FREDERICKSBURG Standard House Account

James Albert (Jim) Crowhurst went home to be with Jesus on May 18, 2022 at the age of 79 years, at his home in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was born in Hempstead, Texas on Oct. 2, 1942, to Albert Edward and Maggie Pearl Crowhurst. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas in 1960. Jim earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Computational and Applied Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin in 1967 and went on to work for IBM for 41 years. During his time at IBM, Jim contributed to the Apollo Lunar Lander Simulation and Space Shuttle Launch Processing projects. Jim's community involvement included his service as an Elder at churches in Houston, Florida and most...

Julie Roseberry died May 16, 2022, at the age of 92. Fredericksburg had been her home since 1978. She had been encouraged by friends Enid Collins and Virginia Hill to make the move from Houston when Julie found herself confronted by the care of her son, Bud, who was paralyzed in a car accident. Julie met Bill Roseberry on the Fredericksburg tennis courts. They married and bought the Lehne property on Centre Street where they built their final home. The Roseberrys could be seen on their front porch every afternoon at 5 p.m. for "Porch Time," Julie with her glass of Pinot Grigio, while Bill fed treats to their pets, the neighbors' pets, and visiting wildlife. Julie was a dedicated Gillespie...

Howard Donald "Hobby" Halliburton was called home Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the age of 88 years, in Llano, Texas. He was born in Brownwood, Texas on Nov. 29, 1933, and grew up in Brownwood and Llano, Texas. As a young man he moved to Austin and became a Barber. Hobby moved back to Llano almost 50 years ago as a successful Land Developer and Realtor. Hobby was well known around town as a good and honorable man who loved people and making them laugh with a joke. His joke repertoire was large, probably from his days as a Barber. He will be deeply missed by everyone who loved and cared for him. Hobby was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Halliburton, and father, Staton Lee...

Helen D. Bingham passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Fredericksburg, Texas at the age of 99. She was born May 23, 1922 in East Gansel, Texas to David B. Peel and Mildred (Cowan). Helen was a resident of Tow, Texas for 30 years since coming from Midland, Texas. Helen was of the Baptist faith and attended the First Baptist Church of Tow. She was also a member of the Red Hats, a senior citizens club. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, David and Mildred Peel; husband, H.R. Bingham Sr.; son, H.R. Bingham Jr.; brother, Jack Peel and wife, Louise; sister, Jessie Burgin and husband, Troy. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Swindle of Kingsland, Texas, and Jackie Pehl and...

Elizabeth Ann (Kearney) Ellis, passed away on April 22, 2022, in Fredericksburg, Texas, at the age of 81. Beth, as she was known to just about everyone, was born on July 17, 1940, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Robert Emmett Kearney and Gertrude Rachel Nichols. She was the youngest of their ten children and, after her mother's death at a young age, grew up with her aunt and uncle, Mary "Eleanor" and Ed Hoch, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her cousins, Winnie and Catherine, became her life-long 'sisters' and Minneapolis her adoptive home. Beth entered college at St. Catherine's in Minneapolis, but her studies were interrupted by her soon-to-be husband, James Ellis, from Texas. Beth and...

Gary Wayne Kramer of Magnolia and formerly of Fredericksburg passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2022 at the age of 71. Only son and eldest of two children, he was born April 27, 1950 to Ell & Nora Kramer at Keidel Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg, TX. Gary was a proud member of the Fredericksburg High School Class of 1968, studied at Schreiner University, and served in the United States Army Reserves, receiving an Honorable Discharge. In his earlier years, his pride and joy was his '67 purple Camaro SS, which had the distinct title of being the fastest car in town and beat anyone that came to town to challenge him. Gary's first job was working at his dad's tractor dealership in...

Harris "Dean" Jorgenson, 80, of Erhard, Minnesota, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Dean was born April 9, 1942, to Harry and Hazelle (Foster) Jorgenson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He attended District #161 school in rural Erhard and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1960. Dean started early in life owning businesses involving excavating and road construction. His last venture was a company in Texas. On June 25, 1960, Dean married Carolyn Herting and they had two children, Renee and Rick. On April 26, 1980, Dean married Delores (Norgren) Baker in Fergus Falls. He was a member of the...

Harris "Dean" Jorgenson, 80, of Erhard, Minnesota, died Monday, April 18, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Dean was born April 9, 1942, to Harry and Hazelle (Foster) Jorgenson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He attended District #161 school in rural Erhard and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1960. Dean started early in life owning businesses involving excavating and road construction. His last venture was a company in Texas. On June 25, 1960, Dean married Carolyn Herting and they had two children, Renee and Rick. On April 26, 1980, Dean married Delores (Norgren) Baker in Fergus Falls. He was a member of the...

Douglas George Daniell passed away April 16, 2022, in Fredericksburg, Texas at the age of 81. He was married to Margaret Kitchens Daniell. He was born on Oct. 29, 1940, in Brownwood, Texas to George and Wanda Daniell. Doug lived in Brownwood until 1985 when he and Margaret relocated to Port Aransas, Texas where they owned property and had vacationed for years. He was a prolific entrepreneur, owning many businesses in his lifetime. Doug never passed an empty lot that he did not know the perfect business for that location. Doug wore many hats, among those car dealership owner and Hertz licensee for most of South Texas. Doug and his wife left Port Aransas one year ago, retiring to their home...

Maxine Molberg Birkelbach of Fredericksburg died peacefully on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, at the age of 101. She was born near the rural community of Iredell, Bosque County, Texas, on January 15, 1921, the eldest of Truman James and Eula Sursa Houston's six children. She married Henry (Heinie) Molberg, an immigrant from Germany to Texas with his family in 1898, on February 24, 1941, and he died October 18, 1989. Thereafter, she married Stanley Birkelbach on Oct. 20, 2001, and he survives her. Although she completed no formal schooling, Maxine worked in retail sales and later ? after Henry was disabled in a construction accident near Kerrville ? became a well-known small business owner...

Violet Jeanette Allerkamp Ross passed away on April 10, 2022 in Manzanillo, Mexico. She was born in Atascosa County, Texas on Oct. 3, 1932. Raised on a South Texas farm, the values of hard work and the central role of family were instilled in her and carried throughout her life. Rising before dawn, "to catch the best part of the day" her work began early ? cooking, gardening, taking care of family and untold numbers of dogs, goats and chickens. Violet married Donald Warren Ross in 1952 and they raised a family together. She was aways busy at work, but enjoyed herself along the way, and never failed to make time for a family member or friend in need. Her sweet smile and humorous heart...

Gary Edward Marburger, of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2022 at the age of 77 years. He was born in Houston, Texas to Tony and Lucile Marburger on May 7, 1944. Gary is survived by his brother, Alan Marburger of Fischer; his daughter, Sara Espinoza, and her husband, Joey; his son, Josh Marburger, and his wife, Laura, and his three grandchildren, Risa, Micah and Jace Espinoza. He is also survived by his precious partner, Kay Wischkaemper. He is preceded in death by his parents. Gary graduated from Jones High School in Houston and then attended Texas Lutheran College. He transferred to Elmhurst College in Chicago and earned a Bachelor's in Sociology. He then married Jayne...

Joseph George Ginn Sr., 90, passed away on March 26, 2022, in Fredericksburg, Texas, following a short illness. Mr. Ginn was a long-time resident of Fredericksburg. Joe was born on Feb. 2, 1932, in Galveston, Texas, to William and Evelyn Ginn. The oldest of three boys, Joe graduated from Kirwin High School in Galveston, followed by earning his BS in Jurisprudence from the University of Houston, and then a Law Degree from South Texas College of Law. During his college years, Joe married his high school sweetheart, Jane Margret Mahan, also of Galveston. Joe accepted the role of junior counsel with the Stauffer Chemical Company at their Adrian, Michigan offices. Within two years, Stauffer...

Mrs. Francis A. Klier, nee Lucille Mary Mosel of Fredericksburg, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 91 years. Lucille was born on March 8, 1931, in Fredericksburg, Texas to Hilmar and Olga Keller Mosel Sr. She married Francis A. Klier on April 10, 1950 in Fredericksburg, Texas. He preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1990. Lucille is survived by one daughter, two sons and spouses: Wayne and Dorothy Klier of Fredericksburg, Jodie and Larry Deike of Fredericksburg, and John and Cammi Klier of Austin. Survivors also include six grandchildren and spouses: Emily and Carlos Sandoval, Elizabeth and Ben Warriner, Tiffany and Grider Gordon, Selena and Derick Schreckenbach, and Kaylee...

Imogene Wieser (Imy) Christian, 90, went to meet her Lord on March 13, 2022. Services were held on Saturday, April 2, in Texas City, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Estella Wieser, her late husband, Harold; her long-time golfing companion, Col. Tom Sledge; brother, Jarvis Wieser, and his wife, Jean; sister, Jeanette, Wieser, and brother-in-law, Bill Schnerr. She is survived by two children: son, David and wife, Carol, of Tomball, and daughter, Carol, of Dickinson; four grandchildren, seven great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. She is also survived by her sister, Bernice Schnerr of Austin and a brother, Mark Wieser of Fredericksburg. Imogene was born on...

Cynthia Charlotte Tally McDonald, 78, was born on July 18, 1941, and passed from this life on Nov. 30, 2019. Cynthia's life will be celebrated at a funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, Texas. Interment of ashes will take place during the service, in the Founders' Columbarium of Saint Barnabas. Her tribute website, which includes information on in-person and virtual attendance, is: forevermissed.com/cynthia-mcdonald