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Cedell Williams Jr.
BRENHAM — Services for Cedell Williams Jr. are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hollow Spring Baptist Church in Burton.
The Rev. C.W. Amboree will officiate.
Arrangements are under the direction of Taft Harris Funeral Home in Brenham.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Williams; a daughter, Eyvone Burns; two grandchildren; a sister; two brothers; five nieces; five nephews; four aunts; an uncle; and numerous other relatives.
Bill E. Minick
November 2, 1930 — February 21, 2002
Memorial Services for Bill E. Minick of Bryan, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2002 in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church, Houston and 28th Streets, Bryan, Texas. Minick died Thursday, February 21, 2002. The family will receive extended family and friends in the Family Life Center immediately following the service of worship.
Mr. Minick spent his early years with his parents, Rupert and Maude Minick, and his two older sisters, Dene and Freta.
With his wife of 51 years, Rev. Fredda Minick, Bill owned a recreational vehicle business in Beaumont, where they raised their family of three sons and one daughter. They later served the United Methodist Church as missionaries at the Red Bird Missionary Conference in Kentucky. Following that experience Bill worked as a wood craftsman in his shop in Countrywood near Beaumont. United Methodists in Chireno, Sour Lake, Saratoga, Bullard and Wildwood-Village Mills were blessed by Bill’s presence among them, while Fredda served as their pastor. She currently serves in the Cabinet of the Texas Conference as the Superintendent of the Bryan District. Bill was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bryan.
Bill loved the natural wonders of God’s world, was gifted with an unusual “reverence for wood” and loved the way it took shape in his craftsman’s hands. A very private man of few words, Bill was drawn to the poor and hurting people of the world. He took great delight in fishing and family. Memories and stories of his life will continue to live in his survivors, who include children: Stephen and Laurie Minick of Georgetown, Texas, Robert and Lynda Minick of Sour Lake, Michael Minick of Angel Fire, New Mexico, and Susan and Archie Seward of Plano, Texas; grandchildren: Rebecca, Sarah, Rachel, Amanda, Matthew, Michael Jr., Lloyd, Naomi and Paula Minick and Christopher and Brendon Seward. Sister: Dene Ferrantello of Quinlan. Sister-in-law, Barbara and Henry Armstrong and brother-in-law, Marshall and Louise Horton. Bill is also survived by nieces and nephews and many friends.
Memorials may be contributed to the Bill Minick Memorial Mission Fund, Bryan District Office, P.O. Box 3666, Bryan, Texas 77805.
Lila McCurry Glover
Sept. 7, 1907 — Feb. 23, 2002
Graveside services for Lila McCurry Glover, 94, of College Station are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bryan City Cemetery.
The Rev. Bob Riches of the First United Methodist Church in Bryan will officiate.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station.
Mrs. Glover died Saturday in Bryton Inn.
She was born in Coryell County and lived in College Station since 1976. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Amiga Sunday school class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.V. Glover.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Hal Knight of College Station; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; a grandniece; and a grandnephew.
Memorials may be made to the Cross Roads Retreat and Conference Center, Rt. 6 Box 44-B, Caldwell, Texas 77836.
Sapopa T. Ortiz
Aug. 26, 1913 — Feb. 22, 2002
HEARNE — Services for Sapopa T. Ortiz, 88, of Hearne are set for 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hearne.
The Rev. Scott Mikkelson of St. Mary’s Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Port Sullivan Cemetery in Branchville.
Visitation will be from 8 to 10:20 a.m. Monday at Heartfield Funeral Home in Hearne.
Mrs. Ortiz died Friday in the Franklin Nursing Center in Franklin.
She was born in Ben Arnold, Texas, and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ortiz; and a son, Fidel Castillo.
Survivors include five sons and four daughters-in-law, Domingo Ortiz and Jessie and Lupe Ortiz, all of Branchville, Enedino and Lois Ortiz of Red Oak, Texas, Paul and Eva Ortiz of Calvert and Raymond and Bethel Ortiz of Cameron; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janie Lopez of Hearne, Nancy and Joe Ortega of Calvert and Helen and Will Bullock of Hilltop Lakes; 34 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Bill E. Minick
Nov. 2, 1930 — Feb. 22, 2002
Memorial services for Bill E. Minick, 71, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Bryan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hillier Funeral Home in Bryan.
Mr. Minick died Friday in the College Station Medical Center.
He was born in Wills Point, Texas, and was a retired woodworker and furniture builder. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Fredda H. Minick of Bryan; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Stephen and Laurie Minick of Georgetown, Texas, Robert and Lynda Minick of Sour Lake, Texas, and Michael Minick of Angel Fire, N.M.; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Archie Seward of Plano; a sister, Dene Ferrantello of Quinlan, Texas; and 11 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Nancy Stella Gorka Bonkowski
Feb. 15, 1909 — Feb. 22, 2002
BRENHAM — Services for Nancy Stella Gorka Bonkowski, 93, of Brenham are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill.
The Rev. Eugene Shepard will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A parish and Altar Society rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham.
Mrs. Bonkowski died Friday at Kruse Memorial Village in Brenham.
She was born in Chappell Hill and was a homemaker. She attended Pulaski School near Chappell Hill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Venceslaw Bonkowski; and a son, Walter John Bonkowski.
Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Flora and Carl Stolarski of Sealy, Texas, Nora and Kenneth Kettler of Brenham and Blanche Snow of Houston; a brother, Stephen Gorka of Brenham; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill.
William Robert Donald Sr.
Nov. 23, 1926 — Feb. 24, 2002
MADISONVILLE — Graveside services for William Robert Donald Sr., 75, of Madisonville are set for 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Allphin Cemetery in Madison County.
Bro. Joe Gray will officiate.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Madisonville Funeral Home.
Mr. Donald died Sunday at his home.
He was born in Melvin, Ala., and lived in Madisonville for 22 years. He was retired as a truck driver and formerly lived in Houston. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Frances Donald of Madisonville; four sons, Christopher Lee Donald of Madisonville, Bobby Ray Donald of Channelview, Texas, Jimmy Dale Donald of Willis, Texas, and Teddy Michael Lucas of Quitman, Miss.; a daughter, Nancy Ann Morris of Madisonville; a stepdaughter, Billie Dove Scott of Cold Springs, Texas; two sisters, Mary Lou McAdams of Stafford, Texas, and Frances Lucas of Quitman; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Eleanor G. Caldwell
July 6, 1921 — Feb. 23, 2002
ROCKDALE — Services for Eleanor G. Caldwell, 80, of Fairfield, Texas, are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
The Rev. Jerry Bagwell of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfield will officiate. Burial will be in the Rockdale I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Caldwell died Saturday at Fairview Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in the Nile community near Thorndale and lived in Fairfield since 1987. She formerly lived in Fort Worth and was a homemaker. She was a past member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Fort Worth and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Caldwell.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jimmie Love of Fairfield; a sister, Margaret Doss of Rockdale; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter.
Carrie Lois Wilson
April 17, 1905 — Feb. 22, 2002
MADISONVILLE — Services for Carrie Lois Wilson, 96, of Madisonville are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Madisonville Funeral Home.
The Rev. Richard Clossin will officiate. Burial will be in the Madisonville City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to the time of the services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Wilson died Friday at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Madisonville.
She lived most of her life in Leon County between Elwood and Spiller’s Store and was a member of the Elwood Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher and taught upper elementary and secondary school for more than 30 years in Leona, Caney, Elwood and Midway.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Wilson.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Jack and Lou Taylor of Freeport, Texas; four nieces; two nephews; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Maurine Kelsey Wiese
In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you into myself; that where I am there you may be also. (John 14:2,3) The Lord took his tired and ever faithful angel, Maurine, to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 24th, 2002.
Services for Maurine Kelsey Wiese of Calvert and Rosebud will be on Wednesday, February 27th at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Calvert with Dr. Jerry Bawcom, Chaplin Brent Eaton, Dr. John Wood, and Dr. Joe Weldon Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Calvert City Cemetery following the service. The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Rosebud. Maurine spent the last several years of her life in her daughter Anne’s home in Rosebud where she was loved by her family and lifelong friends. Love and support were generously provided to Maurine by a wonderful team from VistaCare Hospice of Temple, her daughter Anne, and her loving devoted friend, Elizabeth Fletcher.
Maurine Wiese was born on December 10, 1912, in Blooming Grove, Texas, to Dr. and Mrs. Calvin C. Kelsey. She graduated from Baylor University in 1933 where she met the love of her life, Walter Clifford Wiese Jr. They married on June 17, 1936, and spent 54 wonderful years together.
Maurine, also known to family and friends as “Mammy,” was dedicated to her Lord, her church, her family and friends. She accepted the Lord at an early age and spent her life serving him. She served in many areas at First Baptist Church of Calvert. She was an organist, WMU leader and Sunday school teacher. She was in various women’s and civic organizations. She was very involved with the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and Baylor University. She or Cliff had been on the Board of Trustees at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor from 1964 to 2000. Maurine served on the Alumni Board of Baylor University and was past President of the Baylor University Heritage Club. She was an avid Baylor Bear football fan.
She was predeceased by her husband, Cliff; and 8-year-old brother Sidney; great-grandson Hunter Clifford Wiese; brother-in-law Cooper Wiese; and a great-niece Karen Wiese.
Survivors include a daughter, Anne Halbert of Rosebud; a son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Becky Wiese of Robinson; a daughter, Maurina Corley of Cameron; a son and daughter-in-law, Walter Clifford Wiese III and Sheila of Calvert.
Grandchildren include Robin Polk, and husband Darrell of Rosebud; Richard Halbert and wife Deidra of Chilton; Elizabeth Halbert of Houston; Justin Wiese and wife Stacye of Robinson; Amy Kutscherousky and husband Tommy of West; Julie Wiese of Arlington; Adam Wiese of Belton; Dan Corley of Houston; Claire Corley of Red Oak; Shay Corley of Austin; Clifford Wiese of Bryan; and Cay Miner of Bryan.
Great-grandchildren include Zachary and Ashlee Polk of Rosebud; Chelsea, Drew and Jacob Halbert of Chilton; Tanner Wiese of Robinson; Colt, Michael and Landon Miner of Bryan; Kelsey and Trevor O’Meara of Red Oak. Sisters-in-law Frances Wiese of Calvert and Mary Beth Holt and husband Hulen of Baytown.
Pallbearers are Clifford Wiese, Dan Corley, Shay Corley, Justin Wiese, Adam Wiese, Allen Wiese, Darrell Polk and Richard Halbert.
Memorials may be made to the Parker Center at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, UMHB Station Box 8428, 900 College Street, Belton TX 76513-2599 or to John Wood Ministries, 3300 North Ridge, Waco, Texas 76710
