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.

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.

Barbara Beggs Hallmark

Barbara Beggs Hallmark passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Born in Houston, Texas, on March 11, 1933, Barbara was the daughter of Ike and Marguerite Beggs and sister to Bill Beggs, Bette Claypool Wheat, and Susan Baker Lambert.

Ira Don Marchbanks

Ira Don Marchbanks, 85, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on September 30, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with leukemia. He was born on July 27, 1940, in Seagraves, Texas, to Brom and Bula Mae Marchbanks.

Larry W. Reeder

Our Beloved Larry W. Reeder passed from his earthly life into his heavenly life at home during the hour of mercy on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and family.Larry was born on January 20th 1948 in Georgetown, Texas.

Dennis Swanda

Dennis Swanda, age 88, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2025. Dennis was born in Bramand, Nebraska, to Methodious & Agnes (Helman) Swanda on April 11, 1937.

Mary Beth James

Mary Beth graced this world on February 21, 1941, in San Angelo, Texas, and passed away on August 23, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the second child of Horace and Rita Taylor ( Winn). Her family eventually settled in Houston, Texas.

Mary Ann Supak Valenta

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary Ann Supak Valenta of Jarrell, Texas, who left this world peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 83.She was our teacher, our confidante, and our greatest champion.

Cornelius (Neil) Wesley Conklin

Cornelius (Neil) Wesley Conklin was born July 12, 1935, at a birthday party for his Aunt “Mag” that his mother was attending. He was the middle child of seven born to William Radford Conklin and Elizabeth Swift Conklin in Harverstraw, New York.

Patricia Layne Smith

Patricia (Patti) Layne Smith went home to Jesus on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 63 years old. Patti was born to Billy and Kathryn McDonald on January 21, 1962, in Dallas, Texas.