Obituaries

Gary Beseda

Gary Beseda

Sep 1, 2025

Gary L. "Gary B." Beseda, age 77, of Penelope, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at his residence.A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thurday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in...

Jacqueline Morgan

Jacqueline Morgan

Aug 30, 2025

Jacqueline Kay Morgan, age 76, of Waco, passed away Saturday evening, August 30, 2025 at West Rest Haven.A visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 5, at Aderhold Funeral Home in West.Jacqueline was born July 11, 1949 in Waco, the Daughter of Glenn and Erma (Howard) Jordan. A proud graduate of Waco High School, Class of...

Henry Talamantez

Henry Talamantez

Aug 29, 2025

Henry Sevier Talamantez, known to many as Hank or Mr. Tal, passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 92 years old.

Born in February 12, 1933, Hank was the third of eight children born to Georgio Carlos Talamantez II and Elena Sevier Talamantez of Bracketville, TX.

A proud Eagle Scout, Hank was...

Fern Versluis

Fern Versluis

Aug 27, 2025

Fern (Colson) Versluis of Hillsboro, Texas, formerly of Gunnison, Colorado, passed away Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by family.

A rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025 at St. Mary's...

Janie Pierce

Janie Pierce

Aug 26, 2025

Ada Jane "Janie" Pierce, R.N., age 86, of West, passed away Tuesday morning, August 26,2025 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Malone, with Vicar Jessica Nipp officiating, assisted by Deacon Waters. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at...

Lester Boortz

Lester Boortz

Aug 24, 2025

Lester Charles Boortz, age 94, of West, passed away Sunday evening, August 24, 2025 at West Rest Haven in West.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West.

Lester was born on August 18, 1931, in Thrall, Texas, to John and Dora (Stauffer) Boortz, and he...

Johnnie Faglie

Johnnie Faglie

Aug 23, 2025

Johnnie Aaron Faglie, age 45, passed away on August 23, 2025, in Burleson, Texas, while under the care of Community Hospice.

Private interment will be held at a later date. 

Johnnie was born on October 25, 1979, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Burleson High School. Johnnie worked as an electrician throughout his life and especially loved fishing. He was known for...

John H. Polansky

John H. Polansky

Aug 21, 2025

John Henry Polansky, age 73, of West, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his daughter's residence in Lacy Lakeview, surrounded by his loved ones.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 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 27, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic...

Bill Adamcik

Bill Adamcik

Aug 18, 2025

William Raymond "Bill" Adamcik, age 85, of Coppell, formerly of West, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Christus St. Joseph Village in Coppell.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, August 23, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Evelyn Sulak

Evelyn Sulak

Aug 9, 2025

Evelyn Carolyn (Lenart) Sulak, age 98, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Tommy Wiley

Tommy Wiley

Aug 6, 2025

Thomas Dorsey "Tommy" Wiley, age 89, of Gholson passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Waco.

Per his request, no services will be held.Tommy was born November 29, 1935 in Waco, the son of Alice (Ammerman) and Ewell Wiley Sr. He was a warehouse manager for Behern's Drug Company in Waco for over 40 years before retiring in 1996.Tommy is preceded...

Roy Monthie, Jr.

Roy Monthie, Jr.

Aug 6, 2025

Roy Henry Monthie Jr., age 51, of Elm Mott, passed away Wednesday morning, August 6, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. James Stevens officiating.

Roy was born on June 4, 1974, in Waco, to Roy and Janet...

John C. Polansky

John C. Polansky

Aug 4, 2025

John Charles Polansky, age 84, of West, passed away late Monday night, August 4, 2025 at West Rest Haven. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in...

Mark Spoon

Mark Spoon

Aug 3, 2025

Robert Mark Spoon, age 73, of Elm Mott, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his residence.A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Chaplain Monte Michael officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.Mark...

Marile Cook

Marile Cook

Jul 30, 2025

Marile Gena (Allen) Cook, age 61, of Vashti, formerly of West, passed away Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025 at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2025 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Vashti Cemetery in Vashti, with...

David Matus

David Matus

Jul 27, 2025

David Lee Matus, age 74, of West, passed away Sunday evening, July 27, 2025 at his residence.A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev....

Claudia Wolfe

Claudia Wolfe

Jul 22, 2025

Claudia (Warren) Wolfe of West, passed away on her 61st birthday Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Claudia was born on July 22, 1964 in Waco, the daughter of Ellen Wilson and Herbert W. Warren Jr. She attended schools in Arlington and following...

Bertha Psencik

Bertha Psencik

Jul 22, 2025

Bertha Eleanor Psencik, age 99, of West, passed away Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025 at Brookdale Lakeshore in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, with...

Connie Parks

Connie Parks

Jul 19, 2025

Connie Jean Parks, age 70, of Abbott, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Connie was born on February 5, 1955, in Denton the daughter of Tommy and Mary (McGraw) Rogers. She attended schools in Lewisville and was a proud graduate of Tarleton State University, Connie devoted her...

Dorothy Kucera

Dorothy Kucera

Jul 17, 2025

Dorothy Marie Kucera, age 84, of West, Texas, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 17, 2025, at West Rest Haven.

A Rosary will be recited at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m....