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Remembering Cliff Miller

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Cliff Miller

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.

Recent Funerals – Our Three Oldest Members

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During January the three oldest members of MLLC died.  As they have entered the Church Triumphant we give thanks for their life and ministry among us.

Mabel Schmidt

Mabel Schmidt

Mabel Minnie Martha Schmidt, 95, of Brenham, died January 10, 2015 at Kruse Village in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine, with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will follow in the Carmine Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.Mabel Schmidt was born July 22, 1919 in Carmine to Will and Ida Kieke Schoenberg. She was baptized May 2, 1920 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, and confirmed there April 9, 1933. On August 20, 1938, she was married to Nolan Schmidt at Trinity Lutheran Church in Houston.

A loving and caring woman, Mrs. Schmidt always put her family’s needs above her own. She worked hard alongside her husband, managing the family ranch. A talented seamstress, she also enjoyed cooking for her family. Peach coffee cake and oatmeal cookies were family favorites. Playing dominoes was a favorite pastime, as was traveling with family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Marlene Waak and husband Conway Jr. of Carmine; daughter-in-law Kay Schmidt of Giddings; grandchildren Sheryl and Steve Campbell of Tomball, Chance and Naomi Waak of California, and Amelia (Mia) and James (Buck) Williams of Carmine; great-grandchildren: Carson Campbell and Katie Campbell of Tomball; Wyatt, Nolan and Drake Waak, all of Atascadero, California; Reagan, Morgan and Bowen Williams, all of Carmine; sisters Pearlie Jaster of Dallas, Idell Kraus of Giddings, and sister and brother-in-law Willie Mae and Odell Lueckemeyer of Brenham, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Marvin and Mary Schmidt of Houston. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Nolan Schmidt, and her son, Jerry Schmidt. Also preceding her in death were sister and brother-in-law Janette and Ruben Schmidt, and brothers-in-law E. W. “Pete” Kraus and Elvis Jaster.

Serving as pallbearers are Chance Waak, Steve Campbell, Buck Williams, Carson Campbell, Gary Mueller, and Lane Jacob.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine.

Funeral arrangements for Mabel Schmidt are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main.

Lloyd “Leon” Twiford

Lloyd “Leon” Twiford
Lloyd “Leon” Twiford, 97, died Jan. 11, 2015 at the Texas State Veteran Home in Temple. He was born on Jan. 1, 1918 in Alvin to James Larimore Twiford and Cecil Webster Parker Twiford and moved to Houston in 1920. He graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1936. He served in the United States Army from 1941-1946, attained the rank of Sgt. on
an antiaircraft gun crew in the Pacific Theatre including Pearl Harbor, in the Leyte Gulf battle in the Philippines and the battle of Okinawa. After his discharge from the Army in 1946, he and his father formed Twiford Printing Company. Retiring in 1973 at the age of 55, he and his wife Dorothy moved to Winedale to enjoy their golden years together and enjoy them they did. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Lemke) Twiford. He is survived by his daughter
Teryl Rozell of Austin; his son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Sue Twiford of Denver, Colo.; granddaughter, Karly Cruz of Aurora, Colo.; two great-grandchildren, Ricky and Juliana Cruz of Aurora, Colo., numerous nieces and nephews
also survive. He was a past President of the Houston Craftsmen Club and the Carmine Lions Club. Leon and Dorothy were members of the Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, beginning at 10 a.m. at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange. Interment will follow in the Richter Cemetery near Round Top. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Capital of Texas Chapter, 3429 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78731. Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements

 

Bernice Loewe

Bernice Loewe

Bernice Mae Loewe 92, of Carmine went home to her Heavenly Father on January 31, 2015. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine with Pastor David Tinker officiating. Burial will be in the Loewe Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. With prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Monday at Foehner Funeral Home in Burton. Bernice will lie instate at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home until 3:00 p.m. Monday.Bernice was the first born twin of Gus and Ella Jaeger, born on February 18, 1922 in Carmine, Texas. She was confirmed in her Lutheran faith on Palm Sunday, April 5, 1936 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine where she remained a life member of the church. Her confirmation verse was Psalm 103:13, “Like as a father pitieth his children so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him.” She was educated in the Carmine schools and then graduated from Lagrange High School. Bernice married J.R. Loewe on December 26, 1945. They were blessed with three sons and lived on their farm together until his passing after 55 years of marriage. Bernice enjoyed cooking, canning, making quilts and crocheting. She was a loving mother to her sons and a precious grandmother and great grandmother to her grandchildren . Each grandchild has fond memories of countless hours at Granny’s and most of all her cooking whether it be her brown gravy, coffeecake, or good ol’ boiled potatoes. Easter and Christmas were special holidays where she enjoyed her family being together.

Bernice is survived by her sons Jimmy and his wife Marie Loewe of Carmine and Wilbert Loewe of Carmine . Grandchildren Glenda and J D Rhodes, Gina and David Fischer, of Giddings. Gentry and Jeff Albrecht, Gregg and Brooke Loewe, of Carmine. Jamie and Mark Odom, Joanie Loewe, Melonie and Dane Rau all of Brenham, and Laurie and Joe Gurka of Carmine and one sister LeVerne Hinze of Burton.
Great-grandchildren Logan Rhodes, Alivia and Brian Moerbe, Amanda and Emily Fischer, Daylon and Reyce Drews, Trypp and Pyper Albrecht, Carter Loewe, Jacob Northrup, Weston Els, Madeleine, Mark, Mia, and Meredith Odom, Kade, Brady, and Nate Rau, and Coy and Tucker Gurka. And one Great Great grandson, Klein Rhodes, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband J.R. Loewe, one son Glenn Loewe, sister Berdie and husband Max Siegmund, brother in law Roger Hinze and sister in law Ora Nell and husband Henry Kipp.

Serving as pallbearers are; Gregg Loewe, J.D. Rhodes, David Fischer, Jeff Albrecht, Mark Odom II, Dane Rau, Joe Gurka and Logan Rhodes.

Memorial may be given to Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine or Hospice Brazos Valley Brenham.