Lois Norene Baker, 92, of Kenedy, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2024.  She was born in Karnes County, near Overby, Texas, on July 10, 1931, to Jake Raymond and Lorene Gorman Rice.  She was called Loisene by her family and friends.  

Loisene attended Nell, Choate, and Kenedy schools, graduating in 1948.    She met Jay E. Baker at Baker’s store in the Choate community, and they started dating after she graduated from high school.

Loisene was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 30 years, starting as a switchboard operator and retiring as a plant assignor,    

She married Jay E. Baker on Veterans Day, November 11,1950, just before he joined the U.S. Army and deployed to Korea during the Korean War. When Jay E. returned, they settled in Choate, working in Baker’s Store and on their farm.  Later, they moved to Farmington, New Mexico, where they started a family and then returned home to Texas.  They had two sons, Jay Collie and Joe E., during their 73-year marriage.

 Loisene and Jay E. operated a cattle ranch in Dripping Springs for many years. After retirement, they moved back to Kenedy and operated a cattle ranch in Choate for over 30 years, and they shared their love of the ranch with their family and grandchildren.  Grandmommy, as she was known to her grandchildren, was an amazing homemaker and cook.  She was known for her hot chocolate, divinity, fudge, biscuits and gravy and other specialties that she and Grandaddy made often.  Grandmommy was loving, generous, and quick to help others, as well as dedicated and supportive.  She dearly loved her family and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow.

Loisene is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Lorene Rice, and brothers, Lloyd Raymond (Oleta and Angela) Rice, Jake William (Pat) Rice and Charles Gorman (Cecilia) Rice.

Loisene is survived by her husband, Jay E. Baker, sons Jay Collie (Denise) Baker and Joe E. (Pamela) Baker, grandchildren Jason (Eleanor) Baker, Jennifer (Marlon) Fowler, William (Hayleigh) Baker, Molly Baker, Andrew Baker and Ada Baker, and great grandchildren Helen Baker, Kaleb Fowler, Collie Baker and Kori Fowler.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 9, 6-8 pm at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, Texas. Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 10, 10 am at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, with interment following at Choate Cemetery in Choate, Texas.

Brother Terry Smith will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jason Baker, William Baker, Marlon Fowler, Thomas Jimerson, David Morgan and Gary Morgan.

Donations can be made to Choate Baptist Cemetery Trust, PO Box 56, Kenedy, TX 78119.

Gene Allen Wheeler, 76, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Family Visitation will be held Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 5PM to 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel, 420 West Liveoak Street, Kenedy, TX 78119. Services will be Monday, February 12, 2024 at 10AM at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 590 West State Hwy 72, Kenedy, TX 78119 with the Rev. Walter Schievelbein officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Pawnee Cemetery.

Gene was born on July 17, 1947, in San Angelo, TX, the son of Charles M. Wheeler and Lena L. Musgrove Wheeler. He spent most of his childhood in San Angelo, moving to Dallas as a young teenager and graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School. He was always busy and enjoyed racing motorcycles in his teen years.

“Wheeler”, as he was referred to by friends, served his country during the Vietnam War by enlisting in the US Navy. He completed electrical school while in the Navy. He served for four years, earning an honorable discharge. After discharge he began his career as a telephone lineman with Southwestern Bell Telephone.  He worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for over 25 years.

Gene loved hunting, farming, animals, and boating. He loved participating in boat races on Town Lake in Austin during his early adult years. He was a friend to all and enjoyed his time with those he held dear. Most recently he was enjoying his retirement tending to the cows and hay fields on the family farm in Kenedy with his wife Jamie.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jimmy Wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Jamie Wheeler of Kenedy; Son Ryan Jenschke of Fredericksburg; four daughters, Kelsey Jenschke of Buda, Codie Prinz of Salado, Brodi Volek of Round Rock, and Jodi Shannon of Buda; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; one sister, Trish Hutto of San Antonio.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Jenschke, Nathan Pickell, Ronnie Dee Lieke, David Randig, Robert Hutto, Bryan Hutto, Troy Clark and Tommy Prinz. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Norman Johnson and Linda Wheeler.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations go to the University Health Transplant Institute, 4502 Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229.

Velma Hrametz

1937 – 2024

Velma Samsel Fenner Hrametz, devout Christian, loving wife, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away January 12, 2024 at the age of 86.

She was born on March 11, 1937 in Kenedy Texas to Alfred O. Samsel and Angela Reiley Samsel.  She belonged to St Paul’s Lutheran Church where she was baptized, confirmed and married.

Velma was later a member of Immanuel Lutheran in Alice, Texas and at Peace Lutheran in Rosenberg, Texas.   Her craft of making homemade soap had her labeled as “Soap Lady” at the local banks and churches where she shared her homemade gifts.  She was also a Certified Graphologist in handwriting analysis and a gifted reflexologist.  Her love and talent of china painting left us all with classic pieces of her painted collections.  The Astro’s especially Altuve #27 was another favorite of hers.  Baseball season will not be the same without her dedication to them. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, her first husband Franklin Fritz Fenner and her only son, Clayton L Fenner.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory is her husband of 48 years, Andrew Hrametz of Rosenberg, Texas, her daughters, Rhonda Davis (Brian) and Gaynell Franki ( Greg ), 5 grandchildren, Ashley Landers (Cory), Cassandra Herschbach-Quast (Jeremy), Kristen Franki (Christian), Franchesca Franki, Braeden Terry (Kristen ) and GG to Aubrey, Maiah, Casen, Charlie, Tristan, Mikaela and Kinsley.

A memorial service will be held on January 26,2024 at Peace Lutheran Church

Rosenberg, Texas @ 11:00 am. under the direction of Pastor Sandi.   Graveside services will be held at the Kenedy Cemetery, Kenedy, Texas at 11:00 am on January 27, 2024 under the direction of Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, Texas

In leu of flowers, please consider a contribution to her church.

Peace Lutheran Church

1026 Old Radio Lane

Rosenberg, Texas 77471

281-342-8800

Thomas E. Dybowski passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on the 20^th of January 2024.  There will be a graveside ceremony at 1PM on January 27^th at the family gravesite in Kenedy, TX in the Kenedy Cemetery.  Tom requested no flowers.  He stated he would like donation if you desire to go to the American Heart Association. 

He was born August 13,1950 in Kenedy, Texas to Frank Otto and Ruby Ellen Dybowski.  After graduation in 1968 from Kenedy High School, he attended Texas A&M Kingsville graduating with a BA Accounting degree and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  He started his career working for Touche Ross in Corpus Christi and moved on to Mobile/Exxon for two years and then became a business owner of Balloon Events for ten years.  He later worked in Public Accounting for a regional firm in Houston, TX.  He, then moved to San Antonio, Texas working for Methodist Hospital as an Accounting Director for 16 years.  He retired in 2020.

Tom is survived by his two loving sisters, Dee Ann Dybowski and Debra Dybowski-Todd (husband, Ray). Three nieces, three nephews-in-laws and four great nephews, Tiffany Risinger-Roberts (husband, Ken and son, Dylan); Katy Risinger-Ferguson (husband, Patrick and son, Logan), Brittany Risinger-Helbon (husband, Mordechai and sons, Zacharia and Ezekiel).

Tom loved his family and friends very much.  He was a talented conversationist.  He saw the humor in people and experiences and was to laugh a lot.  He loves Jesus and was raised to worship the Lord and pray.

Helen M. Anderson passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Spring Healthcare in Cedar Park, TX at the age of 85.  Helen was born on January 9, 1939 in Zunkerville, TX of the Eleven Children to the late Oscar and Edith Anderson.

Helen is survived by one son, Timothy Anderson and his wife Connie Anderson of Georgetown, TX, two grandsons, Ashtyn Anderson of Leander and Corbyn Anderson of Georgetown, one sister Addie Mae Waddles of Whitney, TX and several nieces and nephews. 

Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Edith Anderson, 5 sisters and 4 brothers.

Graveside Services are pending at this time.

Daniel Ray Koerth, Age 68 of Whitsett, TX passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in Lake Charles, LA. after suffering a massive stroke. Daniel was born on July 16, 1955 in Karnes City, TX to the late Marlin Fred Koerth and Nettie Ruth Cornelius.  Daniel retired as a Ranch Foreman from the Malek Ranch in Whitsett, TX after 32 years, was a loving son, brother, cousin, friend and of the Lutheran Faith.

Daniel is preceded in death by his parents, Marlin Fred Koerth and Nettie Ruth Cornelius and a brother Marlin Dale Koerth.

Daniel is survived by his sister, Ruth Ann Brower and husband Rye of Firth, ID; brother, Lloyd Duane Koerth of Whitsett, TX and a host of family members and dear friends.

Daniel was a 1973 graduate of Alice High School. He was a member of the NHS. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor degree in animal science. After retiring from his ranch manager position he spent the next four years helping to care for our mother. The last two months Momma was with us Danny was there most of the time taking care of her personal and medical needs. Danny was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved spending time with his cattle and raising and selling breeding bulls. He also loved to occasionally take gambling trips. He enjoyed family get togethers and all the visiting, food and fun.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 4PM to 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Services will be Monday, January 22, 2024 at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Mrs. Mary Jackson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy.

Serving as Pallbearers: Craig Doreck, Lance Pullin, Mack Taplin, Ray Koerth, Terry Woods and Steve Kotzur.

Honorary Pallbearers: Harry Kuentsler and Mike Windmeyer.

Jesse Louis Berthold of Pettus, Texas was born April 27, 1935 to Frank and Lela (Hickman) Berthold in Beeville Texas and passed away January 8, 2024 in Beeville, Texas at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 59 years, Shirley Loretta (Rogers) Berthold, his nephew Albert Luchenbach and Brother in law A.A. Luckenbach. He is survived by his sister Dorothy Luckenbach of Tuleta; three children Becky (Bill) Cameron of Pettus, Patty (Glenn) Killam of Pettus and Jesse (Deanie) Berthold of Beeville; seven grandchildren, David O’Brien, Melissa O’Brien, Ashlie (Randy) Whittemore, Lyndsie (Brennan) Sharon, Michael (Jana) Killam, Brandy Whittley and Shalaine Lankston, 14 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and his caregiver Julie Dominguez. He retired from the oilfield and was a member of White Creek Baptist Church.

Visitation Will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 from 5-7 at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, Texas and the Service will be Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Eckols. Burial will take place at a later date in a private ceremony at Beeville Memorial Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers: Jayce Constante, David Stewart, Michael Killam, Brennan Sharon, Bill Brown and Ram Flores.

First Baptist Church of Pettus will host a luncheon directly after the service.

Lamar Janssen, Age 91, of Kenedy, TX passed away on January 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Lamar was born on December 18, 1932 in Runge, TX to the late Henry John and Erna Gaedtke Janssen.  He married Anna Marie Huebner on August 24, 1957 Orange Grove, TX retired as a oilfield gauger who loved ranching and gardening in the later years of his life.

Lamar is preceded in death by his parents, Henry John and Erna Gaedtke Janssen; son, Darryl Wayne Janssen; sister, Joyce Barber; brothers, Wilton Janssen, Vernon Janssen, Wayne Janssen, and Henry Janssen, Jr.

Lamar is survived by his loving wife Anna Marie Huebner Janssen of Kenedy, TX; daughter, Karen Elaine Janssen of Victoria, TX; son, Russell Lee Janssen of Casper, WY; brothers, Paul Janssen of Odessa, TX, Norris Glenn Janssen of Grapevine, TX, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family Visitation will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 from 9AM to 10AM with Services starting at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Justin Janssen, Timothy Janssen, Michael Opiela, Hunter Opiela, Billy Janssen and John Barnes.

It is with great sadness David T. Parker, Jr. (AKA: Scooter) of Kenedy passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024 in San Antonio at the age of 61 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Kenedy, Texas on July 8, 1962 to the late David T. Parker, Sr. and Linda M. Parker.

David was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend to many and was of Christian Faith.  He graduated from Kenedy High School.  Very soon after graduating he left Kenedy, moved to Corpus Christi to pursue his career passion of Surveying in which he traveled to many states.

David loved fishing, all genres of music and football.  He loved talking to people whether a good friend or a stranger.  He was very caring, he had a heart of gold, he would give you his last penny or the shirt off his back to anyone.  David was one of a kind, smart, funny, would always make you laugh, he was the life of most parties.

David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Terry and Flossie Box, Sr., Robert and Doris Duran, his father David T. Parker, Sr.

Those left behind to cherish Davids memory are his parents, Mother Linda M. Parker, Step Father Cecil Radicke, both of Kenedy; Sister GayeLynne Yanta (AKA: Sissie) (Paul) of Runge; nieces and nephews, Tricia Taylor (Aaron), Krystan Koehler (Cory), step nieces and nephews Crystal Lemke (Brandon), Anthony Yanta (Stacie), Matthew Yanta (Crislyn), Nathan Sturm (Nathan) and Marvin Yanta (Alixx).  David is also survived by his children, his son Corey Parker (Shanda) of Banquete, Texas, his daughter Kelli Stuart (Justin) of San Antonio, and step daughter Tammy Wagner (Karl) of Corpus Christi.  David was blessed with 12 grandchildren; Andrew, Marcus, Devin, Shyanne, Sydney, Harley, Caleb, Corbyn, Caylynn, Brixton, Korie and Travis.  David will be deeply missed by many family and friends.

Visitation will be held Saturday January 13, 2024 at EcKols Funeral Home (420 W. Live Oak St., Kenedy) from 1:00PM – 2:00PM with the Service to begin at 2:00PM.  Randy Witte will be officiating.

The Family of David would like to express their sincere gratitude for joining them in the celebration of his life.

Roy G. Cano

September 16, 1959 – December 28, 2023

Roy G. Cano, age 64, went peacefully surrounded by his family to be with our Loving Lord on December 28^th 2023 in Kenedy, Texas after a valiant battle with an aggressive cancer.  He was born in Lubbock, Texas on September 16, 1959 to the late Jose and Lena Garza Cano.  

Roy married Audulia (Lula) Munoz on August 25^th 1979 and made their home in Kenedy, Texas where they lived a very simple life.  Although Roy and Lula did not have children of their own, they both had a special place in their hearts for children.  They helped raise three beautiful girls, Ruby, Anna, and Daniela Jimenez.  These young ladies along with their children made their lives complete by bringing them many wonderful memories throughout the years.  As Roy battled his cancer, they were by his side to support and encourage him. 

Those left behind to cherish Roy’s memory are his devoted wife of 44 years, Lula Cano, his sisters, Elma (the late Juan) Cortez of Kenedy, Nancy (Gerald) Mooney of Corpus Christi, and Dora (Rudy) Saenz of Kenedy.  He also leaves behind the three young ladies he helped raise, Ruby, Anna and Daniela along with their children and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved and that will miss him dearly. 

Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Lena Garza Cano, his siblings, Joe Cano, Romeo Cano, Eva Casarez and Nora Rodriguez.

Visitation will be at Eckols Funeral Home on Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 5PM to 7PM with the Rosary and Services beginning at 7PM.  Inurnment will take place a later date.