Laddie Louis Polasek

March 27, 1962 – November 5, 2025

Laddie Louis Polasek, 63, of Coy City, Texas, passed away on November 5, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1962, in Karnes City, Texas, to Michael (Mike) Polasek and Ruby Lee Retzloff Polasek.  Laddie loved hunting, farming, ranching, and the outdoors, and for a time shared his passion by working as a hunting guide. He was known for his humor and quick wit, honesty, loyalty, kind heart, and willingness to help others. He cherished time spent with his friends and cousins, surrounded by good company, good stories, and good food.  He had a deep love for his dogs and found joy in the open countryside of South Texas, as well as in his time and travels through Colorado and Wyoming—places where he felt close to nature and at peace. Laddie is survived by his parents, Michael (Mike) and Ruby Lee Polasek, and his sister, Deborah Anne Polasek, along with numerous extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

Funeral services will be held at Eckols Funeral Home in Kenedy, Texas On Monday, November 10, 2025. Visitation with the family will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in New Bremen Cemetery in Karnes City, Texas. A meal will be served at St. Boniface Catholic Hall in Hobson, Texas, following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Ronnie Lee Carrasco, Age 31 of Kenedy, TX passed away on October 30, 2025 in Houston, TX.   Ronnie was born on November 23, 1993 in Bee County TX to the late Lawrence Carrasco, Jr. and Sara Garcia Rodriguez.  He was a loving son, brother, uncle, a steam roller operator for Brannon Paving & Construction Co., loved being in the outdoors fishing and hunting and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.  Ronnie is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Carrasco, Jr.  Ronnie is survived by his mother, Sara Garcia Rodriguez of Kenedy, sisters, Roxanne (B.J.) Nicole Carrasco of Kenedy, Ashley (Kevin) Carrasco of Kenedy; brother, Lawrence (Cainlin) Andrew Carrasco of Karnes City; nieces and nephews, Makayla Carrasco, Lawrence Carrrasco, Zariah Carrasco, Zailene Carrasco, Zaidrian Carrasco, Bryson San Miguel, Braydon San Miguel, Blakelyn San Miguel, Milania Jimes and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and dear friends.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Rafael Bacerra officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers: Lawrence Carrasco, Santini Carrasco, Jason Foley, Timothy Yanta, Tanner Mikesh, Joseph Munoz, John Mendoza and Bibi Ramos.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Lawrence Anthony Carrasaco, Bryson San Miguel, Brayden San Miguel, Zaidrian Villareal, and Jacob Rodriguez.

Lauren Christian (Chris) Harper was born on November 12, 1970, and passed away on October 25, 2025. He was born to William Fred Harper and Lyda Rasbeary Harper in Karnes City, Texas. Throughout his career, he was employed in the information technology sector as a software developer for various organizations, including FCE Bene/t Administrators, USAA and the San Antonio River Authority. Chris was passionate about working with diverse forms of technology. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and stayed in touch even during the years he lived away from Karnes City. He is survived by his mother, Lyda Rasbeary Harper; his wife (separated), Karen Harper; stepchildren, Preston and Willow Wesley; sister, Lisa Rose (Curtis Rose); aunt, Letha McClure; and cousin, Mylissa McClure. He will always be “Uncle Chris” to second cousins Gail Mclean and Gage Balderamos. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice McIntosh Harper; father, William Fred Harper; grandparents, Earl and Laura Rasbeary; and uncle, Garth Rasbeary. No service is scheduled at this time. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers

Evangelina Perez Caballero, Age 65 of Kenedy, TX passed away on October 31, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 6, 1956 in Runge, TX to the late Diamentina Perez.  She was a manager for the Busy Beaver Convenient store in Falls City, TX; a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and of the Catholic Faith.  She is preceded in death by mother, Diamentina Perez, grandmother, Porfiria Perez, siblings, Joe Perez, David Perez and Michael Garcia.  She is survived by her children, Angela (Bryan Rodriguez) Reyes of Runge, Roger (Jessica Salas) Reyes of Atkins, Ronnie (Lynsy) Reyes of San Angelo, Chris (Whitney) Reyes of Three Rivers; siblings, Sylvia (Joe) Aguero of Kenedy, Enrique (Diana) Perez of Falls City, Robert Castro of San Antonio, Martin Perez of San Antonio and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2025 from 9AM to 11AM with a Holy Rosary to recited at 11AM with Funeral Mass to be Celebrated at 11:30 AM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Runge, TX.  Interment will follow in the Runge Cemetery in Runge, TX

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Roger Reyes, Ronnie Reyes, Tory Reyes, Troy Reynolds, Eric Aguero and Jacob Perez.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bryan Rodriguez, Brandon Carr and Martin Perez.

Thomas Patrick Schendel passed away peacefully at his home in Kingwood, Texas on Monday October 20, 2025, just a short time before his 74th birthday.  Tom was born in Yorktown, Texas to the late Emil “Parky” and Patricia Sistrunk Schendel on November 12, 1951, their oldest child.  He is survived by his brothers Parker Schendel of Runge, Texas; Todd Schendel and wife Bonnie of Beeville, Texas and Tracey Schendel and Darla of Runge, Texas. Nieces Kelsey (Doug) Caron, Tiffany (Garrett) Tindol and Natalie (Mancil) Crotwell all of Beeville, Texas; Deidre (Chase) Janssen of Runge, Texas and Cheyenne (Tom) Sweeney of Pflugerville, Texas. Great niece and nephew Madelyn and Grayson Tindol of Beeville, Texas; great niece and nephew Hailey (Jason) Guinn and Cameron (Taylor) Lakey of Runge, Texas; and great niece Julia Sweeney of Pflugerville, Texas.

Growing up, Tom enjoyed playing baseball and was a good pitcher.  He also was a linebacker while playing football.  Tom graduated from Runge High School and then received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Tom had a long career in water treatment, more specifically the technical side of Ion Exchange Resins.  Tom worked for several companies building long-term relationships with his customers.  Shortly after college in 1975, he began working at Maintenance Engineering Company and stayed until 1989. From 1989-92 he worked for SepraTec, followed by Purolite from 1992-96, then U.S. Filters from  1996-2001.  He ended his career from 2001-24 with Maintenance Engineering and M.L. Ball.  He was known nationally as an expert and one of the most knowledgeable people on Ion Exchange Resin and its Markets.

Tom spent most of his life living in Houston and Kingwood, Texas. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf and played softball in a 35 and older league in his younger years.  He loved sports.

A service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday October 29, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church of Runge 408 N. Frobese St. Runge, Texas with Reverend James Schendel officiating. Visitation will be right before the service begins at 1:00 pm. Pallbearers will be Douglas Caron, Mancil Crotwell, Chase Janssen, Mark McDonald, Rob Porter and Garrett Tindol. Honorary Pallbearers are Don Watson and Louis “Skip” Hawley .

The family would like to thank Christie Robertson and her staff Stephanie Bonin, Valencia Farrar, and Latricia Winfield for providing Tom with such great care the past ten months. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Runge P. O. Box 205 Runge, Texas 78151; Runge Cemetery Association P.O. Box 530 Runge, Texas 78151 or to a charity of one’s choosing.

Linda Gilley Hartsfield was born in Karnes City Texas on March 30. 1946 and passed away on October 22, 2025 in Kenedy at the age of 79.  She is preceded in death by parents, Caleb and Finley Gilley; sisters, Vivian (Clarence) Roberts, Florence (Devasco) Wishert, Minnie (Rodney) St. Claire; brothers, Caleb, Jr (Eula) Gilley and Martin (Lorraine) Gilley.  She is survived by her sons, Randall Hartsfield of Kenedy, Jeff (Lisa) Hartsfield of Kenedy; grandchildren Brian (Kate) Hartsfield, Jaclyn Hartfield, Angelica (Leonard) Hartsfield, Jacy (Alex) Hartsfield, Michael Hartsfield; great-grandchildren, Ryder Hartsfield, Jagger Hartsfield, Kyler Hartsfield, Harper Hartsfield, Harper Hartsfield, Kami Hartsfield, Jeremiah Hartsfield, Tristan Hartsfield; good friend Luis Cruz and faithful companion “Gretchen”.  Linda was a loving Mom, Grandmother and Great-grandmother.  She liked to watch Jeopardy every day and she probably knew more answers than most of the contestants.  Linda also liked sports.  She was an avid Cowboys and Spurs fan, if they were on TV she was looking for the channel so she could watch them.  But the Love of her sports life was the Kenedy Lions and Cubs. She was at every game for her kids, grandkids or great-grandchildren. Even though she was born a Karnes City Badger she was a Kenedy Lion at heart.  Linda’s greatest love of all though was Jesus Christ.  She loved attending church, whether it be Karnes City Baptist Church or Kenedy First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed making new friends and truly singing in the choirs.  Whenever the choirs were having special music of any kind, she was right there, inviting her whole family to come and praise God with her.  “Momo Linda” you will be greatly missed, but we know you are in a better place and there is no more suffering.  The Hartsfield Family would like to thank the staff of Methodist Transplant and Surgery Hospital for their care and concern for Linda while she was in San Antonio. We would also like to thank the staff at Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenedy Texas and especially the Nurses and Doctors on the 2^nd floor for the care that “Momo Linda” received while being there; the staff at Bluebonnet Nursing Home for their kindness and the kindness and compassion by Julie Rivas at New Crown Hospice and Crown Hospice for their compassionate caregivers for making “Momo Linda” comfortable.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 25, 20250 from 12PM to 2PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Services at 2PM with the Rev. Jeremy Pritchett and Rev. Matt Singleton officiating.  Interment will follow in the Karnes City Cemetery in Karnes City, TX

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Brian Hartsfield, Ryder Hartsfield, Jagger Hartsfield, Michael Hartsfield, Angelica Hartsfield and Jacy Hartsfield.

Roberto Felix Guerra, Sr. Age 76 of Karnes City, TX passed away on October 21, 2025 in Seguin, TX.  Roberto was born on February 21, 1949 in McAllen, TX to the late Fermin and Edwarda Guerra.  He married Hortencia Canales on October 7, 1970 in Monterey Nuevo Leon Mexico who precedes him in death. He retired from the City of Three Rivers and was of the Catholic Faith.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Fermin and Edwarda Guerra and his wife Hortencia Canales Guerra.   He is survived by his children Irma Guerra of Three Rivers and Son Robert Guerra, Jr. of Karnes City.

A Holy Rosary will be recited Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Allan Menino Tavares officiating.  Interment will follow in the Guerra Family Ranch Cemetery in Karnes City, TX.

JoAnna Jean Ruthie Mae Frazier Stautzenberger, Age 56 of Nixon, TX passed away October 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family in Seguin, TX.  JoAnna was born on May 17, 1969 in Warren, OH to the late William Arthur Frazier, Jr and Elsie Mae Richardson Frazier.  She married Michael Christopher Stautzenberger on August 6, 2004 in Nison, TX; was a loving wife, aunt, retired health care provider and of a Faith Temple in Nixon, TX.  She is preceded in death by her parents, William Arthur Frazier, Jr. and Elsie Mae Richardson Frazier and a brother, James Arthur Frazier.  She is survived by her husband, Michael Christopher Stautzenberger of Nixon; sister, Loucretia Marie Frazier Clifton and husband Kenneth of Nixon; nieces and nephews, Keith and Amanda Clifton, Lance and Rae Lyn Clifton, Cody and Kristan Stautzenberger, Fabian Mora, Joshua Mora, Brandon Mora, Brooke Mora, Alexander, Darren Yzagurrie, Aiden Fonseca, Ethan Fonseca and many dear friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 9AM to 10AM with Services starting at 10AM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Cowey officiating.  Interment will follow in the Pawnee Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Kenneth Clifton, Lance Clifton, Keith Clifton, Patrick Richardson, Justin Richardson and Cody Stautzenberger.

Cynthia Ann May born April 2, 1934 passed away om September 24, 2025 at the Age of 91.  She leaves behind her daughters, Kathy L. Porter and Cynthia E. Webb of Leakey and is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Shyla Ann Lambert and cousin, Carol May. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Natalie Ann Bibler and husband Josh, Floyd Samuel Webb and wife Jessica, Jacob Thomas Porter and wife Krystal, Caleb Michael Porter and wife Jamilyn; great-grandchildren, Abigail Rose Prter, James Michael Porter, Alexander Dylan Porter, Cora Lyn Porter, Jaden Wade Bibler, Brody Webb Bibler, Floyd Ryder Webb; cousin, Barbara May Waelder of Corpus Christi and all May family of Kenedy and Sinton, Sharon May Rinehart, Paul K. May Jr., Candace D May, Lyndale May, Elizabeth May Miller, Melanie May, James May, Samye Louise May, Charlotte Walker, John F. May and Everard McDowell May.

Graveside Services will be held at the Kenedy Cemetery Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2PM with grandson Josh Bibler officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Frio Canyon Garden Club-P.O. Box 872, Leakey, TX 78873 or the Leakey Friends of the Library-P.O. Box 488 Leakey, TX 78873

August 6, 1927 ~ October 1, 2025

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 10AM to 12PM with Services at 12PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Witte officiating.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery in Kenedy, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Kirk Sczepanik, Joseph Barkley, Robert Sczepanik, Nathan Perez, Travis Vickery, and Fritz Friesenhahn.