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Obituaries

Densel Randolph Gilpin

Densel Randolph Gilpin

Densel Randolph Gilpin

Densel Randolph Gilpin passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 in Temple, Texas. He was 92 years old. Born in Iola, TX on January 14, 1934, to Clara Theo Wells Gilpin and Lyles McKinley Gilpin. Densel graduated from Jeff Davis High School in Houston, Texas.
Jimmy Ray Johnson

Jimmy Ray Johnson

Jimmy Ray Johnson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Ray Johnson, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on July 16, 2026, at the age of 79.
Mabel Jacobson

Mabel Jacobson

Mabel Ellen Jacobson

Mabel Ellen Jacobson08/31/1934 – 07/30/2026Ellen Jacobson went to be with our Lord and the love of her life on July 30, 2026 at the age of 91. Ellen was born on August 31, 1934 in Georgetown, Texas to William and Callie (Carter) Ischy.
Vivian Marie Ickes

Vivian Marie Ickes

Vivian Marie Ickes

Vivian Marie Ickes, 80, of Austin, passed away July 26, 2026.  She was born April 15, 1946, to Edward and Bobbie (Brock) Ickes in Georgetown, Texas.  She graduated from Georgetown High School in 1964 and received a BA in English and Spanish from Southwestern University in 1968.

Vivian Marie Ickes

Vivian Marie Ickes, 80, of Austin, passed away July 26, 2026.  She was born April 15, 1946, to Edward and Bobbie (Brock) Ickes in Georgetown, Texas.  She graduated from Georgetown High School in 1964 and received a BA in English and Spanish from Southwestern University in 1968.

Barbara von Merz

Barbara Ruth Massey von Merz, a resident of Georgetown, Texas, and long-time resident of Austin, passed from this life to join her heavenly Savior on July 28, 2026. She was born in La Villa, Texas, and graduated from Austin High School, class of ’51.
 Audrey Elizabeth Sanders

Audrey Elizabeth Sanders

Audrey Elizabeth Sanders

It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, sister and friend, Audrey Elizabeth Sanders, on Monday, July 13, 2026. Audrey was born on October 16, 1992, in Llano, Texas to Mike and Janet Sanders.
Barbara Gens

Barbara Gens

Barbara Gens

Barbara Gens, of Appleton, Minnesota, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at Appleton Area Health at the age of 82. Memorial services were held Friday, July 24, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton, Minnesota.
Richard G. Christie

Richard G. Christie

Richard G. Christie

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard G. Christie, our much loved partner, father, grandfather and friend. Richard left this world for his eternal home on June 30th, 2026 with family at his bedside.
Richard Farrell

Richard Farrell

Richard Philip Farrell

Richard Philip Farrell, a man of deep faith, dedicated service, and quiet perfection, passed peacefully from this life on July 17, 2026, in Georgetown, Texas, at the age of 88.Richard was born on December 8, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio.