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Beth Katherine Kraege Sievers, 85, of Yorktown passed away Saturday Aug. 26, 2023. She was born Feb. 22, 1938 in Yorktown, Texas to Hilmer and Katherine Koch Kraege. Beth was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She graduated from Yorktown High School. She married Marvin Sievers Sept. 8, 1957 at St. Paul Lutheran Church and they were blessed with two children, Mark and Susan. She is survived by her children Mark (Kristie) Sievers and Susan (Gill) Dollins. Grandchildren Kyler (Kori) Dollins, Kory (Trista) Dollins, Brayden (Alex) Sievers and Kaelen (Clayton) Schram, great grandchildren Kase Ray Dollins, Taelynn Beth Dollins and she was looking forward to meeting her third...

Kristin Nicole Russell, 44, of Yorktown passed away Mon. Aug. 21, 2023. Visitation will be 9-10:30 am Sat. Aug. 26, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Mission Valley. Funeral Service to begin at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Edwards Family Cemetery. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900

Clarisse Louise (Clara) Zaiontz Kaiser, 93, of Yorktown passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023. She was born to Joseph and Matilda Baingo Zaiontz on January 27, 1930 in Yorktown, Texas. She married Roland Kaiser on December 25, 1948. She and Roland traveled around the first few years of marriage wherever his work took him. Then in 1952 they finally settled down in Yorktown and that is where she lived the rest of her life. Six children were born to this marriage: Carolyn, Gaylon, James, David, Cynthia and Robert. Clara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt to her family. She loved to cook for her children and grandchildren especially at holidays. She always...

Clarisse Louise (Clara) Zaiontz Kaiser, 93, of Yorktown passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023. She was born to Joseph and Matilda Baingo Zaiontz on January 27, 1930 in Yorktown, Texas. She married Roland Kaiser on December 25, 1948. She and Roland traveled around the first few years of marriage wherever his work took him. Then in 1952 they finally settled down in Yorktown and that is where she lived the rest of her life. Six children were born to this marriage: Carolyn, Gaylon, James, David, Cynthia and Robert. Clara was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt to her family. She loved to cook for her children and grandchildren especially at holidays. She always...

Connie Ray Arnold, 89, of Yorktown, Texas passed away on August 6, 2023. Connie was born November 4, 1933 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to the late John and Ora Barnhill Arnold. He served in the US Navy from 1952-1957 on the USS Algol, a troop transport ship. Connie received is BS in Math form the Texas State University Masters in Chemistry and his PHD from Texas A&M Chemical Oceanography. He was married to the love of his life Agatha (Aggie) Arnold for 68 years. Connie is survived by his wife Aggie Arnold, daughters Kita (John) Scull, of Austin, Gina (Bill) Hart, of San Antonio, grandchildren Jennifer Keets (Mark) Rehme, Austin Miles Laird, Tayler Rae (Spencer) Serra and two great grandchildren...

Jo Lynn Coleman Neese, 89, of Goliad, Texas passed away on August 5, 2023. She was born September 15, 1933 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Sam Edward and Josephine Weiss Coleman. She married Larry Neese on December 26, 1953 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Jo Lynn is preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her son Greg (Phyllis) Neese, three grandchildren Sam (Jennifer), Sarah (Matt) and Travis Neese, sister Kay Coleman Price and brother-in-law Walter Leister. Memorials may be given to Hospice of South Texas Dornburg of Compassion or donor's choice. Pallbearers Sam Neese, Travis Neese, Matt Tomlinson, Darrell Mayfield, Arlin Mayfield and Ronnie...

Jo Lynn Coleman Neese, 89, of Goliad, Texas passed away on August 5, 2023. She was born September 15, 1933 in Yorktown, Texas to the late Sam Edward and Josephine Weiss Coleman. She married Larry Neese on December 26, 1953 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Jo Lynn is preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her son Greg (Phyllis) Neese, three grandchildren Sam (Jennifer), Sarah (Matt) and Travis Neese, sister Kay Coleman Price and brother-in-law Walter Leister. Memorials may be given to Hospice of South Texas Dornburg of Compassion or donor's choice. Pallbearers Sam Neese, Travis Neese, Matt Tomlinson, Darrell Mayfield, Arlin Mayfield and Ronnie...

David Juan Pena Jr. 72, of Yorktown passed away Thurs. Aug. 3, 2023. Visitation 5-7 pm Tues. Aug. 8, 2023 with Rosary at 7 pm at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 2 pm Tues. Aug. 8, 2023 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment to follow at San Luis Catholic Cemetery. You may sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900

David Juan Pena Jr. 72, of Yorktown passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born October 10, 1950 in Runge, TX to the late David and Gabriella Guerrero Pena. He is survived by his wife Lupe Pena, daughters Christine Pena (Chris) Smith, Rosanna (Matt) Villarreal, Michelle (Trent Allen Rickman) Pena and grandchildren: Kyle Trevino, Cora Smith, Faith Smith, Julian Villarreal, Carlie Villarreal, and Jaxon Villarreal. David is also survived by his sibling Domingo (Mary) Pena, Velma (Emil) Garza, Robert Pena, Sulema Ortiz, and Jimmy Pena. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation 5-7 pm Tuesday, August 8, 2023 with Rosary beginning at 7 pm at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Mass...

Estella Villa, 73, of San Antonio, formerly of Yorktown passed away Wed. Aug. 2, 2023. She was born in Cuero on Nov. 16, 1949 to the late Antonio and Tomasita Sepeda Villa. She was a faithful Catholic who was active in the church especially in the San Antonio diocese. She was recognized by the Archdiocese of San Antonio with Lumen Gentium award. This is bestowed upon Catholic laypeople who have demonstrated participation in the Catholic Church's mission to bring Christ's light to all. She is survived by her sisters Ramona Yanes of Yorktown, Mariann Santos of San Antonio, Sylvia (Fernando) Medina of Stafford, VA, brother Robert (Minnie) Villa of Victoria, sister-in-law Frances Villa and...

Estella Villa, 73, of San Antonio, formerly of Yorktown passed away Wed. Aug. 2, 2023. Rosary at 10:30 am with Funeral Mass beginning at 11 am Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Westside Cemetery. You may sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900

The Taylor family lost their "rock" Loyd Geary, on July 27, 2023. Geary had a huge personality, generous heart, and was a story teller who tended to be the life of the party. Geary was born in Pampa, Texas, on November 4,1940, to Betty Jane & Loyd Alvin Taylor, who preceded Geary in death. He is survived by his loving wife Judy and their children Geary Todd (Michaela), Kenneth Van (Paige), Sara Jane, plus two grandchildren, Murphy Grace Taylor and Reyann Taylor Pickens. He is also survived by all six of his siblings: Sue Bradley, Pat McVickers, Barbie Taylor, Becky Parker, Curt Taylor, and Jan Hudson. Geary graduated in 1960 from Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas, and attended the...

The Taylor family lost their "rock" Loyd Geary, on July 27, 2023. Geary had a huge personality, generous heart, and was a story teller who tended to be the life of the party. Geary was born in Pampa, Texas, on November 4,1940, to Betty Jane & Loyd Alvin Taylor, who preceded Geary in death. He is survived by his loving wife Judy and their children Geary Todd (Michaela), Kenneth Van (Paige), Sara Jane, plus two grandchildren, Murphy Grace Taylor and Reyann Taylor Pickens. He is also survived by all six of his siblings: Sue Bradley, Pat McVickers, Barbie Taylor, Becky Parker, Curt Taylor, and Jan Hudson. Geary graduated in 1960 from Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas, and attended the...

The Taylor family lost their "rock" Loyd Geary, on July 27, 2023. Geary had a huge personality, generous heart, and was a story teller who tended to be the life of the party. Geary was born in Pampa, Texas, on November 4,1940, to Betty Jane & Loyd Alvin Taylor, who preceded Geary in death. He is survived by his loving wife Judy and their children Geary Todd (Michaela), Kenneth Van (Paige), Sara Jane, plus two grandchildren, Murphy Grace Taylor and Reyann Taylor Pickens. He is also survived by all six of his siblings: Sue Bradley, Pat McVickers, Barbie Taylor, Becky Parker, Curt Taylor, and Jan Hudson. Geary graduated in 1960 from Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas, and attended the...

Sandra Medina, 49, of Yorktown passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born April 2, 1974 in Cuero to the late Enrique and Hortencia Guzman Medina. She is survived by her children Rodryck Williams, Raven Williams, Rylann Williams, grandchildren Trenton Williams, Alexander "King" Yates, Quenton Williams, Aaliyah Yates, Amayah Yates, Kairo Williams and Corbyn Fischer. She is also survived by siblings Alice Sneed, David Cruz, Danny Cruz, Ester Hatch, Anthony Cruz and Darrell Medina and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents. Visitation 10 am - 1 pm, followed by funeral service at 1 pm, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Massey Funeral Home with Pastor...

Sandra Medina, 49, of Yorktown passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. Visitation 10 am - 1 pm, with funeral service at 1 pm, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Massey Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Yorktown Community Cemetery. You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com Massey Funeral Home, Yorktown, Texas 361-564-2900.

Our dear mother, Alice Marie Plasczyk, sadly passed away Friday July 21, 2023 at the age of 92, She was a loving mother, who was always there for us. She was born May 14, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gerald and Hattie Marie Harkness Codling. She was a well-loved member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the community of Yorktown. She is survived by her children Shirley Keseling of Marion, Annie Plasczyk of Yorktown, Frances Plasczyk, Donna Plasczyk (Foster) and husband Steven, Diana Pawlik and David Plasczyk and wife Norma, all of Victoria and sister Geraldine Colding. She is also survived by her grandchildren Joe Wills, Sherry Oakes, Plenty Williamson, Astin Perez, Ross Plasczyk,...

Our dear mother, Alice Marie Plasczyk, sadly passed away Friday July 21, 2023 at the age of 92, She was a loving mother, who was always there for us. She was born May 14, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gerald and Hattie Marie Harkness Codling. She was a well-loved member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the community of Yorktown. She is survived by her children Shirley Keseling of Marion, Annie Plasczyk of Yorktown, Frances Plasczyk, Donna Plasczyk (Foster) and husband Steven, Diana Pawlik and David Plasczyk and wife Norma, all of Victoria and sister Geraldine Colding. She is also survived by her grandchildren Joe Wills, Sherry Oakes, Plenty Williamson, Astin Perez, Ross Plasczyk,...

Our dear mother, Alice Marie Plasczyk, sadly passed away Friday July 21, 2023 at the age of 92, She was a loving mother, who was always there for us. She was born May 14, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gerald and Hattie Marie Harkness Codling. She was a well-loved member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and the community of Yorktown. She is survived by her children Shirley Keseling of Marion, Annie Plasczyk of Yorktown, Frances Plasczyk, Donna Plasczyk (Foster) and husband Steven, Diana Pawlik and David Plasczyk and wife Norma, all of Victoria and sister Geraldine Colding. She is also survived by her grandchildren Joe Wills, Sherry Oakes, Plenty Williamson, Astin Perez, Ross Plasczyk,...