Obituaries

Jul 23, 2023

 

Glen Alan Rathjen passed away on July 23, 2023. A visitation will be held on Friday July 28, 2023, from 6-8pm.  A graveside service will be held at 10am, on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Frenstat.

Glen Rathjen was born on May 10, 1967, to Alphine and Annie Rathjen. He graduated from...

Jul 19, 2023

Dorothy Bentke, 88, passed away on July 19. 

Dorothy was a vivacious woman who loved to go dancing with the Happy Feet Club. When she wasn’t tearing up a dance floor she enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, playing dominos and volleyball.  She was a hard worker and could out work many a man. Dorothy had a pet deer she lovingly...

Jul 12, 2023

 

Connie Bowers passed away on July 12, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born on January 16, 1951. Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Pat and Lawrence Vavra. She is survived by her son Eric Bowers and her two sisters Shirley Vavra and Carolynn Doonan. A private memorial service will be held at a later...

Jul 10, 2023

Mark Louis Kochert, a loving and caring individual, has passed away at the age of 57. He was born on November 27, 1965, in Wesleco, Texas, and departed from this world on July 10, 2023, at his home. Mark's memory will forever be cherished by his surviving family and friends, including his beloved mother Jane Kochert and Brother Wilbur Anthony...

Jul 1, 2023

 

David “Mike” Gilbert was born on April 16, 1947, in Houston, Texas to Charles M. Gilbert and Mary Sue Gilbert. Mike passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023, in Houston, TX with his loving family at his bedside after a brief illness.  Mike spent most of his young life in Houston, graduating from Reagan High School in 1967. He...

Jun 11, 2023

Alan (Al) Covey of Bullard. TX passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. A devoted man, Alan leaves behind a legacy of compassion, strength and unwavering support for those he held dear. We believe that Alan has rejoined his beautiful and beloved bride Elizabeth (Liz) Covey (Barham) and they are once again dancing...

May 30, 2023

Glenn Allen Lewis passed away on May 30, 2023, in Temple, Texas. His visitation will be held on Thursday June 1, 2023, from 6-8pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. The Funeral service will be at 10am on Friday June 2, 2023, at Strickland Funeral home in Caldwell. Burial following the service at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville.

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May 25, 2023

Dennis Woodrow Mikulin, age 50, passed away peacefully in his home on May 25, 2023.  Dennis was born in La Grange, Texas, on August 24, 1972, to Charlotte Spacek Mikulin and Dennis Paul Mikulin.  He was welcomed into their home in Dime Box by his two big sisters Amy and Paula.  Dennis was five years old when little sister...

May 24, 2023

Albert Lee Smith passed away on May 24, 2023. Visitation for Albert will be on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30am at the First Baptist Church in Caldwell. Interment following the service at Hix Cemetery.

Albert was born on...

May 22, 2023

Wayne Wolz, local rancher, former NASA engineer, loving father and husband, and friend to many, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 2pm, at the Caldwell Methodist church.  Family and friends are invited to attend a meal after the service.

Wayne was born in Corpus Christi in 1945...

May 2, 2023

Memorial Service will be set for a later date.

Apr 20, 2023

Jesse C Floeck III died peacefully on April 20, 2023, in Bryan, Texas. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 1 to 2pm with the funeral service beginning at 2pm at Strickland’s Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at New Tabor Brethren Church cemetery. The service will be officiated by Reverend Joseph Polasek of Snook Brethren...

Apr 15, 2023

Viewing for Annie (Faust) Polasek will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 8am-8pm; family will be present from 5pm-8pm at Strickland Funeral home in Caldwell. Funeral service will be held at 10am on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Caldwell Brethren Church. Interment will follow at the New Tabor cemetery.

Annie (Faust) Polasek was born...

Apr 8, 2023

Celebration of Life for Johnny Royal will be at 11am, on Saturday April 29, 2023, at Friendship Baptist Church.

Born to the parents of Thomas F. Royal, Sr. and Frances Darlene Royal in Mission, TX.  Johnny was the fourth of six children.  He graduated high school in Caldwell and went to work in the oilfield where he...

Mar 28, 2023

Lydia Klotz, 78, passed away on March 28.  Visitation is Sunday, April 2, 5p-7p at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville.  Services will be Monday, April 3, 1pm at Strickland Funeral Home, Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Lydia was a feisty, hardworking, family loving woman.  She spent most of her time showering her family, especially her grand...

Mar 21, 2023

Billie Jean Massey 85 passed away on March 21, 2023, with her family by her side. A visitation for Billie will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 5-7 pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.  Funeral Services will be at 2 pm on Sunday March 26, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.  Burial will follow at...

Mar 20, 2023

Michael, affectionately known as Mike, was born in Lyons Texas where he attended school before transferring to Somerville School.

He attended Texas A&M where he was a member of the Core of Cadets and graduated from Sam Houston university with a degree in business.

Mike began his career with R.B. Butler Construction where he learned...

Mar 19, 2023

Frances Bernice Lewis passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in College Station, Texas after a battle with cancer.   An only child, Bernice was born on July 16, 1939 in Dallas, Texas to Frances and Melvin Klofanda.  She was raised by her beloved Aunt Lovie and Uncle Mac Mikeska in Grand Prairie, Texas.  She...

Mar 18, 2023

Walter Rubin Englemann, 84 of Caldwell passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023 surrounded by his family.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral services will be at 10am on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home with the interment following at Masonic cemetery...

Mar 11, 2023

Patricia Ann (Hajovsky) Kutach, 82, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at St. David’s Hospital North Austin. She was born the daughter of Adolph Hajovsky and Josephine (Kocurek) Hajovsky on October 15, 1940, in Caldwell, TX.

She graduated from Caldwell High School in 1959 as valedictorian where she participated in stage band playing saxophone. She also enjoyed painting...