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GALLANT, Esther
CROCKETT, TEXAS: Esther Gallant, 78, died April 7, 2005. She was born March 31, 1927 in Guthrie, OK to Charles Clarence Graves and Della May Johnson Graves. She is survived by four stepdaughters, Gracie Fletcher of Brazoria, Jean Dudley of Willis, Mary Webb of Splendor, and Pauline Houston of Jones Creek; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Gallant; a sister; a brother; and her parents. Interment was at McCarter Cemetery with arrangements by Callaway-Allee Funeral Home.

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GALVAN, Primitivo, Sr.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS: Primitivo Galvan, Sr., 82, died November 2, 2008. He was born March 5, 1926. Survivors include his children, Primitivo Galvan, Jr., Delma Galvan, Delia Galvan, Nelda Galvan, Ida Galvan, Sylvia Galvan, Hector Galvan, and Norma Galvan; six siblings, Ignacio Galvan, Juan Galvan, Adan Galvan, Juanita Garza, Sevedo Galvan, and Eva Moreno; his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe Galvan; and a brother, Moises Garza. Interment with military honors was at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Trevino Funeral Home.

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GAMPEL, Eva
AUSTIN, TEXAS: Eva Ethel Gampel died November 17, 2008. She was born Ottylia Sonnenschein on June 25, 1936 in Kolomya, Poland. She and her mother escaped the Holocaust. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Leonard; a son, Alan Benjamin (Marion) of Paris, France; a daughter, Lilit of New York; and 3 grandchildren. She was passionate about the arts, and hosted opera shows on radio in Los Angeles. She enjoyed ballet, classical music, the stage, and art museums. Interment was at Austin Memorial Park by Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home.

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GARCIA, Larry
KARNES CITY, TEXAS: Larry Garcia, 46, died May 1, 2009. He was born April 27, 1963 in San Antonio to Juan Garcia and Guadalupe Garcia. Survivors include a son, Justin Matthew Garcia of Karnes City; his mother, Guadalupe Garcia of Karnes City; a brother, Robert Garcia (Tammy Ramirez) of Karnes City; and five sisters, Cleo Barrientez (Ernest) of Hobbs, NM, and Adela Barrientez, Lina Serenil, Oralia Garcia (Gary Fanning) and Irene Villanueva, all of Karnes City. He was preceded in death by his father. Services were held at St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Interment was at the Karnes City Cemetery with arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home.

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GARREN, Norma
BULLARD, TEXAS: Norma Louise Garren, 84, died November 22, 2008. She was born March 30, 1924. She was a retired bookkeeper for Nabisco with 30 years of service, and attended the First Baptist Church. She was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. She is survived by a son, Patrick Garren of Huntsville; a daughter, Wanda Faye Craig of Friendswood; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Larissa Cemetery under the direction of Boren-Conner Funeral Home.

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GARRETT, Billye
LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Billye Joyce LeNoir Garrett, 83, died August 9, 2006. She was born March 3, 1923 to Sallye Bellomy and Henry Louis LeNoir, Sr. She retired from the Lubbock State School. She was a registered nurse, and worked at St. Mary's and Highland Hospitals, as well as caring for private patients. She attended Trinity Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. She was a volunteer at UMC. She is survived by a son, Phil; a daughter-in-law, Julia; her grandchildren; and her friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Dale Scott Garrett; a brother, Henry Louis LeNoir, Jr.; and her parents. Burial was at Elmwood Memorial Park by Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home.

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GARVIN, Carrol
LUEDERS, TEXAS: Carrol Dale Garvin, 57, died September 20, 1998 at his residence. He was born November 17, 1940 in Jones County to Leon R. Garvin, Sr. and Lessie L. Garvin. He was a firefighter for the City of Abilene for 25 years, and had also served for a decade as a trooper with the Department of Public Safety in Pecos. He farmed and ranched in Jones County, and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, S. Jean Fillmon Garvin; three sons, Todd Garvin of Lueders, Harvey Ray Garvin of Abilene, and Martin Dale Garvin of Tulsa, OK; his mother, Lessie Garvin of Potosi; three sisters, Rose Kruppa of Potosi, Becky Garvin of Oklahoma City, and Robbie Cason of Ventura, CA; five brothers, Rex Garvin of Richardson, Harry Garvin and Tommy Garvin, both of Cisco, Fred Garvin of Winfield, KS, and Leon Garvin, Jr. of Baltimore; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at the Lueders First Baptist Church. Interment was at the Lueders Cemetery by Tankersley Funeral Home.

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GARZA, Francisco, Jr.
ZAPATA, TEXAS: Francisco Garza, Jr. died February 10, 2008. He was born July 30, 1928 to Francisco Garza, Sr. and Clemencia Garza. Survivors include his wife, Victoria R. Garza; two daughters, Myra (Juan) Bonilla, and Victoria (Marcos) Discua; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister; four brothers; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and three brothers. Services were held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment was at Zapata County Cemetery with arrangements by Rose Garden Funeral Home.

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GAULDIN, Joe
FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS: Joe B. Gauldin died September 2, 1918. He was born March 18, 1846. He was survived by his wife, Malinda Scrimshire Gauldin and three children. Burial was at Shiloh Cemetery.

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GAY, Magnolia
MARLIN, TEXAS: Magnolia Gay, 18, died January 15, 1934. She was born September 17, 1915 in Milam County, TX to Henry Gay and Ida Dillard Gay. Burial was at Rocky Hill Cemetery under the direction of Peoples Undertaking.

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GHERARDI, Edith
NOLANVILLE, TEXAS: Edith Ann Gherardi, 81, died January 8, 2006 at her residence. She was born in Scranton, PA. She was a former store clerk with Broadway Department Stores in Van Nuys, CA. She had been a Nolanville area resident since 1998. She is survived by two sons, Robert J. Gherardi of Nolanville, and Dennis Gherardi of North Hills, CA; two sisters, Rose Napolitano and Jay Vagnetti, both of Scranton, PA; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Killeen City Cemetery under the direction of Harper-Talasek Funeral Home.

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GIBBS, Velma
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Velma Williams Gibbs, 86, died May 8, 2011 in Houston. She is survived by two sons, Maurice (Wilma) and Lloyd Gibbs, Jr. (Mayola); a daughter, Vickia; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Paradise South Cemetery under the direction of McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home.

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GIL, Jesse
SEGUIN, TEXAS: Jesse G. Gil, 63, died September 24, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Oralia Gil; a son, Joel Gil; his daughters, Sylvia and Mario Leal, Monica and Robert Gonzales, and Brenda and Juan Murillo, Jr.; his grandchildren; his mother, Maria Gil; his sisters, Janie Galvan, Linda Perez, Lydia Aviles, and Gloria Gallegos; his brothers, George Gil, Jr., Richard Gil, and Ricky Gil; his brothers and sisters-in-law; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George Gil, Sr. Services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery under the direction of Palmer Mortuary.

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GIPSON, Lincoln
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Lincoln Owen Gipson, 48, died July 6, 1999. He was born January 28, 1951 in Edna to Lincoln Edwards, Sr. and Imergean Gipson Willis. He was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He attended Scruggs United Methodist Church. He is survived by a son, Tremont Williams of San Antonio; his mother; three brothers, James Bert Edwards of Ganado, and Lincoln Edwards, Jr. and Alfred Edwards, both of Dallas; eight sisters, Mary Edwards of Ganado, Freddie Sealy of Clinton, MD, Karolyn Artis, Shirley Penn, and Beverly Bratcher, all of Houston, and Glenda Gail Jones, Wilma Edwards, and Laura Turner, all of Edna; and a grandchild. Services were held at Scruggs United Methodist Church. Interment was at Kerr Cemetery by Cook-Butler Funeral Home.

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GLASSCOCK, Eugenia
CHESTER, TEXAS: Eugenia Glasscock died October. 20, 2008. She was born July 25, 1923 in Marietta to Asa Judge and Martha Eugenia Chamell Berry. She was a retired bookkeeper for the Woodville Independent School District, and was a former Chester Tax Assessor. She was a member of Cade Memorial United Methodist Church, and served as church treasurer. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Joe Mac Glasscock; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela E. and Walter Wilson; a brother and sister-in-law, Todd and Sybill Berry; 2 grandchildren; a long-time caregiver, Debbie Russell; and her friends. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery.

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GOERGEN, Sister Mary Longinus
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Sr. Mary Longinus Goergen, 82, died December 1, 1949 in San Antonio. She was born in Germany on October 9, 1867 to Johann Goergen and Eliza Gimbler Goergen. She was a resident of St. Francis Home For the Aged, and was a nun with the Sisters of Charity. Burial was at the Incarnate Word Convent Cemetery under the direction of Zizik-Kearns Funeral Home.

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GOHEEN, Charles
FRISCO, TEXAS: Charles Joseph Goheen, 59, died October 3, 2009 in Dallas. He was born March 12, 1950 in Fort Wayne, IN to Rollin and Dorothy Reed Goheen. He worked as a director in the transportation industry, and was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Jan Marilyn King Goheen; three sons, Christopher (Elizabeth) Goheen of Frisco, Matthew (Christie) Goheen of Plano, and John (Shannon) Goheen of McKinney; two brothers, Ed (Pat) Goheen, and Dave (Cindy) Goheen; 3 grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. Interment was at Ridgeview West Memorial Park under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.

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GOLD, Peter, Jr.
FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Peter Gold, Jr., 78, died February 10, 1918. He was born in Germany in 1840 to Peter Gold, Sr. and Regina Zimmer Gold. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife. Interment was at the Fredericksburg City Cemetery.

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GOLLEHON, Oleta
DIMMITT, TEXAS: Oleta Gollehon, 94, died October 26, 2008. She was born January 20, 1914 to Harrison and Beulah Spelce Bowling. She was a former teacher, and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Virginia Gollehon of Kingwood; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and John Poer of Plano, and Ann and Weldon Rodgers of Plainview; 7 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noel Gollehon; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Sonny Bowling; and two grandchildren, Dirk Rankin and Lee Gollehon. Arrangements were handled by Rest Haven Funeral Home.

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GOMEZ, Felix
PAMPA, TEXAS: Felix A. Gomez, 87, died December 23, 2002. He was born in El Mulato, Mexico on January 14, 1915. He formerly worked for Milliron Construction. He attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a U.S. citizen, and had lived in Pampa since 1955. He is survived by his wife, Heraclia Gomez; three sons, Mike Gomez of Pampa, Alfonso Gomez of Washington, DC, and Alonso Gomez of Atlanta, TX; three sisters, Anita Carrasco of Bedford, Concepcion Polanco of Presidio, and Petra Sotelo of Chihuahua, Mexico; a brother, Matilde Gomez of Morton; 5 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Services were held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

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GOMEZ, Margaret
AMARILLO, TEXAS: Margaret "Chaya" Gomez, 78, died September 28, 2005. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Charlie Gomez of Dallas, and Anita Ordaz and Andy Jimenez, both of Amarillo; a brother, Rito Carrosco of Amarillo; a sister, Patricia Mendoza of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Gomez; a son, Salvador Taloy Jimenez; a granddaughter, Virgie Jiminez; and a grandson, Manuel Jimenez. Services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial was at Llano Cemetery with arrangements by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors.

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GOMEZ, Octavio A.
DALLAS, TEXAS: Octavio Armando Gomez died November 20, 2002. He was born November 15, 1940. Survivors include his wife, Ana Gomez; six children, Jesus, Lorena, Ana, Octavio, Ana, Eduardo and Hector; 7 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Monica Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hughes Funeral Home.

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GOMEZ, Pedro T., Sr.
McCAMEY, TEXAS: Pedro Terrazas Gomez, Sr., 80, died August 2, 2008 at his home. He was born in Pecos, TX on May 29, 1928. He was a laborer and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a longtime McCamey resident. He is survived by his wife, Porfidia Gomez; two daughters, Lesa Gomez and Mary Ramirez, both of McCamey; four sons, Paul Martinez of Big Spring, and Joe Gomez, J.J. Gomez, and Jessie Gomez, all of McCamey; 15 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Pedro Gomez, Jr. and Thomas Anthony Gomez. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.

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GONDRON, Dorine
WOODVILLE, TEXAS: Dorine B. Gondron, 87, died April 25, 2011 in Woodville. She was born April 18, 1924 in St. Mary Parish, LA to Morris and Irma Freyou Guyote. She enjoyed fishing, water skiing, and crabbing. She was a former resident of Bridge City. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Auary Mae Gondron of Doucette, and Bertin and Brenda Gondron of Sea Brook; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bertin A. Gondron, Sr.; and her parents. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.

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GOODE, Lydia
FRUITVALE, TEXAS: Lydia Goode, 83, died August 6, 2009. She was born December 7, 1925 to Martin and Matilda Canales. She was a retired executive secretary for Mueler Brass Co. with 35 years of service, and also worked for Decca Records and Reserve Life Insurance. She attended Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Fred Goode; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Rhonda Goode of Fruitvale; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home.

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GOODNIGHT, Belzora
TEXARKANA, TEXAS: Belzora Goodnight, 70, died January 31, 2003 at a local hospital. She was born December 16, 1932 in Texarkana. She retired from General Telephone Co. She attended Mount Orange Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, member of the Budget Committee, choir member, and president of the Zion District Women's Convention. She served as treasurer and financial secretary for the Dunbar Alumni Association, and the Texarkana Zeta AMICAE. She is survived by a daughter, Vicki Goodnight of Mesquite; a son and daughter-in-law, Winford Goodnight, Jr. (Mitzy) of Mesquite; two sisters, Annette Walthall of Texarkana, and Gloria Pippins of Dallas; a brother, Robert Charles (Jeanette) Williams of Reno, NV; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winford Goodnight, Sr. Services were held at Mount Orange Baptist Church. Interment was at Nash Cemetery by Haynes Mortuary.

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GRAB, John
MIDLAND, TEXAS: John Grab died November 2, 2004. He was born November 6, 1912 in St. Louis, MO to Joseph and Emma Grab. He retired from Falstaff Brewing Company, and had also worked for Anheuser Busch. He came to Midland in 1989, and was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Marie Thompson Grab; a daughter, Leslie Buckley of Midland; a sister, Clara Holloway of Cahokia, IL; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; and five brothers. Services were held at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Ellis Funeral Home.

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GRAFF, Bonnie
PALACIOS, TEXAS: Bonnie Jean Graff, 81, died December 16, 2009. She was born June 1, 1928 to Festus and Thelma Whitley White. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Keri Graff of El Campo; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol Ann and Robert Burnett of Goliad; a sister, Pat Norris of Brazoria; three brothers, James White of Gladewater, and Ronnie White and Mickey White, both of Angleton; and 4 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Graff; a sister, Bobbie Cox; and her parents. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church of Palacios. Interment was at Hawley Cemetery under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

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GRAHAM, Janice
MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS: Janice Graham, 74, died August 19, 2002 in Mount Pleasant. She was born January 24, 1928 in Bryan's Mill, TX. She was a retired nursing home administrator. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Lehman of Mount Pleasant; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Gail Graham of Plano, and Murray and Ann Graham of Austin; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Ruth and Abe Allen of New Boston, and Bobbie Nichols of Eugene, OR; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Verble Kingston of New Boston; 6 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willo Graham. Interment was at Gladewater Cemetery under the direction of Bates-Cooper Funeral Home.

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GRANGER, Gracie
TRINITY, TEXAS: Gracie Faye Granger, 88, died September 18, 2008 in Trinity. She was born March 5, 1920 in Penelope to Roy and Maggie Faye Hooker Bowman. She was a former resident of Waco, and a member of Faith Baptist Church of Riverside. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. For the past four years, she was a resident of Avalon Nursing Home in Trinity. She is survived by her husband, A.D. Granger; three sons, Bob Granger (Jody) of Sulphur Springs, Larry Granger (Debbie) of Overland Park, KS, and Don Granger (Terri) of Lutz, FL; a daughter, Wanda Wise (John) of Huntsville; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, David Granger; her parents; a brother, Leroy Bowman; and a sister, Dollie Hill. Interment was at Mount Calm Cemetery by Bellmead Funeral Home.

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GRANT, Jennie
PARIS, TEXAS: Jennie Grant, 76, died November 20, 1916. She was born in 1842 in Pennsylvania to Col. and Mrs. David Grant. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. John Henley and Mrs. Mattheissen. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery.

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GREATHOUSE, Amy
ABILENE, TEXAS: Amy Hewison Greathouse, 72, died November 4, 2008 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. She was born in North Shields, England on June 28, 1936. She had formerly lived in San Angelo, Big Spring and Sweetwater. Survivors include her husband, Ben Greathouse; two sons, Tony White (Cindy) of Eula, and Cary White (Paula) of Weatherford; a daughter, Mickey Faircloth (Auddie) of Eula; two stepdaughters, Sandra Duke of Canyon, and Susan Bennett (Mark) of Austin; a stepson, John Greathouse of Austin; her mother, Amy Hewison of North Shields, England; a sister, Muriel Reay (Harry) of Houston; a brother, Albert Hewison (June) of North Shields, England; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her friends, including Rita Spencer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie White; and her father, Albert Hewison. Interment was at Eula Cemetery by Bailey Funeral Home.

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GREENWOOD, Lucian
HALTOM CITY, TEXAS: Lucian D. Greenwood, 91, died October 18, 1966. He was born in Texas on November 5, 1874 to John and Mary Simma Greenwood. He was a farmer, and was preceded in death by his wife. Interment was at Birdville Cemetery under the direction of Harveson and Cole Funeral Home.

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GRUVER, Lynn
AUSTIN, TEXAS: Vina Lynn Gruver, 96, passed away April 5, 2008. She was born January 25, 1912 to George and Effie Marr Gatliff. She worked for 30 years in the finance department of the City of Austin. She enjoyed growing plants. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Janice Gruver; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five siblings, Velma Lively, Ollie Fuqua, Hobert Gatliff, Yvonne Needham Bristow, and Virginia Phillips. Interment was at Forest Oaks Memorial Park with arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home.

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GUADARRAMA, Irma
MERTZON, TEXAS: Irma Guadarrama, 52, died March 20, 2005 at her home. She was born September 18, 1952 in Sonora to Cruz and Josepha Salazar. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Guadarrama, Sr.; a daughter, Amy Chacon (Jesse) of Shafter, CA; two sons, Johnny Guadarrama, Jr. and Albert Perez of Mertzon; her sisters, Margaret Slaughter and Emma Gutierrez, both of Sweetwater, and Martha Cornejo and Elosia Salazar, both of Hamlin; a brother, Ernest Salazar of Mesquite; her grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Ofilia Salazar. Services were held at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment was at the Mertzon Cemetery by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

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GUILLAUME, Joan
KERRVILLE, TEXAS: Joan Guillaume, 79, died July 4, 2009 at a Kerrville care center. She was born September 25, 1929 in Petoskey, MI to Harold and Nina Guillaume. She was a teacher. Survivors include a nephew, Geoffery Guillaume of Harbor Springs, MI; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister. Arrangements were handled by Wright's Funeral Parlor.

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GUINN, Della Mae
GRAHAM, TEXAS: Della Mae Guinn, 96, died November 17, 2008. She was born January 30, 1912 in Navarro County, TX to Callie B. and Audie Shuttlesworth Dunagan. She was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Steve Guinn (Cindy) of Burkburnett, and Eugene Guinn (Ann) of Abilene; a brother, Otis Dunagan of Corsicana; 2 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sandford William Guinn; three sisters, Ura B. Hambrick, Vera Baker, and Maudie King; and a brother, Curtis Dunagan. Interment was at Pioneer Cemetery with arrangements by Morrison Funeral Home.

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GUTIERREZ, Maria
NATALIA, TEXAS: Maria Elisa Gutierrez, 76, died December 24, 2007 in Devine. She was born December 21, 1931 to Simon and Simona Perez Garcia. Survivors include her children, Robert Gutierrez (Rose) of Waurika, OK, Yolanda Gutierrez and Daniel Gutierrez (Rosie), all of Devine, and Samuel Gutierrez, Edward Gutierrez (Consuelo), Rosalinda Perez (Steve), and David Gutierrez (Isabel), all of Natalia; five sisters, Ofelia Church of LaVernia, Magdalena Garcia and Gloria Valdez, both of Devine, and Maria Alvarez and Anita Torres, both of Natalia; two brothers, Perfecto Garcia of Devine and Carlos Garcia of Hondo; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Gutierrez; a daughter, Anita Gutierrez; a son, Noah Gutierrez; and her parents. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery by Hurley Funeral Home.

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GUTHRIE, Gary
BONHAM, TEXAS: Gary Thomas Guthrie, 73, died September 1, 1962 at Allen Memorial Hospital. He was born December 10, 1888 in Arcadia, LA to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Guthrie. Survivors include his wife, Elma Guthrie; a son, Leonard Guthrie; a sister, Emma Maxwell; a brother, Bob Guthrie; 2 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Willow Wild Cemetery under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.

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HAACK, Rosalie
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Rosalie Klein Haack, 102, died July 18, 2003. She was born August 22, 1900 near Luckenbach, TX to John and Katherine Stein Klein. Survivors include a son, Ernest V. Haack, II (Beatrice); a daughter, Katherine A. Haack; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest V. Haack, Sr.; a son, Rudolph; six sisters, Rosina Wallendorf, Estella Steitle, Edna Klein, Paula Klein, Rita Klein, and Anna Klein; four brothers, Walter Klein, Alfred Klein, Emil Klein, and Joe Klein; a half-brother, William H. Klein; and two half-sisters, Matilda Klein Pehl, and Martha Klein Pape. Interment was at San Fernando Cemetery #2 under the direction of Porter Loring Mortuary.

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HAFFA, Mary
WACO, TEXAS: Mary Lee Haffa, 80, died December 4, 2005 at a local nursing home. She was born August 9, 1925 in Mexia, TX to Alton Grimm and Rose Lee Thompson. She of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include three sons, Robert G. Martin, Paul L. Martin and Charlie L. Martin III; a daughter, Mary G. Richards; two brothers, Robert Grimm and Leslie Grimm; her sisters, Peggy Wisdom, Florence Hastings and Bobby Blackwell; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Brookside Cemetery in Houston by Pecan Grove Funeral Home.

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HAGEMANN, Bro. Gerard
AUSTIN, TEXAS: Brother Gerard Hagemann, C.S.C., 83, died September 11, 2005. He was a Brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross for 57 years. He was born May 6, 1922. He was an English and religion teacher for 20 years in Holy Cross high schools in New Orleans, Austin, Miami, Biloxi, and Rome, Italy. He was an administrative assistant for Holy Cross high schools on the West Coast and in San Antonio. He was an archivist, and served as co-director of the Holy Cross Center in Casper, WY. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a brother, Joseph Hagemann of St. Louis, MO; a sister and brother-in-law, Donald and Mary Clare Naumann of Florissant, MO; and his religious community. Services were held at the Chapel of St. Joseph Hall on the campus of St. Edward's University. Interment was at Assumption Cemetery by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home.

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HAINBACH, Irma
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Irma E. Hainbach died September 11, 1982 in Houston. She was born January 27, 1895 in Joplin, MO to James and Emma Tate Hancock. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her husband, Joseph M. Hainbach; a daughter, Helen; two sons, James and Bernard; a sister, Lula; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springdale, AR. Interment was at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas under the direction of Sisco Funeral Chapel.

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HAMPTON, J.R.
PITTSBURG, TEXAS: J.R. "Jim" Hampton, 81, died March 13, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Clarice Hampton; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Dempsey Solomon of Mansfield; a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Mary Hampton of Alvord; a sister, Doris Brauchi of Amarillo; a brother, Richard Hampton of Payette, ID; and 4 grandchildren. Burial was at Leesburg Cemetery by Erman Smith Funeral Home.

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HANKS, Elijah
MONTALBA, TEXAS: Elijah S. Hanks, age 8, died July 24, 1859. He was the son of Colonel and Mrs. J.S. Hanks. Burial was at Old Antioch Cemetery.

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HANUS, Marcus
ENNIS, TEXAS: Marcus Hanus, 72, died 29, 2008. He was born December 9, 1935 to Bill and Rosalee Kubala Hanus. He attended North Texas State University. He was a musician, and performed at civic and charitable events. He taught piano lessons for over 30 years, and formerly authored a column, "The Music Box", for the Ennis Daily News. He enjoyed Egyptian history and cats. He is survived by an aunt, Alice Cameron; and his cousins. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home.

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HARDEGREE, Pauleta
HARPER, TEXAS: Pauleta Hardegree, 96, died December 9, 2008 in Kerrville. She was born December 23, 1911 in Van Zandt County to Richard and Ettice Cole Heard. She was a seamstress and a member of Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Bill Hardegree of Columbus, GA; a daughter, Linda Merrill of Harper; a brother, Glen Heard of Tyler; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Hardegree; a son, Danny Hardegree; and her parents. Interment was at Haven of Memories Cemetery in Canton with arrangements by Eubank Funeral Home.

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HARDT, Norman
YORKTOWN, TEXAS: Norman A. Hardt, 84, died January 26, 2002. He was born August 24, 1917 in Texas to Arthur and Julianna Fabish Hardt. He was a farmer and painter. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife, Annie Rangnow Hardt; and two daughters, Laurie Hardt and Brenda Hardt, both of Yorktown. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Erwin Hardt. Interment was at Westside Cemetery by Lamprecht-Janssen Funeral Home.

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HARKINS, George
BORGER, TEXAS: George L. Harkins, 86, died August 21, 2000 in Amarillo. He was born February 18, 1914 in Emet, OK. He was a retired operator at the Phillips Petroleum rubber plant, and had been a resident of Borger since 1943. He attended Fairlanes Baptist Church. He is survived by a son, Bill Harkins of Oklahoma City, OK; a brother, C.L. Harkins of Tishomingo, OK; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Neomia Harkins. Interment was at the Tishomingo Cemetery in Tishomingo, OK under the direction of Minton-Chatwell Funeral Directors.

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HARMAN, Wilton O.
POINT, TEXAS: Wilton Oregon Harman died December 23, 2005. He was born December 5, 1920 to the late Karl W. and Lottie Elizabeth Horn Harman. He was a military veteran. He is survived by a brother, Jack Harman of Point; and a niece. Arrangements were handled by Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home.

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HARMON, Emma
CHANDLER, TEXAS: Emma Jewel Tanner Harmon died September 3, 1981 at a Houston hospital. She was a member of Gentry Temple Church of God in Christ, and the Heroines of Jericho. Survivors include five daughters, Lillie Harmon of Chandler, Jessie Johnson of Dallas, and Luella Harmon, Laura Water and Earnestine Hayter, all of Tyler; a son, Henry A. Harmon of Chanlder; three brothers, Albert Tanner of Lubbock, Jimmy Tanner of Malakoff and Ray L. Tanner of Frankston; 3 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Gentry Temple Church of God in Christ. Interment was at Mount Olive Cemetery in Frankston by Brooks-Sterling Funeral Home.

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HARRISON, Lawrence
KAUFMAN, TEXAS: Lawrence Harrison, 77, died December 16, 1996 at his home. He was born March 11, 1919 in Sand Gap, KY to William and Sara Jane Ledgers Harrison. He was a retired construction electrician and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Black Jack Oak Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the VFW. He is survived by two sons, Larry Ray and Ricky Dean Harrison, both of Cincinnati, OH; three stepdaughters, Glenda Cobb of Springville, Judith Padgett of Phoenix, AZ, and Martha DeManiou of Tucson, AZ; a stepson, J. Carl Blevins of Garland; his grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dona Blevins Harrison. Services were held at Black Jack Oak Baptist Church. Interment was at the church cemetery.

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HART, Almagene
IRVING, TEXAS: Almagene Virginia Hart died July 15, 2007. She was born in Hot Springs, AR on August 30, 1924. She is survived by a son, Jim White (Connie) of Irving; a sister, Ressie Parker of Hot Springs; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, S.V. Hart. Interment was at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens under the direction of Brown's Memorial Funeral Home.

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HARTMANN, Julia
HALLETTSVILLE, TEXAS: Julia A. Hartmann, 88, died September 30, 2005. She was born in Lavaca County on February 12, 1917 to the late Otto Riebschlaeger and Mary Berger. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She is survived by two sons, Randy Ray Hartmann and Gus Berkenhoff, both of Hallettsville; a daughter, Brenda Brisco of Lindale; a sister, Adele Koncaba of Yoakum; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry W. Hartmann; four brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church. Burial was at Breslau Cemetery with arrangements by Kubena Funeral Home.

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HAWKINS, Mae
NAPLES, TEXAS: Mae Dell Hawkins, 79, died August 2, 2002 in Naples. She was born April 28, 1923 in Naples. She was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, R.D. Hawkins; a son, Noel Hawkins of Naples; four sisters, Louise Bond of Plant City, FL, and Ginny Daniel, Mildred Ellis, and Dorothy Johnson of Naples; a brother, Benny Minton of Naples; 2 grandsons; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home.

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HAYNIE, Laura
VALLEY VIEW, TEXAS: Laura Laird Haynie, 41, died April 21, 2011. She was born October 10, 1969 in Denton to Norvil and Delores Laird. She worked for the Mustang SUD, and was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Tioga. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Haynie; a son, Blake Haynie of Valley View; her parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Tambi Laird of Argyle; two nephews; a niece; and a grandmother, Ruth Foster of Denton. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Williard and Aline Laird and Vernon Foster; and a nephew, Max Laird. Services were held at Cross Timbers Community Church in Argyle. Interment was at New Hope Cemetery in Burns City with arrangements by DeBerry Funeral Directors.

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HEILMANN, Nancy
LUMBERTON, TEXAS: Nancy E. Heilmann, 62, died September 25, 2007 in Lumberton. She was born June 8, 1945 in Beaumont to Harold and Reba Geen. She enjoyed music, dancing, and dogs. Survivors include her husband, Linwood Heilmann; three sons, Duane King (Vicki) of Fannett, and Harold King (Clorinda) and Kyle King (Mariann), all of Katy; and 6 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

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HENDRICKS, Melba
DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS: Melba Loyd Hendricks, 58, died June 4, 1999. She was born August 27, 1940 to Sparlin and Ola Loyd. She attended Fair Meadows Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Henry Hendricks; a daughter, Shelly Hendricks of Duncanville; a son, Ryan Hendricks of Midlothian; three brothers, Charles Loyd of Calera, and Leon Daniel and Glenn Loyd, both of Durant, OK; a sister, Patsy Loyd Morrison of The Colony; and 4 grandsons. Interment was at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas.

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HENDRIX, Sherri
AMARILLO, TEXAS: Sherri Hendrix, 46, died March 31, 2004. She is survived by two daughters, Meranda Hendrix of Pickens, SC, and Lacy Hendrix of Oak Island, NC; a son, Larry Talbott of Amarillo; her mother; Kathy Ryals of Amarillo; a brother, Joe Ryals of Amarillo; three sisters, Terri Ryals and Jackie Ryals, both of Amarillo, and Teresa Dannels of Rogers, AR; a grandmother, Louise McKinney of Fritch; and 3 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ryals. Interment was at Llano Cemetery under the direction of Rector Funeral Home.

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HERR, Wilbert
BLEIBLERVILLE, TEXAS: Wilbert Herr, 80, died October 15, 2008. He was born March 6, 1928 in Bleiblerville to the late John and Dorothea Mahlmann Herr. He was a farmer and rancher, and was a member of the Sons of Hermann Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Gladys A. Schley Herr; two sons, Larry Herr (Brenda), and Gary Herr (Laura), all of Bleiblerville; a brother-in-law, John Skalitsky of Fayetteville; a sister-in-law, Adala Skalitsky of Fayetteville; 4 grandchildren; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Edgar Herr; a brother-in-law, Clemens Schley; a sister-in-law, Oranell Herr; and a nephew, Malcolm Gene Skalitsky. Services were held at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial was at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery under the direction of Koenig and Strickland Funeral Home.

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HERRERA, Guadalupe
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Guadalupe C. Herrera, 95, died February 10, 2007 in Houston. He was born October 30, 1911 in Rancho de los Ramones, Mexico. He was a longtime resident of San Juan. Survivors include his wife, Maria R. Herrera; a daughter, Maria Noemi Herrera; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jose Herrera; and a grandson, Jose Herrera, Jr. Arrangements were handled by Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home.

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HEYEN, Esther
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Esther May Heyen, 81, died May 5, 2005. She was born September 25, 1923 to Erwin Joseph and Alvina Wihelmina Bormann Steubing. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Ann and Joseph Barnett of San Antonio; a sister, Violet Bryden of Canyon Lake; two sisters-in-law, Eunice Trainer and Joanna Steubing, both of San Antonio; and 2 granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Floyd Heyen; three brothers, E.J. Steubing, Jr., Calvin Claude Steubing, and Glenn Ellis Steubing; her parents; a sister-in-law, Era Steubing; and a brother-in-law, Stewart Bryden. Services were held at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. Burial was at Hondo Cemetery under the direction of Guinn-Horger Funeral Home.

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HIGHT, Cleo
ASPERMONT, TEXAS: Clao Francis Hight, 63, died November 29, 1967. She was born October 17, 1904 in Stonewall County. Survivors include her husband, Jack R. Hight; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Guinn of Clovis, NM; a son, Travis Lewis Hight of Old Glory; three sisters, Mrs. Sally McLaughlin, Mrs. Bertha Marsh, and Mrs. Esteline Green; four brothers, Dee Lee, J.N. Lee, Bill Lee, and Sambo Lee; and 6 grandchildren. Burial was at the Aspermont Cemetery by Littlepage Funeral Home.

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HILGENFELD, Edward M.
HENRIETTA, TEXAS: Edward Mel Hilgenfeld, 82, died January 5, 1970 in Henrietta. He was born December 25, 1887 in Falls City, Nebraska to William Lewis and Katie Hilgenfeld. He was a secretary and tax assessor for the city government. Interment was at Hope Cemetery.

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HILL, Camille
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Camille Long Hill, 76, died January 19, 1987 at her residence in Houston. She was born August 30, 1910. She was a "blue baby" with a blocked heart valve and was not expected to survive into her teen years, but grew up to become a prestigious dance teacher. She founded Houston's Discovery Dance Group, which she directed until her passing, and developed the Hill Method of dance. She was a dance teacher for over 60 years. She was a choreographer for the Houston Ballet and the Gus Giordano Dance Group, and served as president of the Texas Association of Dancing and principal of the TATD Normal School. She authored dance textbooks, and counted among her students Tony winner Tommy Tune and Margo Sappington, a choreographer and dancer with the Joffrey Ballet. She was a native of Lockhart, and had been a Houston resident for 45 years. Survivors include a son, John Lee Hill of Glendale, CA; a sister, Mignon Hohmann of Beaumont; and a niece, Peggy Greenspan of Beaumont. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Hill. Services were held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Memorial Oaks Cemetery under the direction of Geo. H. Lewis and Sons Funeral Home.

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HILL, Dovie
LAMPASAS, TEXAS: Dovie Lavenia Hill, 74, died January 26, 1985 in Temple. She was born April 27, 1910 in Bell County. She was a member of the Christadelphian Church, and had been living in Lampasas for the past two years. Survivors include her husband, Luther A. Hill; a daughter, Judy Frazier of Cedar Park; four sons, Don Hill of Temple, Harold Hill of Hearn, and Billy Hill and Bert Hill, both of Duncanville; four brothers, Lonny Mears of Waco, Bob Mears of Topsey, Dean Mears of Flagstaff, AZ, and W.P. Mears of Blanchard, LA; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Townsen Cemetery near Adamsville under the direction of Briggs-Gamel Funeral Home.

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HILL, Ollie
CEDAR CREEK, TEXAS: Ollie Hill, 70, died May 16, 2010. He was born May 6, 1940 to Marie and Ollie Hill, Sr. He was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Jacob Wagner of Houston, and Marcy and Bobby Fielder of Cedar Creek; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy Hill Newman. Burial was at New Red Rock Cemetery under the direction of Eeds Funeral Home.

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HINDMAN, Jessie
SPUR, TEXAS: Jessie Leach Hindman, 95, died March 16, 2009. She was born June 21, 1913 to W.S. and Lucy York Leach. She attended the First Baptist Church, where she was a longtime Sunday School teacher. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Neal and Nancy Hindman of Spur, and Ray and Cheryl Hindman of Crosbyton; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a nephew; and 2 nieces. She was preceed in death by her husband, Lloyd Hindman; two sisters; and her parents. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Spur. Interment was at Spur Memorial Cemetery by Campbell Funeral Home.

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HINOJOS, Maria Infante
FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS: Maria Infante Hinojos, 86, passed away March 12, 2008 in Fort Stockton. She was born in Terlingua, and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by two daughters, Celia Jordan of Fort Stockton, and Maria Isabel Hinojos of Mexico; three sons, Luciano Hinojos of Mexico, and Ramon Hinojo and Raul Hinojos, both of Fort Stockton; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Interment was at the Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

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HOBBS, Lessie
OMAHA, TEXAS: Lessie Lee Hobbs, 93, died January 12, 2002 in Mount Pleasant, TX. She was born February 12, 1908 in Omaha. She was a retired secretary for Clarence Stevens and the Omaha Bank, and attended the Omaha First Baptist Church. She is survived by her cousins, and her friends, including Woodine Strawns. She was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Hobbs. Interment was at the Omaha Cemetery with arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home.

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HODGES, Nimer
SIMMS, TEXAS: Nimer Evelene Hodges, 83, died February 14, 2002 at her residence. She was born in Simms on April 2, 1918. She attended Siloam Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Frank E. Hodges; a daughter and son-in-law, Winnie and Jimmie Tidwell of Carthage; a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Debbi Hodges of Richardson; two sisters, Winnie Skelton of Wylie, and Ermadene Purifoy of Texarkana; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Siloam Baptist Church. Interment was at Sandhill Cemetery with arrangements by Bates-Rolf Funeral Home.

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HOEK, Hattie
SEALY, TEXAS: Hattie Anna Hoek, 62, died January 9, 1965. She was born April 4, 1902 to Louis Hinze and Lena Bischoff. Interment was at the Sealy Cemetery under the direction of Etlinger Funeral Home.

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HOGG, Lula
LA MARQUE, TEXAS: Lula Mae Hogg, 51, died September 22, 1968 at Galveston County Memorial Hospital. She is survived by a son with whom she lived, Larry LaBorde of La Marque; a daughter, Shirley Burden of Okinawa; and two sisters, Opal Ruth Strong of Dallas, and Dorothy Lawrence of Baton Rouge, LA. Interment was at Memorial Garden Cemetery with arrangements by Crowder Funeral Home.

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HOLINESS, Essie
TYLER, TEXAS: Essie M. Holiness, 97, died January 30, 2007. She was born September 17, 1909. She attended New Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Bertha Woods of Tyler, and Ruthie M. Lee of Omaha, NE; two sons, Jesse Holiness and James Holiness, both of Tyler; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; three daughters; two brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren. Services were held at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment was at Bethlehem Flint Cemetery with arrangements by Community Funeral Home.

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HOLLAWAY, Opal
NAPLES, TEXAS: Opal Hollaway, 96, died June 18, 2003 in Omaha, TX. She was born March 12, 1907 in Naples. She attended Antioch Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, and was a member of the Heroines of Jericho. She is survived by three sisters, Florida L. Blaylock, Amanda D. Bouren, and Lula P. Hiner; a brother, Henry Bryant Cannon; a daughter-in-law, Margaret P. Jefferson; a grandchild; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonnie Hollaway; and a son, Bonnie D. Jefferson. Services were held at Antioch Baptist Church. Interment was at Morning Star Cemetery by Tumey Mortuary.

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HOLT, Betty
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: Betty Holt, 83, died July 10, 2010. She was born July 28, 1926 to Ivan Fay and Helma Lou Breyfogle Casida. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Charles Prock, and Sandy and Bill Tuttle; four sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Denise Holt, Randy and Sharon Holt, Stephen and Karen Holt, and Larry and Kay Holt; a son-in-law, Ray Perkins; 18 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Holt; a brother; and a sister. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall. Interment was at Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Martindale under the direction of Pennington Funeral Home.

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HOLT, George
KERMIT, TEXAS: George Wesley Holt, 66, died October 9, 2002. He was born May 18, 1936 in Walters, OK to the late Albert Holt and Edna Collins. He was a retired welder. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Holt; five sons, James Holt of Tyler, Steve Mantooth of Jal, NM, Clifford Holt of Carrollton, Darrell Holt of Stover, MO, and Robert Holt of Farmington, NM; two daughters, Carla Akins of Kermit, and Tonya Snow of Jal, NM; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Kermit Cemetery with arrangements by Family Services Funeral Parlor.

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HONEYCUTT, Robin
ALVIN, TEXAS: Robin Jon Honeycutt, 61, died October 13, 2010. He was born January 28, 1949. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Honeycutt; two sons, Paul Honeycutt, and Robin Jon Honeycutt II (Amy), all of Ennis; two daughters, Arielle Burfine of Alvin, and Rebecca Honeycutt Gipson (Andrew) of Denton; a brother, Grady Honeycutt of Palmer; a sister, Kelly Honeycutt of Palmer; a granddaughter; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Honeycutt. Interment was at the Houston National Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.

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HOOLEY, Isabell
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Isabell Hooley, 83, died July 9, 1957 in Port Arthur. She was born November 5, 1873 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to English-born parents John and Emma Goddard Deakin. She was preceded in death by her husband. Interment was at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Watertown, MA with local arrangements handled by Grammier Oberle Mortuary.

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HOUCHIN, Doris
RALLS, TEXAS: Doris DuBose Houchin, 78, died March 27, 2009. She was born July 6, 1930 in Terry County, TX to the late Lee P. and Cleo Cleveland DuBose. She was a graduate of Draughn's Business School, and worked for 42 years at Security Bank. She was a member of Lorenzo First Baptist Church, and served in the nursery for 52 years. She was involved with 4-H, and was a recipient of the Spur Clip Leadership Award in 1969. She was also a member of the Crosby County Dahlia Club. She is survived by her husband Wayland Houchin; a daughter and son-in-law, Tena and Byron Brunson of Canyon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Becky Houchin of Breckenridge, and Eddy and Karen Houchin of Crosby County; a sister, Zelma Lee Williams of Fairfield; a brother, G.L. DuBose of Breckenridge; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Lorenzo First Baptist Church. Interment was at Cone Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.

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HOUY, Dayton
MARBLE FALLS, TEXAS: Dayton Alarick Houy, 85, died January 26, 2011. He was born September 4, 1925 in Mason County to Alarick Houy and Ella Bode. He was a stone cutter in the granite business, and for over 30 years, operated Bluebonnet Memorials along with with his oldest son. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Guy Yun of Granite Shoals; his sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel Lee Houy of Texas, and Tommy and Kay Houy and Dayton and Merlene Houy, all of Marble Falls; 5 grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings. Services were held at Fellowship Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home.

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HOWELL, Rose
TYLER, TEXAS: Rose Evelyn Wilson Howell, 54, died May 22, 2004 in Tyler. She was born in Athens. She formerly lived in Amarillo. She is survived by two daughters, Dawnie Davis and Shawnie Miller; a son, Kevery Wilson; four brothers, Lawrence Wilson, Joe Wilson, Ray Stevenson, and Robbie Hill; six sisters, Nicey Shelton, Tawania Woods, Sherunda Story, Saundra Wilson, Marguerite Shanklin, and Gloria Collins; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Athens.Interment was at the North Athens Cemetery with arrangements by Warford-Walker Mortuary.

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HUFF, Fagan
GRAPELAND, TEXAS: Fagan Huff, 86, died December 8, 2008. He was born February 3, 1922 in Houston County to the late Robert Hill and Lena Belle Warner Huff. He was a farmer, carpenter and rancher, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He served as Houston County Commissioner for Precinct 2 for 12 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grapeland. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nita Huff; two sons, Sheldon Huff and Rajah Huff, both of Grapeland; two daughters, Barbara Estes of Lake Jackson, and Deborah Grayson of The Woodlands; a brother, Joe Huff; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Grapeland. Interment was at Dailey Cemetery under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home.

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HUGGINS, Joe
STARRVILLE, TEXAS: Joe A. Huggins died August 20, 1904. He was born August 1, 1881 to G.G. and Lizzie Huggins. Burial was at Starrville Cemetery.

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HUGHES, Mae
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Mae Pearl Nathaniel Hughes, 74, died November 15, 2007 at her home. She was a former resident of Elkhart. A funeral service was held at Cloverland Church of Christ, in addition to a second service at Washington Chapel Church in Elkhart. Interment was at Bluff Spring Cemetery in Elkhart with arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home.

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HUMBLES, Daisy
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Daisy Humbles died January 4, 2006. She was a former resident of New Orleans, LA. Services were held at Macedonia Baptist Church. She is survived by her children. Interment was at Meadowlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Meadowlawn Crematory and American Mortuary.

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HUMPERT, Lucy
WINDTHORST, TEXAS: Lucy Mary Humpert, 90, died February 19, 2000 in Wichita Falls. She was born April 8, 1909 in Windthorst. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She is survived by three daughters, Margie Frazier of Wichita Falls, and Angie Berend and Rose Mary Schroeder, both of Windthorst; three sons, Royce Humpert of Dallas, Wayne "Butch" Humpert of Windthorst, and George Humpert of Tulsa, OK; a daughter-in-law, Betty Humpert of Windthorst; a sister, Mary Schneider of Wichita Falls; a brother, Ed Zihlman of Windthorst; 37 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Humpert; and two sons, Harold and Floyd Humpert. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Catholic Cemtery by Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home.

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HUMPHREY, Wade
LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS: Wade Humphrey, 87, died July 19, 2009. He was born October 27, 1921 in Wolf, OK to Wade and Mary Humphrey. He was an electrician at Dow Chemical Co., and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing dominoes. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Henry (Rusty) of Austin, and Charlotte Moore of Houston; a half-sister, Myrtle Martin of Seminole, OK; a half-brother, Don Shreves of Freeport; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 grandsons, Michael Henry and Steven Moore. Arrangements were entrusted to Lakewood Funeral Home.

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HUNKAPILLAR, Jack
RENO, TEXAS: Jack Hunkapillar, 81, died April 10, 2009. He was born December 12, 1927 in Hugo, OK to Ed and Eunice Ferguson Hunkapillar. He was a retired office manager for McCormick Mortuary in Manhattan Beach, CA with over 42 years of service, and served in the U.S. Air Force for 17 years. He was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Mark Winn of California; a daughter, Michele Gillen of San Clemente, CA; a sister, Ruby Percival of Reno; his caretaker and close friend, Leonard Patraca of Reno; 8 grandchildren; a nephew; and 4 nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mike Winn; and a sister, Ruth Hampton. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, OK with arrangements by Prater-Lampton-Mills and Coffey Funeral Home.

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HUNTER, Vanilla
ATLANTA, TEXAS: Vanilla Hunter, 86, died January 14, 2003 at a local hospital. She was born March 6, 1916 in Atlanta. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Edward J. Harper of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Charlie and Eloise Peters, and J.W. Peters of Atlanta; 7 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews, including Maxine Allen of Atlanta. Services were held at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Shiloh Cemetery by Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.

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HURTADO, Rose
FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Rose Gallegoz Hurtado, 70, died May 12, 2007. She was born June 11, 1936 to Carlos and Maria Gallegoz. She worked at Montgomery Ward and Champion Parts Rebuilders. She was a member of the Guadalupanas. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Frank Z. Hurtado, Jr.; two sons, Daniel Hurtado (Shelly), and Michael Frank Hurtado (Shelley); two daughters, Teresa Sells (Scott), and Mary Monk (George); two brothers, Charles and Robert Gallegoz; a sister, Victoria Trevino; 9 grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. Arrangements were handled by Laurel Land Funeral Home.

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HUX, Nola
CAMERON, TEXAS: Nola Hux died March 7, 1986. She is survived by a daughter, Thelma Horelica of Cameron; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.

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IGORI, Gloria
ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Gloria Dean Igori, 52, died June 24, 2002. She worked as a nurse for 15 years, and was a member of the Arlington Praise and Worship Center. Survivors include her husband, Preston Igori; four daughters, Shania Igori, Milicent Shuler, Kyla Igori, and Aisha Igori; a son, Kevin Mason; her mother, Elva Hardin; 6 grandchildren; two sisters; three brothers; and other relatives and friends, including her church family. Services were held at the Arlington Praise and Worship Center. Arrangements were handled by Clark Manor Memorial Chapels.

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INTO, Nancy
ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Nancy A. Into, 51, died February 8, 1992 at her home. She was born in Eldorado. She worked for the Texas Department of Human Resources-Emergency Medical Services. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, and had been an Arlington resident for 5 years. Survivors include three brothers, Harmon Bishop of Lubbock, J. Warren Bishop of Dallas, and Elmer Bishop of Bethany; two sisters, Fay B. Moseley of Mesquite, and Anita Bolin of Clearwater, KS; 18 nieces and nephews; and 22 great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held at Parkview Baptist Church. Interment was at the Eldorado Cemetery.

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ISAKSEN, George
AMARILLO, TEXAS: George W. Isaksen, 69, died December 21, 2004. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Surviving family members include a stepdaughter, Bernadine Marts of Muleshoe; a stepson, Allen Huggins of Farwell; a sister, Lucille Lacey of Spring Valley, CA; 5 grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and some of his sisters. Arrangements were handled by Rector Funeral Home.

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ISBELL, Hayden
PROSPER, TEXAS: Hayden Isbell, 91, died July 28, 2007. He was born in Rhea's Mill, TX on August 15, 1915 to George and Ollie Brooke Isbell. He worked in road construction. Survivors include two sons, Doyle Wayne and Ronnie Lynn Isbell; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys Norris Isbell. Interment was at Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.

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IVEY, Dorothy
HOLLAND, TEXAS: Dorothy Lue Ivey, 87, died July 6, 2007. She was born June 10, 1920 to Lonzo and Claudia Bellgard Pace. She attended Sparks Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Audrey Faye Hill of Holland, and May Bell Frey of Trout Lake, WA; four sons, Jimmy Dell Ivey and Phillips Ray Ivey, both of Holland, and John L. Guthrie and G.W. Ivey, both of Temple; a sister, Eula Fay Ivey of Bartlett; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, John W. Guthrie and Odell Ivey; and two infant sons. Interment was at Holland Cemetery under the direction of Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.

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JACOBS, George A.
BAYTOWN, TEXAS: George Albert Jacobs, 71, died January 10, 2008. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and attended Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Judy Jacobs; his children, Gregory Arno Jacobs (Melissa) of Jacksonville, FL, and Courtney Leanne Jacobs, Ryun Heath Jacobs, and Ashley Deanne Jacobs and Antonio Gomez, all of Baytown; a sister, Betty Joanne Jacobs of Brownsville; a brother, Cecil "Sonny" Jacobs (Marilyn) of San Antonio; 3 grandchildren; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. Arrangements were handled by Earthman Funeral Home.

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JANISH, Ann Lee
PROSPER, TEXAS: Ann Lee Janish died December 14, 2003. She was born February 11, 1931. Survivors include her children, Karl Janish, Elizabeth Graham (Cedric), and Mary Gross (Alan); and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Janish. Interment was at Ridgeview Memorial Park under the direction of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.

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JAQUEZ, Christina
KERMIT, TEXAS: Christina "Tina" Porras Vara Jaquez, 81, died August 29, 2002. She was born October 27, 1920. She is survived by three sons, Enrique Jaquez of Kermit, Joe Jaquez of Deming, NM, and David Jaquez of Artesia, NM; three daughters, Christina Perez, Janie Woodard, and Delia Heredia, all of Kermit; a brother, Jose Vara of Phoenix, AZ; two sisters, Candida Munoz of Kermit, and Conrada Jaquez of Andrews; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose "Joe" DeLaLuz Jaquez. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment was at Kermit Cemetery under the direction of Family Services Funeral Parlor.

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JENDRUSCH, Edward
CESTOHOWA, TEXAS: Edward J. Jendrusch, 70, died August 27, 2007. He was born November 27, 1936 in Cestohowa to Sylvester and Helen Dziuk Jendrusch. He was a retired farmer and rancher, and a lifetime member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. He is survived by three sisters, Regina Winters of San Antonio, Irene Lyssy of LaVernia, and Barbara Reaume of Michigan; and two brothers, Leonard Jendrusch (Virginia) of San Antonio, and Johnny Jendrusch (Tommie) of LaVernia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Krawietz Flannery Jendrusch; his parents; and a sister, Theresa Pawlik. Services were held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Interment was at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.

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JENSEN, Lyder
ROYSE CITY, TEXAS: Lyder Hans Jensen, 78, died October 18, 2009. He was born in Andenes, Norway on July 21, 1931 to Evald and Lydia Rasmussen Jensen. He owned Viking Plastic, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a life member of the Sons of Norway. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jensen; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Amber Jensen of Mustang, OK; a brother, Gunner Rasmussen and wife Olga of Andenes, Norway; a sister-in-law, AnLaug Jensen of Andenes, Norway; 2 grandsons; 2 great-granddaughters; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Jensen; and his parents. Arrangements were handled by Rest Haven Funeral Home.

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JOHNSON, Essie
HONDO, TEXAS: Essie Mae Grant Johnson died February 25, 2008. She was born November 7, 1913 to Millard and Nettie Grant. She attended West End Baptist Church. She is survived by a brother, Cleveland "Babe" Grant (Lynette); 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Johnson; a daughter, Ima Jewel "Judy" Batteau; her parents; and twelve siblings, Clifton Grant, Betty Jean Wilson, Lessie Thompson, Ramona Henderson, Gladys Knowles, Jonell Greenwood, Ive Dell Burnett, Osborn Grant, Andrew A. Grant, Robert Grant, and an infant brother. Arrangements were handled by Guinn-Horger Funeral Home.

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JOHNSON, Mae Bell
BIG SPRING, TEXAS: Mae Bell Johnson, 80, died November 11, 2006. She was born November 28, 1925. She was a cook at Big Spring Care Center for 20 years, and attended Mount Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Arthur Gibbs of Big Spring, Gladas Johnson and Carl Brown of Grand Prairie, and Carolyn and Larry Newton, and Edna and Bufus Cannon, all of San Angelo; four sons and a daughter-in-law, Ray Johnson of Grand Prairie, and Tommie Johnson, Elvis Johnson, and Dwayne and Elisha Johnson, all of San Angelo; two brothers, Charles Moore of Midland, and Robert Jackson of Canada; four sisters, Shirley Parker of Big Spring, and Georgia Jones, Igentry Bradley, and Ruth Knecht, all of Midland; 50 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe B. Johnson; two daughters, Bertha Hudson and Mary Jane Johnson; two sons, Joe Bailey Johnson, Jr. and Charles Edwards Johnson; and her parents, Lonzra and Rosie Lee Jackson Hunter. Arrangements were entrusted to Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home.

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JOHNSON, Thomas F.
ROMNEY, TEXAS: Thomas Fagan Johnson, 69, died November 25, 1948 in Cisco, TX. He was born July 16, 1879. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife. Interment was at Long Branch Cemetery under the direction of Higginbotham Brothers undertakers.

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JONES, Alvin
SPUR, TEXAS: Alvin Jones, 86, died May 8, 2004 in Spur. He was born March 7, 1918 in Dorchester, TX to R.C. and Ina Mae Rotenberry Jones. He was a graduate of Anderson Diesel School in Los Angeles, CA. He owned Jones Motor Co. in Spur from 1946 to 1992, and had served on the White River Lake board for 8 years. He served as a certified A&E aircraft machinist in the Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Billie D. Adams Jones; two sons, Richard Jones (Joy) of Lubbock, and Roger Jones (Ruth) of Greenwood; two daughters, Martha Jones Blacklock (Joe) of Lubbock, and Judy Jones Kaneski (Donald) of St. Louis, MO; a sister, Frances Kizer (W.L.) of Conroe; a brother, W.R. Jones of Coleman; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and twin granddaughters, Melody and Christy Blacklock. Burial was at the Spur Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home.

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JONES, Ava
GRAHAM, TEXAS: Ava Lu Jones, 90, died April 6, 2000 in Wichita Falls. She was born June 14, 1909 in Comanche County, TX to the late Don Carlos and Keron Johnson Moorman. She was a member of Salem Crestview United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Anita Green (B.J.) of Lubbock; a sister, Mary Ehrette of Albuquerque, NM; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence R. "Chili" Jones. Interment was at Pioneer Cemetery in Graham with arrangements by Morrison Funeral Home.

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JONES, Joe
ASPERMONT, TEXAS: Joe Raymond Jones, 87, died July 18, 2010 at a local care center. He was born June 21, 1923 in Stonewall County. He was a former city manager in Aspermont, and worked in the bridge building industry. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and was a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy N. Jones; a son, Randy Jones (Martha) of Aspermont; a sister, Pat Olson of Mineral Wells; a brother, Jack Jones of Old Glory; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Aspermont Cemetery by McCoy Funeral Home.

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JONES, Phyllis
GLADEWATER, TEXAS: Phyllis Irene Jones, 63, died July 16, 2011. She was born February 26, 1948 in Texarkana, AR to Lloyd and Edith Williams. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, John Jones, Sr.; a daughter, Venita Daily of Mount Pleasant; three sons, John Jones, Jr. of Gladewater, and Edward Jones and Michael Jones, both of Linden; a brother, Steve Williams of Atlanta, TX; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Jones; and her parents. Interment was at Courtland Cemetery in Queen City under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.

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JUST, Janice
BRAZORIA, TEXAS: Janice McVey Just, 80, died January 9, 2010. She was born July 10, 1929 to Burt and Jewel McVey. She was the owner of Jan's Grooming and Jan's Knot Shop. She attended Brazoria Missionary Baptist Church, and enjoyed pet grooming, ceramics, flowers, macrame and yard work. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Just, Sr.; a daughter, Dianne Bailey Shaw of Goliad; a son, Ronald Bailey of Goliad; two stepdaughters, Karen Pettit of Houston, and Barbara Ann Ames of Katy; two stepsons, Raymond Allen Just, Jr. of Friendswood, and Daniel Just of Alvin; two sisters, Ruth Wakefield of Midway, and Dorothy Lotte of Angleton; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three sisters; three brothers; and her parents. Services were held at Brazoria Missionary Baptist Church. Interment was at Brazoria Cemetery by Dixon Funeral Home.

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KAEMMERLING, Samuel
LUFKIN, TEXAS: Samuel K. Kaemmerling, 85, died October 26, 2010 at his home. He was born February 6, 1925 in Lufkin, TX to Carl and Gertrude Kerr Kaemmerling. He owned Sam's Cabinet Shop for 40 years, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Lufkin, and a member of the Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his wife, Glynda Kaemmerling; his daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Keith Wright of San Antonio, Ann Kaemmerling of Lufkin, and Sara Grace and Ryan Woodall of Dallas; his sons and daughters-in-law, Quintin and Leslie Kaemmerling of Sugar Land, Edward and Beverly Kaemmerling of Rosenberg and David and Bonnie Kaemmerling and Calvin Kaemmerling, all of Lufkin; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Barrow Kaemmerling; his parents; and two brothers, Harold Kaemmerling and Perry Lee Kaemmerling. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Lufkin. Interment was at Garden of Memories Memorial Park by Carroway Funeral Home.

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KANHAI, Indira
EULESS, TEXAS: Indira Kanhai died September 18, 2007. She was born November 19, 1952 in Trinidad, West Indies. She is survived by her husband, Terry Kanhai; two daughters, Karen and Nadia; three sisters, Sabina, Monica, and Garmin; three brothers, Jonas, Alvin and Wimpy; and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Marie; and three brothers, Rupert, Paul, and Tony. Services were held at the First Assembly of God in Bedford. Arrangements were handled by Lucas Funeral Home of Hurst, TX.

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KEATING, Sister John Magdalen
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Sr. John Magdalen Keating, 56, died April 9, 1944 at St. Francis Home in San Antonio. She was born in Ireland on July 4, 1887 to John and Catherine Scully Keating. She was a nun with the Sisters of Charity. Interment was at the Immaculate Word Convent Cemetery under the direction of Angelus Funeral Home.

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KEELING, Opal
AUSTIN, TEXAS: Opal Keeling, 91, died September 3, 2008. She was born December 5, 1916 in Rogers, TX to Roy Tatum and Era Smith. She worked at Hills Cafe for over 27 years. Survivors include two sons, John Boyd (Paula), and Charles Boyd (Maragret); a sister, Flo Wilson; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother; a sister; 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Internment was at Forest Oaks Memorial Park under the direction of Harrell Funeral Home.

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KELLER, Zulema
BEEVILLE, TEXAS: Zulema H. Keller, 79, died September 11, 2010. She was born April 17, 1931 in Beeville to the late Gregorio Herrera and Nasaria Almaguer Herrera. Survivors include four daughters, Maria Socorro Pettit of Plano, Ramona Landry of Rochester, NH, and Maria Mendoza and Lucy Castillo, both of Beeville; three sons, Robert Arratia of San Antonio, and Alejos Arratia and Pete Keller, Jr., both of Beeville; three sisters, Victoria Herrera, Nasaria Martinez, and Andrea Garza, all of Beeville; two brothers, Rumaldo and Guadalupe Herrera, both of Beeville; an aunt, Praxcdis Young of Beeville; an uncle, Timoteo G. Almaguer of Huntsville; 25 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Interment was at Our Lady of Victory Cemetery #2 by Trevino Funeral Home.

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KELLEY, Dannie
DALLAS, TEXAS: Dannie "Sonny Boy" Kelley, 56, died May 22, 1982. He was born December 7, 1925 in Wood County. He was a school maintenance worker and a veteran of World War II. He was a of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Susie Ann Kelley; five sisters, Mrs. Verna Brigham, Mrs. Lucille Snell, Mrs. Florene Carter, Mrs. Georgie Carpenter, and Mrs. Pirlie Grand; and two brothers, David and Clyde Kelley. Services were held at Freeman Chapel Baptist Church in Wood County. Interment was at Freeman Chapel Cemetery with arrangements by English Funeral Home.

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KELLUM, Julia
LINDALE, TEXAS: Julia Alice Kellum, 91, died January 14, 2006. She was born February 15, 1914. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, W.S. Kellum of Garland; a daughter, Patsy Patterson of Lindale; a sister, Sadie Popobich of Booneville, MS; 7 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.B. Kellum; and a son, Cleveland Kellum. Interment was at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.

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KELLY, Edna
MINEOLA, TEXAS: Edna Kelly, 69, died January 4, 1986 at a Tyler hospital. She was born January 20, 1916 in Grand Saline. She attended St. Peter's Catholic Church, and was a member of the Altar Society and the Mineola Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include her husband, Leroy Kelly; a daughter, Ginger (Claud) Hackler of Tyler; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of English Funeral Home.

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KEMBLE, Josiah
WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS: Josiah Augustus Cicero Kemble, 80, died May 22, 1940. He was born November 7, 1859 in Waxahachie to A.A. and Emily Wortham Kemble. He worked in the newspaper industry. Interment was at the Waxahachie City Cemetery under the direction of Saxon-Champion-Boze Funeral Home.

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KENNEY, Jimmy T.
BEEVILLE, TEXAS: Jimmy Thuel Kenney, 66, died December 5, 2006. He was born November 19, 1940 to the late Francis Thuel and Lily Mae Sheffield Kenney. He worked as a prison guard for the State of Texas at Conley Prison in Kennedy and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Beeville. He was a singer and instrumental musician, and formerly played with Roy Orbison and the Debonairs. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Kenney; two sons, Byron Harrison of Odessa, and Alan Harrison (Darla) of Lubbock; five daughters, Kim Gordon (Mike) of Albuquerque, NM, and Beth Harrison, Christy Garcia (Joe), Susan Jones (Dick), and Tracie Ellis (Cody), all of Odessa; two brothers, Tommy Kennedy of Aransas Pass, and B.J. Kennedy (Chris) of Sacramento, CA; 14 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Kenney; and his parents. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens by Acres West Funeral Chapel.

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KENT, Johnnie
GROESBECK, TEXAS: Johnnie Dewel Kent, 80, died July 9, 2009. He was born February 23, 1929 in Willow Creek, Robertson County, TX to Robert Lee and Grace Abernathy Kent. He retired from Limestone County, and completed his G.E.D. on his 50th birthday. He is survived by his wife Genell Henderson Kent; two sons, Johnny Kent of Groesbeck, and Mike Kent (Dee) of Mesquite; a daughter, Sherry Skinner (Mike) of Mesquite; a brother, Norris Kent (Karen) of Mesquite; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mae Pritchett and Beatrice Shockley; and two brothers, Roland and Fred Kent. Burial was at Cox Cemetery with arrangements by Groesbeck Funeral Home.

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KERLEE, Billy Myrl
CLARENDON, TEXAS: Billy Myrl Kerlee died January 9, 2006. He was born May 19, 1948 to Pete Mirl and Lucille Myrl Smith Kerlee. He was a truck driver and general laborer. He is survived by a daughter, Gwendolyn Morris of Casper, WY; two sons, Parker Kerlee of Pampa, and Kevin Kerlee of Groom; a sister, Edna Wheeler of Amarillo; two brothers, James Edward Watts of Clarendon, and James Olen Watts, Jr. of Claude; 3 grandchildren; and a special friend, Sharon Grady of Clarendon. Interment was at Citizens Cemetery. Cremation was at City View Crematory in Vega with arrangements handled by Robertson Funeral Directors.

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KERNAN, Dr. Jack
DECATUR, TEXAS: Dr. Jack Kernan, 81, died January 3, 2007. He was born August 22, 1925 in Hastings, NE to the late Bartholomew and Erma Kernan. He practiced medicine for over 52 years in Hobbs, NM. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a recipient of the Purple Heart medal. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Lee Triplett Kernan; three daughters, Kerri Mullins of New Jersey, and Lisa Hicks (Dwayne) and Amy Hester (Leslie), all of Decatur; four sons, David Kernan of Houston, Dr. John Kernan (Gay) of Hobbs, NM, and Andy Kernan and Jason Kernan, both of Oklahoma; two brothers, Bart Kernan of California, and Jim Kernan of Seattle, WA; and 12 grandchildren. Interment was at the Justin Cemetery under the direction of Coker Funeral Home.

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KIEL, Jenny
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Jenny W. Kiel, 75, died January 30, 2007. She attended Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Gerald; three children, Tom, Jerry (Robin), and Karen (Tom); a brother, Robert Weaver; and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Thomas Weaver, Jr.; and her parents, Mabel and Thomas F. Weaver, Sr. Services were held at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Miller Funeral Services.

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KING, Levi
CLEBURNE, TEXAS: Levi King, 83, died February 22, 1993 at a Cleburne hospital. He was born September 12, 1909 in Fort Worth. He was a a sheet metal worker, and a former member of Sheet Metal Union Local #18 in Fort Worth. He was a member of Buel Baptist Church, and an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Helen King; two grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home.

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KINSLOW, Martha
AMARILLO, TEXAS: Martha Kinslow, 85, died January 26, 2005. She was born in Abilene. She was a retired hotel night auditor, and moved to Amarillo in the 1950s from Lubbock. She is survived by two sons, Fred Kinslow of Amarillo, and Don Kinslow of Australia; a daughter, Joy Harris of Australia; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ernest Kinslow. Interment was at Llano Cemetery under the direction of Rector Funeral Home.

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KLUMP, Lillie
GANADO, TEXAS: Lillie Roski Klump, 82, died February 5, 1980 at her home. She was born September 28, 1897 to Herman and Frances Roski. She had lived with the Al Stancik family in Ganado for 24 years. Survivors include three daughters, Frances Stancik, Violet Schobel, and Vernice Krebs; four sons, Eldred, Lawrence, Roy and Glen Klump; 29 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Klump; a daughter, Mrs. LaVerne Poenitzsch; and her parents. Interment was at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, TX under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home.

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KMIEC, Albina
HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS: Albina Kmiec, 75, died December 4, 2003. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanette Sexton; a sister, Beatrice Borski; a brother, Louis Worchesik; a grandson; several nieces and nephews, and her friends, including Johnnie Jezierski. Services were held at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Canon Funeral Home.

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KOHN, Jessie
GREENVILLE, TEXAS: Jessie Mae Kohn, 78, died November 27, 2010 in Greenville. She was born March 29, 1932 to Jesse O. and Etta Mae Harrington. She was a longtime cafeteria worker at Caddo Mills Elementary School. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Stroope (Jim) of Greenville; two sons, Rickey Kohn of Greenville, and Gregory Kohn (Stacy) of Double Oak; a sister, Dorothy Hughes Hamady of Caddo Mills; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon Kohn; and a brother, Eddie Ray Harrington. Interment was at the IOOF Cemetery in Caddo Mills with arrangements by Lynch Funeral Service.

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KOHRS, Charles
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: Charles Henry Kohrs, 84, died December 26, 1995. He was born June 23, 1911. He was a retired salesman for Mrs. Baird's Bakery. Survivors include two daughters, Janis (Don) Forester of San Marcos, and Charlotte (Bob) McCord of Round Rock; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hildur Kohrs. Interment was at Capital Parks Cemetery with arrangements by Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home.

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KOSLAN, Gladys
GIDDINGS, TEXAS: Gladys E. Koslan, 80, died October 10, 2008. She was born October 30, 1927 to Paul and Natalie Sander Iselt. She was a longtime waitress at Wagner's Cafe, and also worked for Koslan Brothers and U-Wag-M. She and her late husband enjoyed watching the Houston Astros and going to the beach. She is survived by three brothers, Wilbert Iselt of Paige, Freddy and Sydonia Iselt of Houston, and Melvin and Terry Iselt of Ledbetter; a sister-in-law, Caroline Joyce Iselt of Lexington; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Richard "Dick" Koslan; her parents; a brother, Elmo Iselt; and a sister-in-law, Irene Iselt. Services were held at St. John Lutheran Church. Interment was at St. John Lutheran Cemetery by Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home.

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KOURI, Edward
BRIDGEPORT, TEXAS: Edward Kouri, 74 died July 25, 1997 at his residence. He was born February 19, 1923 in Chelsea, OK. He was a retired owner of Able Body Company, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Mary Helen Bates Kouri; a daughter, Philomena Kouri of Bridgeport; five sons, Tony Kouri of Bridgeport, Pat Kouri of Castaic, CA, Chris Kouri of Coto de Caza, CA, Matthew Kouri of Simi Valley, CA, and Bill Kouri of Canyon County, CA; two sisters, Roshada Hathaway and Mary Ann Halcamb, both of Tulsa; three brothers, Jack Kouri of Tulsa, OK, Tony Kouri of Des Moines, IA, and Charlie Kouri of Fremont, CA; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Chelsea Cemetery in Chelsea, OK under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home.

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KRAVETZ, Miriam
DALLAS, TEXAS: Miriam Orshalick Kravetz died June 24, 2009. She was born August 10, 1921. She was a longtime volunteer with the Visiting Nurse Association of Dallas. She is survived by her husband, Lewis J. Kravetz; her sons, Dr. James Kravetz and wife Terri, David Orshalick and Kata Carbone, Allen Orshalick and wife Janice, and Steven Kravetz and wife Darlene; a sister, Alice Nadler; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Elkins; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held at Temple Emanu-El. Arrangements were handled by North Dallas Funeral Home.

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KUHN, Mary Alice
LONGVIEW, TEXAS: Mary Alice Kuhn, 80, died November 30, 2001 at a local hospital. She was born January 13, 1921 to Joe Mills and Princess Smith. She was a retired operator at Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. with 38 years of service, and had worked at Consolidated Aircraft during World War II building B-24 bombers. She was a member of Wesley McCabe United Methodist Church. Survivors include a brother, Joe Cullen Smith of Longview; two nieces, Kay Benton and Pattie LeJeune; two nephews, Brad Tullis and Bill Tullis; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Bess and Carrel Harding of Fort Worth. Interment was at Youngblood Cemetery by Welch Funeral and Memorial Center.

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LAMB, Norman
GAINESVILLE, TEXAS: Norman Lamb died June 2, 1900. He was born December 11, 1899 to John and Betty Lamb. Burial was at Sellars Cemetery.

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LAMINACK, Zula
WINNSBORO, TEXAS: Zula A. Laminack, 75, died August 9, 1980 at Winnsboro Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, C.M. Laminack; five stepsons, Bob, Howard, Paul, Bennie and Billy Laminack; a sister, Bessie Martin; 12 step-grandchildren; and 7 step great-grandchildren. Interment was at Lee Cemetery by McCrary-Edwards-Cain Funeral Home.

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LaMONT, Louise
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: Louise LaMont, 72, died June 3, 2003 in Stephenville. She was born February 10, 1931 in Lingleville, TX to Clyde and Jewel O'Neal Willis. She was a retired waitress for Peacock's, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Jerry LaMont; three daughters, Joyce (Gary) Williams of Huckabay, and Serena Wright and Linda Brown, both of Stephenville; a sister, Betty Addams of Arlington; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Griggs; and a grandson, Matthew Decker. Interment was at West End Cemetery under the direction of Lacy Funeral Home.

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LANGLEY, Wiley
KNOX CITY, TEXAS: Wiley George Langley, 73, died in October of 1965 in Hurst. He was born February 26, 1892. He was a retired farmer, and had been living in Hurst for 6 months before his passing. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Belle Stone, Mrs. Nettie May Watson, and Mrs. Ruby Lee Collins; four sons, Warren G., Robert B., Franklin D., and James D.; a brother, Tony Langley; and 31 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Belle Chapman Langley. Burial was at the Knox City Cemetery.

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LAPPE, Alfred
BROWNWOOD, TEXAS: Alfred Lappe died June 8, 2008. He was born November 23, 1918 in Blanket, TX to Frank and Lillie Mae Stewart Lappe. He retired from PF&E Oil Company, and also worked at Howard Harlowe Oil Company, Banner Dairy, and Foremost Dairies. He attended Vine Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Muriel Parsons Lappe; two sons, Ronnie and Donnie Lappe of Brownwood; a sister-in-law, Dorthy Goodgion; a brother-in-law, Newell Parsons; and his nieces and nephews, including Darlene Phillips of Iowa Park, and Clotozell Gunter of Wichita Falls. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Anita Gail Lappe; his parents; and a sister, Flossie Stovall. Arrangements were handled by Heartland Funeral Home.

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LARA, Estefana
ODESSA, TEXAS: Estefana Alvarado Lara, 61, died December 11, 2003 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL. She was born February 25, 1942 in Presidio, TX to Esteban and Lola Sosa Alvarado. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Joe Lara, Jr. of Kermit, and Adrian Lara and Jesse Lara, both of Odessa; a daughter, Linda Sue Cardenas of Bradenton, FL; her father, of Kermit; a sister, Margie Martinez of Corpus Christi; six brothers, Raymond Alvarado, Santiago Alvarado, Tony Alvarado, and Steve Alvarado, Jr., all of Kermit, and Frank Alvarado and Oscar Alvarado, both of Lovington, NM; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Martinez Lara; and her mother, Lola Alvarado. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment was at the Kermit Cemetery under the direction of Family Services Funeral Parlor.

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LASSITER, Mary Louise
ROCKPORT, TEXAS: Mary Louise Lassiter, 79, died July 13, 2002. She was born February 14, 1923 to Edward and Dulis Dowdy. Survivors include three sons, Jerry (Marsha) Lassiter of Georgia, and Richard (Tooter) Lassiter and Lloyd Lassiter, all of Rockport; two daughters, Ronnie (Ernie) Stovall of Georgia, and Donna (T.L.) Matlock of Rockport; three brothers, Ben (Linda) Dowdy of Ferry, and James Dowdy and Jack (Barbara) Dowdy, all of Rockport; 17 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lassiter. Interment was at Rockport Cemetery under the direction of Charlie Marshall Funeral Home.

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LAUZON, Eusebe A., Sr.
LA MARQUE, TEXAS: Eusebe Aime "Zeb" Lauzon, Sr., 66, died February 4, 1969 at Danforth Hospital in Texas City. He was born July 8, 1902 in Mobile, AL. He was a retired sheet metal worker for Union Carbide. He attended St. Michael's Episcopal Church, and was a member of Howard Lodge #169 in Mobile. He was survived by his wife, Lura Lauzon; three daughters, Lura Blackstone of La Marque, Vesta Clifford of Alta Loma, and Corinne Morris of Houston; a son, E.A. Lauzon, Jr. of Dickinson; three sisters, Corinne Maverick of Houston, Marie Reil of Beaumont, and Elizabeth Herring of Las Cruces, NM; two brothers, F.E. Lauzon of Alta Loma, and J.P. Lauzon of Angleton; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery.

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LAVENDER, Lila
BOYD, TEXAS: Lila Lee Anspaugh Lavender, 82, died May 22, 2008 in Boyd. She was born October 9, 1925 in Jackson, MI to James Leroy and Ella Marie Pentacost Anspaugh. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Lavender and Elaine Bible, both of Boyd; a grandson; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Fritz Lavender. Interment was at the Boyd Cemetery under the direction of Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home.

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LAWRENCE, Ruby
DAWSON, TEXAS: Ruby Ailene Lawrence, 92, died November 12, 2008. She was born September 30, 1916. She was a ward clerk at Mexia State School, and attended the First United Methodist Church of Dawson. She is survived by a son, Ronnie Gene Lawrence of Corsicana; a daughter, Nancy Houck of Corsicana; 3 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Windol Eugene Lawrence; her parents; and four sisters, Erma Evans, Nellie Jordan, Callie Roloff, and Charlsie Jordan. Interment was at Dawson Cemetery with arrangements by Wade Funeral Home.

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LEDNICKY, Marietta
TEMPLE, TEXAS: Marietta Pedigo Lednicky, 89, died March 30, 2008. She was born October 5, 1918 to George and Eula Bell Redmond Pedigo. She retired from Baugh Shoe Factory, and was a Jehovah's Witness. She is survived by her husband, Alfred "Fred" Lednicky; a brother, Norris Pedigo of Houston; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters; three brothers; and her parents. Interment of cremains was at Hillcrest Cemetery by Harper-Talasek Funeral Home.

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LEE, JoAnn
DUMAS, TEXAS: JoAnn Lee, 74, died February 4, 2007. She was born October 19, 1932 to Charlie and Bessie Gillaspie. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Carl Lee; a son, Mike Lee of Dumas; four daughters and sons-in-law, Karla and Joe Mack Hill of Abilene, and Jan and John Floyd, Jenna Beth and Joe Rammage, and Kelly and Kelly Voos, all of Dumas; a brother, Weldon Gillaspie of Dallas; three sisters, Charlene Wingate of Hillsboro, Bonnie Franklin of Peoria, and Maurine Blocker of Garland; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Northlawn Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Morrison Funeral Directors.

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LEGGETT, LaVern
MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS: LaVern I. Leggett, 80, died January 23, 2002 at a local hospital. She was born December 31, 1921 in Mount Pleasant. She was a retired teacher, and attended Mount Olive Baptist Church. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, the Red Rose Garden Club, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Heroines of Jericho. She was a former treasurer for the Booker T. Washington Alumni Association and past president of the Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Georgia and Henry Johnson of Austin; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Eula Leggett of Bryan; two aunts, Annie M. Minter of Mount Pleasant, and Lela Brooks of Greenville; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruzelle Leggett; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Interment was at Edwards Cemetery with arrangements by Tumey Mortuary.

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LEIJA, Daniel
BRONFIELD, TEXAS: Daniel Banda Leija, 69, died May 2, 2007. He was born January 23, 1938 in Crowell, TX to Inez and Jose Leija, Sr. He retired from J&J Packers in Denver City, TX. Survivors include his wife, Lydia Gonzales Leija; two daughters, Rosa Reynero (Wally) of Brownfield, and Rachel Leija of Richardson; three sons; Steve Leija of Dallas, and David Leija (Juana) and Ruben Leija, all of Richardson; four sisters, Maria Valencia of Munday, and Paula Aragon, Irene Aragon, and Rosa Leija, all of Paris, TX; three brothers, Jose Leija, Jr. of Denver City, Lorenzo Leija of Paris, and Juan Leija of Brownfield; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Brownfield Funeral Home.

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LEWIS, Essie Mae
LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Essie Mae Lewis, 76, died May 6, 2003. She was born August 29, 1926 in Caldwell, TX. She is survived by two sons, Mose Lewis of Lubbock, and Fred Lewis of Miranda, AZ; six daughters, LaGloria Lewis, Rev. Gladys Smith, Beverly (Thomas) Ross, Mary Ross (Earnest, Jr.), Linda Smith, and Lurlene Taylor (Leon, Jr.), all of Lubbock; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lewis, Sr.; three sons, Glenn Garland Lewis, Wade Lewis, and Winfred Lewis; and a daughter, Mamie Phillips. Services were held at New Hope Baptist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Rix Funeral Directors.

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LEYVA, Aurelia
EL PASO, TEXAS: Aurelia Paredes Leyva, 87, died September 3, 2001. She was born in Jalisco, Mexico. Survivors include her sons, Arturo, Reynaldo, and Fernando Leyva, Jr.; 5 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernando Leyva, Sr. Services were held at St. Thomas Aquainas Catholic Church. Interment was at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery with arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-East.

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LIBRADO, Castro
SHEFFIELD, TEXAS: Castro Librado, 88, a retired ranch hand, died July 1, 1979 in Iraan, TX, and was born December 9, 1896 in Sanderson. There were no known surviving family members. Catholic funeral services were held. Interment was at the Sheffield Cemetery.

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LICATINO, Hazel
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Hazel Licatino, 90, died March 14, 2011 in Groves. She was born October 1, 1920 in Broussard, LA to Gilbert and Clemence Broussard. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She enjoyed country music, playing cards, and chocolate. She was a resident of the Port Arthur area for 75 years. She is survived by three sons, Jerry Licatino (Maryann) of Port Arthur, Danny Licatino of Baytown, and Harold Licatino (Lana) of Nederland; a sister, Rita Nunez of Port Arthur; a sister-in-law, Joyce Broussard of Dupont, LA; a brother-in-law, George Earl Licatino of Port Arthur; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Charles Licatino; a brother, Jim Broussard; and a granddaughter, Stacy Meaux. Interment was at Greenlawn Memorial Park with arrangements by Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home.

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LINDEMAN, Lillian
WINDTHORST, TEXAS: Lillian Berend Lindeman, 76, died December 26, 1998 at a nursing home in Wichita Falls. She was born December 11, 1922 in Windthorst. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers, and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She is survived by her husband, Arnold Lindeman; a daughter, Bonnie Schlumpf of Windthorst; a son, Bobby Lindeman of Windthorst; three sisters, Laura Spencer of Hurst, and Betty Humpert and Elsie Hoff, both of Windthorst; four brothers, Andrew, August "Gus", Bill and Adam Berend of Windthorst; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery by Aulds Funeral Home.

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LINDVEIT, Winifred
FREEPORT, TEXAS: Winifred "Winnie" Lindveit, 72, died December 13, 2008. She was born May 24, 1936. Services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Lakewood Funeral Home.

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L'INSALATA, Edmund M.
ROCKPORT, TEXAS: Edmund Mario "Ed" L'Insalata, 68, died May 28, 2005. He was born July 27, 1936 to the late Pasquale and Anna L'Insalata. He was a retired member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara L'Insalata; a daughter, Debbie L'Insalata of Santa Fe, NM; two sons, Jonathan (Jill) L'Insalata of Rockport, and Michael (Jen) L'Insalata of Montgomery; and 2 grandsons. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at Rockport Cemetery under the direction of Charlie Marshall Funeral Home.

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LISENBE, Roy
DALLAS, TEXAS: Roy Allison Lisenbe died November 17, 2001. He was born February 10, 1937. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Lisenbe; his sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Monica Lisenbe, Kenneth and Teresa Lisenbe, and Richard Lisenbe; 6 grandchildren; two nieces; his aunts; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and his cousins. Services were held at Pleasant Terrace Baptist Church. Interment was at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park under the direction of Laurel Oaks Funeral Home.

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LOCKE, Bonnye
GALVESTON, TEXAS: Bonnye Faye Locke, 70, died January 31, 2010. She was born August 22, 1939. She was a longtime employee of attorney James Brady, and was a member of First Lutheran Church. She is survived by a son, Robert Locke; a daughter, Krystal Locke; a sister, Maxine Marshall; a brother, Dan McCarty; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Locke; and three brothers, Dwight, Glenn, and B.W. McCarty. Services were held at First Lutheran Church. Burial was at Grace Memorial Park under the direction of Malloy and Son Funeral Home.

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LOERWALD, George
HEREFORD, TEXAS: George C. Loerwald, 81, died December 6, 2008. He was born February 4, 1927 in Wichita Falls to Joseph and Clara Loerwald. He was the owner of Loerwald Brothers Welding Shop, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by two sisters, Pauline Howard and Ruth Loerwald, both of Hereford. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Gene, Larry, Ed, Tup, and Harold Loerwald; and his parents. Interment with military honors was at Rest Lawn Cemetery with arrangements by Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.

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LOPEZ, Esteban
VICTORIA, TEXAS: Esteban "Steve" Lopez, 64, died January 23, 1999. He was born in Mission Valley on August 3, 1934 to the late Jesus and Rosa Cantu Ramirez. He attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He is survived by three brothers, Pedro Ramirez of Houston, and Jimmy Ramirez and Jesse Ramirez, both of Victoria; and four sisters, Nancy Ramirez of Houston, and Sophie Ramirez, Santos Rivera, and Georgia Olguin, all of Victoria. Note: We did not receive burial/cremation information for this individual.

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LOWMAN, Wally
CANADIAN, TEXAS: Wally Lowman, 72, died June 20, 2005 in Amarillo. He was born March 16, 1933 in Fargo, OK. He was a mechanic and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He grew up in Buffalo, OK and had lived in Shattuck, OK before moving to Canadian in 1968. He was a Baptist and a member of the Moose Lodge in Perryton. Survivors include his wife, Crystal Chance Lowman; two daughters, Janice Scroggins of Canadian, and Janet Holder of Elk City, OK; a son, Kenneth Lowman of Guymon, OK; four sisters, Alice Reed of Moore, OK, Rama Lou Gooden of Guthrie, OK, Mary Morgan of Canute, OK, and Pauline Huckins of Camargo, OK; a brother, Eddie Cline of Muskogee, OK; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Services were held at the Church of Christ. Interment was at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery by Hughs Funeral Home.

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LOZANO, Yolanda
LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Yolanda Beatrice Lozano, age 6 days, died April 7, 1969. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lozano; her paternal grandmother, Mary Manriquez; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sustaita. Interment was at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

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LUCAS, Lois
DENTON, TEXAS: Lois Bernice Lucas, 78, died May 24, 2009. She attended Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Wesley Crocker; three daughters, Jackie Schwartz, Rena Crocker, and Jeri Elrod; a sister, Daris Odom; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lucas; and a granddaughter, Brandy Schwartz. Interment was at the Houston National Cemetery with arrangements by Mulkey-Mason Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home.

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LYSEIGHT, Errol C.
AMARILLO, TEXAS: Errol Constantine Lyseight, 60, died March 2, 2009 in Hereford. He was born in Kellits, Jamaica on March 5, 1948 to Oliver A. and Rose Gooden Lyseight. He came to the U.S. in 1968. He was a social worker. He earned a bachelor's degree in religious education at Lee College in Cleveland, a master's degree from Southwest Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, and a degree in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Survivors include two sons, Dustin and Deon Lyseight, both of Amarillo; three brothers; and four sisters. Interment was at Llano Cemetery under the direction of Warford-Walker Mortuary.

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LYSSY, Helen
ADKINS, TEXAS: Helen Ann Pieniazek Lyssy, 91, died March 18, 2011. She was born June 24, 1919. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Lou Jannise (R.C.); a son, Clinton J. Lyssy, Sr.; 3 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George I. Lyssy. Services were held at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in St. Hedwig. Entombment was at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mausoleum under the direction of Finch Funeral Chapel.

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