Obituaries

On December 9, 2021, our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Riley Gene Ondruch, entered into eternal life. He was born on March 28, 1938, in Sealy, Texas to parents Frank and Mary Jane Ondruch.

Father Timothy “Father Tim” Patrick Bucek, 74, of Industry, Texas, passed away December 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly. Father Tim was born January 24, 1947, in Wharton, Texas.

Lillie (Prokop) Jaloway was called home to heaven on November 19, 2021. She passed surrounded by loved ones praying for her journey. She lived a long, selfless life always doing all she could to make life better for all those around her.

Gloria Ruth Diestel, 94, received the call she has been waiting for on November 23, 2021, and went home to join the Lord. She died peacefully in her sleep and is now reunited with her loving family who passed before her: her parents, V.F. and Frances Vicenik, her husband, Arthur Lee Diestel, and son Derek Diestel.

Catherine Louise Parker, age 100, of Houston, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born in Sealy, Texas on April 15, 1921, to Hulda (Hollien) and William Malitz.

Alice Kovasovic, 89, of Somerville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2021. Service was held Saturday, November 27, 2021, 11 a.m.

Richard William Henning Jr. was born to parents Richard & Emily Henning Sr.

Jewell Jeannette Tomlinson passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in Sealy at the age of 93 surrounded by family. Jewell was born on May 30, 1928, to Edwin and Elsie (Kveton) Schultz.

Earl Lynn Neves, 86, went home to the Lord on November 8, 2021, while surrounded by his wife and children. Known as Pud, he grew up on a cotton farm in Fisher County.