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On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the age of 62, Mary Beth Johnson passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Mary Beth was born on June 23, 1960 in Weimar, Texas to Valeria Ann Farek Cooke and William Louis "Bill" Cooke. She grew up in Bloomington, Texas and graduated from Bloomington High School in 1978. She attended Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University), graduating in 1982 with a degree in Business Administration. Mary Beth began her career and her family in San Antonio, Texas, but later moved to Austin, Texas where she met and married Stan Johnson. In 2005, Stan and Mary Beth bought a piece of property outside of Weimar, Texas and a few years later, moved...

Alice Elizabeth "Libby" Neiman was born in her home on Shafer Hill, May 31, 1930 in Nashville, Brown County, Indiana. She was the 8th child of 9 raised on a large family farm in Indiana. She married Richard Neiman, on May 3, 1951, in Columbus, Indiana and together they raised 4 children in Houston, Texas. Libby was a homemaker and loved working in her flower beds and maintaining her beautiful yard and was proud of the 'Yard of the Month' awards that she received. Libby was also an avid reader, reading at least one book a day. Libby was preceded in death by her husband Richard Neiman of Spring; son Charles Neiman of Spring; son-in-law, Donald W. Hayek of Columbus; daughter-in-law, Carol...

Joan Elizabeth Beishir, age 70, passed away on April 19, 2022 in Columbus, Texas. She was born to Vernon Elvro and Anna Dolores (Kelley) McKellips in Springfield, Missouri on August 17, 1951. She met Kenneth Beishir in 8th grade and they married on March 7, 1968. Joan attended Kilgore College where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assisting with the highest honors. During her career, she served as President of the Northeast Texas Association of Legal Assistants and Treasurer of the Legal Assistants Division of the State Bar of Texas and was awarded Legal Assistant of the Year 1996. After retirement, she served as...

Judith "Judy" Ann (Beirne) Glueck passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022 at home in Cat Spring, Texas. She leaves her husband of 50 years, James, her children, Alicea (Michael), James, Laura (Dennis), and Jonathon (Laura), her grandchildren, Mac, Aaron, Madison, Aideen, Mason, Elizabeth, Annabelle, and Frederick. She is also survived by her brother Jim and many nieces, nephews, and other loved ones. Judy is preceded in death by her parents William and Winifred, brothers Bill and John Beirne, and grandson Anthony Chaloupka. Judy was born on February 22, 1950 in Houston, Texas, and attended St. Agnes High School and the University of Houston. Although raised in Houston,...

Harvey Edward Skow, of Columbus passed away on May 13, 2021 in Katy at the age of 84. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus. Visitation will be at church from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery in El Campo. Online condolences at www.hennekefuneralhome.com.

Mary Elizabeth Willbern, age 61, of Victoria, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Victoria, Texas. Mary was a loving sister and aunt. Mary was born in Kenedy, Texas to Arthur David Willbern and Lurline (Poenitzsch) Willbern on February 11, 1960. Mary moved to Victoria in 1964 and graduated from Stroman High School in 1978. After high school Mary worked for various auto parts companies in Victoria, Houston, and Sealy. The Farmers' Coop in Garwood was her last place of employment before moving back to Victoria. Mary never met a stranger and made friends easily. She had a quirky sense of humor and lived life to its fullest as long as she was able. In addition to her parents,...

Lester P. W. Bunge, Jr. June 4, 1945 - July 10, 2020 Les Bunge, Jr. of Garwood, Texas, age 75, passed away peacefully in Columbus, Texas on Friday, July 10, 2020. Les Bunge, Jr. was born the second child of Margaret and Lester P.W. Bunge, Sr. on June 4, 1945 in El Campo, Texas. He was raised in Garwood, Texas and remained in Colorado County his entire life. Les was a 5th generation Texan. As a young boy, Les graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in 1959, and went on to graduate from Garwood High School in 1962. He was an avid athlete who loved to play football and was a member of the track team. He was also a member of the FFA, winning the Calf Scramble at the Houston Fat Stock...

Judge Gus James Strauss Jr., 76, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his home in New Ulm, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Gus and Mary Lee Strauss and his late wife Marie (Netzer) Strauss in 1987. He leaves behind his loving wife, Susie (Nelson) Strauss; his son, Matthew Strauss; his son, Gus "Jamie" Strauss III and wife Jordan; his sister, Mary Rose Grafe and husband Ervin; his brother, Olin Strauss and wife Erin; and his grandchildren, Luke, IV, and Palmer. He was born in Hallettsville, Texas to State Senator Gus Strauss and Mary Lee (Elstner) Strauss. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in 1960 and went on to play football at the University of Texas under...

Jack W. Kohleffel, of Weimar, Texas passed away on March 30, 2020 at the age of 72. He was a retired Texas Game Warden in Jackson County, Texas. The family will have a private graveside service. A complete obituary can be found and online condolences can be given at www.hennekefuneralhome.com.

Jessye Elizabeth Stubblefield Hefner, age 74, of Garwood, passed away on February 23, 2020 in Sugarland, Texas. She was born to Roy Marberry and Annabel (Maroney) Stubblefield on August 20, 1945 in Alameda, California. She was married to Billy Hefner on May 16, 1968. Jessye enjoyed Christmas, friends and reading her bible. Her hobbies included cooking, antiquing and slot machines. Her favorite things were family and her dogs. Jessye had a passion for youth and served for many years as a Sunday school teacher as well as working with youth in a group called 'Christians on Broadway'. She loved helping others and was continually finding ways to do this, even from home. She was a...