Obituaries

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GRACE HOLTKAMP

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GRACE HOLTKAMP 1935-2023 Grace Holtkamp, 88, of Sealy was called Home on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Grace Virginia Schroeder was born Oct. 6, 1935, in Bellville to Raymond Schroeder and Leona Ottmer Schroeder.
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DELTA MARBURGER

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Delta Marburger was born to Elo and Emily (Hartmann) Marburger in Sealy Nov. 16, 1929. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith Oct. 20, 1930, in Sealy and confirmed at St. John Lutheran in Wallis Feb. 25, 1945, by Pastor Sager. She is a member of St John Lutheran Church in Wallis and taught Sunday School and served at numerous counsel positions.
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James Minyard

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James Robert “JR” Minyard, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, colleague and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. JR was born in Midland to Howard and Inez Minyard.

Augustine Joann Whitcomb

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Augustine Joann Whitcomb (AUGGIE) was born in Bremond, Texas Dec. 10, 1942 (81 years) to parents, William (Bill) and Rosie Snider. Her early life was spent in Beasley, where she attended Beasley Elementary School and then Lamar Consolidated High School. In her class was BJ Thomas who is famous for the song, “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head.” After her dad’s death, the family moved to Houston and Auggie graduated from Sam Houston High School. Auggie’s husband of 40 years, Charles Whitcomb preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2022. Also, preceded in her death were her parents, Bill and Rosie Snider, and brothers Grady, Richard, and James Lee Snider.
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Erin Kulhanek

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Erin Elizabeth Briggs Kulhanek gained her angel wings on Sept. 2, 2023 after a fight with cancer at almost the age of 60 years old. Her parents were Frances Ann Briggs Cartesio and Harold Briggs. She was born in San Antonio.
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Vance Murphy 1953-2023

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Vance Murphy was born May 15, 1953, to Travis and Nona Williams Murphy. He is the oldest of four children: Vance, Debra (Debbie), Toby and Cindy. Growing up, their family lived in Cypress-Fairbanks area near Houston. Vance graduated from Cy-Fair High School in 1971. While in high school, he went to work at Target Stores decorating Christmas trees.