Obituaries

Apr 4, 2024

Austin Douglas Ivy, age 22, of Waco, passed away early Thursday morning, April 4, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Pastor Greg Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Bosqueville Cemetery. The family...

Apr 4, 2024

Donald F. Oelrich, 77, of Austin, passed away late Thursday evening, April 4, 2024, at The Isle at Cedar Ridge in Cedar Park. Memorial Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ed Karasek officiating. Military Rites will be held, conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard. Don was...

Apr 2, 2024

Mary Suzonne Fillip, age 75, of Waco, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior late Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024 at her residence.

Honoring Mary's wishes, no funeral services will be held.

Mary was born November 9, 1948 in Waco, the daughter of Hollis and Clarine (Tharpe) Smith....

Mar 31, 2024

Betty Jean Steinocher, age 92, of West, passed away early Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, with Rev. Mark Grimes officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to...

Mar 28, 2024

Perfecto Moreno, Jr, age 74, of Penelope, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April...

Mar 27, 2024

Helen Ruth Mach, age 85, of Hillsboro, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024 at her residence.

A rosary will be recited 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 followed by Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:30 a.m. at the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Hillsboro with Rev. Nghia Nguyen as celebrant. Burial...

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. Henry Groppe, born in the town of West, Texas on March 23, 1926, friend and mentor to many, died on March 26, 2024 a young  98 in Houston.

Graveside Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Closner Cemetery near West, with Chaplain Sarah Miller officiating. Military Graveside Rites will be...

Mar 22, 2024

Shelby (Janek) Webre, age 32, of Abbott, passed away late Friday evening, March 22, 2024 at St. David North Austin Medical Center in Austin after a courageous battle with cancer.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Shelby...

Mar 20, 2024

Lillian (Pustejovsky) Filer, age 89, of West, passed away Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024 at West Rest Haven.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 pm Tuesday at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours, followed by visitation until 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at St. Martin's...

Mar 20, 2024

Mark Anthony Hardwick, age 73, of West, passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024 surrounded by his family at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Burial will follow at...

Mar 16, 2024

Albin L. "Big Al" Picha, age 88, of West, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at...

Mar 15, 2024

Edward "Ed" Matus, age 78, of Elm Mott, passed away late Friday evening, March 15, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, with Deacon Robin Waters officiating.

Ed was born June 26,...

Mar 10, 2024

Arthur Clyde "Art" Derrick Jr., age 82, of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 10, 2024 at his residence.

No services will be held at this time.

Arthur was born July 29, 1941 in Weslaco, Texas, the son of Lois Inez (McKinney) and Arthur C. Derrick Sr. On April 21, 1972...

Mar 9, 2024

Gary Wayne Klein, age 77, of Waco, passed away late Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 at West Rest Haven in West.

A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Hewitt Community Church in Hewitt.

Gary was born July 24, 1946 in Waco, the...

Mar 7, 2024

Clyde T. Vrba, age 75, of Leroy, passed away Thursday morning, March 7, 2024 at home with his family by his side.

A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Pastor Shane Mayberry officiating. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery in Tours....

Mar 7, 2024

Rosa Maria (Brenes-Paz) Kostecka, age 50, of West, passed away Thursday evening, March 7, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Thursday,...

Mar 6, 2024

JoAnn Matus, age 85, of West, passed away late Wednesday afternoon, March 6, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 3:00 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, followed by visitation until 5:oo p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00...

Mar 5, 2024

Leslie Doyle "Les" Billings, age 82, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco with loved ones by his side.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek officiating.

Les...

Mar 2, 2024

Marguerite Ann (Haisler) Kasik, age 96, of the Penelope and Malone area, passed away late Saturday afternoon, March 2, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the West Brethren Church, with Brother Terry Crawford officiating. Burial will follow at the West Brethren...

Feb 29, 2024

Eula Jean (Griffin) Chapman, age 84, of Lorena, passed away late Thursday evening, February 29, 2024 at Providence Village in Waco.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Hewitt, with Rev. Chris Sammons officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. The family will receive...