Obituaries

Gregg Allan Clements, 64, of Sealy, passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family on January 5, 2022, following a battle with cancer. A funeral service in celebration of Gregg’s life was held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 8th, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 402 Atchison St., Sealy, TX 77474.

Alvin John Marek, age 99 of Wallis, TX passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born October 14, 1922, in East Bernard, Texas to Joseph Marek and Otilie Zapalac Marek.

Jacquetta “Jo” Lynn McCormick Gamble, 69 of Wallis, was called home and went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2021. Jo was born in born Shreveport, Louisiana on May 28, 1952, and was preceded in death by her parents Dana McCormick and Joyce McCormick Woods, brother Phillip McCormick, father-in-law Ira Gamble and mother-in-law, Marteal Gamble, brother-in-law, George Gamble, sister-in-law, Kim Gamble.

David Massey 80, formerly of Mission, Zapata and Sealy, Texas passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Lampasas, Texas. David is preceded in death by his wife, Judaka Wilson Massey, son Stephen Massey: parents Aretha Miracle Gorhum, Beauford “Doc” Gorhum; and father George Massey.

Wesley Nelson “Pat” Moore, 94, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home in Sealy, Texas. Wesley was born December 12, 1927, in Humble, Texas, to Wesley Nelson Moore and Susie (Shelton) Moore.

Clara Ognoskie Stolarski passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022, in Sealy, Texas. She was 77 years old. Clara was born on January 10, 1944, in Hempstead, Texas, the daughter of Joseph and Victoria Ognoskie. Clara was the youngest of four siblings and her family called her Sissy. She grew up in Houston and graduated from Cypress Fairbanks High School in 1962.

Cornelis “Case (Kees)” Leenheer passed away so peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home in Bellville, Texas, with his wife, Carlien, and family by his side. He was born in Kisaran Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 21, 1931. He celebrated his 90th birthday this last October, which was an important milestone to Kees.

Bobby Allen Hagen, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home Friday, December 24, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was one of five children born to Gardner and Clara Stamnitz Hagen on January 19, 1940.

We lay to rest Carmen Garcia of Wallis, TX. Carmen attended Brazos High School, played French Horn. She obtained her diploma and Certification as a Medical Assistant. She was an artist, dancer and all-around sweetheart. She will be terribly missed by all.

Opal Virginia (Lilie) Kovar of Brenham and formally of Sealy passed away peacefully in Brenham on Thursday December 9th, 2021. Mrs. Kovar was born in Columbus TX to Herbert and Alice Meyer Lilie on September 17th, 1939.