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Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Arthur L. Thomas
Nov 2, 2007
HARLINGEN: Arthur L. Thomas, 88, passed away Friday, November 2nd in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on October 1st, 1919 in Butler, Missouri to Le Nora and Simon R. Thomas. Arthur served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He enjoyed gardening and was the family historian with genealogy and photography. When he retired he moved from Kansas...
Kenneth Gene Coleman
Nov 1, 2007
HARLINGEN: Kenneth Gene Coleman beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2007, in the arms of his beloved wife of 53 years and his daughter. Born to Clifford Paul Coleman and Ruth Estelle Johnson on December 4, 1934, in Gregory, Texas, Ken grew up in West Texas. At the age of 17,...
William S. Holmer
Oct 30, 2007
HARLINGEN: William S. Holmer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather went home to be with the Lord on October 30th. Bill was born in Milaca, MN on April 27, 1923 to Wm. and Edith Holmer. After graduation from Milaca High School, he moved to Rockford, IL to work for Sundstrand Machine and Tool Co. He worked there for 44...
Ethel A. Lamon
Oct 29, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: Ethel A. Lamon, 83, beloved mother and grandmother took her final journey on Monday, October 29, 2007, greeting her at the gates of heaven were her parents, Joseph and Mary McQuade, husband Garthel, daughter Marianne, and sister Pauline. Ethel leaves behind her loving sons, Donny, Tommy and Jimmy (Joyce) Lamon of Harlingen and son Robby (Virginia) of Bay...
Robert Dale Meyer
Oct 28, 2007
LA FERIA, TX: Robert Dale Meyer, 59, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at his residence. Robert was born March 29, 1948 in Harlingen, Texas to Paul R. and Gladys Meyer. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. Robert read many books and brought the spirit of Santa to everyone he knew. He was a 1966 Rio Hondo...
Glen Ambos
Oct 27, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: Glen Ambos born January 31, 1921 died October 27, 2007 at Harlingen, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Velda; daughters, Marilynn Ambos of Harlingen; Suzanne A. Artale of Indianapolis, IN; sister, Mary Dutcher of Des Moines, IA; grandson, Alan A. Artale; and four great grandsons, Christopher, Alexander, Zachary and Nicholas. He was raised in...
Margaret Nell Mosmeyer
Oct 27, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: Margaret Nell Roe Mosmeyer, 82, peacefully left this world and her beloved family October 27, 2007, after a short battle with cancer. Margaret was born to James and Delcena Roe on November 25, 1924, in Kingsville, Texas. It was there that she met and married Harvey Mosmeyer. In 1960, the couple settled in Harlingen, where they raised their...
Brian William Norris
Oct 27, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: Brian William Norris, 19, of Harlingen, Texas, entered into the Lord’s Kingdom on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Brian’s smile will be forever etched into the loving memory of all those he touched. He was born on May 7, 1988 and raised in Harlingen, Texas by his parents, Joseph W. (Bill) and Sharon Norris. From an early age Brian,...
Odessa Rachel Smith
Oct 25, 2007
HARLINGEN: Odessa Rachel Smith, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend peacefully died on October 25, 2007, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Odessa, a triplet, born in Pickwick, Texas on May 8, 1918 to Arnie Bell and Walter Barton Brown. In 1925, her family moved to the Rio Grande Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.P....
Anita Snavely
Oct 23, 2007
HARLINGEN, TX: Anita Snavely entered the Life Everlasting on Tuesday, October 23, 2007. Anita graced us with her presence for almost 92 years. She was born to William and Mary Menger on January 14, 1916 in Big Spring, Texas, the fourth of five siblings who have all preceded her in death. She met, fell in love, and married a dashing...
Leo J. Wall
Oct 18, 2007
HARLINGEN: Leo J. Wall, 92, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1915 in Blackwell, MO to Arthur and Florence Wall. He was high school graduate and then received Stationary Engineer License. Leo proudly served his country for three years during World War II. He was employed by Meramec Junior...
Elsie Marie Palmer
Oct 15, 2007
Harlingen/Lake Jackson, TX: Elsie Marie Palmer of Lake Jackson, Texas went home to be with Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, on Monday October 15, 2007. Elsie was born on July 17, 1933 in Santa Rosa, Texas to Ira Webster Boykin and Claudia Mae Neal. She attended Santa Rosa and Dishman Elementary Schools, and Harlingen High School before graduating from...
S. Margaret Grant
Oct 14, 2007
LOS FRESNOS, TX: S. Margaret Grant, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2007 in Harlingen, Texas. She was born on June 2, 1932 in Waterford, Michigan to Cosby and Rozella Jarrard. Margaret graduated from Waterford Township High School in Waterford, Michigan. She worked for General Motors until she got married. Margaret was involved with her children in the Boy...
Robert M. Stevens
Oct 13, 2007
HARLINGEN: Robert M. (Bob) Stevens passed away on October 13, 2007 at his home. He was born on December 11, 1919 in Ohiowa, NE to Claude C. and Amy Stevens. Bob proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He retired from Omaha Public Power Division in 1982 and moved to Harlingen. He is survived...
George Dean Alexander
Oct 13, 2007
LA FERIA, TX: George Dean Alexander passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on Saturday October 13, 2007 at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. He was surrounded in love by family and friends. Dean Alexander was born on July 18, 1926 to his parents George Ross Alexander and Ethel Harris Alexander on their ranch near Tokio, Texas. Until...
Herb Scobey
Oct 13, 2007
HARLINGEN: Herbert Alan Scobey, 60, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2007 in Harlingen, Texas. Herb was born October 24, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee to Herbert and Helen Scobey. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Memphis State University in 1974 and was employed by Lamar Outdoor Advertising as Vice President and Regional Manager of the Southwest Region. ...
Lorene Atchison
Oct 12, 2007
LEAGUE CITY, TX: Lorene K. Atchison, 84, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2007 in League City, Texas. Lorene was born May 25, 1923 in Houston, Texas to August and Frances Kolbow. She was a 1940 graduated of San Jacinto High School and then attended Houston Business College. In 1946 Lorene moved to Harlingen, where she was member of Women’s...
Claude Thomas Gardner
Oct 11, 2007
HARLINGEN: Claude Thomas Gardner, 81, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Claude was born June 29, 1926 in Edwardsville, Illinois to James and Lillie (Lake) Gardner. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII and was awarded the American Area Ribbon, WWII Victory Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific...
Edward (Eddie) Tieman
Oct 9, 2007
SAN BENITO, TX: Edward (Eddie) Tieman, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1924 in Gouldbusk, Texas to Hermann and Bertha Tieman. Eddie proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII. In 1946 after his service he moved to Harlingen. Eddie was employed by Easterling-Van Tyne Pontiac...
Robert Daniel Kloepping
Oct 6, 2007
Harlingen, TX: Robert Kloepping, 82, passed away Saturday, October 6, 007 at his residence in Harlingen. He was born January 3, 1925 to Dan & Grace Kloepping in Freeport, Illinois. The family moved to Santa Rosa, Texas in November of 1928 where he lived until July 29, 1989 when he moved to Sunshine Country Club Estates in Harlingen. He graduated...
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