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Irene Helen Stepanski, 88, of Yorktown passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. She was born August 8, 1933 in Dewitt County to the late Leon and Catherine Ibrom Dworaczyk. She is survived by her children John Stepanski, Betty (Edmond) Fergerson, Thomas (Bonnie) Stepanski, Eva (Tommy) Stehling, Angie Stepanski, Lolly (Bruce) Williamson, Patty (Todd) Carothers, Paul Jr. (Tami) Stepanski, 23 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul Stepanski Sr, son William Stepanski, daughter-in- law Gwenn Stepanski and sister Delores Kolodziejcyk. Visitation 5-7 pm with Rosary at 7 pm Thursday, May 19, 2022 Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 am Friday,...

Mario Joel Almaraz, 72, of Yorktown, passed away May 4, 2022. He was born Nov. 19, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas to Esther Garza Almaraz and the late Eloy I. Almaraz Sr. Mario was a 1967 graduate of Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi and served from 1967-1973 in the U S Army Reserve. He retired from AT&T (Corpus Christi) after 30 yrs of service and moved to Yorktown, Texas where he enjoyed many happy years with his wife, family and friends. Mario was a lifelong avid motorcycle rider. He was a member of Gypsy Motorcycle Club for 52 years and a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Club. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Carole Almaraz, mother Esther Almaraz, children Dianna...

Mario Joel Almaraz, 72, of Yorktown, passed away May 4, 2022. He was born Nov. 19, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas to Esther Garza Almaraz and the late Eloy I. Almaraz Sr. Mario was a 1967 graduate of Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi and served from 1967-1973 in the U S Army Reserve. He retired from AT&T (Corpus Christi) after 30 yrs of service and moved to Yorktown, Texas where he enjoyed many happy years with his wife, family and friends. Mario was a lifelong avid motorcycle rider. He was a member of Gypsy Motorcycle Club for 52 years and a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Club. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Carole Almaraz, mother Esther Almaraz, children Diana...

Patricia Eaton passed away May 4, 2022. Visitation 1-2 pm will memorial at 2 pm Sat. May 14, 2022 at Massey Funeral Home. Reception to follow at Nordheim Shooting Club. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900.

Lorene Julia (Buendel) Schley of Yoakum was born August 17, 1937 in Dewitt County to the late Alvin and Augusta Franz Buendel, Sr. and passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022. Lorene was a mother and wife. She enjoyed canning food, gardening, and sewing. During her lifetime, she attended Victoria College and attained certifications in Nurse Attendant/Home Health Aide (1989) and Medication Administration Aide (1992). She used those skills to assist other people in their journey out of this life, especially husbands Ervin and Albert. Her grandchildren remember many a fun day at Grandma's house in Yorktown, where she spent the majority of her life. Lorene was preceded in death by her...

Raymond Weischwill, 89, of Victoria passed away Sat. April 2, 2022. Graveside service 10:30 am Tues. May 24, 2022 at Westside Cemetery. Reception to follow at St. Paul Lutheran 409 Wilbern Street Runge, Texas. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home, 361-564-2900.

JoAnn Hoffman Young, 81, passed on March 24, 2022 with her sons at her side. Visitation 1-2 pm Thursday, March 31, 2022 with Funeral Service beginning at 2 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial to follow at St. Paul Lutheran cemetery. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900

JoAnn Hoffman Young, 81, passed in Round Rock, TX on March 24, 2022 with her sons at her side. She was born August 25, 1940 in Bisbee, AZ to Eddie and Gladys Hoffman. JoAnn grew up in Corpus Christi, TX where she met and later married Thomas R. Young. They both attended Ray High School. Later they moved to Laredo, TX and then onto Houston until 1997. In April 1997 they retired in Yorktown, TX and built their home on family land where JoAnn made girlhood imaginary castles. JoAnn had a Master's degree in astronomy from the University of Houston. She lived in College Station, TX while Tom attended A&M and always felt first and foremost, she was an AGGIE, WHOOP!! She was a retired school...

Marvin Pilsner, 86, of Nordheim passed away Thurs. March 17, 2022. He was born March 25, 1935 to the late Edwin and Caroline Conrad Pilsner. Graveside service 1 pm Sun. March 20, 2022 at Nordheim Cemetery. You may sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900.

Shirley L. Turek passed away March 8, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born April 18, 1932 to Albert J. and Katie Turek in Yorktown, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Patty T. Swenson and Patty's husband Glen, her nephew Tom Swenson and her grand nephew Blake Swenson. She is survived by her nephew Bill Swenson and his wife Sandy, Kayla Swenson, four grand nephews and nieces, Clark Swenson, Stephanie Swenson, Will Swenson and Kate White and her husband Stewart and their children Campbell White and Jack White. Shirley grew up in Yorktown where she enjoyed swimming and playing golf at the country club. She graduated from Yorktown High in 1950 and after attending The...

Shirley L. Turek passed away March 8, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born April 18, 1932 to Albert J. and Katie Turek in Yorktown, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Patty T. Swenson and Patty's husband Glen, her nephew Tom Swenson and her grand nephew Blake Swenson. She is survived by her nephew Bill Swenson and his wife Sandy, Kayla Swenson, four grand nephews and nieces, Clark Swenson, Stephanie Swenson, Will Swenson and Kate White and her husband Stewart and their children Campbell White and Jack White. Shirley grew up in Yorktown where she enjoyed swimming and playing golf at the country club. She graduated from Yorktown High in 1950 and after attending The...

Dakota Dean Schultz, 28, of Yorktown passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born February 7, 1994 in Cuero to Kevin Schultz and Tammie LeCompte-Fischer. Graveside service 10 am Friday, March 11, 2022 at Westside Cemetery. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

Melba Lee Brown Hughes, 96, passed away peacefully in her home on March 4, 2022. She was born to Fred A. (Jimmy) and Cora Schorlemer Brown on June 28, 1925 at the Brown farm on Spies Road, north of Yorktown, Texas. She attended the Metting and Friedland country schools and graduated from Yorktown High School. She married J.W. (Jake) Hughes of Odem, Texas on June 8, 1944 in the Methodist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was a member of the Yorktown United Methodist Church and participated in United Methodist Women, quilting, and served as a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, served at the Yorktown Assisted Ministry (YAM) and over the years she...

Alice Louise Lingo Deason went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the age of 76. There will be a graveside service at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2 pm. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900.

Marvin Koopmann, 89, of Yorktown passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born July 22, 1932 in Yorktown to the late Henry L. and Alfreda Wild Koopmann. He graduated from Yorktown High School in 1949. Marvin was drafted into the Army and served 2 years. He worked for CP & L retiring after 35 years. Marvin lived in Corpus Christi and Victoria before moving back to Yorktown. He is survived by his sister Lorna Borgfeld, nieces Janet Seljos and Lori Coleman and nephew Duane Borgfeld. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation 1-2 pm Wednesday, February 16, 2022 with Funeral service beginning at 2 pm at Massey Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Westside...