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Margaret Thetford Larson, 93, of Haltom City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2022. Margaret was born in Winters, Texas on April 13, 1929, and grew up in Anson, Texas in a very large and loving family, with three brothers and five sisters. She later moved to Fort Worth where she met her husband and together they owned and operated a convenience store, Larry's 7-10 Grocery & Gas, for many decades. She is survived by six children, Sarah Sanders and her husband Don, Kitty Vickers and her husband Charles, Delbra Buyers, Loren Larson, Sherry Wilson and her husband Alan, and Gary Larson and his wife Donna; son-in-law, Walter Taylor; ten grandchildren, Kristie Zenick and her husband...

Colette Lampe Moeller, 83, of Keller, Texas passed away on March 17th, 2022. Colette was born to Margeret Jacobsmeier Lampe and Leonard Lampe on February 19th, 1939 in Houghton, Iowa. She graduated from St. John's Catholic School in Houghton, Iowa, then furthered her education by graduating from the Mercy School of Nursing in Burlington, Iowa. Colette married the love of her life, Gerald Moeller, on October 13th 1962. Together they raised four children Kim, Kelly, Kevin, and Kara. Colette was a natural nurturer and loved being with friends and family alike. Prior to starting a family of her own, Colette worked at the Mental Health Institute in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. After having children,...

Carl Michael "Mike" Potratz, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Keller, Texas. He will be remembered as a loving father to all that knew and loved him. He was born on June 15, 1948, in Bad Mergentheim, Germany, to Chester and Karin. Carl was always known for his love and devotion to everyone, especially his family and friends. While Carl has lived in many states and countries between Chester's military career and his own career in the Air Force, he has called Texas his home for the last 34 years. Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Masako; parents Chester and Karin; and his brother Steven. Carl is survived by his son James and...

Robert Ward Phelps Robert Ward Phelps (Bob), age 84, went to his heavenly home on January 7, 2022. Although he took his first and last breath in the state of Texas, Westlake, Louisiana was where Robert called home for the majority of his life. He attended Westlake High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. He owned at one time his own parts business and retired as Don Shetler Ford's parts manager. Robert leaves behind his devoted wife and closest friend of 50 years, Barbara Ann Phelps (Chance). Together they had two children, Michael Phelps (Tiffany) of Westlake and Stephanie Yearwood (Jeff) of Justin, TX. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory seven loving grandchildren:...

William (Bill) Elmer Dodge left his earthly home December 3, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born August 11, 1934 in Ellensburg, Washington to Boyton Gates Dodge and Carolyn Ione Brown Dodge. Bill spent the first 80 years of his life in a 70 mile radius of Central Washington until he and Mary moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 2013. He was drafted to the army in 1954 where he earned the rank of Corporal and worked as a gun mechanic until 1956. Bill began selling insurance in Quincy, Washington. When he moved to Wenatchee he opened the Dodge Insurance Agency. He was an agent for 27 years. Bill was in Rotary for over 40 years. He was president of several of the Rotaries where he lived...

Retired Reverend Jerry Venable 78, passed away at his home, surrounded by family on July 31, 2021, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Bonnie Venable, and sister Roberta "Bobbie" Harrison. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Melba Venable, sister Wilma Ingle of Clute, Texas; son Mark Venable of Frisco, Texas; daughter Heidi (Mike) Mu?oz of Heath, Texas; grandchildren Matthew and Anthony Mu?oz; He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Fred Bradley of Van Alstyne, Texas; Scott and Kelly Bradley of Westlake,...

Wanda Jean McLendon Lewis, born on March 13, 1931, passed away on May 26, 2021. Memorial Service: 2:00 pm Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home in keller. Inurnment will be at Bourland Cemetery. A reception will follow the cemetery. Wanda was one of four siblings, Billy McLendon, Clarice "Dinkie" Nix, Steve Garrison and Gary White. She graduated Hico High School in 1949 and cosmetology school in 1951. One of her proudest achievements came when she received an Associate's degree from Tarrant County College after her own children had graduated high school. She was a business owner and retired in 2009. Wanda was married to Donald Ray Lewis from January 5, 1952 to March 4, 2009. They raised four...

Fletcher Doyle Stalcup 4/2/1933 - 4/26/2021 Doyle Stalcup (88) passed away peacefully on Monday morning 4/26/2021. Doyle was born in Sherman Texas and resided in Keller. He retired from Bell Helicopter after 42 years. Doyle is reunited in heaven with his wife Mary Jo, parents Fletcher and Mary Stalcup, and twin brother and sister Gene and Jane Stalcup. He is survived by daughters Diann Stalcup (Hamen), Debbie Sypert (Doug), Denise Christopher (Paul), Deidra Stalcup Morgan (Craig), 7 grandchildren, Brent, TD, Bryan, Laura, Matt, Zach and Payne, 5 great-grandchildren, Zoe, Lucy, Dylan, Fletcher and Beck, sister, Loyce Franklin and brother Royce Clay Stalcup and many loved nephews, nieces...

Glenda Austin Wright went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Keller, TX. She was born on December 20, 1938 in Evant, TX to John and Hazel Austin. Glenda grew up in Nederland, TX, graduating from NHS in 1957. Her senior year she was thrilled to be selected as a member of the newly-formed Nederland Westernaires drill team. Throughout her life she never met a stranger and was usually the life of the party. She considered her greatest achievements to be her children and earning an associate's degree in dental hygiene while caring for her growing family. In 1993 she moved to the D/FW area to continue her life's work as a dental hygienist. She is survived by her...

Thomas C. "Tom" Mahan was born in Turton, South Dakota on June 11th, 1929 to Floyd and Blanche (Fortin) Mahan and passed away on March 5th, 2021 in Keller, Texas. He grew up and attended school in Turton, Clark, and then on to South Dakota State where he continued playing basketball. After graduating from college Tom entered the Army and married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann Lenz, on June 23, 1953 before being honorably discharged later that year. Tom then began his sales career and became very active in the JayCees where he became State President. While in Rapid City their first son was born and after a few moves settled in a southern suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul where their...

Elsie Ione (Totty) Hally, 89, of North Richland Hills, Texas passed away after a brief illness on Friday, February 19, 2021. She was born Elsie Ione (Totty) Kinzer on June 6, 1931 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania to Howard and Mary (Molly Decooman) Kinzer. She leaves behind her daughter, Celeste A. (Hally) Zapata of Fort Worth, Texas, her grandson, Steven A. Zapata of Seattle, Washington, daughter-in-law, Judith (Milkovich) Hally of Canton, Ohio, and many friends at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and the Villas on Bear Creek. She was preceded in death by her son, David Lee Hally of Canton, Ohio in 1987 and her former husband, Robert Hally of Canal Fulton, Ohio in 2012. She worked at the...

Gina Penson, of Fort Worth, TX, passed away on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 after a massive stroke and complications. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all that knew and loved her. She was born on July 4th 1960 in Gloversville, NY to Bobby Edd and Wanda Jean Penson. Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God;..." is her favorite verse. Gina loved animals and touched many lives in Texas, Tulsa and Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was a certified professional pet sitter, volunteered for Fort Worth's Citizens on Patrol, Panther City Feral Cat Coalition, local animal shelters, actively worked to save animals, belonged to Grace for Eternity Church, loved...

JANE AUSTIN GUY, 88, lost her month-long struggle with traumatic brain injury and Covid-19 on Saturday, January 2nd. She was born April 2, 1932 in Slaton, TX to Harvey and Joan Austin. Growing up in Lubbock, TX, she graduated from Lubbock High School and attended Texas Technological College before marrying her high school sweetheart, Dorrance Guy. She was a life-long member of Pi Beta Phi. After moving to El Paso, TX in 1962, she volunteered her time and talents with the Junior League, Girls Club, Hospitality Club and Social Order Of the Beauceant, as well as becoming a Queen of Daughters of the Nile Rosetta Temple No. 61. In 1999, Dorrance and Jane moved to Aledo, TX to be close to...

Avalon Merle Whitfield, 81, of Fort Worth passed away November 26, 2020. Born in Stephenville, Texas to Claude and Jeanette Mayfield, Avalon Merle Whitfield grew up in West Texas for most of her young life and joyfully spent summers in Fort Worth with her grandparents and many cousins. From a young age, she devoutly loved the Lord and her family, which included her dear sister Jean Pack and brother Jimmy Mayfield, both of Fort Worth, and her late brother Wayland Mayfield. She lived in the Dallas/Ft Worth area for most of her life, attended St. Joseph Nursing School, and worked in the medical field for many years. As a young adult, she loved raising her family, entertaining friends,...

Joanna Ruth Sullivant passed away peacefully on September 25, 2020 in Keller, Texas. She was born on November 29, 1930 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Dr. Walter and Eva Marie (Flood) Andreskowsi. The family later moved to Norman, Oklahoma, where she attended Norman public schools and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with an education degree. She worked for a short time as an elementary school teacher before marrying G.W. "Red" Sullivant, a petroleum geologist, in 1952. They lived on Silver Lake in northwest Oklahoma City for more than 40 years. A homemaker and avid gardener, "Andy" loved raising her two sons, reading, growing perennials, and watching birds and wildlife on the lake. She was...

Frances Mary Waltko passed away on February 15, 2020 in Grapevine, Texas. She was 79 years of age. Funeral Mass: 10:00 am Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Colleyville. The Prayer of the Rosary will begin at 9:30 am that morning at church. Frances was born on August 9, 1940 in Warren, Ohio to Mary and Edward LaBanc. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Frances married Edward Waltko on July 9,1960 and they moved to Texas. She was a member of the Altar Society at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. Frances was a devoted mother and an especially devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very active in her...

Juanita Bradley, 83, died peacefully, with her family by her side, from complications after a stroke, on November 28, 2019 in Boulder, CO. Born on August 29, 1936, to Rose and Lonas, in Chicago, Illinois, Juanita attended St. Gregory's Catholic High School where she played basketball, volleyball, softball, was a cheerleader, newspaper editor and the secretary for the senior class. After high school, she studied Speech and Drama at Mundelein College, then Wright College. Throughout her life, Juanita was active in dance, music, and theater and was an accomplished pianist. She directed plays and choreographed dances for fundraisers for her church and the community. She taught catechism to...

Anthony Moreno, 78, of Keller, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Tony served in USAF and USN and retired after 20 years. He served our country During the Vietnam War. Funeral service was held 7:00 pm Friday, on November 8th at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller. Burial with full military honors will be 2:15 pm Saturday at Dallas- Fort Worth National Cemetery in Lane # 2. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the VFW Post # 5074 705 N. Oak Street, Roanoke, Texas in which Mr. Moreno was a life time member. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 41 years, Lina Moreno; and granddaughter, Anna DeVane. Survivors: Mr. Moreno is survived by his daughters, Vicki (Jason)...

Johanne Dorothy O'Donnell was born and raised in Auburn, NY by her parents Terrance and Dorothy O'Donnell. She attended Holy Family Catholic School and in 1960, she received her RN license after attending St. Mary's hospital school of nursing in Rochester, NY. She worked at Auburn Memorial Hospital in Auburn, NY until marrying Russell Heuer. The couple moved to Rochester, NY and Johanne worked at her Alma Mater, years later as a Visiting Nurse in Orlando, FL. Moving to Texas she was a compliance manager for several Long Term Care companies, traveling to cities across the state, with some homes in other states and a surveyor for Texas' department of human services. Throughout her nursing...

Gary Self, of Keller, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Colleyville, Texas. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all that knew and loved him. He was born on December 31, 1944 in Leavenworth, Kansas to Viola Smith Self and Beryl Self. Gary was a devoted husband, married to Rita Self, his wife of 53 years. He was an amazing father to their two sons, Mike and Greg Self and their wives, Julie and Lisa. He was a wonderful grandfather to his six grandchildren that adored him and a role-model of love, respect and responsibility to his whole family. He will be greatly missed. Gary was a proud member of the Waco...

WALTER HAWRYLAK, Walter Stephen Hawrylak, 72, of Keller, TX was called to his Heavenly Home on Thursday August 15, 2019. Walt was born on July 4, 1947 to Walter and Ann Hawrylak in Cleveland, OH. Walt and his wife Barb just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary after beginning their love story in the halls of Lincoln High School. After graduating from Ohio Northern University, Walt started his career as an accountant at KPMG, moved to Sea World in Orlando, and rose through the ranks of several amusement parks to become a senior executive at Six Flags. He retired in 2017. During his retirement, Walt enjoyed long walks and bike rides, and immersed himself in several volunteer...