Obituaries

Nov 4, 2023

 

Clarence Lee Junek, 99, of Snook passed away at Fortress Nursing and Rehabilitation of College Station on November 4, 2023.  A visitation for Clarence will be held on Friday November 17, 2023, from 5pm – 7pm at Strickland Funeral home in Somerville. Funeral Service is set for 10am at the Snook Brethren Church on Saturday November 18, 2023. Interment...

Oct 28, 2023

 

Horace Bishop Hamilton, Jr., went peacefully to the Arms of his loving Savior in the comfort of his home, on October 28, 2023.        

He was born in Florence, Texas, to Horace & Nettie Mae Hamilton, on June 2, 1924. 

As one of four children, he lived with numerous relatives across the State of Texas, working on their farms beginning...

Oct 14, 2023

 

Jesus Gutierrez 52, of Somerville Texas passed suddenly October 14, 2023, at his home. The Family will receive guests from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening October 18th  at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Thaddeus...

Oct 12, 2023

Lillian Mary Pivonka, 94, of Caldwell, passed away in Georgetown, Texas, Thursday, October 12, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 at St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Melvin Dornak as officiant. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation and family gathering will be held Friday...

Oct 9, 2023

 

John William Pinkerton passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at the age of 81.

John was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to James and Maudie Barron Pinkerton.  He was raised in the Methodist faith.  He grew up in Pineville, Louisiana and graduated from Pineville High School in 1960. 

After graduating from high school, John attended and graduated from LSU with...

Oct 7, 2023

Michele Roxanne Hughes, 57 of Caldwell, Texas formerly of Odessa, TX., passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Caldwell, TX. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Odessa Bible Church. A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00pm at 7101 Kathryn Avenue, Odessa, Texas 79764.

Michele was...

Sep 21, 2023

 

Wayne Edwin Hobbs was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Visitation will be held at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 5pm-7pm.  Funeral services will be held at Elizabeth Lutheran Church on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 11:00am.  Pastor Bobby Leggett will officiate.  Interment will follow...

Sep 15, 2023

 

Audrey Maxine Alcorn was born on April 24, 1935, in Caldwell, Texas to Elliot Elbert Alcorn and Callie Mae Louis. She passed away on September 15, 2023, at the age of 88 in St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell. A visitation for Maxine will be held on Tuesday September 19, 2023, from 5pm-7pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral...

Sep 14, 2023

Billy Wayne Dodson, a beloved member of the Somerville, TX community, passed away on September 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan, Texas. Born on January 13, 1933, in Kilgore, Texas, Billy lived a remarkable life filled with dedication, hard work, and heartfelt connections with his loved ones.

From the early age of 17, Billy embarked on a...

Sep 13, 2023

Janice Annette Schubert Crook, our beloved wife, mom, daughter and “Grammy J”, passed from this world to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on September 2023 at the age of 65.  Born in Brenham, TX to Leo and Evelyn Knesek Schubert on November 21, 1957, she grew up in Lyons, TX.  She attended school in Somerville, TX, graduating from Somerville...

Sep 2, 2023

 

Jane Margaret Kocurek Ward Hill entered this world on July 29, 1940, the fourth of six children belonging to WA and Della (Naiver) Kocurek of Rosenberg, Texas. She joined the heavenly choir on September 2, 2023, at Peach Creek Assisted Living surrounded by those who loved her. A visitation for Jane will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023,...

Sep 1, 2023

 

Jeanne Chennault Beers, 94, of Friendswood, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2023.  A visitation for Jeanne will be held from 1:00 – 2:30 on Sunday, September 3, 2023, the funeral service will follow at 2:30pm at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at the Cooks Point Methodist cemetery.

Jeanne was...

Aug 22, 2023

 

Efren Zambrano III, lovingly known as Hito, passed away on August 22, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on January 8, 1971, Efren was a caring, compassionate, and kind individual who spread joy to those around him whether he knew it or not.Efren pursued a career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice until his...

Aug 20, 2023

 

Georgia Ptacek was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, on August 20, 2023. A visitation for Georgia will be held from 6-8pm Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral service will be held at 9am on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Reverend Joseph Polasek officiating. Interment...

Aug 17, 2023

 

On Thursday, August 17th, Viola Zwernemann Bartek, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, was called home by her Lord and savior to her eternal resting place.

Some knew her as Mama, Grandma, GiGiMa, or Aunt Viola, but all of us knew her to be one of the most loving and cheerful persons to be around.

Viola...

Aug 15, 2023

Aug 11, 2023

 

Macik, Bennie 86, of Caldwell was called home, Friday, August 11, 2023, in College Station, Texas.

A Celebration of Bennie’s Life will be held, Monday, August 14, 2023, at 10:30 am at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel Caldwell, officiating will be Pastor Michael Zwernemann. Interment will follow at the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by VFW Post #4458....

Aug 4, 2023

 

Karen Teal, 66, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 4th, 2023, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. She was born Karen Beckmann on December 25th, 1956, in Bellville, Texas. Karen's journey on this earth was filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and her career.

She married Marshall Teal, with whom...

Aug 3, 2023

 

Joyce completed her earthly journey and went to join the Lord on August 3, 2023.  She was born in Caldwell, Texas to Joe Harold Siptak and Mary Maresh Siptak on November 26, 1930.  She graduated from Caldwell High School in 1948.  In the summer of 1948, her parents encouraged her to attend The Unity of the Brethren’s Hus School...

Aug 3, 2023

 

James Eric Fritsche passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 82. A visitation for James will be held at Strickland funeral home in Caldwell from 1-2pm, the funeral service will follow at 2pm with pastor Richard Brunk officiating. Interment will be at the Elizabeth Lutheran church cemetery.

James spent most of his life in Burleson County....