Obituaries

Jan 21, 2021

Wanda Lee (Housman) Loehr went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021.  She was born on February 25, 1924 to Erma (Barlow) Housman and Vollie Housman in Ottawa County, OK.  Wanda grew up in Miami, OK and was very proud of her Native American Indian Heritage. She was a lifelong member of the Ottawa Indian Tribe.  She...

Jan 21, 2021

Emily Jane Orsag Hejl, 89, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital, with family at her bedside on January 21, 2021.

For those who wish to pay their respects, Emily will lie in state from 12pm Noon until 7pm on Thursday, January 28; funeral services will be at 10am on Friday, January 29, both at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.  The...

Jan 20, 2021

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Jan 11, 2021

Simon “Sam” Vasquez 72, of Sugar Land Texas formerly of Somerville passed away in Sugar Land, Tx. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Somerville, TX., with Father Joven Saavedra as Officiant the burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery near Somerville. The Family will...

Jan 9, 2021

Nancy affectionately known as “Maw Kettle” was born to Charles and Loda Murski on December 15, 1935.  She met the love of her life Ed Faust and became his wife on February 14, 1953. She had numerous jobs around including working for the Chamber of Commerce.  Nancy was a member of the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Lyons. ...

Jan 9, 2021

Juanita Alma Hueske, daughter of Waga (Mantey) Hueske and Rueben Hueske, was born October 29, 1925, in Gay Hill, Texas.  She passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Her Family lived in Washington County and then moved to Somerville.  Juanita graduated from Somerville High School in 1943.  She married John Bertell Landolt on October 30, 1943.  To...

Jan 7, 2021

Antonio Gil Martinez, 76, passed away January 7, 2021 at his residence in Caldwell, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Antonio Martinez was born June 13, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Juan Martinez and Mary (Guajardo) Martinez.

He is preceded in death by his...

Jan 1, 2021

Beverly Inez Hill Broesche passed away in her Snook, Tx home Tuesday, December 7th, 2021. She was born September 24, 1941 in Brenham, Tx to Bryan and Inez Hill. Beverly was a graduate of Somerville High School in 1959. She embarked on her nursing career after successfully graduating Lillie Jolly school of Nursing class of 1962. She was very...

Jan 1, 2021

A Private Graveside Service will be held later.

Jan 1, 2021

Prestene Conway McLain Weaver was born on March 9, 1933, and left this earth on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

She was the third of eight children born into a loving family in the piney woods of deep East Texas. The brood of overly energetic children’s young days became the threads that stitched us together, making a quilt...

Jan 1, 2021

Ruby Frances Knesek, 92, of Harmony area passed peacefully at her home, Friday, January 1, 2021. A graveside service will be held January 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Allbright Cemetery near the Harmony Community with Rev. Rick Mitchell officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 7, 2021 from noon-7:00 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Her family...

Jan 1, 2021

Frank Joseph Macik, 79, of Snook, Tx, passed away January 1, 2021.  A celebration of life IS PENDING

Frank was born April 14, 1941, to parents Joe Lee Macik and Lydia (Balitka) Macik.  Frank married Mary Ann Skopik in 1990 in Snook, Tx.

Frank worked several jobs over the years, including Porters Ranch, Ray Mass, and...

Dec 30, 2020

Anyone who met Jett Richard Shryock would soon have a smile and was blessed. Our sweet boy would be the first one to do anything to make you smile. He wanted to take away your sadness. In seven and a half (yes, the half was important to him) short years, he lived life to its fullest and...

Dec 27, 2020

Frank J. Fojt, III, was born to parents, Frank J. Fojt, Jr. and Milady (Gerzik) Fojt, on March 6, 1940, in Wilcox, Texas on a small family farm. His family shortly relocated to Snook, TX, where he continued to live and raise his family. During his childhood, he developed passions for agriculture, hunting, and fishing. He continued pursuing those...

Dec 27, 2020

J.D. Ondrasek, 82, passed away December 27, 2020 in Westcliffe, Colorado. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 10 AM at Strickland Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Hranice Cemetery in Dime Box. The visitation will be held Friday, January 1, 2021 from noon till 7PM at the funeral home.

J.D....

Dec 27, 2020

Eunice Melna Smith, 77, of Somerville passed away December 27, 2020 in Bryan, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Somerville, Tx. A family gathering will be from 11:00 am till Service time. The Burial will be Friday, January 8, 2021 @ Forest Park East Cemetery in...

Dec 17, 2020

On December 17, 2020, Chris passed away as the result of a tragic automobile accident. Visitation will be on Monday, December 28, from 7am until 7pm, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.  A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on December 29, 2020, at 1:00 pm, at the Caldwell Civic Center.

Christopher Eugene...

Dec 17, 2020

Lt. Col. Pat Layne Reese, 77, passed away peacefully with his family at Brooks Army Medical Center on December 17, 2020. Pat Reese was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War and proudly flew during Operation Linebacker, and spent another 25 years in active duty with the US Air Force.

Pat Reese was born on...

Dec 12, 2020

Vavra, Gardina Jannie, 100 of Caldwell passed away peacefully in Caldwell, Saturday, December 12, 2020. Services for Mrs. Gardina Vavra are set for Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell at 10:00 a.m. The Burial will follow in San Antonio Cemetery near Deanville. The Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from Noon...

Dec 8, 2020

Funeral services for Edward Emil Odstrcil, 93, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2020 at Cooks Point Brethren Church, with Bro. Joseph Polasek and Bro. Dillon Albright officiating.  Interment will follow at the Odstrcil Family Cemetery in Cooks Point.  Visitation will be 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00...