Obituaries

GILBERT PARGMANN

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Yorktown News-View Editor’s Note: The Yorktown News-View is very pleased to welcome back Mr. Pargmann and his Nordheim News column. We and our readers have missed his weekly contributions to the paper.

Francis William Wilson II, 'Smokey'

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Francis William Wilson II, 'Smokey' passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born November 19, 1940 in San Antonio to Ann Mary Lane Wofford and Dr. Francis W. Wilson.

William Alfred Wendel

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William Alfred Wendel passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023. He was born on February 17, 1938, in Alice to Halley William and Esther Natalia Wilhemina Mathilde Dreier Wendel. William lived a life filled with honor, commitment, and devotion. He served his country with great pride and dedication as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He enlisted in 1957 and faithfully served until his honorable discharge in 1960, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal. The values instilled in him during his time in the Marines shaped the man he would become.

Rose M. Johnson

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Rose M. Johnson entered into rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 79. She was born on November 8, 1944 in Caldwell, TX to the late Ulysses Manuel and Ozie Turner Manuel. Rose was a graduate of Freeman High School in Caldwell, TX.

John W. Schmidt

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John W. Schmidt, 85, of Mission Valley passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born October 28, 1938 in Mission Valley to J.B. and Delphine Adickes Schmidt. He was an accomplished athlete and graduate of Cuero High School and received a full scholarship to Texas Lutheran University. He married Barbara Berger on June 7, 1964 at Zion Lutheran Church in Mission Valley. He enjoyed fishing and was almost as good a fisherman as his two sons.

Glenn Dwayne Hallmark

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Glenn Dwayne Hallmark, known to some but we know him as Papa, left this earth on December 8, 2023. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 12th at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Caleb Willis.

Elizabeth Hope Walker Means

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Elizabeth Hope Walker Means, 93, went to be with her Lord on December 9, 2023, after a life filled with teaching, serving, sharing Christ, loving her family, and working with children. She was born in Lufkin, Texas on August 30, 1930, to Laura and Robert Walker, Sr. After high school; she graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Elementary Education.

Lydia Carrera

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Lydia Carrera, a lifelong resident of Yorktown, left this world to join her Savior on December 13, 2023, at the age of 86. Lydia was born in Yorktown on September 10, 1937, to the late Federico and Esperanza Villarreal Salazar.

Calvin Monroe Rayes

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Calvin Monroe Rayes of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023, at the age of 94. A native of Yorktown, Texas, Calvin was born to the late Sidney Monroe Rayes and Alice Myra (Karm) Rayes on August 29, 1929. On September 29, 1957, Calvin married Vernell Elaine Gruetzmacher at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Yorktown and so together they celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary last year in September 2022.

Jason Day

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Jason Day, 51, of Yorktown entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was born May 15, 1972 in Houston, TX to James Johnson and Tommie Altman Day. He was married to Robin Harris Day in Borger, TX on June 21, 1999. Jason was a beloved member of Cameron Lodge #76 A.F. & A.M.