All Obituaries

Abelardo R. Ibarra, Sr., 87, of Waelder, Tx passed away on March 21, 2023.  He was born to Domingo and Crescencia Rodriguez Ibarra. Abelardo is survived by Gloria Ibarra - wife; Gloria Sirilo - daughter; Dora Noyola (Freddie) - daughter; Abelardo Ibarra, Jr. - son; Carol Ibarra - daughter; Adan Ibarra (fiance’, Crystal) - son; Mary Esparza – sister; Maria Almaraz – sister; Susan Castro – sister; Linda Cedillo - sister; fourteen grandchildren and five great...

Norman John Schaffner was born June 19, 1930 to the late Leo and Pauline (Moniot) Schaffner and passed away Monday, March 6th, at the age of 92.   A former resident of Butler, Pa., Norman was a resident of Pearland, Texas retiring after twenty years of service in the Air Force in 1968.  He went on to work at NASA for the next eighteen years.  He finished his working career opening a book store with his wife Angie.   He enjoyed gardening, debating on any topic, sports,...

Donna Bizzell passed away peacefully March 5, 2023 in Houston, TX after a long, enjoyable retirement in Flatonia, TX where she continued her skills with cooking, gardening and organization.   She was born on June 22, 1944 to Ralph and Velma Lewis who awaited her in heaven along with her son, Erin.  If there are dominoes in heaven, there’s a game of 42 being played.   She is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Bob, her daughter Beth, son-in-law Bryan,...

Visitation for Melanie Jane Mica Fairchild will be held at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia on Thursday, March 9th starting at 10 am until 8 pm with family receiving visitors from 5pm until 8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10th at 10am at Muldoon Mercantile located at 282 FM 154 Muldoon, Tx with a Cowboy send off, officiated by Mr. Charlie Stephens and Mr. Johnny Seculla.  Burial will be at Flatonia Oak Hill Cemetery following the services. A celebration of...

    Michael Gene Schulze, son and brother passed away February 23, 2023. He was born on June 2, 1941, to Dr. Gene Schulze and Helen Ruth Reinke Schulze He was second of three children. Mike graduated from Flatonia High School  as well as Schulenburg High School within a year of each other.  Mike was a Flatonia guy that everyone knew.  He was the Flatonia Bulldogs # 1 Fan. When he was able to get around, you can find him at every Bulldog event cheering kids on....

Weldon J. "Buddy" Borel, 86, of Flatonia, passed away on February 23, 2023.  He was born on September 26, 1936 to Lawrence C. Borel and Daisy Belle Borel.   Buddy married Betty Krischke and were blessed with 3 children, Byron, Matthew and Jill.   Buddy will be remembered by friends, family, and his church by his generosity, love for his wife and kids, and his outstanding craftsmanship. He was an incredible cabinet maker and a devoted child of God. He gave away...

On February 21, 2023, Joyce Elaine Gold, loving wife, mother and sister passed away peacefully in Cypress, Texas. Joyce is survived by her loving husband, Lawrence Gold of 56 years; her children, Jeff and Keith Gold; grandchildren Garret Gold, Conner Gold, Kempsey Gold, Kennedy Gold and Levi Gold; brothers, Lloyd Steinhauser and Ronnie Steinhauser. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Annie Steinhauser and Carol Null, her sister. Joyce attended Flatonia High School and...

Donald (Donnie) Mica, 81, of Flatonia, passed away on February 20, 2023.  He was born on May 30, 1941 to George Mica and Gertrude Steinhauser Mica. Donald was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Rietz Mica, his parents George Mica and Gertrude Steinhauser Mica, and his brother James Mica. Donald is survived by his three children Chris Mica and wife Melanie; Todd Mica and wife Marcia; Donna Kozelsky and husband Tim; his brother Douglas Mica and wife Sandra, all of Flatonia; his...

Dorothy Frances Charba Pulkrabek, 90, of Flatonia, TX passed away on January 30, 2023. Dorothy’s true legacy is that she stored up treasures in heaven - and her eternal reward is the comforting presence of Jesus which serves as a testimony of her faith. She was born April 10, 1932 in Rosanky, TX to Anton and Frances Kusak Charba. On December 29, 1951 she was united in marriage to Anton J. “Tony” Pulkrabek in Moulton, TX. They lived and raised two children in Flatonia,...

Elizabeth Ann Walker Odom, 87, of Schulenburg, Texas, went to be with her Savior at 8:35 a.m. January 26th. Elizabeth was the much-adored wife of Nelson, patient and loving mother of Theresa, Jana, Traci and Jeri, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, friend and that neighbor who keeps her eye on all the happenings. Elizabeth's fierce determination to squeeze every last drop out of life was an inspiration to those who had the privilege of spending time with her.  When the...