Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Rear Admiral Albert L. Kelln, United States Navy (Retired) died of natural causes on October 17, 2022, in Ballinger, Texas, at age 92. “Al” was born during the great depression in Shattuck, Oklahoma, on December 17, 1929, to parents David and Eva (Meier) Kelln. After graduation from Shattuck High School, class of 1947, Al attended the University of Oklahoma for...

Oct 15, 2022

Marion Estilene Robertson, age 80, of Paint Rock, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2022, with family by her side.

Estilene was born on August 18, 1942, in Booneville, Arkansas to Marion and Mollie Williams. On January 9, 1960, she married the love of her life,...

Oct 14, 2022

Brooks Anthony Becker, age 15 months of Boerne, Texas, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, with his mama and dada by his side.

Brooks was born July 10, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas, where he spent the first three weeks of his life developing in the NICU. From the moment Brooks was born he showed that he...

Oct 13, 2022

Brent Anthony Bauerlein, 39, of Ballinger, Texas, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

He was born on July 31, 1983, to Byron Bauerlein and Pam (Quisenberry) Risinger in Lubbock, Texas.  In his younger years, Brent enjoyed playing soccer, working cattle with his family, fishing, and generally being outdoors.  He often spent his spare time hanging...

Oct 11, 2022

Glen William Fisher, 64, of Rowena, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born on February 26, 1958, to Alton William and Mary Martha Bubenik, Fisher in Ballinger, Texas. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School until it closed and graduated from Ballinger High School. He worked at Runnels County Gin alongside his grandpa Fisher, dad, uncle,...

Oct 10, 2022

Hilmer Leo Halfmann, 83, of Olfen peacefully passed away in his home surrounded by family on October 10, 2022.

Hilmer was born January 25, 1939 in Olfen, Texas, to Anton and Alice Schrade Halfmann.  After graduating from St. Joseph’s Catholic School in 1958, he proudly served in the Army National Guard. On May 8, 1965, he married...

Oct 6, 2022

Jose Angel Gonzales, Jr., 57 of Ballinger, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Central Texas Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on January 17, 1965, to Jose Angel and Olivia (Perez) Gonzales, Sr. in Ballinger, Texas.

Jose is preceded in death by his father, Jose Angel Gonzales, Sr.

He...

Oct 2, 2022

Beloved father, Papaw, and friend to many, Clarence Newton Hallmark, 95 of Ballinger, left for his heavenly home on Sunday, October 2, 2022.  He was born to Isaac Newton Hallmark and Minnie Peel Hallmark on July 1, 1927, in McCullough County.  He spent his early childhood near Doole in the Gansel community.  His family later moved to Paint Rock,...

Sep 30, 2022

Louise Ladene Walker was born June 20, 1944, in San Angelo, TX to Harold and Johnnie Wright of Miles, TX. Louise attended Miles schools for her education. On June 15, 1963, she married the love of her life, Johnny R. Walker. Louise and Johnny had two daughters, Brenda and Cindy. They were strong and loving parents. Louise and Johnny...

Sep 27, 2022

Ronald Presley, 74, of Winters, Texas, passed away September 27, as the result of a vehicle accident.  Born, James Ronald Presley, on September 15, 1948, in Winters to (James) Hollis and (Bertie) Faye Seals.  He grew up in the Crews area and attended Winters schools.  As an adolescent, he started what would be the first of many cattle herds...

Sep 27, 2022

Jeffery Len Stewart, 42, of Ballinger, Texas was taken from us unexpectedly on September 27, 2022.

Jeffrey married Cristal Dennis on April 17, 1999.  They raised three children, Damien, Ashley, and David.

Jeffery is preceded in death by his father, Terry Len Stewart of Winters; his maternal grandparents, J.B. and Doll Guy of Winters; his...

Sep 25, 2022

Olivia Perez, 92, of Ballinger passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital.

Olivia was born in Ballinger, Texas, on Monday, May 12, 1930, to Jose and Theodora (Canada) Ramirez. She loved to tend to her flowers, and she also liked to bake delicious banana, pumpkin, and all sorts of breads and empanadas. Most...

Sep 18, 2022

Norma Jo Collins, 71, of Winters, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 18, 2022.

She was born on January 3, 1951, to James and La Dola Evelyn (Kelley) Bates in Midland, Texas.  She married the love of her life, David Mark Collins, on March 3, 1982, in Winters, Texas, and together they shared...

Sep 16, 2022

Rodger was born October 6, 1946, to Janie B Bradley Houston and Sidney B Houston in Winters, Texas.  Rodger attended Clyde High School where he played football.  He spent his adult life in San Angelo, Texas.  Rodger loved life, music-listening and playing, his family, his friends, Dr. Pepper, and cookies.  Rodger was a natural musician with the ability to...

Sep 14, 2022

James Larry Summers, 83 of Winters passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at North Runnels Hospital in Winters.

Larry loved gardening, especially tending to his roses. He was a world traveler, an avid HAM Operator, a storm chaser, outgoing, music-loving businessman.

He leaves behind his son, whom he adored, James Ricky Ryan Summers of Winters....

Sep 13, 2022

Raymond P. Hernandez, 77, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at his residence in Ballinger.

He was born on Thursday, August 9, 1945, to Robert and Concepcion (Penilla) Hernandez in Eden, Texas. Raymond married Delia Nunez on February 26, 1967, in Ballinger and together they shared 55 years of marriage.

Raymond was known to all...

Sep 10, 2022

On September 10, 2022, Larry N. Lusby, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many, passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Plainview, Texas to N. A. and Doshie Pearl Lusby on March 10, 1946. His early years were spent in Post, Texas. At the age of...

Sep 9, 2022

Juanita Galvan Picon, 93, of San Angelo formerly of Ballinger, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.

She was born May 20, 1929, in Hatchel, Texas to Julio Galvan, Sr., and Ricarda Castellano.

She had lived in Ballinger nearly all of her life and was a loving wife,...

Aug 30, 2022

Alvin Anthony Gerngross, 90, passed away on August 30, 2022, at Matador Health and Rehab Center in Matador, Texas.

Alvin was born on June 17, 1932, to John and Johana “Janie” (Multer) Gerngross, in Olfen, Texas where he spent the majority of his life farming and ranching.  He was a faithful member of St. Boniface Catholic Church...

Aug 30, 2022

Nancy Lee Dusek, 73, passed away at Central Texas Nursing and Rehab on August 30, 2022.

Nancy was born on May 27, 1949, to Herndon and Jessie Melton.  She was their only child.  She graduated from Central High School in 1967.  After high school, she attended Angelo State University for one and a half years.  She worked...