Obituaries

Martha J. Thompson, age 80, passed away September 3, 2023 in Austin, TX. Martha was born on October 19, 1942 in Galveston, Texas to Herman and Wilma Jahn Martha held a Bachelor’s degree from Life Christian University. She was a dependency counselor with the State/Federal Corrections...

David Randall Patterson, 85, of Brenham, passed away on September 9, 2023. David was born on July 23, 1938, in Woodsboro, Texas to Floyd and Ruth Patterson. In his school years while growing up in Houston, David was an accomplished athlete with basketball being his favorite. His junior high...

Evelyn Thielemann, 93, of Brenham passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Silver Sage Assisted Living Center. Evelyn was born on August 4, 1930, to Charlie Sr. and Olga (Wagner) Riechers, in the Sandy Hill community. She was baptized on September 14, 1930,...

Jeanette Marie Kieke, 84, of Burton , passed away peacefully on August 31, 2023. Jeanette was born on April 3, 1939 in the Longpoint Community to Estlean and Louis Roehling, Jr. Jeanette was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved to sit out on her porch and watch the cars drive by. She...

Carl Martin, 79 of Brenham, passed away September 3, 2023. Carl was born January 8, 1944 in San Marcos, Texas to Carl and Edna (Rose) Martin. As a youth his family moved to San Antonio. Here he graduated from high school, was involved as a ham radio operator, and enjoyed working as an automotive...

Joy Treude, 70, of Burton, peacefully passed away August 28, 2023 with her loving husband by her side. Joy was born June 6, 1953 in Brenham to Harry and Evelyn (Mertz) Ullrich. She was baptized on November 26, 1953 and confirmed on April 3, 1966 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top. She...

Edward Wensel, 80 of Brenham, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Edward was born January 23, 1943 in rural Austin County, Texas to Rubin and Alma (Flentge) Wensel. He was a graduate of Brenham High School. On October 29, 1966, he married Marilyn Hrnicko at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Edward...

Theodore Louis Beery, 78, passed away August 27, 2023 in Brenham, Texas. Theodore was born on January 20, 1945 to Paul and Wilhelmina (Prasco) Beery in Salem, Ohio. Theodore grew up in Salem and graduated from Salem High School. After retirement from General Motors in Lordstown, Ohio, he moved...

Dorothy Jean “Jeanie” Stepan, 89, peacefully passed away on August 17, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Jeanie was born February 18, 1934 in New Wehdem, Texas to Fritz and Hildegard Meyer. Jeanie was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, sang in the...

Betty Jean “Jeanie” Finke, 82, of Brenham, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023. Jeanie was born December 29, 1940 in Brenham to Dennis and Bertha Wittner. Jeanie was baptized and confirmed in Welcome Lutheran Church, and she attended Industry and Bellville Schools graduating from Bellville...

It is with deep sorrow the Pennybacker family announces the passing of Dolores (Dee) Pennybacker. She left us peacefully on August 21, 2023, 30 days after the love of her life, Bill. Dee was born on September 1, 1932 in Gore, Missouri. The daughter of Paul and Idene Reinhardt, she gained her...

Marshall Allen Harrell II was born on October 22, 1934 in Washington D.C. He passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Marshall grew up in San Antonio, Texas and attended Alamo Heights schools. He was proud to be a member of the 1951 State runner-up then the 1952 State champion...

James "Jim" Gaither Witte, 72, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2023 in Bryan, Texas. Jim was born on October 24, 1950 in Texas City, Texas to Elizabeth and Robert Witte. A visitation for Jim will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Brenham Memorial Chapel located...

Cole Dismukes, age 39, entered Heaven on the banks of the Frio River Sunday, July 30, 2023. Cole Matthew Dismukes was born November 15, 1983, at Bellville General Hospital in Bellville, Texas to parents Leonard “Poncho” and Julie Renfrow Dismukes. He was a 2002 graduate of Brenham High School...

Jeanette Carlson, 71 of Brenham passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born September 21, 1951 to parents Jim and Dorothy (Skweres) Brending in Brenham. Jeanette retired after 20 years of service to the Brenham State School. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Jeanette enjoyed taking...