Obituaries

Mar 13, 2017

Jesse J Caldwell of Somerville passed away Monday March 13, 2017 at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 88 years old.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday March 14th at Strickland Funeral in Somerville with funeral services Wednesday March 15th at 2 pm at the Evangelical United Church of Christ...

Mar 8, 2017

Herminia was born September 22, 1929 to Jose Angel Garcia and Rafaela Gonzales Garcia in Cd. Mier Tamps, Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two husbands, Costantino Chavez and Isabel Sifuentes.

Survivors are; sons and daughters-in-law, Nicolas & Maria Chavez of Seattle, Washington, Costantino & Rachel Chavez...

Mar 8, 2017

Alma Huber Lucas, 86, of Lyons, Texas was born June 2, 1930, in Natchez, Mississippi, and died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Lyons, Texas .

There will be a viewing at Strickland Funeral Home, Friday, March 10, 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Services...

Feb 26, 2017

James Patrick “Jim” Turner, 86, of Somerville, Texas was born March 6, 1930, in Kansas City, Missouri, and died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 26, 2017 .

There will be a rosary at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Sunday, March 5, at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church...

Feb 23, 2017

Laura Wernecke, 93, of Somerville went to her heavenly home on February 23, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville on Saturday, February 25 at 2 p.m. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emil Lehmann, Emma Lehman, husband, Rudolph Wernecke, daughter-in-law, Linda (Blum) Wernecke and grandson, Daryl Wernecke. She leaves behind to...

Feb 20, 2017

Obituary pending at this time...

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Feb 17, 2017

Mary Davidson Sweatt, 90, of College Station went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 17. Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be Monday, February 20, 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Mary Sweatt was...

Feb 15, 2017

Elo John Junek, Sr., 91, of Snook went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 15. Visitation will be Friday, February 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be Saturday, February 18, 2 pm at the Hope Evangelical Free Church of College Station, with interment to follow at Snook Cemetery....

Feb 14, 2017

Joyce Nell Floeck, 82, of Burleson County passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 with her family by her side. Her services will be held at the Strickland Funeral Caldwell Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2017 with Rev. Joseph Polasek officiating with the burial to follow in the New Tabor Brethren Church Cemetery. The...

Feb 11, 2017

Ben was born February 13, 1946 in Bryan, Texas to Ben F. Trcalek, Sr. and Martha (Hovorak) Trcalek. He was baptized at Cooks Point Brethren Church at an early age and confirmed in the Caldwell Brethren Church in 1959. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1964. Ben was a four year football letterman, four sport letterman,...

Feb 10, 2017

Delbert D. "Buddy" Lightsey, 95, of Cooks Point passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. His services are planned for Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home Caldwell with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. The burial will follow in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. A Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday evening...

Feb 1, 2017

Funeral services for Bennie N. Hejl, 90, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, with Rev. Joseph Polasek officiating. Interment will follow at Snook Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2017 also at the funeral home. Mr. Hejl passed away on...

Jan 28, 2017

Harry was born March 14, 1920 to Lewis O. Gourley and Annie Pearl LaFon Gourley in Polaris, Wyoming.

Harry loved his horses and he loved flying. He flew a B-17 during WWII for the United States Air Force. After the war he went to India on a government project to rid the country of locusts....

Jan 25, 2017

Laverna Lewis, 86, passed away at 6:25 p.m., on January 25, 2017, at Hudson Creek Alzheimers Special Care Center in Bryan. She endured her long struggle with dementia with utmost grace and dignity.

Laverna was born on November 20, 1930, in Frenstat, Texas, to Henry Jahns and Laura Krueger. She was preceded in death by...

Jan 20, 2017

Frankie Pivonka, 75, of Somerville went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 20. Visitation will be Monday, January 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be Tuesday, January 24, 10 am at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Frenstat.

Frank...

Jan 18, 2017

James J. Hill, 95, of Brenham went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 18. Visitation will be Thursday, January 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be Friday, January 27, 2 pm at the funeral home, with Masonic Burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

James J. (Jim)...

Jan 18, 2017

Myrtle was born June 19, 1928 in Burleson County, the daughter of Bill Kazmir and Lizzie Zwernemann Kazmir. She graduated from Caldwell High School in 1944 with the honor of Valedictorian of her class. She worked after High School for Dr. John Siptak as his nurse until she got married on November 29, 1947 to James Ray...

Jan 17, 2017

Evelyn Gaskamp Giesenschlag departed this life on January 17, 2017. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 4-7 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be Friday, January 20, 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Karl Tewold officiating. Burial will follow in Giesenschlag Cemetery.

She was born November 11, 1924, to Robert...

Jan 10, 2017

Jo Ann was born March 16, 1948 to Joe Canatella and Dorothy (Sigsbee) Canatella in Navasota, Texas.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents; son, Mikel Schultz and grandson, Christopher Schultz. She married Albert Schultz on May 2, 1964, in Cameron, Texas.

Jo Ann enjoyed playing cards; dominoes moon & 42;...

Jan 9, 2017

Minnie Witte, 95, of Somerville went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 9. Visitation will be Friday, January 13, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family present from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Services will be Saturday, January 14, 2 pm at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Lyons, with interment...