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Mary Margaret Abell was called to her heavenly home on March 13, 2025 at the age of 75 years. She was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston, Texas on October 26, 1948 to John J. Sullivan and Josephine Kovacevich Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her parents, John & Josephine Sullivan, brother James Joseph Sullivan and husband, James Gerald Abell. She is survived by her brother, John Joseph Sullivan, Jr. and wife, Stephanie, stepsons, Charles Abell and wife, Debra and Chris Abell and granddaughter Cassie Reardon and husband, Derek. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families as well and a host of friends who will miss her dearly. The Family will...

LEAGUE CITY ? Patrick Joseph Garland III, age 83, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. Service arrangements are entrusted to Crowder Funeral Home in League City. (281) 332-2727

Patrick Joseph Garland III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 at the age of 83, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born to Patrick Joseph Garland II and Evelyn Surginer-Sylvester, Pat was a BOI and lifelong resident of Galveston County and attended Kirwin High School. An avid outdoorsman, Pat had a deep passion for hunting deer and birds. He found immense joy not only in the thrill of the hunt but also in training dogs to accompany him on his adventures. In addition to his love for the outdoors, Pat was a talented woodworker, creating everything from custom hunting bows and arrows, with his dear friend...

Gilbert Francis Choppin passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Choppin was born on November 20, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana where his father Gilbert Peter Choppin worked as a bookkeeper for a number of companies and, ultimately, as an insurance manager for the City of New Orleans. Gil was raised in New Orleans, the hometown of his father. His mother, Nellie Marie Choppin (maiden name Guidroz), was born in Carencro, Louisiana. His parents originally met in Eagle Lake, TX but soon relocated and raised their family in New Orleans in the areas of City Park and Lakeview. After graduating from Saint Aloysius High School in 1958, he earned a Bachelor's degree with a...

David Woodward Cook, Jr., of Nassau Bay, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Webster, Texas at the age of 92. He was born on November 5, 1932 in Nashville, Tennessee to David and Ann Cook. He worked for Lockheed as a member of the Apollo Space Program that sent man to the moon and was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. He volunteered with many organizations over his lifetime including Interfaith Caring Ministries of League City and Bay Area New Democrats. He was preceded in death by his parents David Woodward Cook, Sr, and Ann Holt Cook; of Nashville TN, his sister Eleanor Egbert; of Jacksonville FL, and his wife Sara Dean Cook: of Nassau Bay, TX. He is...

David Woodward Cook, Jr., of Nassau Bay, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Webster, Texas at the age of 92. He was born on November 5, 1932 in Nashville, Tennessee to David and Ann Cook. He worked for Lockheed as a member of the Apollo Space Program that sent man to the moon and was a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. He volunteered with many organizations over his lifetime including Interfaith Caring Ministries of League City and Bay Area New Democrats. He was preceded in death by his parents David Woodward Cook, Sr, and Ann Holt Cook; of Nashville TN, his sister Eleanor Egbert; of Jacksonville FL, and his wife Sara Dean Cook: of Nassau Bay, TX. He is...

Alice Elaine (Gerlich) Sauser, of League City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born to Julius and Elenore Gerlich in Hopkinton, Iowa on the 16th of May, 1931. Alice grew up in Hopkinton, Iowa until her freshman year in High school when she moved to Worthington, Iowa. She graduated from Worthington High School in 1948. In 1947 she started dating her High School classmate Jim Sauser. Alice and Jim were married in 1951 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Worthington, Iowa. After Jim came back from serving his country in the Koran War, they lived one year in San Diego, California, they then moved to Monticello, Iowa. After Jim graduated from DeVry...

Alice Elaine (Gerlich) Sauser, of League City, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born to Julius and Elenore Gerlich in Hopkinton, Iowa on the 16th of May, 1931. Alice grew up in Hopkinton, Iowa until her freshman year in High school when she moved to Worthington, Iowa. She graduated from Worthington High School in 1948. In 1947 she started dating her High School classmate Jim Sauser. Alice and Jim were married in 1951 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Worthington, Iowa. After Jim came back from serving his country in the Koran War, they lived one year in San Diego, California, they then moved to Monticello, Iowa. After Jim graduated from DeVry...

Jacob Derk Van Ramshorst, Sr. of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away October 28, 2024. He was born in McAllen, Texas March 3, 1940. He is preceded in death by his parents Johannes and Edna Van Ramshorst, four brothers and a sister, and his son Jacob Van Ramshorst, Jr. Jacob is survived by his wife Bonnie of 63 years, his two daughters, two granddaughters, and great grandson. He will be interred in Houston National Cemetery.

Jacob Derk Van Ramshorst, Sr. of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away October 28, 2024. He was born in McAllen, Texas March 3, 1940. He is preceded in death by his parents Johannes and Edna Van Ramshorst, four brothers and a sister, and his son Jacob Van Ramshorst, Jr. Jacob is survived by his wife Bonnie of 63 years, his two daughters, two granddaughters, and great grandson. He will be interred in Houston National Cemetery.

Dolores Ann Wadding, of League City, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Webster, Texas at the age of 87. She was born on March 20, 1937 in Gilpin Township, Pennsylvania to Peter and Valaria Canale. She was preceded in death by her brother Chester Canale, daughter Darlene Wadding and parents Peter and Valaria Canale. Dolores is survived by her children Denise Hicks and husband Ron, Deb Jaques and wife Rosemary, Robert Wadding and wife Karen, Doreen Wadding, 10 grandchildren, 15 Great grandchildren and 6 Great-great grandchildren. A service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00pm at Pleasant View Brethren Church, 1156 Pleasantview Drive, Vandergrift PA 15690.

Veronica Jane Bowler, of League City, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 in Webster, Texas at the age of 59. She was born on September 7, 1964 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Sydney and Eva Lough. Veronica is the oldest child of Sydney and Eva born in Portsmouth United Kingdom. She always shared fond memories of the love that her parents provided her and her siblings, recollecting the special times they shared especially at Christmas. She was both a British and American citizen and had immigrated with her family to Texas in 2001, she loved her British heritage and her life in Texas. One of Veronica's dreams was to become a therapist so she could dedicate her time to help those that...

William Wade Sandel, of Fredericksburg, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Seabrook, Texas at the age of 90. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Hunstville, Texas to Edgar and Hortense "Jane" Sandel. Wade is originally from Dallas, TX, where he spent 31 years with Philips Petroleum before retiring and moving to the hill country. It is In Fredericksburg that he enjoyed growing peaches and pecans and had lavish gardens at each home he built. He constructed the same floor plan 4 times, until he landed the property of his dreams where he built it again for the final time on a hill with breath taking views. He frequented Luckenbach where he played daily games of dominoes, strummed his...

Stephen Edward Flick, of Kemah, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home in Kemah, Texas at the age of 55. He was born on May 25, 1969 in Galveston, Texas to Paul and Jeanette Flick. Stephen was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He also enjoyed sports, barbecue's and taking trips to the lake and ranch. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be missed by all. Stephen was preceded in death by his brother Brian. He is survived by wife Kerry, parents Paul and Jeanette Flick, sister Suzanne Scalise and husband Stephen, nieces and nephews Logan Scalise, Landon Scalise, Michele Scalise, mother-n-law Lorriane Pica,...

Raymond Stoney, Jr., of League City, Texas, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024 at his home in League City, Texas at the age of 67. Raymond Stoney, Jr was born on October 13, 1956 to the late Raymond Sr and Carrie Spencer Stoney in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Foy H. Moody High School in 1975 and then attended Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas before serving in the United States Air Force for 8 years. Raymond had a technical career in the Oil & Gas/Chemical Industry for 38 plus years, working for Kerr-McGee, Betz-Dearborn, Halliburton, Encana, Shell Chemical, LyondellBasell, and Marathon Oil briefly before retiring. He enjoyed music, watching movies, fishing,...

Raymond Stoney, Jr., of League City, Texas, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024 at his home in League City, Texas at the age of 67. Raymond Stoney, Jr was born on October 13, 1956 to the late Raymond Sr and Carrie Spencer Stoney in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Foy H. Moody High School in 1975 and then attended Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas before serving in the United States Air Force for 8 years. Raymond had a technical career in the Oil & Gas/Chemical Industry for 38 plus years, working for Kerr-McGee, Betz-Dearborn, Halliburton, Encana, Shell Chemical, LyondellBasell, and Marathon Oil briefly before retiring. He enjoyed music, watching movies, fishing,...

Frank Carson Bryan was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 31, 2024 in League City, TX at the age of 97. Frank was born on July 15, 1926 in Houston, TX to Katie and Clarence Bryan. Frank was a devout Catholic, a long-time member and supporter of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He will always be remembered for his strong faith and love of God and family. He was blessed to have a long life well-lived. Welcoming Frank to heaven are his loving wife, Betty, her daughter, Sandy Middlebrook; mother, Katie Bryan; father, Clarence Bryan; Brother, Edward Bryan; Brother, Leonard Bryan and wife Peggy; Sister, Hilda Bryan Drohan and husband William A. Drohan;...

Alice Lewis Willingham passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 12th, 2024 at her home in League City, Texas, following a brief illness. Alice was born on October 19th, 1923 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Mary and Joseph Lewis. She was the third of six children. Alice graduated from St. John's Catholic School in Lafayette. After the family relocated to Port Arthur, Texas, she graduated from Port Arthur College, which recommended her to Gulf Oil Company for employment, by which she was hired and remained until her retirement in 1982. Alice was married to Delmer Ray Willingham and they had one daughter with whom, together with her son-in-law, she spent the last seven years of her...

Carol Jean Duffin, of Kemah, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Webster, Texas at the age of 77. She was born on July 9, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to Ethel and Herbert Elster. Carol loved being a church liturgist. She worked at St. Mary of the Expectation Church in the RCIA program and art and environment for many years. She was involved in music ministry something she passed on to her son. She was a church member for over 50 years. She and her husband, Pat, facilitated adult Bible study classes. Carol was very involved with her faith and enjoyed serving on the church building committee during the construction of the new church. She was also a member of the St. Mary's Belles. Carol...

Elaine Haycraft passed away in her sleep on April 11, 2024 at the age of 91. Born to Edward and Evelyn Hohenberger in Brooklyn, NY on April 16, 1932. Elaine went to school in Brooklyn and graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in Physical Education. She continued with post-graduate education at the University of North Carolina where she received a Master of Physical Education degree. Post-graduation, Elaine moved to Rockford, Illinois where she taught Physical Education on the college level at Rockford University, then transferred to Shorter University in Rome, Georgia and finally moved to Kentucky to teach at The University of Louisville where she met her husband, Logan...

Constance "Conni" Marie Lehmann, of Friendswood, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home in Friendswood, Texas at the age of sixty-three. She was born on May 7, 1960, in Evanston, Illinois to Arthur J. Roth, III and Nancy Schroeder Roth. The Arthur Roth family moved from Illinois to Lakeland, Florida when Conni was 11 years old. She claims Florida as her home state, where she developed an avid and lifelong pursuit of enjoying the water. She swam competitively in high school and pursued competitive swimming through the U.S Masters Swimming program after graduating from Loyola University-New Orleans with a BBA in Accounting in 1982. Conni's business career started in San...