Obituaries

Georgene Lucy Gorzen

Feb 22, 1936 - Aug 7, 2026

Georgene Lucy Gorzen passed away on Aug. 7th after a lengthy fight with Alzheimer’s. She was born on Feb. 22, 1936 in Harbor Beach, Michigan the last of the eleven children of Frank and Lucy Grekowicz. Georgene was orphaned when she was 8 years old and was raised by her older siblings until she was…

Evelyn Jean Painter

Feb 7, 1929 - Aug 7, 2026

Evelyn Jean Painter’s story began on February 7, 1929 when she was born in Roxana, Illinois, to Don and Dorothy Caldwell. A voracious reader from an early age, her favorite memories were of the Bookmobile coming to the town of Thebes where she grew up. The plot of her life took an unexpected twist after…

Michael Joseph Woodruff

Mar 4, 1945 - Aug 6, 2026

Motivated by the love of God, the invisible source of all goodness, Michael Joseph Woodruff, lived a very full life and passed away at 81 on August 6, 2026, a resident of Tucson, Arizona. Throughout his life, he was passionate about and consistently demonstrated his love for his fellow human beings. He will be missed…

Rochelle Ostermiller

Dec 9, 1957 - Aug 2, 2026

Rochelle Ostermiller Rocheller Ostermiller, 68, of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away on August 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a woman whose bright spirit and warm personality drew people to her wherever she went.Rochelle was born on December 9,1957, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Elwin Eugene Ecord and Melva Clark. As a teenager,…

Michael Robbins

Jul 25, 1927 - Jul 29, 2026

        Local actor Mike Robbins stole his final bow on July 29, 2026, after a run of 99 years. Robbins was born in Atlantic City, but fled that gaudy resort at the age of 15 to join the Merchant Marine. During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman and  Quartermaster…

Marie Jane Wilson

Feb 1, 1944 - Jul 29, 2026

Marie was born February 1, 1944 in Wenatchee, Washington and passed away July 29, 2026 in Puyallup, Washington. Marie leaves behind a life marked by Christ-like love, gentleness and humor. Marie was the fourth child born to Melchior and Anna Roediger. She graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1962 and shortly thereafter attended beauty school…

Norma Sue Pothast-Kirkpatrick

Feb 20, 1940 - Jul 29, 2026

Norma "Sue" Scheiblich Pothast - KirkpatrickBorn February 20, 1940 Norma “Sue” was the third child (Elizabeth Ann 1935-1937, Herman “Edward” 1938-2023) born to Marlin TX grocery store owner Herman Edward Scheilblich and his wife Norma Wren (Mahan). Sue grew up in Marlin with her lifelong close group of friends, relatives and neighbors leading a charming…

Hattie McKinney Baily

Sep 10, 1944 - Jul 27, 2026

Hattie Baily passed away peacefully in Arizona on July 27, 2026.Born to Fred and Leel Mckinney of North Carolina, Hattie was a devoted daughter, loving wife and mother, cherished sister, and loyal friend. She built a successful career as an accountant and business owner, but her greatest accomplishment was that of a loving and exceptional…

Gala Ann Canada

Jun 18, 1945 - Jul 27, 2026

A memorial service for Gala Ann Canada (née Grau), 81, of Lufkin, will be held at the Angelina church of Christ, 2213 Tulane Drive, Lufkin, on Saturday August 8th at 11am.Gala was diagnosed 7 weeks ago with metastatic pancreatic cancer. She took her last breath with her daughters by her side on the morning of…

Gordon Allen Sando

Jan 11, 1940 - Jul 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Gordon Allen Sando, who left this world on July 26, 2026. Born on January 11, 1940, in North Dakota to Rudy and Ruth Sando, Gordon's journey through life was marked by an unwavering dedication to family, education,…