Rose Ann Kokes Recek, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 13, 2026, at the Monument Hill Care Facility in La Grange. Rose was born in the Hostyn community on Aug. 18, 1931, the daughter of Ludvik and Agnes (Muras) Kokes. She attended school at Queen of the Holy Rosary parish in Hostyn before staying home to help tend to the family farm.

Dorothy Weber, 92, of West Point passed away peacefully on Friday April 10, 2026. She was a resident at Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation for the past year. Dorothy was born in Fayette County on April 25, 1933, and grew up in the West Point area. She lived in the La Grange area most of her life. Her parents were Lester A. Votaw and Paulina Reiss Votaw.

Ronald Charles Polasek, lovingly known as Ronnie, was born on Aug. 11, 1955, in La Grange, to Charlie and Lorine (Malota) Polasek, and passed away on April 8, 2026, in the same community he called home all his life. He was a Christian man whose life was marked by faith, hard work, generosity, and devotion to the people and places he loved. Ronnie’s earthly journey ended following a farming accident, but the legacy he leaves behind is one of strength, kindness, and steadfast service.

Alois Anthony Janda, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Alois (Al) was born in La Grange on June 13, 1945, the son of Alois Richard and Edith Bernadette (Janacek) Janda.

Joe M. Bailey was born June 8, 1942, to Joe Weldon and Margaret Murray Bailey in Memphis, Tenn. Joe missed the chance to be a native-born Texan because his native-born Texan parents were temporarily residing in Memphis when he arrived, but he got to Texas as quickly as he could. He died April 9, 2026, and was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Bailey; his parents; and his brother, Dr. Ralph Bailey.

James David Wilhelm, 65 of La Grange, passed away April 4, 2026 after a 5-month long battle of liver and lung cancer. He was born April 30, 1960 in Kermit, Texas to James and Dora (Holmes) Wilhelm.

Evelyn Sylvia (Vasek) Kneblik, 98, of the Lone Oak Community, passed away on April 1, 2026 in Columbus. Evelyn was born on June 19, 1927 to Louis and Caroline (Biel) Vasek at home in Fayetteville.

Lynn Levien, 69, devoted wife, mother, sister, Maw Maw Lynn, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, April 1, after a long battle with cancer. Lynn Barie Richter was born on June 15, 1956 in Huntsville to Barry Louis and Willie Mae (Spitzer) Richter.

Carolyn Lee Stanley, a beloved homemaker known for her kindness and devotion to family, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Columbus. Born on Feb. 11, 1946, in Hallettsville, Carolyn’s life was marked by warmth, dedication and an enduring passion for those she loved.

Brenda Gail Goebel was born on Feb. 15, 1949, in Houston and passed away on March 28, 2026, in La Grange, after a courageous but brief battle with cancer.