Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Jerome Perry Palanuk

Jerome Perry Palanuk

Oct 17, 2024

Jerome (Jerry) Perry Palanuk, 77, of Garden Ridge, Texas was called Home to be with the Lord he loved on October 17,2024. Jerry was born in Dickenson, North Dakota on March 2, 1947, to Mike and Dorothy Palanuk. He grew up in Garrison, North Dakota where he loved to hunt and fish with his dad and brothers. He enjoyed fall...

Viola Gussie Dittfurth

Viola Gussie Dittfurth

Oct 16, 2024

A visitation will be held for Viola at Triumphant Lutheran Church at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 9, 2024, with a funeral service following at 3:00 PM.

Gabriel Petty

Gabriel Petty

Oct 16, 2024

Gabriel Petty age 53 passed away from natural causes at his home in Schertz, Texas on October 16, 2024. 

He was born in Alamogordo NM and graduated from Alamogordo H.S. His career consisted of long-distance cross-country truck driving, working in oil fields in the southwest, and road construction. 

He leaves behind two sons Roman and Jasper Petty, daughter Alannah Delgado-Vasquez, grandson Noah...

Chance Allen Goralewicz

Chance Allen Goralewicz

Oct 16, 2024

Chance Allen Goralewicz, 20, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 16, 2024, in San Antonio.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Chance was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and loyal friend to all whose lives he touched. Always quick with a smile, Chance endeared himself to people with his easygoing, affable nature. He was slow to anger...

Janice Carol Cherry

Janice Carol Cherry

Oct 13, 2024

Janice Carol (Searcy) Cherry, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away at the age of 82 on October 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas after a long battle with Alzheimer's Dementia.

Born on September 17, 1942, to JC and Cleola Bridges Searcy, Jan grew up in a loving, close-knit family, which taught her the important values of kindness, compassion, and hard...

Gary R. Nielsen

Gary R. Nielsen

Oct 11, 2024

Gary R. Nielsen, 77, of Schertz, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024. Gary was born in Racine, Wisconsin on March 5, 1947, to Russell H. Nielsen and Joyce (Bax) Nielsen. Gary had a zest for life, and although faced with many serious health issues, his faith, attitude, and love for his family and friends remained steadfast and...

Melvin Krueger

Melvin Krueger

Oct 9, 2024

Melvin Krueger was born on June 7, 1937, to Walter and Leonie Krueger in Converse, Texas and died October 9, 2024. After serving in the Navy, he worked as a welder and then a carpenter for many years until his retirement.

Melvin, was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Leonie Krueger; son Eric; step-daughter Sandra; brothers Raymond, Elroy, Walter...

Hilda J. Garza

Hilda J. Garza

Oct 8, 2024

Hilda J. Garza, age 89, of Schertz, Texas, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024.

She was raised in Corpus Christi (CC), Texas, and graduated from Roy Miller High School in 1954 and the University of CC in 1963. After graduating, she worked for three years at the CC Independent School District.

In 1966, she...

Virginia Carrasquillo Guzman

Virginia Carrasquillo Guzman

Oct 7, 2024

Virginia Carrasquillo Guzman, 93, of Garden Ridge, Texas passed away on October 7, 2024.

Virginia was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on December 24, 1930, where she was raised by her grandmother until she was 16 when she moved to Chicago. There she met and married her husband of 67 years, Hector Guzman.

As a young woman, Virginia loved to crochet...

Leverne Hudson

Leverne Hudson

Oct 6, 2024

God has chosen another faithful servant to come home after her battle with cancer. Leverne Hudson of Converse, Texas transitioned on October 6, 2024. Leverne was born on July 7, 1966 to Geraldine Rocker and Levert Hudson in Mobile, Alabama. 

Leverne graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a BS in Occupational Education. She worked for several years as a financial coordinator...

Micheal David Collins

Micheal David Collins

Oct 5, 2024

Micheal David Collins, age 64, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on October 5, 2024 from multiple health issues.

Micheal was born on July 14, 1960 in San Bernardino, California to David and Ann Collins. Some of his favorite pastimes were playing catch, shooting BB guns at tin can targets, camping as a family, and boating.

Micheal's family moved to...

Scott J. Neal

Scott J. Neal

Oct 4, 2024

Scott J. Neal, age 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on October 4 after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. 

Scott was born on September 23, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ray Cecil Neal II and Stella Marjorie Ann Bonner. After his father passed away, Scott’s mother remarried George Davidson who raised him and his brothers...

Michael Allen Charles

Michael Allen Charles

Oct 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce Michael “Mike” Charles’ unexpected departure from this earthly life on October 3, 2024, at the age of 33. Michael Allen Charles was born on April 17, 1991, to Guy Michael Charles, Sr & Felicia (née Bourgeois) Charles in New Orleans, LA. Michael was baptized into the Catholic faith at an early age...

Lois Allene Hale

Lois Allene Hale

Oct 3, 2024

Lois Allene Hale, born on January 1, 1939, in Hackleburg, Alabama, departed from this world on October 3, 2024. Surrounded by her loving family, she went home to be with the Lord leaving a legacy of love, compassion, and joyous memories.

Lois was a treasured wife to her devoted husband, Richard M. Hale. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with...

Carol Ann Owens Grose

Carol Ann Owens Grose

Oct 2, 2024

Carol Ann Owens Grose

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend returned to her heavenly father on October 2, 2024 at the age of 78. Carol was born in Staten Island, New York; daughter of Frederick and Grace Owens. She was the 2nd of 11 siblings. At the age of three her family moved to Ohio where she attended school...

Josephine Baltimore Johnson

Josephine Baltimore Johnson

Oct 1, 2024

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 Josephine "Josie" Baltimore Johnson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to LT Baltimore and Beatrice Coulter Baltimore. She attended Little Rock Central High School and worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFESs) for over eight years. Josie loved children and worked in the childcare industry for more than 20 years.

 Josie...

James Edward Smith Sr.

James Edward Smith Sr.

Oct 1, 2024

James Edward Smith Sr., 68, of Cibolo, Texas passed away on October 1, 2024.

James is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart from the Samuel Clemens class of '74/'75, Cynthia Smith; his 3 sons, Kevin Smith, James Smith Jr., and Dustin Smith; and his 5 grandchildren.

James loved and was loved by his family and friends tremendously and will...

Peter Heinz Lindner

Peter Heinz Lindner

Oct 1, 2024

Peter Heinz Lindner, aged 84, passed away October 1, 2024 in Cibolo, Texas. Pete was born in Dresden, Germany. By the providence of God, he narrowly survived the bombing of Dresden in 1945 by hiding in a bomb shelter near their apartment. Escaping from the Russian occupation of East Germany, he and his mother fled to West Germany in 1951....

Adam Delgado Saucedo

Adam Delgado Saucedo

Sep 30, 2024



In memory of our dear friend and family member Adam D. Saucedo who passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024.

 Adam was born on November 4, 1948 in Lockney, Texas. He grew up in Kyle, Texas and in 1996 he married Olivia and they moved to Marion, Texas.

Adam worked at Camp Mabry for 28 years and in 2011 he retired. After...

Cameron Shea Rash

Cameron Shea Rash

Sep 29, 2024

Cameron Shea Rash, a vibrant soul with an infectious zest for life, tragically passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, following an accident. Born on October 15, 1991, in Houston, Texas, he brought joy and warmth to all who knew him and will be deeply missed.

Cameron was the beloved son of Marilyn and Billy Rash. From an early age, he...