George was born in Fayetteville on Sept. 14, 1943, the son of Arnold Petter and Olga A. (Susil) Petter and was raised on the farm. In 1961, George graduated from St. John’s High School and then attended a Technical School with a five-year apprentice program in Mechanical Engineering.

Finke Aliene M. (Ullrich) Finke of Round Top, 85, passed away on Saturday, Aug.

Poncik Emil Frank Poncik, Jr., born in La Grange on June 16, 1931 passed away peacefully on Aug. 22, 2022. His parents were Emil and Alma Lehzen Poncik. Emil is one of five siblings and was predeceased by John, Charlie, Glenn and Joe Poncik along with brothers-inlaw, James Kollaja and Walter Emil was drafted into the Army on Dec. 3, 1952 where he served in the Korean Conflict. After he completed his service, he graduated from Houston Adult High School in August 1961 while raising the first of his three sons with Georgia Annie Kollaja. They were married for 14 years until her passing on Jan. 6, 1972.

Marburger Larnie Conrad Marburger, 87, of Round Top, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. He was born in Round Top on Sept. 13, 1934, the son of the late Norma (Schroeder) and Hubert Marburger.

Hackemack Marjorie Anne Hackemack, a longtime resident of La Grange, passed away Aug. 5, 2022 at the age of 79 in Fort Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Hackemack and parents Glenton and Bernice Gaertner.

Funeral services for Clarence Mitschke, 81 of Austin, were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Winchester with Rev. Nate Hill and Rev. Eric Borchers officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Clarence Walter Mitschke was born on Sept. 25, 1940 in Winchester to Martin and Magdalena (Reinhardt) Mitschke. On Aug. 26, 1967, he was united in marriage to Dianna Mittasch. He worked at BAE Systems for 51 years as a machinist. Clarence passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at St. David’s in Austin.

Funeral services for Clarence Mitschke, 81 of Austin, were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Winchester with Rev. Nate Hill and Rev. Eric Borchers officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Alice Mae was born March 10, 1926 in the Rockhouse area near Industry to Herman and Lillie (Langer) Reeder. She passed away on Aug. 14, 2022 at the age of 96. She was baptized into the Christian faith on May 23, 1926 by Pastor Otto Lindenberg and Confirmed in her faith on May 26, 1940 by Pastor Leo Simon at St. John Lutheran Church in New Ulm where she was a member. She was also a member of St. John’s Women of the ELCA, the Alter Guild, Sang in the Church Choir and assisting with Communion to the shutins.

Steven J. Green, 80, of Warda, died peacefully at home on Aug. 15, 2022, surrounded by family. Steve lived a full and wonderful life. Born in Longview to parents, John and Geraldine (McKee) Green, he traveled extensively in his childhood, moving many times, including to South America before the family settled in Bellaire. While attending the University of Texas, Steve pursued mathematics and was a member of the Longhorn swim team. He was a member of the 1960 United States Olympic team to Rome. Steve spent a semester studying abroad to learn German. There he met his first wife, Luise Wesemann and they married on June 4, 1965. Upon graduating, Steve started his family in Friendswood and led a successful career in information technology working with NASA, Shell, Superior Oil, Unisys, First City Bank and the University of Houston, earning much recognition and accolades. Steve pursued passions outside of work including SCUBA diving, dirt bikes, camping, astronomy, photography, blacksmithing, and woodworking. After losing his first wife to cancer, Steve was blessed to find love again, marrying Dolores Brenno in 2006. Together, they enjoyed retirement remodeling an old ranch house in Warda, while traveling and staying active with hobbies and community. Steve is survived by his wife, Dolores, of 16 years; brother, Dennis Green and wife, Larraine; sons: Michael Green and wife, Alicia; Thomas Green and wife, Lisa; Derek Green and wife, Jaci; stepson, Chris Powers, and wife, Rachel; stepdaughter, Katie Clouette, and husband, Travis; stepdaughter, Jenny Carter and husband, Kent; brother-in-law, Ken Frizell and many grandchildren and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Luise; and sister, Gale Frizell. Visitation was held on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, La Grange. Family received friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services for Steve will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church General Fund, P.O. Box 69, Warda, Texas 78960 Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.