Memorial Oaks Chapel

Allyn Meischen, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away unexpectedly with family at his side at the age of 87 on April 3, 2022 in Houston, TX. Visitation will be at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham, TX on April 8, 2022 from 5 -7 pm. Funeral services will be on April 9, 2022 at 11 am at Industry United Methodist Church, Industry, TX. For more information, visit www.MemorialOaksChapel.com.

Lewis Nelson White Jr. Lewis Nelson White Jr. peacefully went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on March 10, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda White; his daughter, Terri Rogers Campos and husband David; his son, Rick Rogers II and wife Melody; his grandchildren: Aaron Ivie, Michael Ivie, Brendan Ivie, Natalie Ivie, Rick Rogers III, Mariah Bay, Renee Rogers and Marissa Rogers. Nelson is also survived by his sister, Mimi Booker, his brothers, Duncan and Preston White and niece, Amy Booker. Nelson loved the Lord and was a faithful servant and patriarch of all his beloved family. He was a man of action and persuasion. He never left anything undone. He...

Jimmy Smith, 69, of Caldwell, TX, died on February 25, 2022. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Skip Stutts officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peters Lutheran Church of Gay Hill. Jimmy was born on February 18, 1953 in Brenham, TX to William Joe and Lois Marie Studhalter Smith. He married his wife, Louise Wunderlich, in Las Vegas, NV on March 6, 1989. He was the president and owner of RSI Restoration Services, Inc. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Louise Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy Smith and wife...

Charles David Stinson of Brenham, Texas entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born in Houston, Texas on October 26, 1933 to John David and Lena Mae (Cutts) Stinson. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Brenda Lake. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Anne Stinson, his daughter Deborah (Tom) McLaughlin, his step-daughter Rebecca Allen(fianc?e Kenneth Best), and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. A memorial celebration of Charles' life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the First Christian Church of Brenham, 306 Cottonwood, Brenham, Texas with Pastor Art Free...

Charles Henry Stevens of New Ulm, Texas passed away surrounded by his adoring family on January 11, 2022. Family and friends are invited to come together to love, laugh, and remember at 2:00 PM on January 29th, 2022 at The Barnhill Center in downtown Brenham, Texas, 111 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W Main St., Brenham, TX. To view the complete obituary, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Charles Robert Soraci, age 87, passed away on January 8, 2022. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plantersville at 12:00 pm Noon, on Tuesday January 18, 2022. The family looks forward to visiting with guests in the hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is honored to have longtime friend Father Philip Wilhite to celebrate Mass. Charlie was born in New York on September 7, 1934, to parents Joseph and Giovanni (Borruso) Soraci. He grew up in Brooklyn and enjoyed a strong connection with his rich Italian heritage. This became a part of Charlie he never left behind, although he became a long-time Texas resident in years to...

Irma DeHoyos Leal, born December 4, 1935, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on December 19, 2021. Irma was born in Laredo, TX to Isauro DeHoyos and Isabel Guajardo. Irma was raised in Laredo, TX, and graduated from Laredo Martin High School in 1954. Throughout life, Irma counted many cities as home, but New Orleans, LA and Atlanta, GA occupied a special place in her heart. After a long employment with Central Power and Light (Laredo, TX), Irma retired in 1992 and moved to Brenham, TX to be near her son, Frank A. Leal, and her grandchildren. In Brenham, Irma worked and volunteered her services at the Senior Activity Center Retail Shop, BISD Cafeteria, and St....

Alice Irene McKenzie, age 85, peacefully passed away November 17, 2021 at Kruse Village in Brenham, Texas. Her service will at 11:00 a.m. on November 27, 2021 at Grace Community Fellowship, 107 South Saeger Street, Brenham, TX 77833. She was born on March 26, 1936 to Fred Miller and Elnora Gueldner Miller. Alice married her beloved husband William Harold McKenzie on March 26, 1952. Alice was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Victoria, TX, and an active member of Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She loved to arrange flowers for church services, sewing, working in her flower garden and yard work. Alice was known to be a fabulous cook, and loved her family and spending time with...

William Harold McKenzie, 87, died on November 4, 2021 at Kruse Village in Brenham, TX. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Grace Community Fellowship with Elder John Handy officiating. There will be a reception for family and friends following the memorial service. Mr. McKenzie was born on November 12, 1933 in Wadsworth, TX to Haskell and Pearl Lucille Waldrop McKenzie. He married his wife Alice Irene Miller on March 26, 1952. Mr. McKenzie served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW and worked as a supervisor for Shell. He loved woodworking, making bird feeders, playing chess, watching his hummingbirds and some even...

Lynn Soraci, age 84, passed away on September 4, 2021. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plantersville on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm Noon. The family looks forward to visiting with guests in the hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is honored to have longtime friend Father Philip Wilhite to celebrate Mass. Lynn was born on May 9, 1937 to parents Howard and Billye (Rhodes) Surratt. She grew up in Houston and graduated from Lamar High School. In 1957, Lynn was united in marriage to Charlie Soraci. Lynn and Charlie made their home in Houston and were blessed with three daughters. Lynn was a loving and...

Paula McClanahan, 70, passed away on August 17, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paula was born on October 3, 1950, in Harlingen, Texas to parents Lawson and Zollie (Poynter) House. She grew up in Harlingen and attended Harlingen High. She worked for the employment commission office in Austin, Texas but had a deep interest in cosmetology and decided to pursue that dream. Paula opened Hair Magic in Wimberley, Texas where she and best friend Billie ran the company for over 25 years. On July 5, 1969, Paula was united in marriage to James Ray McClanahan. Paula and Jamie met on a blind date for Homecoming set up by friends (which they both tried to get out of going on) in high...

Marcus (Mark) Richard Stadelman, age 58, died at Baylor, Scott, and White Hospital in Temple, Texas on August 17, 2021. He was born June 7, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mark was injured as a person before birth and was born with fetal alcohol syndrome and addiction to various illegal drugs. He was adopted at birth by The Rev. Richard W. Stadelman and Mrs. Bonnie Stadelman Ledbetter. His inherited brain damage affecting impulse control, but it had no effect on intelligence or physical development. He was dedicated to Jesus at St. Charles Ave. Christian Church in New Orleans, worshiped at First Christian Church in Bryan, Texas, and baptized at First Christian Church in Brenham,...

Florence C. Jozwiak, 87, of Houston passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 in College Station, Texas. She was born on October 4, 1933, in Chappell Hill, Texas. Survivors are Clemens and Linda Jozwiak; Virginia Jozwiak; Irene and Bobby Janecek. Visitation is Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 5pm - 8pm; rosary is at 7pm, at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main Street, Brenham TX. Funeral mass will be at 10am Thursday August 19, 2021 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill, Texas. Interment will follow at Church Cemetery.

George Michael Shoup (Mike) passed away on July 8, 2021 at his home in Brenham, Texas at the age of 89. He was a long time resident of Houston and the CEO of Kaneb Services, Inc. prior to his retirement to Brenham, Texas in 1985. He is survived by Nancy Gay Long, his wife of seventy years, four children, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two brothers. For his full life story and other information please go to www.memorialoakschapel.com/obituary/Michael-Shoup.

Darrell Lynn Palousek, 67 of Dallas, Tx passed away on May 14, 2021 in Plano, TX. Visitation will be on Friday, May 21, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00 am at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833, 979-836-4564. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Mary West Blanchard, 79, of Brenham, passed away on May 1, 2021. Graveside services will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville, Texas at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Viewing will be at Memorial Oaks Chapel, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Noon prior to the graveside. Mary Ann West was born on July 21, 1941, to parents George Dewey West and Ottie Marie (Ferguson) West. She grew up in the Sebastian area with her siblings. She graduated from Lyford High School. On June 10, 1961, Mary was united in marriage to Robert James "Bobby" Blanchard in San Benito, Texas. Bobby's career in the military took them to many places in the States and abroad. Mary cared for their children, Robert, Linda, and...

Jeanie Teer Fuelberg, a 1959 graduate of Pine Tree High School, died in her home in Dripping Springs, Texas on April 23, 2021. She spent over 20 years as an elementary school teacher with the last decade in Dripping Springs. She is survived by her husband Ben, her daughter Jana Willis and husband Kent and their children Christopher, Preston, and Sarah of Dripping Springs, her sister Linda Myers and husband Gary of Bellville Texas, her brother Jack Teer and wife Gena of Kerrville, Texas, brother-in-law Dan Dohonach of Nacogdoches, her brother-in-law Curtis Fuelberg and his wife Susan Griffith of Austin, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of Jeanie's life will be...

Jeanie Teer Fuelberg, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher left her loving family and friends on the afternoon of April 23, 2021 in the company of loved ones. Jeanie was a special person, loved everyone, loved life and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Jeanie was born in Jacksonville Texas to Evelyn (Boone) and Elliott Teer. She attended Kilgore College where she was a member of the Rangerettes and received her BS in Education from North Texas State University. Jeanie's love of kids and teaching spanned over 20 years. From Andrews to Sunset Valley to Dripping Springs Elementary, Jeanie loved each one of her students unconditionally and often recounted stories of...

Nelda Van Dyke 1919 - 2021 Nelda Hicks Van Dyke, formerly of San Antonio, was called from her earthly home of 102 years to be with her Heavenly Father on April 20, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend. Nelda was preceded in death by her parents Bessie and Alvin Hicks; her beloved husband of 33 years, George James "Jim" Van Dyke and his parents Joe and Bess Van Dyke; and her brother Tommy Hicks. Nelda is survived by her two sons Joe and Eddie Van Dyke and their loving families. For the full obituary and service information, please visit: memorialoakschapel.com.

Marjorie Clover, age 101, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021. She was born on November 4, 1919 in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana. During WWII Marjorie worked as a telephone operator and on December 5, 1942, she married her long- time friend and dancing buddy Carl Estes Clover. At the time Marjorie traveled to Blythe, California to marry Carl who was in aviation training as a B-17 pilot. She spent several months following Carl from air base to air base and occupied her time as a temporary telephone operator and even working in the rubber plant fields outside of Bakersfield. After the war, Marjorie and Carl moved to Galveston County, Texas. Marjorie...

Billy Wayne Davenport, 85, of Brenham, passed away on April 2, 2021. Funeral services will be on Monday, April 5, at 3:00pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm preceding the service. Following the funeral, private burial services will take place at Phillipsburg German Methodist Cemetery Billy Wayne was born on September 4, 1935, in Enid, Oklahoma to parents Clyde and Peggy (Brewer) Davenport. He grew up in Enid and attended Enid High School. At the age of 23 Billy was called into the US Army. During his time in the service, he was stationed at Ft. Lewis Washington. After graduation he worked for several companies, including H. L. & P. and Brand Coffee Service. He...