JOHN MIKESKA

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Edward Mikeska, who left us peacefully at his home in Bryan, on July 10, 2025, at the age of 87.Born on January 25, 1938, in Tunis, John lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished memories that will remain forever in the hearts...

Lillie Mae Hyvl

A funeral service for Lillie Mae Hyvl, 94, of Burleson County, was held at 3:00 p.m. on July 5, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.Lillie Mae was born on April 9, 1931.She graduated from Caldwell High School in 1948.She married the love of her life, Bohus Hyvl in the same year.

Barbara Jean Skrabanek

Barbara Jean Skrabanek, 77, of Bryan, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, with Pastor David Johnson officiating.Burial will follow at New Tabor...

DOROTHY VALIGURA

A graveside service for Dorothy Ann Valigura, 91, was held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, at College Station Cemetery.She was born on Sept. 9, 1933.She died on Thursday, June 26, 2025.Services by Memorial Funeral Chapel in College Station.

JESSELENE “JESSIE” BRYAN

Celebration of Life Service for Jesselene (“Jessie”) Jordan Bryan will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.Burial will follow at Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.Jessie was born on October 13, 1928, to Lee Rucker Jordan and Frances Bernice Williams...

WILLIAM HUTCHISON

A memorial service for William Daniel Hutchison, of Caldwell, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Strickland Funeral Home, 530 TX-36, Caldwell, Texas 77836.He was born on June 28, 1928, in Caryville, Florida, to Gus and Fannie Hutchison.William married the love of his life, Mary...

GLEN HILL

What is a life? Days, weeks, months, moments, disasters, adventures, one right after the other. Some even simultaneously. Some fun. Some sad. Some easy. Some hard. But a life well lived? How is that defined?

LORETTA NEDBALEK

Loretta Josephine Macik Nedbalek passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at her care home in Magnolia, after courageously facing multiple strokes.She was born to John Macik and Hermania “Minnie” (Hubenak) Macik onAugust 24, 1937, in Snook, where she spent most of her life.Loretta was one of 12...

IRENE SCHUMACHER

Irene Schumacher, age 91, of Caldwell, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025.A lifelong resident of Burleson County, Irene was known for her devotion to family, her enduring friendships and her gentle spirit.Born on the family farm two miles north of Caldwell to Otto and Mary Lehde Prieve, Irene...

GENICE SHIVERS

The funeral service for Genice C. Shivers will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 14, 2025, at Macedonia Baptist Church.She was born on May 28, 1928, in New Waverly, to William Clark, Jr. and Betty Pearl Cain Clark.Genice married Finon Shivers in 1946 and moved to Caldwell where they had and raised five...