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Obituaries

Marisa “Risa” Senkewich

Marisa “Risa” Senkewich passed away on January 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 11, 1954, Risa was a radiant light in the lives of everyone she met.

Doris Marie Bryant

Doris Marie Bryant passed in Bastrop, Texas, on January 24, 2025. She was six weeks away from her 94th birthday.Doris was born March 10, 1931, in Georgetown, Texas, to Ruben and Ora Nord. Doris attended the University of Texas, Brackenridge School of Nursing. She was employed at St.

Elida Minshew

Heaven was blessed on Monday, January 27 when the Lord called His daughter Elida (Elly) Minshew home. Elly was the only wife He ever gave me and she was a great one for almost 67 years.

Wilda Zippe

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wilda Zippe on January 17, 2025, at the age of 90. She was “the woman of our lives,” say her children, as Wilda’s life was distinguished by her devotion to her family.

Shirley Martha Hanawalt

Shirley Martha Hanawalt, 77, passed into peace December 23, 2024. Born December 27, 1946, Shirley was known by many for her Faith in Jesus, her smile, her unending kindness, her compassion towards others and her love for her family and many pets.

Eleanor Gladys Decker

1930 to 2025Eleanor (Ellie) Gladys Decker, 94, of Georgetown Texas passed away on January 16, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, September 15, 1930 where she attended and graduated high school.

Robert Thomas Bruner

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Thomas Bruner, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), on January 14, 2025, at the age of 86.

Gordon Leroy Peterson

Gordon Leroy Peterson passed away at the age of 82 on December 12, 2024, at Belmont Village Senior Living, Dallas, Texas, from the illness of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).Gordon was born on October 5, 1942, in Georgetown, Texas, to John Leroy Peterson and Ruby Peterson.

Burge Carmon Smith

Burge Carmon Smith, 90, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born in Adrian, Michigan on July 8, 1934, to parents Elmer Burge Smith and Erna (nee: Schmidt) Smith.His beloved sister Carol (nee: Smith) Roback preceded him in death on August 15, 2021.

Ike M Hausenfluke, Jr.

Ike M Hausenfluke, Jr. was born on September 17, 1951, in Georgetown, Texas, to I M and Este Lee Hausenfluke. As a young man, he enjoyed hunting and fishing along his favorite spots up and down Berry’s Creek.