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Charles Roger Kunze, 64, of Warda, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a long and valiant fight with ALS. Charles was born in Bryan, Texas on November 9, 1960, the son of Dr. Otto Robert Kunze, Ph.D. and Alice Ruth (Eifert) Kunze. He was baptized into the Christian faith on November 27, 1960, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bryan. He confessed his faith at his confirmation at Bethel Lutheran Church on April 28, 1974. He was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church in Arlington, Texas for 40 years. He was active and served on the Church Board of Directors and the Church Board of Elders. After retirement he joined Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, Texas. He graduated from...

Jack Clyde Verheyden passed away on June 3, 2024 after an illness of several months. A brilliant scholar, Dr. Verheyden served as the Richard Cain Professor of Theology and Ecclesiology in the Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, California, for 35 years, 1965-2000. In retirement, he and his family lived in La Grange, Texas, where he continued to enjoy hiking, reading, and exploring the countryside. Jack was devoted to his family and is pre-deceased by his wife of 65 years, Sue Carroll Brugier Verheyden and his parents Clyde J. and Ruby Elizabeth Wilson Verheyden of Houston and La Grange. He is survived by his son Jack Verheyden of La Grange. Born in Wichita, Kansas, Jack grew up in...

We sadly announce the passing of Danniel Joseph Baca of Columbus, TX. Daniel was 63, and born in La Grange, Tx on June 1, 1960. He is survived by his parents, Leroy and Betty Jo Baca, three siblings, Juanita and (Shayne) Bollman, Allen Baca, Richard Baca, and one son, Joshua Baca. Daniel had a love for nature, he enjoyed the great outdoors and was a true avid fisherman. A Holy Rosary will be recited at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange, TX on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl St., La Grange, Texas. Family and...

Lillian Sophie Franta Blinka 96, of Round Rock, Texas passed away peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2024 at SPJST Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Memory Care in Taylor, Texas. On November 15, 1927, Lillian was born in Fayetteville, TX to John Stephen and Sophie Vera Kovar Franta. Lillian was united in marriage to Harry Henry Blinka on October 6, 1946, at the Fayetteville Brethren (Ross Prairie) Church. At the age of 14, Lillian began her job career working for Hruska's in Ellinger, Texas. After marriage and moving to Houston, Lillian made her way in business. She worked several business jobs which led to opening the Blinka Variety Stores in Heights near their home and on West Gray in...

Theodore "Ted" Stardig, 85, of Oldenburg, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Ted was born in Fargo, N. Dakota to Bernice T. (Ova) and Buford M. Stardig on December 11, 1938. Ted is survived by his loving wife, Margie; daughter, Brenda K Stardig; son, Todd A Stardig (Manfred Neber). Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig - Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas. Family and friends can view service times and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Jordan Scott Cady, 56, of Victoria passed on October 16, 2023. Survived by wife, Gloria Cady; son, Kevin Cady (Amanda); daughter, Kaila Perez (Kaleb); four grandkids; siblings: Les Cady and Beverly Cady; mother, Sheila Rickey. Memorial Services are pending. Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, La Grange, Tx. Guestbook can view online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Alice Mae (Wagner) Eberenz, 99, of Kerrville, Texas, went to her heavenly garden on Thursday, September 14, 2023, to be with those she loved and longed to see again. Alice was born in Industry, Texas on May 4, 1924, the daughter of the late Harry Hugo Wagner and Lillie (Luetge) Wagner. She enjoyed attending school in Winedale, where she won the spelling bee and played baseball. She married her sweetheart and dance partner, Herbert Eberenz, on September 25, 1943, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange. The young couple left La Grange in 1946 to manage their uncle Joseph Seiler's farm and ranch in Alice, Texas. She was an excellent seamstress and homemaker; there was always...

Winona Altha (Sedden) Funk, 87, of La Grange, Formerly of De Ridder, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Winona was born in Laneville, Texas on June 14, 1936, the daughter of Wincie (Davis) and Roy Sedden. She was a lifelong homemaker and what a home did she make! Always attentive to detail, you could always count on her to pack more efficiently than anyone in America. You could eat off the floor and use the baseboard as silverware. More than that though, her warm heart made the home more than any level of pillow ironing could do. She was never one for fancy parties or flashy jewelry, but her caring smile, wonderful sense of humor, and never ceasing compassion were all...

Sue Carroll (Brugier) Verheyden, 86, of La Grange, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Sue was born in Houston, TX on September 10, 1936, the daughter of Clarence Brugier and Sue (Bingham) Brugier. She married the love of her life, Jack C. Verheyden, and they married on September 6, 1958 in Houston, TX at St. Paul Methodist Church. The raised one son, Jack C. Verheyden, III. She had a full and varied life, excelling in several different spheres and activities that were quite diverse. Introduced early as a child to the violin, she became accomplished and participated in the Houston Jr. Symphony Orchestra. Once, when the Administration of the senior body decided to give formal...

Paul Michael Erdelt, 66, of Inez, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14th, 2023. Paul was born in Ganado, Texas on January 17th, 1957, the son of Andrew and Mary Gainer Erdelt. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sue Erdelt; their six children: Andrea (Jon) Wheeler of Crosby, Leanna (Josh) Paul of Inez, Nathan (Jackelynn) Erdelt of Ezzell, Brock (Hailey) Erdelt of Inez, Bridget (Zach) Alex of Victoria, and Stephanie Erdelt of Victoria; and 21 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Andy (Alice) Erdelt, Jim (Mary) Erdelt, and David (Pop) Erdelt. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a...

Shanta (Mikulenka) Foster, 65, of Weimar, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2023.

Gerard "Jerry" Dhooge passed away on August 26, 2022 at age 94. Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 am on September 17, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, La Grange, TX. Visitation, is on 4- 6 pm on September 16, 2022 at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home and Cremation, La Grange, TX, www.lagrangefunerals.com.

William "Bill" G. Noak, 90, of Round Top, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2022. William was born in Round Top, Texas on February 22, 1932, the son of the late Willie Noak and Irene (Giese) Noak. Bill love baseball, especially New York Yankees. He graduated from Round Top-Carmine High School and graduated from Texas Lutheran College in 1954. Bill married Deane Woodie Fischer, June 23 of 1962, a widow with 2 children, Steven, 4 and Cookie, 18 months old. Bill later blessed and adopted Steven & Cookie. He worked at Shell oil untill he retired in 1999. A Celebration of Life Memorial will...

Currie Lee Meyer, 91, of Humble, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Lee was born on January 3, 1931, the son of the late Gertie (Gross) and Lee Henry Meyer. He graduated in 1949 from Columbus High School and completed his B.A. at Stephen F. Austin State University. Lee received his Master's Degree and PhD while attending East Texas State University. He served honorably in the United State Navy from 1953 to 1957 attaining the officer rank of lieutenant, Jr grade. Lee married Mary Elizabeth Hopper on July 19, 1957. Lee had a lifelong calling to be in education. He was a coach, math teacher, college professor, assistant superintendent,...