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Obituaries

Steven Wesley Tredway

Steven Wesley Tredway

Steven Wesley Tredway

Steven Wesley Tredway, a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, son, uncle, brother and friend, passed away on January 16, at the age of 67.Born September 22, 1957, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Iris Janice (Crawford) Rhea and Clyde Wesley Tredway, both preceding him in death.

Joe M. Gutierrez, Jr.

Joe M. Gutierrez, Jr. age 86, of Austin, born and raised in Georgetown, was surrounded by family when he was called to heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Patricia (Pat) Bethke

Patricia (Pat) Bethke passed into the arms of her creator on January 27, 2025. Pat was born in Houston, Texas, on March 1, 1940. She received her B.S. in elementary education with a minor in music from the University of Houston.

Ardis Ann (Rike) Meharg

Ardis gained her new perspective, her soul soothed, and all fears were replaced on January 22,  2025. She came into this world in Grafton, North Dakota, on August 6, 1949, as the daughter of Theodore  and Alma (Lundgren) Rike, and the baby sister of eight siblings.

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.

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.