Recent Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

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...

Mar 5, 2023

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...

Feb 28, 2023

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...

Feb 23, 2023

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...

Feb 23, 2023

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...

Feb 21, 2023

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...

Feb 20, 2023

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...

Jan 30, 2023

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....

Jan 26, 2023

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...

Jan 3, 2023

Samuel Ramirez was born on January 17, 1956 and was called home on January 3, 2023 at 66 years old.  Samuel was born in Waelder, TX to Mary Dubose. He married Beatrice Perales on December 3rd, 1975

Samuel served the United States Marines Corps, 1st division, 7th Marines Regiment from 1976 to 1982. Samuel Ramirez is a...

Jan 1, 2023

Barbara Jean (Poe) Richter was born July 17, 1946 in Schlater, Mississippi to Herbert and Pansy Poe. As an infant they re-located to Smithville, Texas due to her father serving in the military. She resided there and attended Smithville High School graduating in 1965. Soon after graduation, she met William (Red) Richter one afternoon at the Praha Picnic where...

Dec 24, 2022

Fred was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred and Lucille Mace, on September 4, 1940.  He is preceded by his parents and his brother Michael Mace.

Soon after his birth his family moved to Venezuela and thus began his world travels to many different countries.  In the middle of the Suez Canal Crisis, he had to...

Dec 11, 2022

Joe John Pavlica, age 96, passed away on December 11, 2022. He was born on September 16, 1926 in Flatonia, TX to Joe and Stella (Starry) Pavlica. Joe attended Flatonia High School and graduated in January, 1945. He then enlisted in the Army and served from January, 1945 until August, 1946. Joe married Annie Ferguson of Kirbyville, TX on...

Nov 30, 2022

Lonnie Gilbert Garbade, Jr. passed away November 30, 2022 at his home on Garbade Lane in Flatonia, Texas. Lonnie was born on September 20,1936 to Lonnie Gilbert Garbade, Sr. and Frances Daehne Garbade at his paternal grandparents, D.D. and Mollie Garbade, home on E. Hwy 90, Flatonia and grew up a block east of there.

Lonnie attended...

Nov 30, 2022

After ninety-six years of life, Lorie Johnson of Houston, TX passed away peacefully on November 30th. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother (“Momo”), and great-grandmother.

Born in Brenham, TX in 1926, Lorie was the daughter of Polish immigrants and a child of the Great Depression era.  She told colorful stories of picking cotton, killing...

Nov 18, 2022

Thomas Julius Petrasek, 69, of Flatonia, Tx, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.  He was born on January 20, 1953 to Thomas Julius Petrasek Sr. and Lillie Mica Petrasek.

Thomas is survived by Donald Petrasek - brother, of Flatonia; Linda Kinney - sister, of Madisonville; Michelle Stroup (Winston) - niece, of Montgomery; Michael Kocian - nephew,...

Nov 17, 2022

Marcella Otahal Teague was called home by our dear Lord on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the age of 79.  She was born at home on the farm in Cistern, Texas, December 10, 1942, to Frank and Libby Otahal.  She grew up picking cotton, pulling corn, picking eggs, and feeding pigs, among other farm chores.

Marcie attended...

Nov 14, 2022

Melba Lee Richter passed away November 14, 2022. She was born February 23, 1930, in Buffalo, Texas, to Fannie Lee and Robert E. Hood. She graduated from Buffalo High School in 1947. In 1960 she met the love of her life, Leroy Richter. They were married January 1961 in Calvert, Texas, and they settled in Flatonia, Texas, becoming lifelong...

Nov 4, 2022

Ervan Zouzalik passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022, and went to his heavenly home at the age of 86.

Ervan was born in Flatonia, Texas on September 24, 1936. He was a 1955 graduate of Flatonia High School where he met the love of his life, Jeanette Zapalac. They were married on July...

Oct 28, 2022

Lori Alice Berger, 63, passed away on October 28 at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas, after a brief illness.  She was born on September 24, 1959, in Weimer, Texas, the daughter of Robert Mica and Juanita (Smith) Benzer.

Lori graduated from Flatonia High School in 1978, as an active member of the school’s marching...