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Recent obituaries in the Bryan and College Station, TX areas.
Alfred Wiederwohl
Oct 26, 2025
Alfred Wiederwohl, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Bryan, Texas, on October 26, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 5, 1945, in Klagenfurt, Austria, Alfred led a life filled with love, joy, and a deep commitment to his family and community. There is comfort in knowing he is now...
Juan G. Rocha
Oct 23, 2025
John was born to Santiago and Romana Rocha in Bryan, Texas, on May 23, 1939.
John, a proud and dedicated veteran, passed away after a life marked by service, hard work, and love for his family. John honorably served as a First Sergeant in the United States Army, dedicating over 25 years to his country, including time in the Vietnam War....
Andrew Jay McNemar
Oct 19, 2025
Andrew “Andy” Jay McNemar passed away at his home in Bryan, Texas on October 19, 2025, after facing health challenges for many years. He was born June 4, 1966, in Pasadena, Texas to Jay McNemar and Kathleen Hawkins Rowland. Andy grew up in Houston, graduated from Bellaire High School, and was a member of the Texas A&M University Class of...
Mary Electa Wuerfel
Oct 18, 2025
Mary Electa Wuerfel, 90, of Round Top, Texas passed away on October 18, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Centers of Bryan-College Station. A full obituary may be posted at a later date.
Robert Elmendorf
Oct 17, 2025
Robert Elmendorf, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and brother passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by all of “his girls.”He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Sharon Elmendorf; four daughters, Stacey Reid, Katy Elmendorf, Cristy Cochrane and Lindsey Heatly; two sons-in-law, Marty Heatly and Billy Cochrane; nineteen cherished grandchildren; and four precious great-grandchildren....
John Eldredge Free Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
John Eldredge Free, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 16, 2025, surrounded by love and peace. He was born on December 15, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to John Free, Sr., and Jessie Marie Rogers Free. His name, “Gift from God,” perfectly captured the life he lived. John was truly a gift to all who knew...
Stephanie Sauceda
Oct 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Stephanie Ann Sauceda, who departed this life on Wednesday October 15th at the age of 48 at the family home in Arizona. She was a cherished daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She loved her Dachshund “Schnitzel” and her most recent rescue a Chihuahua...
Sue Ann McDowell
Oct 15, 2025
Sue A. (Homan) McDowell, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was a devoted wife, mother, sister, educator, and friend whose kind spirit and joy for life touched everyone who knew her.
Born on July 20, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, Sue was the daughter of Veronica (Schulze) and Wilfred “Shorty” Homan. After graduating...
Terri King Trevino
Oct 12, 2025
Terri K. Trevino, 56 of Franklin, Texas entered eternal rest Sunday, October 12, 2025, at home in Franklin surrounded by family.
She was born on May 6, 1969, in Carrollton, Georgia, daughter of Barry King and Sue Kirkpatrick.
Terri retired as a District Director for the USDA, Farm Service Agency (FSA), on October 1, 2025, after completing 36 years of federal service....
Wendy Haiges Avolio
Oct 10, 2025
Wendy Haiges Avolio, 57, has entered the presence of her Lord and Savior and is survived by her loving husband, Michael Albert Avolio, 54, formerly of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and her adoring sons, Jack Alexander Avolio, 24, and Samuel Augustus Avolio, 17.
Wendy was born in June of 1968, in York, Pennsylvania, to Howard Bennett Haiges and Virginia Burdett Haiges. She...
Guy David King Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Guy D. King, Jr. passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025 in the company of Carol King, his wife of 73 years. Born in Waco, Texas, he was the oldest son of Guy David and Emma (Vibrock) King. He attended Waco public schools, graduating from Waco High School in January of 1949. He was a member of the undefeated Waco...
Jeff Donaldson Bronson Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Jeff Bronson, 87, passed away on October 8, 2025 at his home in College Station. Jeff was born at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas on August 12, 1938 to Jeff and Elsie (Mosley) Bronson. Jeff grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas, attending the Shady Grove and Grand Prairie School Systems. He loved learning at an early age. In the second...
Bill Kenneth Bledsoe
Oct 7, 2025
Billy Kenneth Bledsoe passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at the age of 94.
Bill was born in Walnut Springs, Texas, on August 11, 1931, the only child of Merwood “Monk” Steven and Wilma Clack Bledsoe. He grew up in Hillsboro and for a time lived with his parents at the Texas Power & Light substation where his father worked....
Eva Maria Maddox
Oct 7, 2025
Eva Maria Maddox, daughter of Elmer and Eva, passed away in the early hours of October 7.
Eva was an avid reader, world traveler, kitsch collector, and loving daughter, sister, and mother. Eva made a career out of the English language. She obtained an English degree from Texas A&M and became a printer, an editor, and instructional librarian. While instructing people...
Leon Randolph Sinclair Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Leon R Sinclair Jr. entered into heaven and was greeted by his Lord and Savior on Monday October 6, 2025, at the age of 100 years 4 months and 3 days.
Leon was born June 3rd, 1925, in Leon county Texas to Leon R (Bud) and Rubie Edith Sinclair and was raised by his maternal grandparents after the passing of his...
Joan Wendler
Sep 30, 2025
Joan was born in Holland, Texas on December 6th, 1933, to Bud N.A. Whitlow and Tillie Woytek Whitlow. She was baptized and confirmed at the Church of Christ in Holland, Texas. She graduated from Holland High School and attended Temple Junior College and Mary Hardin Baylor University. She married the love of her life, Glenwood Ray Wendler, on March 15th,...
Jessica Marie Perez
Sep 29, 2025
Jessica Marie Perez, a beloved daughter, partner, mother, and friend, was born on December 3, 1992, in Queens, New York. With profound sadness, we acknowledge her passing on September 29, 2025, in College Station, Texas, due to a rapid and unforeseen illness.
Jessica's life was characterized by her unwavering affection for animals, which inspired her to dedicate several years working passionately...
Conrad Machan
Sep 28, 2025
Conrad Dexter Machan
Place of Birth: Chriesman, Texas – March the 26th, 1943
Death: Bryan Texas (St. Joseph Hospital) September the 28th, 2025
He is survived by Charlotte Lee Machan, his beautiful wife of 62 and half years. His daughter’s Kelley Hamlin (Marc) and Shelley Duge (Kyle), His precious grandchildren Jarrod Hamlin (Megan), Katye Kalinec (Lucas), Wesley Mangan (Lauren), Kyle Mangan (Morgan), Mase...
Marissa Escalante Salazar
Sep 27, 2025
Marissa Escalante Salazar, 42, of Bryan, Texas passed away on September 27, 2025. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home. Funeral service will be from 10am-12pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the same location, with burial to follow at Bryan City Cemetery.
Dorothy Jean Matura
Sep 26, 2025
Dorothy passed away on Friday September 26, 2025, after a brief illness. Dorothy was born in Bryan, Texas on March 9, 1942 to John D. and Avis I. Zweifel. Dorothy attended the Wheelock School until the family moved to Bryan. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1960. Dorothy attended Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville, Texas....