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Lydia Castaneda Munoz, age 57, a resident of Llano, TX, died peacefully with her children by her side on March 8, 2025. Lydia was born on September 12, 1967 to Domingo and Augustina Castaneda in Fredericksburg, TX. After graduating Fredericksburg High School in 1987, she went on to marry and move to Llano, TX. During her time of marriage she had four children. Lydia did many years in childcare at Llano Headstart & Lil Dauber Learning Center then later went on to work at Boot Ranch. A job, that she expressed to everyone how much she loved and enjoyed, not only what she did but the people whom worked along side her. She enjoyed shopping for her grandchildren, video chatting with...

Marvin Carl Nebgen, of Fredericksburg Tx passed away on March 8, 2025 at the age of 90 years. Marvin was born in Stonewall Tx on April 23rd, 1934 to Adolf Nebgen and Lydia Jenschke Nebgen and was raised in the Stonewall area. He married Marlene Marie Fritz on November 22nd, 1958 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fredericksburg, Tx and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage together. Marvin is survived by his daughter and spouse, Denise Nebgen Johnson and Jason E. Johnson of Pearland Tx and 2 grandsons, Christopher J. Johnson and Sean P. Johnson. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Marlene Marie Nebgen, nee Marlene Fritz on September 16th, 2012, his son Keith Evan Nebgen on December 23rd,...

Marjorie Ann Sauer Garretson passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of March 4, 2025. She was born August 30, 1932, to Alice and Paul Sauer of Doss, Texas. She attended Doss School until she went to Fredericksburg for her senior year in high school where she was Flagbearer for the band and belonged to the Homemaking Club. She entered Our Lady of the Lake University at the age of 16 and then transferred to Baylor University where she majored in Music as a classical vocalist, minoring in German and Elementary Education. She was a member of Mu Phi Epsilon and Pi Alpha Lamda honor societies. When Marjorie returned from college, she taught school at Morris Ranch School. She...

Mrs. George E. Weber nee Esther Louise Kramer of Fredericksburg passed away on Tuesday March 4th at the age of 86 years. Esther was born August 5, 1938 in the Squaw Creek community to Alvin and Hedwig Durst Kramer. Esther married George Weber on October 25, 1958 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fredericksburg, TX. She is survived by two children and their spouses: Esther and Danny Jacoby of Fredericksburg Polly and Danny Palmer of Fredericksburg Four Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren Daughter-in-law: Doreen, Mrs. Roy Lynn Weber of Sonora Son-in-law: Jeff Nebgen of Fredericksburg Along with her husband and parents, Esther was preceded in death by two children: Roy Weber and...

Juliette Stehling, known as Judy, was born Juliette Lucille Klein on May 18, 1937 to Gilbert and Adela Klein, and she left us 87 years later on February 28, 2025. She was wooed and won by Herb Stehling, and at the age of 19 she and Herb married on May 26, 1956. They were married for 68 years, and their continual devotion to each other was a testament to marriage. Throughout their long marriage, she partnered with Herb on numerous ventures such as Sandyland Resort and the Bridgepoint, Beaver Island, and Shady Grove subdivisions. Her creativity contributed to beautifully landscaped entrances and valuable insights. Herb valued her as a true partner and relied on her support. She occasionally...

With heavy hearts, we announce Gloria Fanous-O'Neil, 78, of Junction, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was born on November 8, 1946, in Santiago, Chile to the parents Jorge and Teresa Schrader. In 1964, she followed her childhood dream of moving to the United States. There she began her family and started a career in fashion design and jewelry. In 1984, she married Abraham Fanous and moved from California to Texas. Her family grew again with the birth of her youngest and grandchildren. Gloria was a true artist at heart, with an eye for design that transcended many mediums. Whether knitting, sewing, decorating a school...

Dorman Schmidt of Fredericksburg passed away on Friday, February 28th at the age of 72 years. Dorman Schmidt was born on July 16th, 1952 in Fredericksburg, Texas at Keidel Memorial Hospital to Herbert L. and Mary Lou Danz Schmidt. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1970 and attended San Jacinto Junior College in Pasadena, Texas and received an associated degree. Following graduation, he moved back to Fredericksburg and worked with his father to continue the family business, Herbert Schmidt Electric, and became a Master Electrician. He married his high school sweetheart, Vicki Reichenau, May 5, 1972 and began to start their beautiful family. Dorman was an active member of...

Ruby Irene Rechenthin nee Jung of Sisterdale, Texas passed away at Comfort Nursing and Rehab at the age of 98 on February 28, 2025. Ruby was born on January 13, 1927 to Walter and Nellie Jung at home on her family's ranch on the Old Number 9 Hwy near what is now the Old Tunnel State Park. Ruby attended Grapetown school until 1941 and then attended Fredericksburg High School where she received her high school diploma on May 24, 1945. On a snowy day of January 5, 1947, she married Carl Albert Rechenthin. After marrying, she moved to the Rechenthin farm in Sisterdale, Texas and lived there for 75 years. Ruby and Carl had two children, Daryl Wayne Rechenthin and Debra Elaine Rechenthin, who...

Paul Allen Taylor, age 57, from Fredericksburg, Texas passed away at home on February 26, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1968 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to parents Martha and Jerry Taylor. Paul was very proud to serve as a firefighter for The Woodlands Fire Department for almost 20 years. He loved travel, especially going on over 20 mission trips to Peru, Nicaragua, Honduras and Namibia. Paul was an avid fisherman, and loved to camp. He showed his artistry through woodworking and carpentry. He was well known for his compassion for people wherever he went. He loved to stop and speak to everyone he encountered, with a word of encouragement or often a prayer. He was a mentor for several years...

Mrs. Kenneth K. Kothe nee JoAnn Mandry of Fredericksburg passed away on Monday, February 24th at the age of 91 years. JoAnn Mandry was born on July 29th, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas to George P. and Clara Johana Heubaum Mandry JoAnn was born and raised in San Antonio, TX working for Kelly Air Force Base after graduating high school. She met the love of her life, Kenneth, during a Paul Jones dance in Bandera. On November 5th, 1960 she and Kenneth were married in San Antonio and she spent the next 63 years loving every minute with him before he passed in 2024. After marrying, she moved to the Kothe ranch in Fredericksburg where she soon found ranch life was quite different from city life!...

Maxine Goff of Comfort, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at the age of 89 years. She was born on September 5th, 1935, in Comfort, the daughter of Arthur Marquart and Ida Seidensticker Marquart. Maxine's education started at Brownsboro School, a one room schoolhouse, and continued at Comfort High School, graduating in 1953. After High School, she studied at Draughon's business school in San Antonio. During that time, she met the love of her life, Ernest "Buster" Goff, Jr. of Hondo. They were married on November 5th, 1955, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Comfort. They lived and worked in San Antonio for about 10 years. In 1966, they moved to Comfort where they joined her...

Marshall Clay Neffendorf July 2, 1984 - February 7, 2025 The family of Marshall Clay Neffendorf of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Fredericksburg, Texas, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on February 7, 2025, at the age of 40 years. Marshall was born to Gary Ray Neffendorf and Joceline Cornehl Neffendorf in Fredericksburg, TX, on July 2, 1984. Marshall leaves behind his father, Gary and wife Jenny Neffendorf; Mother Joceline Neffendorf and Roger Ottmers; sister Melissa Neffendorf; step-brother Jordan Secia and wife Jordan; nephews Parker Neffendorf Duran and Emmett Secia; grandmother Annie Cornehl; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and many friends. Marshall was preceded in...

Mrs. J.M. (Mac) Burnett, 92, nee Ila Mae Wheat, of Fredericksburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 3, 2025. Ila was born on January 10, 1933, in West Monroe, Louisiana, the daughter of Joe and Alice Wheat. She met the love of her life, Mac Burnett, while working at the corporate offices of the H.E.B. company in Corpus Christi, Texas. They were married on May 17, 1958, at Central Park Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, after which they moved to Austin while Ila supported Mac in finishing his architectural degree, which she "strongly encouraged" him to complete! After living in Austin, Ila and Mac spent the next twenty years in Corpus Christi, during...

Suzanne Graves Scherer Wood went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born in Dallas, TX on March 31, 1962 to Ted, Jr. and Barbara Graves Scherer. She grew up in Richardson, TX, attending school there and graduating from Richardson High School in 1980. She attended East Texas State at Commerce and TSTC in Waco. On November 21, 1992, Suzanne married Franklin Wood. They resided in Dallas, Grand Saline, and Waco until Frank's death on June 12, 2006. She then made her home on the T Bar S Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX, for the next 19 years. Suzanne was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Cave Creek and the Zonta Club of...

Mr. Andrew "Andy" John Jacoby of Stonewall passed away on Sunday, January 26th at the age of 66 years. Andy was born on July 20th, 1958 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Roy Ellis and Erna Emma Besier Jacoby. He was the ninth of eleven children, adding to a home full of love, laughter, mischief, and hard work. He started first grade at Stonewall Elementary School knowing little English, speaking mostly Texas German at home. He went to school in Stonewall through the seventh grade. At Fredericksburg High School, he excelled in vocational classes, receiving an award for outstanding mechanic. He graduated in 1976. Andy put his skills to use at many jobs. These included raising turkeys for Edwin...

Irene E. Crutcher nee Basse of Fredericksburg passed away on Sunday, January 26th at the age of 93 years. Irene was born May 30, 1931 in Gillespie County, Texas to Gustav and Cora Evers Basse. Irene married John W. Crutcher on August 30, 1958 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. Irene is survived by three children and their spouses: David and Lori Crutcher of Austin Alan Crutcher of Fredericksburg Carlin and Lisa Crutcher of Sycamore, IL Six Grandchildren and spouses: Anna and Dustin Wiegers Gustav, Samuel, Max, Emily and Oliva Crutcher Two Great Grandchildren: Avery and Hadley Wiegers Sister-in-law: Dorothy, Mrs. Roscoe Basse of Fredericksburg Along with her husband and parents,...

Mr. Wilbert Ransleben of Fredericksburg passed away on Friday January 24th at his home at the age of 90 years. Wilbert was born October 27, 1934 in Gillespie County to Alwin Gustov and Mathilda Mund Ransleben He was a Veteran where he served his Country in the United States Army. Wilbert married Emma Jean Duecker on May 25, 1963 in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. He retired from Lochte Storage and Commission after 65+ years of dedicated work, most of those years in the Mill crushing and mixing feed rations for countless customers. Wilbert also worked for Gillespie Livestock Company for 50+ years. He was a lifetime member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church. He was an Honorary Lifetime Fair...

Roger Stanley Paul Jr., 89, of Fredericksburg, Texas, died on January 23, 2025. He was born in Ventura, California, in the Foster Memorial Hospital (located directly behind the Ventura City Hall, but no longer standing) to Roger Stanley and Mary Sheila (Lloyd-Butler) Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents and two younger brothers, Patrick and Richard. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Elizabeth Esther Paul; son, Roger S. V. Paul; daughter, Jennifer Paul; son, Adam Joseph Paul; grandchildren, Marcus, Colin, and Marcella Paul, and Charlotte Hales. Roger graduated from high school in Stockton, California in 1953 and enlisted in the Navy in 1954. He served nearly two years on the...

Blanca Estela Diaz of Fredericksburg passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025 at the age of 60 years. Blanca was born June 23, 1964 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Antonia Guevara Renteria and Toribio Diaz Blanca is survived by three children and their spouses: Tony and Lucero Lopez of Georgetown Evelia Lopez of Austin Carolina Lopez of Austin Eight grandchildren: Valeria, Victor, and Violela Lopez, Jocelyn Ramos, Juan Arreguin, Lazaro, Christopher, and Caleb Lopez Two great grandchildren: Aylen Lopez and Iziah Sanchez Her mother: Antonia Diaz of Fredericksburg Father of her children: Tony Lopez Sr. Siblings and their spouses: Toby and Dalinda Diaz of Bangs, TX Porfirio Diaz of...

It is with great sadness that we share the earthly departure of Yvonne Marie Gribble from Laredo, TX (formerly of Mirando City, TX) on January 19, 2025. Yvonne was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, "Petma," coworker, volunteer, and friend to us all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben and Margaret Kammlah of Fredericksburg, TX; brother-in-law Greg Easley of Bedford, TX and her parents-in-law Ann and Cornelius Ripps of Lytle, TX. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years Cliff of Laredo. She is also survived by her sister and nephew Michelle Easley (Kammlah) and Eric Easley of Irving, TX and her 3 children Meagan and C.J. of Laredo, TX and Jennifer...

Janice Elaine Halbrook Gehrlein of Harper, Texas, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at the age of 79 years. She was born on April 21, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas to Robert Carl Halbrook and Mabel Schultz Halbrook. Janice is survived by her two children, daughter Lillian Beth Gehrlein and friend Senaida Salazar of Harper, Texas; son, Walter Carl and wife Elizabeth Gehrlein of Fredericksburg, Texas. Two grandsons, Sammy and wife Carly Winters of Hermleigh, Texas; Senior Airman Matthew Gehrlein, U.S. Air Force, Minot, North Dakota. Two great-grandchildren, Channing and Chandler Winters of Hermleigh, Texas. Janice is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Charles Gehrlein of 54 years....