Category Archives: Obituary

Lloyd Zwernemann Obituary

Posted by Pastor David Tinker in Obituary

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We give thanks for the life of Lloyd Zwernemann, a lifelong member of MLLC.   Here is his obituary.

 

Lloyd Louis Zwernemann

January 01, 1928 – January 04, 2017

Lloyd Louis Zwernemann, 89, of Carmine, died January 4, 2017 in Brenham.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow in Carmine Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Lloyd Zwernemann was born January 1, 1928 in Fayette County, Texas to Quintus and Ella Jacob Zwernemann. Baptized Sept. 16, 1928 by Rev. H. Brunotte, he was confirmed Palm Sunday of 1942 by Rev. Brunotte. On March 1, 1949, he was married to Angelene Kasparek.
Mr. Zwernemann served in the U. S. military, and owned and operated Lloyd Zwernemann’s Sand and Gravel Hauling. He was a member of the Round Top Rifle Association.

Survivors include his wife, Angelene Zwernemann; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Rene Zwernemann of Round Top; daughter, Darlene Lozano of Somerville; grandchildren: Dustin Lozano and Torie Shimek; Derrick and Jill Lozano; Randall and Kate Zwernemann, and Raylon Zwernemann and friend, Kelly Maxwell; great-grandchildren: Lyla Zwernemann and others.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Quintus and Ella Zwernemann, and parents-in-law, Gus and Irene Kasparek.

Serving as pallbearers are Dustin Lozano, Randall Zwernemann, Raylon Zwernemann, Glenn Treude, Larry Pohl, and Earl Neumann. Honorary pallbearers are Louis Kartous, George Henneke, Percy Rudloff, and Gloria Hickey.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine – call 979-278-3388, or send memorial gifts to:  Martin Luther Lutheran Church, P O BOX 362, Carmine, TX 78932-0362.  Note the gift as a memorial for Lloyd Zwernemann.

Funeral arrangements for Lloyd Louis Zwernemann are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit http://www.memorialoakschapel.com.

Remembering LeVerne Hinze

Posted by Pastor David Tinker in Obituary, Women's Ministry and tagged with , ,

LaVerne Hinze photo obit

 

A longtime and faithful member of the congregation has died.  LeVerne Hinze entered her rest in the Lord on April 14, 2016.  We give thanks for her life and ministry as one of God’s beloved children.

 

Here is the obituary which her family prepared:

LeVerne Lucille (Jaeger) Hinze

Born: December 14, 1926
Died: April 14, 2016

LeVerne Lucille (Jaeger) Hinze, 89, of Burton, died April 14, 2016, at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation with the family will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Foehner Funeral Home in Burton. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 18, 2016 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, with Rev. David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow in Carmine Cemetery.

LeVerne Hinze was born Dec. 14, 1926 in Carmine to Gustav and Ella Dickmann Jaeger. She was baptized June 12, 1927 by Pastor H. Brunotte, and confirmed by Pastor Brunotte on April 6, 1941 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, where she was also married to Roger Hinze on June 4, 1950.

Mrs. Hinze attended the Carmine school and was a 1944 graduate of La Grange High School. As an active life-long member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church, she was a member of the Ladies Aid for 65 years, was on the Stewardship Committee, and taught Sunday School. She also served as officer for the La Bahia Cemetery Association, Burton I.S.D. Mothers’ Club, and was a charter member of the Burton Band Boosters. Other memberships included the Burton Heritage Society, Carmine Senior Citizens, Washington Co. Farm Bureau, and La Bahia Turn Verein.

LeVerne was employed at Siebel’s Cotton Gin in Carmine, Brenham Broom and Mop, and later as a bookkeeper for A. H. Ullrich Chevrolet in Carmine, and Max Zuehlke Chevrolet in Burton. She retired as postmaster from Burton, where she served many customers in the community. She provided help for her family and friends.

Dancing, gardening, baking bread and attending celebrations were favorite pastimes. She treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her great joy.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Joyce Hinze of Giddings; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Wade Eilers of Carmine; grandchildren: Clint and Stacy Eilers, Christy and Matt Kelley, Nicholas and Karla Hinze, John and Carrie Hinze, and Mary Hinze; great-grandchildren: Kate, Jill and Tess Eilers, Seth Kelley and expected baby boy Kelley, and Reagan and Cooper Hinze. Other surviving relatives are cousin Sarita Mutscher, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.

LeVerne was preceded in death by her parents; husband on April 29, 2001; twin sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernice and J. R. Loewe, and Berdie and Max Siegmund; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Elfon and L Dee Hinze; cousin, Barbara Ann Wagner.

Serving as pallbearers are Clint Eilers, Nicholas Hinze, John Hinze, Matt Kelley, Jimmy Loewe, John Siegmund, Charles Siegmund, Glenwood Hinze, and Darrell Kieke. Honorary pallbearers are Cooper Hinze and Seth Kelley.

Memorials may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 362, Carmine, Texas 78932, or to Hospice Brazos Valley.

Funeral arrangements for LeVerne Lucille Jaeger Hinze are entrusted to Foehner Funeral Home in Burton. For more information visit http://www.memorialoakschapel.com.

 

Remembering Cliff Miller

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We remember Cliff Miller who died this week.

His funeral is on Thursday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at MLLC.

The photo above is from our most recent photo directory.  Please remember to keep his wife, Leatha, in your prayers.

Here is his obituary:

Cliford James “Cliff” Miller

December 7, 1957 – May 18, 2015

Cliford “Cliff” James Miller, 57, of Carmine, died on Monday, May 18, 2015, at Baylor Scott &White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

Cliff was born in Houston on December 7, 1957, the son of Carl Junior and Dora (Collie) Miller.

Cliff had two places he called home. While living and growing up in Houston, he along with much of the other family/cousins enjoyed going out to the family farm in Carmine. It was better known as “The Country”. There they would spend nights out by the pond in the ol’ camphouse. During his youth, Cliford’s hobbies included every kind of motor activity, ranging from aviation to motorcycles, boating and all things nautical. He acquired his pilot’s license at the age of 39. As an avid HAM radio operator he would give local weather updates and assist communications with area events, This was before the “Cell phone age”. Space peaked his interest. He was always looking to the stars, studying constellations and attending amateur astronomy events.

A man of many trades, Cliff started working as a jackhammer operator at the age of 15. He began his career as a machinist operating lathes for Chapel Instruments in Houston for 12 years. For a short time he worked as a security guard at the Port of Houston, where he was able to have lunch with his father. He moved to Carmine in 1984 at the age of 27. He commuted to Houston for 15 years while working in the IT department for Prime Bank. He concluded his career as an owner/operator transportation specialist for Jones Motor Co., traveling numerous times across the United States, into Canada, and through all of the NASA security checkpoints at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Cliff is survived by his wife of 24 years, Leatha Miller of Carmine; mother: Dora Miller of Carmine; sons: Bryan Miller and wife Lindsay of Denver, Colorado, and Joseph Vogel of Carmine; daughters: Ashley Weiss and husband Brian of Carmine, Dawn Miller of Carmine; grandchildren: Margaret “Maggie” Miller, Cohen Miller, Carly Weiss, Carah Weiss, and Bryant Miller; brother: Donald Ward and wife Yvonne of Houston; nephew, Daniel Ward of Houston; niece, Angela Alderman of Houston; 4 great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father: Carl Miller; grandparents: Conard and Nora Miller, Robert and Mattie Collie; first wife, Mary Hubbard Mitchell; Robert “Robby” Vogel.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, Texas from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Martin Luther Lutheran Church Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Carmine, Texas. Interment following at Carmine Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements for Cliford Miller are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit http://www.memorialoakschapel.com. – See more at: Click Link

Remebering Ira Bell Bathe

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We Remember Ira Bell Bathe

We give thanks for a life well live in the light of Christ.  Our sister in Christ, Ira Bell Bathe, died this week. See the obituary below for details about visitation, service and memorial gifts.  Please remember to keep her and her family in your prayers.

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Ira Bell Bathe beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2015 at the age of 84. Her family was with her in the days prior to her passing. Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine with Pastor David Tinker officiating with burial to follow at La Bahia Cemetery.
Ira Bell Joyce Braun Bathe was born to Alfred and Thusnelda Peters Braun on October 20, 1930 on the family farm near Round Top. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Bethlehem Lutheran in Round Top. After graduating from Round Top-Carmine High School in 1948, Ira Bell married Max (Maxie Boy) Gerland Bathe on November 12, 1949 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Along with husband, she was co-owner of Charlie and Max Egg Farm, B and S Sales and Service, Village Restaurant and Circle G Distributing Company, Inc. After the death of her husband, she worked at Leonard and Margaret’s in Giddings until 2000, and then worked at The Gardens of Round Top Festival Institute where she was employed until her death.
Ira Bell served as a member of the Carmine City Council, Round Top-Carmine School Board, Round Top-Carmine Mothers Club (Past President), Parents Club, La Bahia Cemetery Association (Director), Carmine Fire Department, Martin Luther Lutheran Church serving on Church Council, the Altar Guild, the Worship committee, member of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Mary Group, Cedar Creek Schuetzen Verein and the Carmine Chamber of Commerce. Her hobbies included: spending time with family and friends, floral arranging, gardening, cooking, baking, dancing and oil painting.
Survivors include: daughter Susan Bathe of Carmine; daughter Patti and husband Brad Eilers of Brenham; daughter Laurie and husband Mark Pawlak of Bellville; son Matthew and wife Dayna Bathe of College Station; daughter Amy and husband Shane Scott of Lake Jackson; sister Nellie and husband Burnie Wolff of Round Top; sister Jenell and husband Clarence Jaster of Round Top; sister Fay Graeber of La Grange; sister-in-law Mary Ann Bathe of Houston; grandchildren Megan and Chris Jackson of Brenham; John and Janie Hart of Brenham; Clark and Kristin Krueger of Brenham; Aaron and Lindsey Pless of Katy; Chase and Brooke Pawlak of Cypress; Lauren Pawlak of Katy; Morgan Bathe and Jay Eddens of Austin; William Bathe of College Station; Kyle and Audrey Slaughter of Angleton; and Riley Scott and Lainey Scott of Lake Jackson; great grandchildren Claire and Emma Jackson; Corrine Estrada; Trinity Hart; Kyle, Beau and Remi Krueger; Peyton and Adam Pless; Ariella Slaughter; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Ira Bell was preceded in the death by her husband Max Bathe; daughter Debra Lynn Bathe; parents Alfred and Thusnelda Braun; father and mother-in-law Max and Annie Bathe; brother-in-law Charles Bathe; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Fred and Audrey Schultz; and nephew Rick Nelson of Giddings.
Ira Bell’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Memorials can be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine, The Gardens of Round Top Festival Institute or the charity of your choice.