EICKENHORST FUNERAL SERVICES

Aline J. Conces was known by many names - Mom, Wife, Granny, Honeybear, Grammy, Bunny, Aunt, and Great Granny. She was loved by many and held a special place in many hearts. She was one of the sweetest women with the most beautiful soul you could ever meet. Aline passed away and joined the Lord on November 25, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Conroe, Texas. Aline was born in Tampa, Florida on October 22, 1943 to Lois and James McDonald. She grew up in Lutz, Florida and went to Hillsborough High School with her sister, Ann. Growing up, they spent many days swimming in the Hillsborough River where they often jumped off a swing into the river and would spend the day...

Darrell Eric Brumek was born February 5, 1978, in Conroe, Texas, and left us far too soon on November 18, 2023. Eric was the son of Linda Joyce Brumek Kennedy and the late Raymond Charles Brumek Sr. Born the youngest of five children, Eric held a very special place in his Mom's and siblings' hearts. Eric was a wonderful father, brother, son, uncle, and friend. There is nothing in this world that he loved more than his son, Damien, and he spoke of him every single day. He loved God and prayed daily. Eric was a nature and animal lover and would bring home any animal that was abandoned or hurt. He would hop over an ant or insect on the sidewalk so as not to hurt them. Eric loved rap music...

John Garland Cryar, age 83, was born on November 6, 1939 in Conroe, Texas and died on October 28, 2023. He is survived by his nephews, Bobby (Betty) and Carson (Franklin); nieces Lera and Carol (Ken); his cat Bevo; and his two sons. He was a proud member of the United States Army. The graveside service will be held at 1:45 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038. We will line up in Lane 2 beginning at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations and contributions be made to St. James Episcopal Church in Conroe. https://www.stjamesconroe.org

Dena Ann Swiger, 60, passed away on September 22, 2023 in Porter, Texas. She was born in Elmhurst, Illinois to parents Rebecca and Eugene Vandermeir. As a child she resided in Wheaton, IL until the age of 13, when she moved to Wisconsin. After graduating high school, she got married and had her son, Larry Swiger, Jr. In April of 2005 she moved to Texas where she would live out the rest of her life. Dena was notorious for breaking bones. She was always funny and known for her jabber jaws. Her quirky personality carried throughout her adult years. While living in WI she lived on a farm and did farm chores before going to school. She enjoyed swimming, softball, pool, air hockey, and playing...

David Stephen Eller was born September 10, 1965 in Waco, Texas to Louise and J.N. Eller. He grew up along with his older brother Gary as an 'Air Force brat' following his parents around the world: Texas, California, Kansas, the Netherlands, Virginia, and back to Texas where he graduated from Conroe High School in 1983. It was an interesting way to grow up, and David got a kick out of telling people about teenage battles with his brother, his mother's exasperation with getting him out of bed to go to school, and his dad's anger over his grades! After graduation, David attempted a variety of trades before he found his niche in long haul trucking, which he excelled at and made his career for...

Jean Lois Hansen, 89, passed away on August 16, 2023 at her home in The Woodlands, Texas. She was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to parents Betty and Walter Paulson. After graduating from high school in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, she became a certified Medical Technologist and X Ray Technologist and worked in hospitals in Wisconsin and California. She married and later moved to California in 1959. She became certified as a Medical Transcriptionist and worked in and supervised medical records transcription departments in Camarillo, California and Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She spent the majority of her life in Camarillo, California and raised her three sons there. In 1992, she divorced and moved...

Susan Carol McCreight Ford, 76, passed away in her home in Willis, Texas on July 19th, 2023. Born on August 1st, 1946, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, she was the beloved daughter of Madeline and Max McCreight. Her sister Trudie Burns remembers that as a child she was no different than she was as an adult, an on-the-go original. At age four, she wore an aviator cap, pilot of the pack, soaring her way eventually toward her role as matriarch of her family. Susan graduated from Ardmore, Oklahoma in 1964, retaining lifelong friends who admired her spunk, her humorous demeanor, and her loyalty. She also attended Cameron College and worked as a model with a classic yet relaxed sense of style, and she was...

Charles Nicholas Butler passed away at home in Conroe, Texas, on June 9, 2023, at the age of 79, after a long illness. He leaves a loving wife, Joan Blevins Butler, and three sisters: Clara Rueter of Brenham, and Regina Newman, and Paula Aynesworth of Dallas. He also leaves five nieces and nephews, all in Texas: David Presswood of Brenham, Jennifer Vinklarek and Adrienne Newman of Austin, Stephanie Clemons of Dallas, and Ryan Newman of Rowlett. Charles was the eldest of his siblings, and he took care of the family for many years after the passing of his father, who was injured while volunteering in the Texas City disaster of 1947. Charles attended Annunciation Catholic School in Houston as...

Natalie Grace Watkins was born May 9, 2018, and went to be with the Lord May 6, 2023. She was born in The Woodlands, Texas, to Charles and Jennifer (Denyer) Watkins. Natalie was a spunky, sassy but sweet, vivacious, mischievous little firecracker. A beautiful little girl who loved mermaids, princesses, dressing up, playing in the mud, and chasing bugs. When a good song came on, she was the first to dance and sing along. She dearly loved her big brother Kenneth while usually pretending to be the big sister. They had a bond like no other. Together, they'd build volcanoes and then later enjoy smashing them together while pretending to be tornadoes. She was the gleam in her Daddy's eye and the...

William David Choate, Sr. (Paw Paw) was born June 20, 1939 in Port Neches, TX, and passed away May 3, 2023 in Conroe, TX. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Choate; and children, David, Jr. (Tiffany), Novella (Teddy), Tony (Judy), Rebecca (Dewayne), Melanie (Denny), and Stephanie (Tom); grandchildren, Trace, Jace, Kace, Jeremy (Holly), Meghan, Tony II, Macy, Lexi, Blake, Brandon, and Nikki; and great grandchildren, Bayli, Owen, Erin, and Ben. David was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison Ervin Choate & Flora May Bean Choate; two brothers and a sister. David enlisted in the U.S. Navy and completed his training in San Diego and New York. While in the Navy, he was in dental...

Patricia Jean Giesler Klingensmith entered into Perfect Peace on Sunday April 23, 2023. "Pat" was born April 20, 1931 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to George Giesler and Alice Porter Giesler. She spent most of her childhood in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area of Brackenridge and Tarentum. Upon graduating from New Kensington High School in June of 1949, Pat went to Pittsburg to Business College where she earned an Associate Degree in Business Accounting. She moved to Monroe, Michigan after college and began working in the payroll department at Lake Stamping Manufacturing in Monroe. In April 1953, she met her forever dancing partner and love of her life Guy Klingensmith at Jimmy's...

George Richard Savage, age 85 passed away Monday April 3, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1937 in Marion, Louisiana to Ruth and Glynn Savage. He graduated from Farmerville High School in Louisiana and then studied at Northeast Louisiana State College and earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Geology. He later earned his master's degree from Mississippi State University. Richard attended the Officer Candidate School and graduated as a Lieutenant Junior Officer in the Navy. During his Navy career, 1960 - 1963, he served on the USS Charles Sperry, his pride and joy. Richard married the love of his life Shirley Brown in 1966. They were married for 56 years and had 2 daughters and 5...

Daniel Grafton "Danny" Barnett, age 69 of Conroe, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born on August 24, 1952 in Nettie, West Virginia. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Iva Barnett; daughter, Shana L. Barnett; and father-in-law, Charles E. Hyde. Family was very important to Danny and he leaves behind his wife, Jamie Hyde Barnett; daughters, Christy Williams and Stacey Ramirez and her husband Larry; grandchildren, Cheyenne Williams, Daniel Ray and Isabella Ramirez; mother-in-law, Elnora Hyde; brother-in-law, Charles E Hyde II; and very much loved brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces. A memorial service is being planned for Danny and...

Mary Ann Smith, age 95, passed away on November 22, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1926 in Grapeland, Texas; the oldest of two children born to John Speer Darsey and Ora Gainey Darsey. Mary Ann grew up in a small town with her grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. She excelled in all subjects in school, including music and was the Salutatorian of class at Grapeland High School. She went on to receive her Bachelors in Music from North Texas University and taught Elementary Music and children's church choir in Alvin, Texas. She also taught at Crockett Intermediate before finishing her career in Conroe after teaching at Anderson and Sam Houston Elementary. She was a proud...

Mary Ann Smith, age 95, passed away on November 22, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1926 in Grapeland, Texas; the oldest of two children born to John Speer Darsey and Ora Gainey Darsey. Mary Ann grew up in a small town with her grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. She excelled in all subjects in school, including music and was the Salutatorian of class at Grapeland High School. She went on to receive her Bachelors in Music from North Texas University and taught Elementary Music and children's church choir in Alvin, Texas. She also taught at Crockett Intermediate before finishing her career in Conroe after teaching at Anderson and Sam Houston Elementary. She was a proud...

Barbara Jean Smith Nelson, age 75, of Willis, Texas, passed away at home on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Willis. She is survived by her daughters, Evelyn Nelson of Willis and Heidi Beckham and husband Don of Willis. She is also survived by her brother, Ira Steve Smith Jr. of Hondo, Texas; her sisters, Diana Smith of San Antonio, Texas and Cathy Roescher of Castle Rock, Colorado; as well as numerous nieces and nephews around the country. Viewing will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Tree of Life Lutheran Church in Conroe, Texas. A funeral service will immediately follow at 5:00 PM. Interment will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in...

Barbara Jean Smith Nelson, age 75, of Willis, Texas, passed away at home on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in Willis. She is survived by her daughters, Evelyn Nelson of Willis and Heidi Beckham and husband Don of Willis. She is also survived by her brother, Ira Steve Smith Jr. of Hondo, Texas; her sisters, Diana Smith of San Antonio, Texas and Cathy Roescher of Castle Rock, Colorado; as well as numerous nieces and nephews around the country. Viewing will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Tree of Life Lutheran Church in Conroe, Texas. A funeral service will immediately follow at 5:00 PM. Interment will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in...