Recent Obituaries
Michael Alan Hatfield
Oct 27, 2024
Michael Alan Hatfield (“Mike”) of Garden Ridge, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 67. Mike was the son of the late Richard Hatfield and Betty Lou (Cassem) Hatfield of Joliet, Illinois, and the oldest of their four sons. Mike is survived by his wife of 42 years, Donna Jean (Flynn) Hatfield of Garden...
Susan Lynn Andrews
Oct 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Susan “Su” Andrews, 77, of New Braunfels, Texas announces her passing on Thursday, October 25th, 2024.Su was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 23, 1947 to Robert and Frances Carlson. She graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She married James Andrews at The...
Larry Winton Stanuga
Oct 23, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Winton Stanuga, aged 82, of San Antonio, TX, who passed away on October 23rd at home, peacefully in his sleep.
Larry was born on February 12, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the beloved son of John Frank Stanuga and Geneva Lennier Campbell. After serving his country in...
Kymora Nicole Kent
Oct 23, 2024
Kymora Kent, 31, passed away on October 23, 2024 in Selma TX.
Born to Keith and Yumi Kent on October 5, 1993 as an Air Force dependent at Yong San Air Base in South Korea, but raised as a Air Force dependent in only two cities… Hampton, VA and Schertz, TX. She graduated from Clemons High School, and took college courses...
Walter Farrell Turk
Oct 22, 2024
Colonel (US Air Force Retired) Walter F. Turk
August 30, 1935 – October 22, 2024
Schertz, Texas
Walter F. Turk, 89, of Schertz, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 22, 2024 surrounded by his family. Walt was born in Blue Springs, Missouri, on August 30, 1935, to Byron Henry Turk and Katherine Frances (Shrout) Turk. Walt had a zest...
Katie Miller
Oct 22, 2024
Katie Miller passed away October 22, 2024, after a battle with cancer. She was born to Charles Leinneweber and Jewell Goslin Leinneweber on October 26, 1944.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, and brother. She is survived by her husband, Mark Miller; their children, Holly Langford (John), Debbie Thompson (Roger), Howard Bevers (Michelle), and Jimmy Miller (Jenny);...
Betty Louise (Ford) Lamer
Oct 22, 2024
Betty Louise Ford (Mema) Lamer, age 92, a resident of Cibolo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Betty Lousie Lamer, our Mema, was born and named Lucy May Abshire by her birth parents Charles and Bessie Abshire on June 11, 1932 in Darlington, Maryland. Her birth mother died when she was 2 years old and Lucy was adopted...
JD Sorrells
Oct 20, 2024
JD Sorrells passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday October 20th in his home in Cibolo, Tx. at the age of 91.
JD was born in Dallas, TX. to James Franklin Sorrells and Ola Loyd on July 31st 1933. He was a graduate of N.R. Crozier Technical High School in 1952. He spent two years in the Army in Washington....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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