Obituaries

Aug 1, 2024

Ernest J. "E.J." Bartosh, age 80, of Joshua, passed away early Thursday morning, August 1, 2024 at his residence.

A rosary will be recited 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at St. Martin's Catholic...

Jul 23, 2024

Michael Joseph Frei, age 60, of Austin, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2024 in Austin, TX.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Austin.

Michael was born May 12, 1964 in Ft. Worth, the son of...

Jul 21, 2024

Alice Marie Pepi, age 81, of West, passed away Sunday morning, July 21, 2024 at West Rest Haven.

A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Walter Dhanwar officiating. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery in Tours. The family will receive...

Jul 19, 2024

Mark Williams, age 62, of West, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at his residence.

A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. Private burial will follow at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Aquilla.

Mark was...

Jul 17, 2024

Peggy Kathleen Nelson, age 75, of Whitney, formerly of Austin, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

Peggy was born November 8, 1948 in El Paso, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Taylor) Nelson. She was a graduate of Ysleta High School and received a...

Jul 16, 2024

Harry A. Kocurek passed away on July 16, 2024 in Edmond, Oklahoma. The tenth of ten children of Adolph Joe and Caroline Wilma (Kolar) Kocurek, he was born on August 23, 1948 in Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. Harry's grandparents were Anton and Anna (Orsak) Kocurek and Frank and Frances (Pustejovsky) Kolar.

A rosary will be...

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Ann (Nors) Walker, age 78, of West, passed away late Sunday evening, July 7, 2024 at West Rest Haven in West.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Deacon Robin Waters officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will...

Jul 2, 2024

Bernice Catherine Cepak Soukup, 92, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024 at Royal Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waco.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at...

Jul 1, 2024

Debora (Weissinger) Vrba, age 72, of Leroy, passed away Monday afternoon, July 1, 2024 at West Rest Haven.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery. The family will receive...

Jun 25, 2024

Robert Henry Sparkman, of Aquilla, passed away at his residence late Tuesday evening, June 25, 2024, at the age of 64.

A memorial visitation will be held 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at VFW Post 4819 in West.

Robert was born in Waco on January 21, 1960, to...

Jun 24, 2024

David Anthony Roessler, age 54, of Leroy, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at his residence.

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, June 29, 2024 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours,...

Jun 22, 2024

Bernard G. Gerik, age 81, of West, passed away early Saturday afternoon, June 22, 2024 in Waco, surrounded by the love of his life and his family.

A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with...

Jun 21, 2024

Faye (Schulz) Wingate, was called up to be with her Lord on June 21, 2024, in Hillsboro, at the age of 94. Born on August 9, 1929, in Hill County, near Whitney, Faye dedicated her life to Jesus Christ, family, and God's Word.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2024 at...

Jun 20, 2024

Helen (Hromadka) Ruetten, age 94, of Elm Mott, passed away peacefully late Thursday morning, June 20, 2024 in Conroe. Helen's life was filled with love, laughter, and a dedication to her family.

A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...

Jun 19, 2024

William Forrest "Bill" Clark, age 73, of Weatherford, formerly of Ross, passed away late Wednesday evening, June 19, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Terry McElrath officiating. Masonic Graveside Rites will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at...

Jun 12, 2024

Benito Perez, age 62, of Abbott, passed away Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024 at the Life Care Center in Plano.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 Noon Friday, June 21, 2024 at...

Jun 11, 2024

James Ray Goodnight, age 84, of Gholson, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 11, 2024 at West Rest Haven.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Brother Terry Crawford officiating. Military Graveside Rites will follow at West Brethren Cemetery in West, conducted by West...

Jun 8, 2024

Bimbo Hand, age 70, of West, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. Burial will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Ross. The family...

Jun 7, 2024

Pauline "Polly" (Foit) Barton, age 100, of Hewitt, formerly of West, passed away Friday evening, June 7, 2024 at her residence.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at West Brethren Church in West, with Brother Terry Crawford and Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial will follow at West Brethren Cemetery in...

Jun 4, 2024

Elizabeth (Lednicky) Schiller, age 89, of West, passed away Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024 at her residence.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...