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By Darren Dunn (Seguin) -- A local church hopes a big decision that it made to end 2019 will pay off big for the church and the community in 2020 and beyond. Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church has completed its purchase of the Seguin ISD's Juan Seguin campus. The district, earlier in the school year, decided to move forward with selling the vacant and aging building, located at 450 Dolle Street just west of the Seguin Police Station. The school was officially closed as a campus in 2010. It last served as the district's pre-k campus and was part of a list of properties that the district's facilities committee recommended should be put up for sale. The school district used a competitive sealed bid process to find a buyer for the school. Spirit of Joy's bid of $125,000 was accepted by the district in May of this year, and it has taken months for closing to occur. That process officially came to an end, with a closing on December 30.

Now that the ownership has officially been transferred over to Spirit of Joy, Elliot says there's a great deal work that still needs to be done. She says the church is eager to get started, but she knows it's going to take some time to get the renovations started. "Right now, Spirit of Joy is going to be working with architects and contractors, and getting construction plans put together. Our next couple of months is going to be working on getting all of the designs done, and all of the paperwork put together so that we can actually start doing some construction work," said Elliot.

Rev. Megan Elliot, pastor of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, says the church conducted a feasibility study once the bid was accepted, and then started working with the Seguin ISD and the city of Seguin to get the deal closed. Both governmental entities had to be involved because there were some questions on the title about who owned various portions of the property. "It was certainly a complicated process to close on this property. There were a lot of title issues that needed to be worked out. You had two public entities -- the city (of Seguin) and the school district -- trying to come to agreement on the title issues. You had a bunch of people doing research. So

Members of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church recently closed on the purchase of the Seguin ISD's Juan Seguin School. it really was a monumental effort to even get to the point of closing," said Elliot.

worked together to bring the sale to fruition.

The process wasn't easy, but Elliot says they are thankful that so many people

"We are incredibly grateful. There are a lot of people, who came in over the holidays.

There were people that put in extra hours. There were people that spent countless days and weeks working on this, and we would not have been able to close by the end of the year if it hadn't been for those

The church's initial plans call for renovtions to be made on some space that could be used by the church for worship, for classes and for other uses. Elliot says they are looking at two buildings initially that are believed to be in relatively good condition. "We are going to be focusing on the library and the auditorium on the west side of Dolle Street. We are going to be rehabbing those first, but we are also going to be focusing on the buildings on the east side to make sure that they are sealed and secure, so that they will not sustain any additional damage beyond what they already have. Our plan is to rehab the two buildings on the west side, first; and then work on getting community partners and grants and other funding sources to start working on the buildings on the east side," said Elliot. See SOLD, page 2

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Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church buys school from SISD partners -- likely non-profit groups that need space, and that can provide services that benefit the people of Seguin. It's a work in progress for the church, but Elliot says they are now on their way towards something good for Seguin. "The buildings on the east side are what we are going to focus on for community use -- in terms of putting together a museum, a community center, and a bunch of things that will hopefully benefit all of Seguin. It's going to be a multi-phase process. It's going to take us several years to get to the end of this project. We are really excited to get started. While we are waiting on all of the documents, we are going to be having some work days and doing some work ourselves. The little bit that we can do to get started. I think we are all extremely excited to get the work underway," said Elliot.

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It's taken months to complete, but Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church members finalized their purchase of the Juan Seguin campus earlier this week. SOLD, continued from page 1

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One of the reasons why the district selected Spirit of Joy's bid was the fact the church was so committed to trying to preserve the history of the Juan Seguin campus.

suggests that it was the first segregated school for Mexican-American students in the state of Texas. Elliot says that school's history and its place in the neighborhood will not forgotten. She says they will work with others to try to figure out the best use of some ofthose other buildings.

The school has an historical marker, which The church will be eventually looking for

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Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church currently meets in the Silver Center in downtown Seguin. According to the church's website, guests "are welcome just as you are -come and join us." The church will eventually relocate to its new home in the Juan Seguin School. An exact timetable for that move is not yet known. Meanwhile, the Seguin ISD's sale of the building is part of a strategy to rid the district of vacant buildings that in some cases sat dormant for years. Seguin ISD Superintedent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez earlier this year spoke about why the district was recommending the sale of spaces like Juan Seguin. See SOLD, page 3

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The auditorium at the old Juan Seguin campus will soon become the home Spirit of Joy Luthean Church. SOLD, continued from page 2

“It’s no longer a facility that the district could utilize for a variety of reasons because of capacity and the amount of money we would have to put in if we were going to use it. It just wouldn’t be a facility that would hold 550-600 kids. I feel very fortunate that we have been able to receive a lot of support about this decision, and the community feels strongly about addressing our vacant facilities because they are coming at a cost, and we had a variety of input that was provided through that facilities committee -- who they represent different segments of the population. One individual

on the facilities committee even lives in that neighborhood and she provided some very valuable information as well, and we really want to show the community that we have plans to be good stewards of taxpayer’s dollars and that we are making an effort to address these vacant facilities. We will have more vacant facilities that we are looking to address later but for right now, things are looking pretty good for the Juan Seguin campus,” said Gutierrez. The former Lizzie M. Burges campus is also on the market. The campus previously served as the district's disciplinary alternative school. The program has been relocated

and is now part of the Saegert campus in downtown Seguin. That move left Burges empty, and allows the district to try to find a suitable buyer for that school as well. The Saegert campus, itself, had been vacant for years prior to the formation of the district's new facilities plan. The campus was reopened this school year with the displinary alternative education program. It now also houses the district's Mercer-Blumberg Learning Center, which had previously been housed in Oak Park Mall. The district is hosting an open house for its Saegert facility from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday. The community is encouraged to attend the event.

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TLU men outlast Trinity, Schreiner; Friday conference game vs. Southwestern to air on KWED points and led the game in rebounds with 11. Trinity's Jordan Lippman was the game's leading scorer putting up 19 points and going 8-11 from free throw line. Jamir Mason was active on the defensive end, getting three steals and a block to add to his nine points. With the win over Schreiner on Monday, the Bulldogs improved to 6-5 overall and 3-1 in the SCAC. Andrade dropped in a game-high 27 points on the Mountaineers, shooting 9-21 from the field. He was also one of three Bulldogs to dish out three assists. Jordan Kite went 4-8 from behind the three-point line putting up a total of 14 points on the night.

Senior transfer Jorden Kite drained four threes in eight attempts to help TLU outlast Schreiner at Memorial Gym on Monday. (Seguin) - The Texas Lutheran men's basketball team won the first two games of this week's Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference home stand, defeating Trinity 76-66 on Sunday and edging Schreiner 79-66 on Monday.

Friday's Trinity game was won on the free throw line with both teams combining for 55 total fouls. The Bulldogs edged out the Tigers at the charity line, shooting 31-43 while the Tigers only went 17-27.

Trystin Silas went 4-6 from the field and 6-8 from the free throw line finishing the game with 15 points. Sebastian Andrade was Texas Lutheran's leading scorer with 16

Though Caleb Lister played limited time due to foul trouble, he also got in on the scoring with 14 points of his own, going 2-3 from deep. Jamir Mason was once again active defensively stealing the ball four times, while also dishing out three assists. Texas Lutheran won the

turnover battle, forcing the Mountaineers to commit 17 turnovers while only giving away the ball eight times. The Bulldogs made a third of their attempts from behind the three-point line, shooting 10-30 from deep. Matthew Rindahl was Schreiner's leading scorer with 24 points while shooting 2-4 from long range. The Bulldogs conclude their three game homestand Friday at Memorial Gym with a 5:30 p.m. tip against Southwestern. The Pirates, led by 2019 SCAC Player of the Year Brandon Alexander (15.2 points, 7.1 rebounds) enter the contest with a 31 conference record and an overall mark of 7-4 under first-year head coach Connor Kuykendall, a twotime SCAC Coach of the Year recipient during his previous five seasons at Schreiner. Friday's game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com, with streaming video at tlubulldogs.com, as part of a men's and women's doubleheader. Pregame coverage starts at 5:20 p.m.

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(Seguin) - Texas Lutheran women's basketball split a pair of Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference home games earlier this week, dropping the 2019 SCAC Championshp rematch to Trinity 60-51 on Sunday before defeating Schreiner 67-57 on Monday.

The Bulldogs were dominant in the rebound department with 41 rebounds compared to Schreiner's 26. Texas Lutheran finished the night with 15 second chance points, 11 more than Schreiner.

The Bulldogs shot 20-54 from the field in Sunday's matchup, while Trinity went 23-69.

Though the Mountaineers lost by ten, at one point they were down 22 points and made a late 12-point run to bring the game back to six points late in the fourth quarter.

Abby Hroch got into foul trouble early and played limited time, but still put up ten points and was one of two players without a negative plus-minus.

The Bulldogs finish the three-game home stand Friday with a 7:30 p.m. tip against Southwestern.

Morgan Rodriguez scored a team high 13 points and Cami Davis put up 11 with a team high three three-pointers. Tara Molina led the team in assists, setting up her teammates six times. Trinity's Abby Holland led all scorers with 25 points, going 10-19 from the field. Trinity's center Anna Muller was the only other Tiger to score more than ten, ending the game with 11 points. Muller also led the game in rebounds brining down nine missed shots. Texas Lutheran stop a Schreiner comeback to hold on for Monday's win.

TLU sophomore Morgan Rodriguez (13) averaged 14.5 points on 61.1 percent shooting in conference games against Trinity and Schreiner this week. The Bulldogs improved to 47 overall and 2-2 in the SCAC.

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Dominique Campos was the game's leader in steals robbing three possessions from the Mountaineers. Campos also had four assists and seven points to add to her performance. Gabby Ivara stood out for the Mountaineers, scoring 14

The Pirates enter the contest with a 3-8 overall record and a 1-3 SCAC mark in Greta Grothe's third season after falling to Trinity 84-51 on Monday. First Team AllSCAC center Cecily Woolfolk, a 6'0" senior, is averaging 16 points and 8.7 rebounds per game this season. Friday's game will air live on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com, with streaming video at tlubulldogs.com, as part of a men's and women's doubleheader at Memorial Gym. Pre-game coverage starts before the men's contest at 5:20.

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Religion St. Ann’s Circle The St. Ann’s Circle will have its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 in the of St. James Catholic Church Family Center. The program will be “Keeping Fit in 2020,” with Jill Heard from GVWC. All members are asked to bring rice, beans, spaghetti and sauce for the food pantry. Refreshments will be served.

Clothing Ministry The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830-303-6478.

Free Bible Course The World Bible School is offering free Bible correspondence courses. Answer questions from the Bible and send in for grading. Visit studygod.info for further information. To be sure your religious organization’s meetings and events appear in this calendar, send information to: communitycalendar@kwed1580.com, fax (830) 379-2238, or drop off the information at the Seguin Daily News/KWED office located at 609 E. Court St., Seguin. For best results, submit information at least two weeks prior to the event.

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The Seguin Primary Purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 315 S. Crockett St. across from St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

The Kiwanis Club of Seguin meets weekly from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Katy Conference Room of Hein Dining Hall on the campus of Texas Lutheran University.

The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Bob Appel from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan.10. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a $9 admission for non-members and $7 for members. To reserve a table call 830-303-6612.

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The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market held on Thursdays will be taking a Winter Break and will return Thursday, Feb. 6.

First Friday Feast The Geronimo Lions will have its First Friday Feast from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at the Big Red Barn. Choose between a hand cut 10 ounce ribeye or a generous portion of hand battered fish complete with all the trimmings for $15. A child’s hot dog meal will be available for $5. This month’s beneficiary is the Guadalupe Valley Counseling Center.

Silver Center Dance There will be a dance featuring Jay Eric & Friends from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan 3 at the Silver Center. The doors open at 6:30 pm with a $7 admission for members and $9 for non-members. For more information visit silvercenterseguin.com or call 830303-6612.

Farmers Market & Artisans Alley Winter Break The Big Red Barn Farmers Market & Artisans Alley located at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin will be taking a Winter Break for the month of January. For more information text 210-722-9054.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Countrymen Band from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Saegert Open House The Seguin ISD is hosting an Open House to showcase improvements made at its Saegert facility to accommodate MBLC and DAEP from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6.

The Seguin Premier Toastmasters will meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room located at 927 N. Hwy. 46 in Seguin. For more information visit .

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The hamburger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market held on Thursdays will be taking a Winter Break and will return Thursday, Feb. 6.

Toddler Time The Seguin Public Library will have Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information call 830-4012422 or visit .

Preschool Storytime The Seguin Public Library will have Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for children three to six. For more information call 830-401-2422 or visit .

Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance The Good Time Polka & Waltz Club Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at Eagles Hall, located at 257 E. South St. in New Braunfels. Entertainment will be provided by The Little Fishermen Orchestra. For more information call 210-5665864 or 210-800-3625.

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Gathering Country Music Show The Gathering Country Music Show, featuring Lorraine Chavana, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Adult admission is $10. The Angus burger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-3790506 or 830-305-8829.

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There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The Angus burger kitchen will open at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet and discuss Tax Tips from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Comal County Senior Citizen Center. No tax preparation will be provided. For reservations call Alice Pullin by Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 760-390-4482. See COM CAL, Page, 13

There will be a Jam Session from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N Hwy 123 in Geronimo. Musicians, singers, and listeners are welcomed. Free, but donations will be accepted for use of the hall. For more information call 830-386-6294.

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There will be a dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Matador Theatre will present its 2020 Winter Musical, “Beauty and the Beast,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25. There will also be a 3 p.m. performance Sunday, Jan. 26. Tickets are $12 pre-sale and $15 door for adults and $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door for students. Season tickets with preferential seating and parking, and 2 complimentary concessions per show are also available for $45. Pre-sale tickets are available at Keepers and Gift and Gourmet. For more information call 830-305-1534.

The Trinity Oaks Guadalupe River Camp will have its Wild Game Chili Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Big Red Barn in Seguin. Entry fees are $10 with tea or water or $20 with tea, water, or adult beverages (beer/margarita). Sponsorships are available. For more information call 830-210980-6424 or email kenneth@trinityoaks.org.

Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Vernon & Friends from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. For more information call 830-303-6612 or visit our website silvercenterseguin.com.

Silver Center Dance The Silver Center will have a dance featuring Cactus Country from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. For more information call at 830-303-6612.

Farmers Market & Artisans Alley The Big Red Barn Farmers Market & Artisans Alley located at 390 Cordova Road in Seguin will be taking a winter break for the month of January. For more information text 210-722-9054.

Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Tejano: Defining the Mexican Heritage People of Texas,” with Dr. Jesus Francisco de la Teja, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Lone Star Pickerz from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Teatro Lecture Series The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its Connecting Tejanos with their Past and their Future Lecture Series: “Emma Tenayuca: Tejana Activist & her Struggle Against Injustice,” with Dr. Jennifer Mata at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, located at 921 W. New Braunfels St. in Seguin. For more information visit , call 830-401-0232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

Showcase Seguin The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Showcase Seguin Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Seguin Coliseum. The theme is, “The Roaring Twenties.” A Job Fair and Show Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $30 Evening Celebration will run from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information call 830-379-6382.

Geronimo VFW Dance

Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit

There will be a dance featuring Paul Sanchez and Wrangler Country from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $10. The VFW Angus burger kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-3058829.

The Seguin Public Library will open its Winter 2019/2020 Rotating Art Exhibit runs through Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Geronimo VFW Dance There will be a dance featuring the Good Ole Boys from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Geronimo VFW, located at 6808 N. Hwy. 123 in Geronimo. Admission is $8. The Auxiliary kitchen opens at 2 p.m. For reservations or more information call 830-379-0506 or 830-305-8829.

Silver Center Dance

Chamber Mixer

Chamber Valentine Luncheon

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its After Hours Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Seguin Storage, located at 1301 E. Kingsbury St. in Seguin. For more information call 830-379-6382.

The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce will have its Valentine Luncheon at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Silver Center. RSVP meals are $15 or $20 at the door. Register by Friday, Jan. 31 by calling 830-379-6382.

The Silver Center will have a dance featuring the Randy Carson Band from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Admission is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. For more information call at 830-303-6612.

Mid-Texas Symphony The Mid-Texas Symphony will present, “String Fever,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Smithson Valley High School Auditorium in Spring Branch. For tickets and further information call 830-4635353 or visit .

Rotary Sadie Hawkins Dance The Sunrise Rotary will have a Sadie Hawkins Dance Saturday, Feb. 29. For event details visit seguinsunriserotary.org.

Noche De Gala The Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin will have its 35th Annual Noche De Gala Mariachi Singers Competition at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 at Jackson Auditorium on the campus of Texas Lutheran University. For more information visit , call 830-4010232 or email teatrodeartes@yahoo.com.

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numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. She met the love of her life, Rick, at a dance in Garner State Park in Arrangements are under the direc- 1961 – a park built by her father-intion of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 law during the CCC Boys era. In Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830Seguin, she owned and operated 549-5912. Linda Wallace Interiors where she created both beautiful places to live and work. Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155, or a charity of one’s choice. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.

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Mary Louise Thiele Wheat, age 90 of Seguin, passed away on December 23, 2019. Mary was born on January 21, 1929 in Seguin, Texas to Gilbert and Antonie (Eberhard) Thiele. Mary graduated from Seguin High in 1946 and Texas Lutheran College in 1948. Linda Ann Boyd Wallace, age 75 of Seguin, passed away on December 18, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Linda’s life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2019 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin She is preceded in death by her hus- with Rev. Jeremy Roy and Rev. band, Bill J. Wheat, her parents, step-mother, Anna Dyer Thiele, and Neil Kibbe officiating. A reception her sister Betty Jo Fitzgerald. will follow at the Wallace Family Survivors include her daughter, Mary Anna Wheat; son, William Home. Private Interment will be “Rusty” Wheat and wife Tassanee; held at Guadalupe Valley Memorial grandchildren, Anna Wheat, Park. Malenee Wheat and fiancé Bradley Moore; and her sister-in-law, Betty Linda was born on October 12, 1944 Jane Coffman and husband Paul; in Shreveport, Louisiana to William several nephews, cousins, other and Inace (Burdine) Boyd. Her husloving family members and many band Rick Wallace, parents, brother friends. Ron Boyd and two infant daughters A memorial service celebrating preceded her in death. Survivors Mary’s life is being planned at First include daughter, Traci Brodbeck and United Methodist Church for early husband Neal; son, Boyd Wallace; granddaughters, Morgan Burden and 2020. husband Nick, and Glenn Brodbeck; In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- grandsons, Carter and Racer Wallace; butions may be made to First great-grandson, Shepherd John United Methodist Church, 710 N Burden; the David Lutz family; Her hobbies included the needle arts and traveling. Her husband’s career took them to varied places around the U.S., but she always considered Seguin her home.

gained her Angel wings on December 19, 2019.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. Dennis Darilek Her grandchildren were the light of officiating. her life, always setting a Godly example for them as well as others A reception will follow. Private to follow. Serving as honorary pall- interment will be held at a later bearers will be Gary Hammon, Bob date. Margaret was born on July Covington, Michael Stevens, Bob Siddons, David Lutz and the Spurs 7, 1961 in Helena, Montana to Sterling Silver Dancers. Memorial James Leo and Ruth Marie contributions may be made to Mid (Gollick) Mehrens. Texas Symphony Guild, P. O. Box 764, Seguin, Texas, 78156 or to the Margaret is preceded in death by Citizens United for Lake Placid, her husband, Tommy Isaac (CULP), 2625 Blumberg Park Mckinney and by her parents. Road, Survivors include her loving chilYou are invited to sign the guest dren, Cloman Isaac McKinney book at www.treshewell.com. and wife Megan, Amber Marie Arrangements are under the direc- McKinney, Amanda May tion of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 McKinney, and Brian Anthony Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830- McKinney and wife Laura; 549-5912. grandchildren, Samara Medina, Hayley McKinney, Collin McKinney, Levin McKinney, Trenton McKinney, Charley McKinney, and Braelee McKinney; siblings, Vibiana Schulle and husband Don, Rita Schuenemann and husband Mark, Mark Mehrens and wife Michelle; several aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to, St. James Catholic Church 510 S. Camp St. Seguin, Texas 78155. You are invited to sign the Margaret Mary (Mehrens) guest book at McKinney, age 58 of Seguin, www.treshewell.com.

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Bloomingdale, IL where they began their family life, welcoming four children into the world. While Bill traveled extensively for work, Millie raised four children and created a beautiful home each time Motorola transferred them to a new city or state. When the children were young and while still in Illinois, Millie taught Sunday School classes, volunteered with swimming lessons, served as a room mother for her children's various classrooms, and was a Cub Scout and Webelos Den Mother. She taught neighbors to sew, and sewed clothing for people who needed assistance.

Mildred “Millie” Deiker, age 82 of Seguin, passed away on Christmas morning 2019. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Funeral services celebrating Millie’s life will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Cathe Evins officiating. A reception will follow in the Christian Life Center (CLC). Private burial will be held at a later date in the First United Methodist Church Columbarium in Knolle Chapel. Millie was born on June 6, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Eugene and Amelia “Millie” (Gonsiorowski) Lukasik. She grew up in downtown Chicago with her brothers Danny and Gene, and loved their frequent trips to their grandparent’s farm in Wisconsin. Millie attended school in Chicago until her senior year of high school when her family moved to Arlington Heights, IL. She graduated high school from Arlington Heights High School after which she began working at Motorola in Franklin Park, IL. It was there that she met the love of her life, Bill Deiker. Bill and Millie were married in January of 1960, and moved to

Millie, Bill and their family moved to Seguin in 1972, where she continued her focus on her family and community. Millie led troops of Brownies and Girl Scouts for her daughters, served on several civic committees, and was a member of the local Republican Women’s Association. As an avid Bridge player, Millie belonged to several bridge clubs in Seguin with numerous long-time dear friends. Deeply involved in her church, the First United Methodist Church of Seguin, Millie was a longtime devoted member of The Sharer's Sunday School Class. Millie also volunteered for other church activities and events such as cooking dinner for the kids of the MYF, teaching Vacation Bible School, serving as Treasurer for her Sunday School class, boxing food for Angel Food Ministries, helping stock food at the Christian Cupboard, sewing costumes and other items for children’s nativity programs, volunteering in the Pumpkin Patch, serving as a church service usher, and much more. A loving mother and homemaker, Millie was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, most especially over the holidays. She loved to sew and quilt, and was also quite skilled with knitting needles. Over the years, Millie gifted her family and friends with amazing handmade sweaters, scarves, quilts, clothing items, and housewares, all of which are treasured to this day. Millie especially loved her role as “Nana” to her many grand- and great-grandchildren. Millie is preceded in death by her lov-

WWW.SEGUINTODAY.COM ing husband William “Bill” Deiker, her son, William “Billy” Deiker, her parents, her brother, Gene Lukasik and her aunt, Ida Koll. Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Roberts and partner, Keith Lincoln, Susan Lange, and Barbara Marques and husband, Darrell; grandchildren, Chris Deiker, Parker Roberts, Carson Roberts, Hannah Roberts, Austin Lange, David Lange and wife Victoria, Rachel Marques, and Sarah Marques; greatgrandchildren, Max, Paityn and Barrett Lange; brother, Daniel Lukasik and wife Michal Mendelski; sister-in-law, Helen Lukasik; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Phil Rinn for his many, many years of care; Dr. Janice Mullens of Texas Oncology for her care and guidance; the nurses and aides of River City Hospice in San Antonio who provided care in Millie’s final days; members of The (FUMC) Sharer’s Sunday School Class and other FUMC members for their prayers and ongoing support; Rev. Cathe Evins for home visits in Seguin and San Antonio to provide communion, and comfort and reassurance; her many friends for prayers and kind words of support; and her devoted group of closest friends who cared for her, traveled with her, visited her, and laughed with her and loved her dearly until the end.

15 Our beloved Mother, Geandmother, Great-Grandmother Leona May (Beyer) Dreyer, passed into the loving arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born on September 5, 1924 to Waldemar J. and Edna Beyer in Fredricksburg, Texas. She was the second of 4 children. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Winfred Dreyer; her brother, Chester and wife, Opal; brother, Royce and wife, Ilene; sister, Ruth Darlene Martin and husband, Bill; Brother-in-law, Alton Dreyer and sister-in-law, Margaret Boecker and husband, Otwin. She is survived by sister-in-law, Grace Dreyer; daughter, Annelle Clements and husband, Gary; son, Dennis Dreyer and wife, Linda; grandchildren, Paul Fuston, Tammie Elsik (Colin), Ethan Clements (Jennifer), Sarah Bailey (Jeremy), Susan Holdman (David), Michael Clements (Lauren) and special grandchild, Nicole Mitchelle; greatgrandchildren to cherish her memory, Dustin and Lauryn Elsik, Hunter and Dylan Hickman, Ellie and Connor Clements, Audra Clements, Joshua and Emma Bailey, Roby, Reagan and Ruston Holdman as well as numerous nieces, nephews and family friends and countless past students in Marion ISD.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Deiker, David Lange, Parker Roberts, Carson Roberts, Darrell Marques, and Keith Lincoln. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 710 N. Austin St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.

Leona was Marion ISD employee for 35 years, retiring at the age of 81 she was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Marion since 1946 and active in various capacities including Sunday school, Altar Guild, Quilting Ministry and Ladies Circle/WELCA.

Leona May (Beyer) Dreyer

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Goetz Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion with interment to follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home located at 713 N. Austin Street, Seguin, Texas 78155; 830.379.2313. Please log on to www.goetzfuneral.com to sign and view the guest book.

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under the loving care of his Polish immigrant grandparents, Wladyslaw “Walter” Antoni and Marjanna “Mary” (Nagrodzka) Bonkowski. Tony proudly served his country in the Texas National Guard for 12 years and for 18 months in the Army Reserve. He served as Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America at a local church for 13 years, was President of Seguin Plumbing Board for eight years, and was a member of the Seguin Hermann Sons Lodge #37. Tony enjoyed dancing and was a member of the Happy Soles Square Dance Club of Seguin.

Bryan Orville Schievelbein, age 89 of Seguin, passed away December 30, 2019. A graveside service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Post Oak Cemetery. Survivors include wife, Lillian Ward; sister, Annie Doege; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Anthony “Tony” Bonkowski, age 82 of Seguin, passed away on December 25, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Tony’s life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Cross Church with Rev. Jim Price officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Private interment will take place at a later date in the Lockhart City Cemetery. Tony was born on January 14, 1937 in Lockhart, Texas to Katie Bonkowski. He grew up in Lockhart

He is preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents. Survivors include his loving wife, Dorothy Huebner Bonkowski; son, Terry Roy Bonkowski and wife Beverly; grandchildren, Bailey Hubbard and Wyatt Hubbard; nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members throughout Texas and Duncan, Oklahoma, and friends. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Nesbit Living and Recovery Center and the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center and Hospice Services for their loving care of Tony. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

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