Meinardus
Nolan Meinardus was born Oct. 29, 1937, in La Grange to Nola (Bauer) and Alwin Meinardus. His mother passed away shortly after his birth. Alwin later married Sophie (Neese), who was the mother that raised Nolan. Nolan attended school in La Grange where he eventually met his wife of 68 years, Virginia Urban. They were married at Hostyn Catholic Church on Nov. 6, 1955. Nolan and Virginia made their home together in La Grange where they welcomed two daughters, Joelyn, and Barbara.
Benefield
Funeral services for Angela “Angie” Wedgeworth Benefield, 69 of Warda, are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Fred Caldwell and Rev. Keith Aschenbeck officiating. Burial will follow in Giddings Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home. Family will be present from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
