Obituaries

December 20, 2023

Donald Wayne Bondeson, 73, of Lorena, Texas – beloved husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa – entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Donald (Don) was born August 16, 1950, in Zion, IL, the son of Wilhelm and E. Grayce (Banks) Bondeson.  He graduated from Westfield High School in Westfield, WI. He then married the...

December 19, 2023

Shirley M. Minnie, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Ascension Senior Living in Waco, TX.

She was born on February 14, 1938, in Hardin County, IL, the daughter of John and Treva (McDowell) Winders. She married Larry J. Minnie on December 30, 1961, at First General Baptist Church in East Alton, IL, and he preceded...

December 15, 2023

Diane Storm, 71, of Waco, passed away at home Friday, Dec 15th, 2023, after battling cancer. A visitation in her honor will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Friday, December 22, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00am, Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral with Brother Pat Cummings officiating. Burial will follow at White...

December 14, 2023

Brent Cohen Brendemuehl, beloved husband and father, passed away on December 14, 2023, in Waco, Texas. He was born on July 23, 1954, in Lancaster, WI. In honor of Brent's life and accomplishments, family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service, 10am, Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. The service will be...

December 13, 2023

George Merilian, 82 of Woodway passed away on December 13, 2023. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 29 th at Lorena Methodist Church, 205 S Bordon St., Lorena, TX 76655. George was born to Joe D and Lillie Merilian on January 22, 1941 in Waco, Texas. He graduated from China Spring High School. George was in the...

December 13, 2023

Joan Ellen (Joani) Yows, 79, of Waco “no longer has to imagine what it will be like” because she saw the face of God on December 13, 2023.  She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a brief but courageous battle with brain cancer.

A service to celebrate her life will be 10 am, Saturday,...

December 11, 2023

Claudia Lee Ritchie Antis, 77, of Hewitt, entered her heavenly reward on Monday, December 11, 2023.  Funeral Service will be 10 am, Tuesday, December 19th at First Baptist Church, Woodway.  Burial will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.  Visitation with the family will be 5-7pm, Monday, December 18th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

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December 9, 2023

John Wallace Carlton, 90, of Copperas Cove,  passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday,  December 9th of natural causes.

John was born on November 11, 1933, to Norman  and Johnnie Carlton in Stanford, Texas. Following  graduation from Hamlin High School in 1951 he  served in the Air Force for four years. John married  his local sweetheart,...

December 5, 2023

Brian Johnson passed away on December 5, 2023. A memorial service in his memory will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Brian Johnson, affectionately known as BJ, passed away on December 5, 2023, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, laughter, and kindness. He was born on August...

December 4, 2023

Johnnie Lois Hunt, 87, of Woodway, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Friday, December 8, at Grace Gardens, 8220 Woodway Drive, Woodway, with Rev. Kenny Prince officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 7, at Grace Gardens.

Johnnie was...

December 3, 2023

J.L. Beaird, 94, went to sleep on earth and awoke in heaven, December 3, 2023.

J.L. was born in Lufkin, Texas, December 4, 1928.  He married his wife of 61 years, Prebble Nunn Beaird, February 9, 1957.  Together, they lived most of their lives in Lufkin, Texas, before relocating to Waco, Texas, in 2013.  He was ordained...

November 25, 2023

Jimmy Wilbern Davis, formerly of Waco, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at his daughter's home in Austin, Texas. He was 94 years old. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at Waco...

November 23, 2023

Charles Elmer Maddux passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 92. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, December 1, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Service is to follow at 11 a.m.

Charlie was born on August 31, 1931 in Hewitt, Texas to parents Elmer...

November 21, 2023

Emilio Villa Pisana, 70, of Waco, TX passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 21st, 2023. Emilio was born on December 13th, 1952, to Olga and Emilio Segovia Villa in Piedras Negas, Mexico. A memorial will be at 5:00pm, Saturday November 25th, 2023, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel.

When Emilio moved to Waco he began...

November 21, 2023

Amber Townsend, joined the Lord in grace and took her first breath in Heaven on November 21, 2023, after a hard fought battle against cancer.  A visitation will be Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home. A funeral service in her honor will be Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:00am with a burial...

November 20, 2023

Wayne May, 79, of Hewitt, Texas passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Regent Care of Woodway Nursing Facility in the presence of his wife and daughter after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. At Wayne’s request there will be no funeral service. A memorial may be scheduled at a later date.

Wayne was born February 22,...

November 20, 2023

Marietta A. Pollard November 11, 1964 - November 20, 2023 of Robinson, Texas made her final journey Home peacefully, surrounded by her family.  Marietta was born in Manila Philippines and moved to the United States after marrying her great love, David C. Pollard.

She was the family matriarch, bringing her children and their families together at the...

November 20, 2023

Judith Eileen Robins, born July 1st, 1948, went to be with the lord on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 75. A visitation and celebration of life for family and friends will be Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, from 2-4pm at Grace Gardens Funeral Home.

Judy is the daughter of H.B and Margaret Sherrill of Waco....

November 19, 2023

Leta Nornen Guthrie Karsten, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 19, 2023.  A burial will be in Mound City, Missouri at a later date.

Leta was born November 30, 1927 in Napier, Missouri.  She grew up in Missouri.  She was a bank teller in St. Joseph, Missouri.

She was an awesome woman, mother, grandmother, granny,...

November 19, 2023

Grace Hogan, finished her earthly race and went Home to the Lord on November 19, 2023, in Moody, Texas, at the age of 65. Grace was born on January 14, 1958, in Franklin, NJ, to the late John and Grace DeVries. She was preceded in death by her parents and her father-in-law, Norman Hogan. “Amazing Grace” was a ray...