Obituaries

Aug 31, 2021

Nancy Klawinsky, age 79, of Rock Island passed away August 31, 2021 in Eagle Lake. She was born March 21, 1942 In Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Herbert C. and Pauline G. Malicoat Byrd.

She is survived by her husband Allen John Till; daughters, Crystal T. Firchow, Arianne D. Hubenak, Lacey Chantel Keenan; step-son, Michael S. Till; brothers,...

Aug 30, 2021

Lorenzo G. Hernandez passed away August 30, 2021 in Eagle Lake at the age of 48. He was born August 10, 1973 in Mexico to Bernardo Hernandez Acuna and Mercedes Garcia Lara.

He is survived by his spouse, Angelica Maria Martinez; parents, Bernardo Hernandez Acuna and Mercedes Garcia Lara; daughters, Citlali P. Hernandez, Araceli P. Hernandez; brothers,...

Aug 17, 2021

Rosa who loved to be called momma by her children, son in laws and many others who knew her, departed her loving family on August 17, 2021 to be with the Lord.

Rosa was born in Eagle Lake Tx to Paul and Elizabeth Gonzales on Feb 9, 1940.  She was mother to Rosie Navarro (Frank),...

Jul 14, 2021

Monte Franklin Hunter passed away July 12, 2021 in Eagle Lake. Monte was born January 24, 1943 in Carrizo Springs to Len and Dawn Welch Hunter.

Monte is survived by sons; Curtis Hunter and wife Renee, Jeff Hunter and wife Linda; Daughter, Lynn Rucka and husband Gary; grandchildren, Christy, Kaycee, Kayla, Jake, Samuel, Luke; great grandchildren, Kenadee, Cayson,...

Jul 12, 2021

Nancy Somerville Seaholm, 88, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, in Kyle, Tx.

She was born February 28, 1933, in Austin, Tx to Doris Barron Somerville Beaven and Alfred A. Somerville.

Nancy grew up in San Marcos, Tx and graduated from San Marcos High School at the age of 16. She...

May 4, 2021

James Lee Heinold passed away May 4, 2021 in Sugarland at the age of 40. He was born June 14, 1980 in Eagle Lake.

Private memorial services will be held.

May 2, 2021

Rafael Martinez passed away May 2, 2021 at the age of 20. He was born May 4, 2000 in Columbus.

Visitation was held at Eagle Lake Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 5, 2021 with rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral mass was Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Columbus...

Apr 20, 2021

A true pillar of the Eagle Lake community was lost Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Stephen “Steve” Kent Balas was born on February 20, 1946 in Lindsay, California. He moved to Texas shortly after and met Linda Thomas Balas, the love of his life, in elementary school at the early age of 6. They went on to become sweethearts in junior...

Mar 18, 2021

RONALD LOUIS SCHORLEMMER, was born July 31, 1938 in Corsicana, Texas and died March 18, 2021.  He was the only son of Louis  and LaVerne Schorlemmer and was preceded in death by his parents. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church.   Louis attended grades 1 – 7 in Refugio, Texas and grades 9 – 12 in Alice,...

Mar 3, 2021

Lydia Balusek Jochetz former resident of Eagle Lake, TX passed peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2021 at Forum Parkway SNF in Bedford, TX.  She was 102.

Lydia was born September 30, 1918 in Placedo, TX to Frank and Fannie Balusek.  She moved to Eagle Lake where she met her husband, Charlie F. Jochetz....

Mar 1, 2021

Elizabeth M. “Liz” Kana passed away on March 1, 2021, at the age of 101, at Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community, Columbus, Texas.

Liz was born on January 4, 1920 in Schulenburg, Texas to Mary and Joe Anders. Attended St. Rose Catholic School – Schulenburg, Texas.

On July 25, 1945, Liz and V.J. “Jiggs” Kana were...

Feb 28, 2021

Juan L. Rangel, 80, of Eagle Lake passed away February 28, 2021 by family to be with the Lord. He has been in silence battling cancer.

He was born on June 16, 1940 to Margarito Rangel and Felipa Leyva. He is survived by sons, Ernesto Rangel, Ramiro Rangel; daughters, Guadalupe, Martha, Theresa, Maricela, Lisa, Maribel Rangel; 18...

Feb 18, 2021

Virginia Rodriguez was also lovingly known by  many as "Mama Jennie" passed away February 18, 2021 in Austin, Texas. She was born December 22, 1945 in Halletsville, Texas. She was employed for over 20 years at The New Beginning Child Development Center and was a member of Iglesia Bautista Getsemani.

She is survived by her husband of...

Feb 15, 2021

Erline A. Listowski, 98, of Eagle Lake, Tx. passed away February 15, 2021 at Deer Creek of Wimberly. A native and lifelong resident of Colorado County, she was born June 6, 1922 in Eagle Lake, Tx. to Lillie Estelle and Sam Austin. She graduated fourth in the Eagle Lake High School class of 1940. Erline immediately went to work for...

Feb 13, 2021

Charles Kincheloe, Jr. passed away February 13, 2021 in Eagle Lake at the age of 70. He was born May 21, 1950 in Eagle Lake to Lillian Ziegler and Charles Kincheloe, Sr.

Graveside services will be held at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan at 11 AM on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Feb 8, 2021

Juan M. Esquivel passed away February 8, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Laredo, Tx on February 12, 1947 to Trini and Juan Esquivel. He was the fourth born in a family of eight. Martin High School was his teenage years until 1966 when he decided to become a U.S. Marine and serve his Volunteer in...

Feb 7, 2021

Walter Earl Dutcher, Sr. passed away February 7, 2021 in Eagle Lake. He was born February 5, 1945 in Eagle Lake to the late James Walter and Alabell Turner Dutcher. He served his country in the U S Army and then was a farmer. He is survived by; son,  Walter Earl Dutcher Jr., and Valerie Kutach; grandson, Todd Reznicek; great...

Jan 30, 2021

Janette Canaris passed away January 30, 2021 in Eagle Lake. She was born May 7, 1939 in Garwood to Frank and Laura Kosler Frnka. She owned and operated Canaris Nursery.

She was survived by son, Michael John Canaris; grandchildren, Tallon Michael Canaris, Drayton Daniel Canaris; brother Leroy Frnka; sister, Rita Vanek. She was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2021

Joseph Eugene Ruiz, better known as :Lil Joe, passed away on January 25, 2021. He was 29years old. He lived in Eagle Lake and loved the town with all his heart; Eagle Lake4 loved him too.

He was born on May 5, 1991 and was the 8th of 12 children. He enjoyed walking around Eagle Lake to...

Jan 21, 2021

Jose "Joey" Posada, Jr. received his angel wings on January 13, 2021 at the age of 34. He was born June 3, 1986 in Eagle Lake to Frances and Jose Posada, Sr. He was manager at NAPA Auto Parts.

He is survived by his parents; Wife, Nicole Aguilar Posada; son, Giovanni Posada; sisters, Bridget Belman and Angel,...