and is preceded in death by her siblings.  She married Elwood Hieden. She was widely known as a master seamstress, completing work for celebrities such as Farrah Fawcett. She used her talents to complete...

May 15, 2021

Lorenzo “Larry” Morales Moreno Sr., 77 of Somerville, TX passed away suddenly, Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Somerville, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Somerville, TX with burial to follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville, TX. Mr. Moreno will lay in state Wednesday,...

May 10, 2021

Adios! Those who knew Roy Green best knew his signature departure declaration well and continue celebrating his life despite his untimely leave from the party he believed life to be.

Roy Edward Green began his next great adventure at his home on May 10, 2021 doing exactly what he loved best: admiring his freshly mowed lawn, a...