VITAL STATISTICS

Gonzales

Roscoe Charles Gonzales Jr. 69 years of age passed away Friday January 13, 2023

Survivors include: brother Richard Leon Gonzales and sister/cousin Cheryl Greenwood

A memorial service will be held Saturday January 28th 2023 at 10:30am at Second Baptist Church

Fletcher

Connie Sue McKee Lewis, age 73 of McQueeney, Texas passed away on January 19, 2023. Connie was born on December 10, 1949 in Guadalupe County, Texas to Lois Mae (Sanders) and John Lawrence McKee.

Connie is preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, Alice McKee and her sister, Marion Nesbit. Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Curtis R. Lewis; step-son, Scott Lewis; brothers, Larry McKee and James McKee; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Per Connie’s request there are no services planned at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, Texas, 78155.

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.

Irene Sophia Schwab Fletcher has taken her wings and gone home to her heavenly Father at the age of 85 years old. Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother took her flight home on January 21, 2023. She was born August 1, 1937 in Tardea Hills, Wilson County, Texas to Gilbert Schwab and Pauline Krueger Schwab.

Irene was baptized on September 12, 1937. Irene was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Karnes City, Texas on July 5, 1953 by Arnold J. Thrig.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Schwab and Pauline Krueger Schwab Holtz; son, Gilbert Henry Fletcher; sons-in-law, Bob Archer and David Bunton; grandson, Derrick Bunton; granddaughter, Grace Fletcher Radley; great granddaughter, Emma Grace Sparkman; sisters, Lois Samsel/Harry Samsel, Ruth Wittig/ Alvin Wittig; sister-in-law, Carrie Ann Schwab and brothers-in-law Henry Pape and Tony Pawlik.

She is survived by daughter, Ellen Archer of Seguin, Texas; sisters, Annie Pape of Poth, Texas, Julia Foerster (Gus) of Marion, Texas and Pat Pawlik of Marion, Texas; brother, Billy Schwab of San Antonio, Texas. Irene is further survived by seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and many friends, family and her cat Brownie.

Serving as Pallbearers will be J.C. Batey, Tracy Batey, Ronnie Pape, Jerry Pape, Terry Huth, and Edward Schwab. Honorary Pallbearers will Carlton Pape, Otto Kopecki and all of Irene’s nephews.

Visitation will be held at Goetz Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service officiated by Pastor Paul Theiss will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, January 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Marion, Texas. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Marion, Texas.

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Beverly Yvonne Vradenburg French, age 95 of Seguin passed away on January 15, 2023. Beverly was the 5th child born to Clifford & Gertrude (Hutchinson) Vradenburg in Webb City, MO on December 31, 1927. She had 3 older brothers and 1 sister who have all preceded her in death. The family moved to Texas in 1937. She graduated from Edison High School and joined the Cadet Nurse Corps in 1944, and began her nurses training at Medical & Surgical Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated in 1947 as a Registered Nurse at the age of 19.

Beverly married Harold (Hud) French August 30, 1947 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Texas. They lived briefly in California and Oregon but returned to Texas to make their home. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage until Hud’s death in 2002. They were active members of Concordia Lutheran Church for many years. They were blessed with 2 daughters, Randi Fowler (who preceded her in death) and Cindie Kidwell; 4 grandchildrenMichael, Barbara, Lisa (Ron) and Stephen (Autumn); 9 great-grandchildrenJeremy, Stephanie, Allen-Michael, Dylan, Ryan, Kaylee, Savannah, Sawyer and Tate; and 3 great-great-grandchildren- Leland, Brock and Beverly; former son-in-law and friend, Michael Stehling; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends; and her 2 sons-in-law, John Fowler and Kenneth Kidwell (both of whom preceded her in death).

Beverly worked at BAMC in the operating room where she was the Head Nurse of the Cardio-Thoracic Service for many years. She retired from BAMC (the same day Hud retired from the Academy of Health Services) January 1, 1988 after 22 years.

Beverly was an outgoing, loving, Christian person who enjoyed life. She loved traveling, which she did often. Her family was important to her and she spent many happy times with them. She was strong in her faith and knew she was a child of the Lord. Beverly and her daughters moved to Seguin after Hud’s death and she became active at First Baptist Church of Seguin.

Her family asks you to remember these words:

It takes a long time to get used to the loss of a loved one but it is important to remember that when people die, they leave behind something very special- they leave us memories of many things they said and did. And as long as we have memories, the people we love will live on in our hearts and minds.

Private entombment will be held at San Fernando #3 Cemetery Mausoleum in San Antonio. A memorial service celebrating Beverly’s life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Seguin with the Rev. Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar, Seguin, Texas 78155.

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.

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