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April 14, 1933 – September 19, 2006
Joyce Clarice Schkade Carleston was born April 14, 1933 to Edmund E. and Meta (nee) Jatzlau Schkade in Giddings, Texas. In the Giddings Immanuel Lutheran Church she was baptized on April 23, 1933 by RevGeorge Fisher and confirmed on March 30, 1947 by Rev. Max Studtmann. Her confirmation verse was John 10: 27-28. During her high school years, she met the love of her life, Herbert Carleston. She graduated valedictorian from Giddings High School and went on to Blinn College in Brenham for a teaching degree. On August 8, 1954 Joyce united in marriage with Herbert Carleston at Immanuel Lutheran Church by her brother Rev. Ray Schkade. In 1964, the Lord blessed Joyce and Herbert with a daughter, Kimberly Rae. Joyce felt her most important goal in life was to be a good wife and mother. Her love of children made her a much sought after teacher and later substitute teacher and was often asked to work with the children with special needs. She and her husband were with the Pearland Independent School District for most of their married life. They had moved back to Giddings in 1995. Joyce would say her loves were family, music, reading researching genealogy, and traveling. In 1996 and 1997 she received the most precious gifts of grandchildren in the births of Megan and Max Glattstein. From that time, her summers were spent with Herbert in the Boston, MA area visiting them and her daughter and son-in-law, Seth. Many say she was the definition of a “lady”, well-dressed and wonderful hostess; however, Joyce would want to be remembered for wanting the best for her family and working hard for their happiness. The love for family, which to her extended through her brother and his family, her husband’s extended family, aunts, uncles, and the many cousins was evident every day with Joyce through her enthusiasm for shopping for presents, cooking and hosting family gatherings, making holidays special occasions, and making sure she attended as many family milestones as possible. Family occasions will never be the same without her. In recent years, her love of family lead to many hours happily spent volunteering for the Lee County Heritage Society, Genealogy group, Wendish Society, and serving on the Lee County Heritage Committee. In addition, she volunteered her time for Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Braille and Caring ministry.
A breast cancer survivor in her twenties, Joyce had a zest for life and new experiences that left others struggling to keep up. Through the lifetime effects of the cancer treatments that lead to heart disease, open-heart surgery, and further illnesses, Joyce continued with the same resilience to experience life to its fullness. Finally, her body could not withstand the complications and Joyce passed away with Herbert and Kimberly at her side on September 19, 2006 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, MA. She was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew. She is survived by her husband, Herbert of Giddings and her daughter Kimberly with son-in-law Seth Glattstein and Joyce’s grandchildren Megan and Max residing in Duxbury, MA. She is also survived by her brother, Rev. Ray Schkade and his wife Kathryn, Aunt Ruth and Uncle Ben Schurmeier, Aunt Ellie Mae Schkade, Herbert’s brother John Allen and his wife Helen Carleston. She is also carried in spirit with her nephew and nieces, the Schkade, Churchill, Townsend and Blaha families which she would want us to name every one of them and tell you how special they were to her.
Funeral Services were held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings with Rev. John Davis, Dr. James Zwernemann and Rev. Ray Schkade officiating. Burial was in the Giddings Memorial Park.
January 30, 1938 – September 19, 2006
Diana Dungan, 68, of Crystal Beach, Texas passed away at UTMB in Galveston on September 19, 2006, after a lengthy and valiant battle against cancer. Long on compassion and quick to offer aid, Diana easily developed many strong and lasting friendships. She was a resident of Hamilton, Texas and Giddings before relocating to Crystal Beach where she lived for the past 12 years.
Diana was born in Giddings on January 30, 1938 to Eddie and Anna Mae Bridges Witte. She and Vernon Dungan were married on July 17, 1955. She was a bookkeeper for Pat’s Tire Service in Crystal Beach.
She is survived by her daughter Dana Christopher and husband Dee of League City, sons, Gordon Dungan and wife Laura of Harker Heights and James Dungan and wife Christi of Katy; grandchildren: Lauren, John, and Kyle Christopher, Zachary, Emma, Reed and Mikayla Dungan; mother, Anna Mae Witte of Giddings; brothers, Edward Witte of Lincoln and Royce Witte of Giddings.
April 13, 1936 – September 19, 2006
Nathan Howard, 70, of Giddings, died on Spetember19, 2006 at St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange. The funeral service was conducted at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings on September 22, 2006, with Rev. Edwin Schwanke and Intern Heath Abel officiating. Burial was in the Giddings City Cemetery.
Nathan was born to Nathan H. and Etta Ruth Wells Howard in Brooklet, Georgia on April 13, 1936. He and Janelle Hannes were married on June 30, 1962 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served during the Cuban Crisis. He retired in 2001 after more than 30 years with ALCOA. His parents, infant brother, Eugene Howard and father-in-law, Louis Hannes preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife Janelle of Giddings, 3 daughters, Lisa and Lee Michael Atkinson of England, Julie and Jason Sailors of Giddings and Dawn and Eric Boos of Austin; twin sons, Darrell and Dean Howard both of England; 15 grandchildren, Erin Boes of San Marcos, Alix Boes and Rylan Sailors of Giddings, Jessica Sailors of Lubbock, Ashley Sailors and Erik Sailors of San Marcos, Michael and Jacob Boos of Austin, Lee, Ben and James Atkinson of England, Naomi, Scott, Matthew and Emily Howard of England; sister, Gloria and Rick Wren of Georgia; brother, Donald and Wanda (Cookie) Howard of Georgia, mother-in-law, Leona Hannes of Giddings; sister-in-law Shirlene and Jim Clampit of Giddings.
Pallbearers were Gary Boes, Steve Chapman, James Eichler, Dwayne Weiderhold, Zane Pruitt and Kyle Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Clampit, Jack Sailors, James Britton, Neil Ballard and Bo McDonald.
Mr. Howard was an active member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings for over 44 years and was a former member of the Lee County Sheriff’s Posse. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, The Martin Luther Lutheran Church Day School or the Charity of one’s choice.
August 29, 1940 – September 22, 2006
Rev. Dr. Ralph Lien of Paige, passed away on September 22, 2006 in San Antonio. He was 66 years of age. Rev. Jamie Browsord and Rev. Edwin Shwanke conducted the funeral service at Martin Luther Lutheran Church on September 26, 2006. Burial was in the Giddings City Cemetery.
He was born in Minneapolis Minnesota on August 29, 1940 to Rangvild C and Doris I. Peterson. He and Violetta (Vi) Fisher were married July 14, 1973. He was a minister at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Giddings.
Dr. Lien is survived by his wife, Vi of Paige, 3 children, Brian and Cheska Williams Lien of Burton, Michael Lien of San Marcos and Michelle and Ricardo Cardenas of San Marcos; sister, Dolly and Gene Issacson of Olathe, KS, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Vernetta and Terry D. Westbrook of Round Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents.
May 19, 1918 – September 19, 2006
Archie Miller of Lexington passed away at Oakland Manor in Giddings on September 19, 2006. He was 88 years of age. Warren Pustejovsky officiated at the funeral service held at Phillips & Luckey Chapel on September 22nd. Burial was in the Lexington Cemetery.
Archie was born on May 19, 1918 in Allen, Texas to Jessie and Annie Hyden Miller. He and Aline Miller were married on October 24, 1947. He retired from Mobil Oil Corp. as a Plant Supervisor. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Johnny E. Boggus.
He is survived by his wife, Aline of Lexington, son, William L. Miller and wife Paula of Lexington; brother Cliff Miller and wife Christine of Karnes City; sister, Toby B. Webster of Baird; grandchildren, Brandon Miller, Ashley Miller, Dustin Miller and wife Katie all of Lexington and Eddy Boggus and wife Lisa of Oklahoma City; great granchildren Dustin Miller and Ryan Faupel of Lexington, Lana Boggus and Laci Boggus of Oklahoma City; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Chester and Agnes Doucet of Evangeline, La.
May 27, 1916 – September 19, 2006
Minnie Lenora Dunk Meier, 91, died on September 19, 2006 at The Hampton at Willowbrook in Houston, Texas. Graveside services were held at Giddings City Cemetery on September 22, 2006.
Minnie was born in Giddings on May 27, 1915 to Herman and Ester Kasper Dunk. She and Edwin L. Meier were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings on September, 29, 1963. She retired after 26 years at Joske’s Department Store in Houston. She was a lifelong and faithful member of the Lutheran church. She was a longtime Sunday School teacher at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings. She had been a member of the Houston area Heights Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1964.
She is survived by her brother, Edwin Dunk of Humble, 3 sisters-in-law, Clara Hadrick of Lincoln, Lillian Wenke of Serbin and Annie Jenke of Giddings. Numerous nieces, nephews, many dear friends and her fellow church members also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin in 2005, parents and brother, Arthur Dunk.
April 6, 1928 – September 19, 2006
Marvin Elmer Teinert was born on April 6, 1928 near Giddings to Theodore and Martha (nee) Kubitz Teinert.
He was baptized on April 9, 1928 by Rev. Gottfried Buschacher at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda. He attended Holy Cross Lutheran school and was confirmed at Holy Cross by the Rev. Paul C. Eifert on April 6, 1941, reciting his memory verse, John 10: 27-28, in German. “My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me; and I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand”.
Marvin served in the army during the Korean Conflict. On August 31, 1952, he entered the estate of holy matrimony with Bernell Fischer at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fedor, Texas, with Pastor Ludwig Karcher officiating. They were blessed with five children; Larry, Glenn, Karen, Steven, and Susan.
He was a life long member of Holy Cross, serving in many offices including Elder and Secretary.
He was also active in the community, holding offices in the A.S.C.S., Farm Bureau, and the Lee County Farmers Co-op. He provided for his family by living his life as a farmer and rancher.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bernell Teinert of Giddings; son Larry and wife Jennifer Teinert of Giddings and their sons, Trent Teinert of Kingsville and Travis Teinert of College Station; son Glenn and wife Lisa Teinert and their children Kalen Teinert and her fiancé Joseph Kalbas and Clinton Teinert all of Giddings; daughter Karen and husband Chuck Walker and their daughter Ashton Walker all of Austin; son Steven Teinert of Giddings; daughter Susan and husband Steve Cook of Giddings; brother and sisters, Norbert Teinert of Giddings, Hermine and husband Elton Schulze of Warda, Eleanor Teinert of Houston; brothers and sisters-in-law Alice Teinert of Houston, Bill and wife Elinor Fischer of Houston, Herbert Dube of Lexington.
Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Edwin, Herbert, Willie, and Alfred; sisters: Gertrud and Elsa.
Marvin passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Care Inn in LaGrange, having attained the age of 78 years, 5 months, and 13 days.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 23, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, with Rev. Thomas Hoyt officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The Lutheran Hour or to Holy Cross Lutheran Church Cemetery Endowment Fund.
December 5, 1920 – September 18, 2006
Jo Timmerman, 85, died on September 18, 2006 at her home near Rockdale. Funeral services were held on September 21 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Rev. Ralph McCulloh officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale.
Jo was born to James Edward and Minnie (Ellzy) Quinn on December 5, 1920 at Hot Coffee, Mississippi. She and Frank H. Timmerman were married in Georgetown, Texas on November 13, 1974. She was co-owner of Tim’s Hardware and Lumber in Thrall. Her husband, Frank, preceded her in death on July 11, 2006. Also preceding her in death are her parents, 4 brothers, Curtis, Woodrow, Henry and Ray Quinn and 4 sisters, Myrtis Murphy, Juanita Hogan, Hazel Reiner and Dot Lauf.
She is survived by her son, Ronald Springer and wife Marie of Jacksonville, FL; daughters, Betty Mooring and husband Will of Spring, JoAnn West and husband, Phillip of Pearlington, MS and Anita Jones and husband, Lonnie of Thrall. Eleven grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren also survive.
Pallbearers were David Wuthrich, Michael Kattner, Calvin Jechow, Willie Herzer, Greg Williams, and Glen Goetz.
Memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 2010 SW H.K. Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76504
November 20, 1924 – September 22, 2006
Elmo Walther, 81, passed away in Houston on September 22, 2006.Rev. Richard Schuller conducted funeral services at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings on September 25, 2006. Burial was in the Giddings City Cemetery.
He was born in Warda on November 20, 1924 to William P. and Hattie Symmank Walther. He was baptized on December 7, 1924 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda by Pastor Buchacher and was confirmed on April 2, 1939 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln by Pastor R. Osthoff. He and Bernice Jatzlau were married in Houston on August 20, 1955. He worked as a sheetrocker.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice of Houston, daughter, Charlene and Albert Frazier of Houston, 2 grandsons, Jason Frazier and Aaron and Veronica Frazier ; 2 great grandchildren, Caiden and Isabel Frazier all of Houston; brothers and sisters: Edna Gruetzner and Bernie and Herman Symank all of Houston, Meta Krause of New Orleans, Della Mae and Edwin Lerche of Lexington, Elton “Sonkey” and Betty Walther of Lincoln, Carolyn and Nelson Friedrich of Lincoln and Billy and Jennifer Walther of Lincoln.
December 17, 1981 – September 22, 2006
Kevin Caffey died on Friday, September 22, 2006 in Coffeyville, Kansas. He was 24. Rev. Larry Griffith of the First Baptist Church in Thorndale will conduct funeral services on Thursday, September 28, at 2:00 pm at Phillips & Luckey Chapel in Rockdale. Burial will be in the Salty Cemtery near Thorndale. Pallbearers are Jared Finch, Ronnie Niemtschk, Lou Bowman, Rocky Gage, Stephen Zuniga and Cory Peacock. Honorary pallbearers are Jason Schwarz, Justin Schwarz, Robert Reese, Tony Pope, and Kim White.
Kevin was born on December 17, 1981 in Taylor to Randy and Nell Pinkerton Caffey. He worked for Veolia (formerly Onyx) in Rockdale. He was a 2000 graduate of Thordale High School, and enjoyed fishing and anything outdoors. He was a hard worker and dedicated employee.
He is survived by his parents, Nell Caffey of Thorndale and Randy Caffey of Waco; grandparents, Kathryn Grisham and Bobby and betty Caffey of Thorndale and Lester Grisham of Elgin; brother and sister, Keith and Kayla Caffey of Thorndale.