Jerry Rodriguez, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 9, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.  Born in Beeville, Texas, on July 17, 1949, he was the son of Andres Rodriguez and Lina Villarreal. He was married to Odelia Rodriguez Hernandez, to this union there were two children, Lilly Ann Dove Rodriguez and Sue Ann Rodriguez. In the 1970’s, Jerry moved his family to Minnesota. He started his career for the Metro Transit Bus Company as a mechanic, where he retired after 35 years. Jerry proudly served in the United States Air Force. He loved his grandchildren as if they were his own. Jerry enjoyed watching Yellowstone and the Dallas Cowboys. You could find him watching pro wrestling, Stone Cold Steve Austin, or western movies, John Wayne, or the Wheel of Fortune. Jerry often loved doing home improvement projects and working on cars especially a 57” Chevy. Jerry loved visting family, traveling, and retirement. He was a loving brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.  Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Andres Rodriguez and Lina Villarreal; and brothers-in-law, Larry Hunter and Leon Villarreal.  Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Odelia Rodriguez; daughters, Lilly Ann Dove Rodriguez and Sue Ann Rodriguez; grandchildren, Enriqué Robinson (Ricky), Myrcedez Dove, and Daunte Dove; siblings, Andres Rodriquez, Jr. and wife Lulu, Diana Rodriquez, Mary Alice Hall and husband Archie, John Rodriguez, Stella Villarreal.

Memorial Services will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Eckols Funeral Home at 420 W. Live Oak St. Kenedy, Texas, 78119. Officiating will be Deacon Guadalupe Cantu.

Reda Jean Gonzalez Smothers, 79, was born April 27, 1945, to Albert and Evelyn Gonzalez.  She passed away on October 31, 2024. Reda is preceded in death by both of her parents, her brother, Joseph Gonzalez and her stepmother, Frances (Gussi) Gonzalez. Reda was survived by her children, Ryan Strohl (Joy Ramos) of Sugar Land, Texas, Shannon Clinard (Nathan Moy) of Karnes City, Texas and Shane Lipham (Courtney) of Pinehurst, Texas, as well as her grandchildren, Penelope Strohl, Artemisa Lipham, Caelum James (CJ) Lipham and Maverick Lipham.  She is also survived by special family Trenton, Luke and Leah Moy, as well as her many beloved, longtime friends. Reda was born in Lubbock, Texas, living in Graham, Texas but found her love for water and sunshine when the family moved to Florida when she was young.  After receiving her degree from Florida State University, Reda taught school and began her family.  She always loved Florida and her treasured friends there but found her way back to Texas around 1980 when she moved to Houston. When arriving in Houston, Reda continued teaching and embarked on a nearly 40-year career in the Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, where she retired then returned to the classroom, as she missed her students and teaching associates. Reda loved her children and her grandchildren very much.  Her friendships were an extraordinary testament to her love for people, as they lasted her lifetime.  She will be remembered by many as a remarkable mother, grammy, friend and teacher who instilled wonderful life values.  She will forever be cherished and missed.  Her love was a blessing to many. Special thanks from our family goes to the dear people at Bedford Residence in Stafford, Texas, who cared for her as if she were their family.  Words cannot express how thankful we are for their dedication and service.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 9-11am at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, Texas.  A Burial Service will follow at the Karnes City Cemetery.

A Memorial Service to honor and remember Reda will be held on an upcoming date in Houston, Texas.

Pauline Adele (Karm) Graumann: December 16, 1930 – October 29, 2024
Pauline “Polly” Graumann, 93, of Kenedy, TX died from complications associated with heart failure at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, TX on October 29, 2024. She was born in Gonzales, TX to Arthur and Ida (Wilson) Karm. Polly was the third of six children. She graduated Valedictorian of her class from Refugio High School in 1948 before marrying Clarence Graumann in December of the same year. Polly spent decades working at the Seller’s Drug Store on Main Street in Kenedy while raising four active boys and welcoming her grandchildren. She spent countless hours taking care of family and friends, sewing and quilting up a storm. All who knew her vied for at least one of her quilt creations. Polly was preceded in death by her son Johnny, her husband Clarence, her sisters Evelyn Martin and Gladys Henson, and her brother Roland Karm. She is survived by her children, Bruce and his wife Jody, Stephen, and Clifford and his wife Rose, her sisters Helen Buckley and Wilma Parker, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.
Service will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, 2:00 pm at Eckols Funeral Home, 420 W Live Oak St, Kenedy, TX 78119. Flowers welcome.