Obituaries

Oran "Boots" Clinton Baker

Aug 22, 2020

Oran C. “Boots” Baker, 91, of Lorena, passed away early Saturday, August 22, 2020 surrounded by loved ones in his home.  A Funeral Service will be 2:00pm, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with Rev. Heath Kirkwood officiating.  Interment will follow at Lorena Cemetery with Military and Masonic Honors.  A Visitation with the family will be...

Josephine Louise Bruhn

Aug 21, 2020

Josephine Louise Bruhn passed away Friday, August 21st at 96 years old. She was a longtime resident of Scranton, PA and graduated Duryea High School. Joan, as she was sometimes called, served in the United States Navy during WWII, was a professional Cosmetologist and worked at Steamtown Trains in Scranton.

Joan is survived by her daughter Bonnie...

Andrew Kolemba

Aug 19, 2020

Andrew Kolemba, 66, of Salado, TX, passed away on August 19th, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Service shall take place at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel, 8220 Woodway Drive, Waco, TX. Services will begin at 9 AM with the Recitation of the Rosary, Visitation at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM,...

John Allen (II) Rider

Aug 17, 2020

John Allen Rider II was born the youngest child of George Henry and Lorene Agnes Meek Rider on March 11, 1928, on the family farm near Arnett in Ellis County OK. John was named for his grandfathers, John Allen Rider I, and John Meek. He began school at Sunny Slope School where his father had earlier attended...

Isidro Servin Garcia

Aug 16, 2020

Isidro Servin Garcia passed away August 16, 2020, at the age of 49.  Visitation will be 9 to 10 A.M. Wednesday August 26, in the Chapel of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr.  The funeral service will follow at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel.

Mr. Servin was born May 15, 1971, in Apaseo El Grande, Mexico,...

Cindy Lynn (Bishop) Streetman

Aug 15, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Cindy Lynn Streetman of Waco, TX on August 15, 2020, at the age of 59 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, John; her children, Jennifer Streetman and husband Brandon Conrad, Christi Stephens and husband Jason; grandchildren, Kelsey...

Dee (Armstrong) Williams

Aug 15, 2020

Dee Williams, 74 of McGregor, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020. A celebration of life service will be 11:00 am Saturday August 22nd at Freedom of God Ministries at 7549 North State Highway 6 in Waco. Dee was born March 29, 1946 in Canadian Oklahoma. She was raised by Lawrence Armstrong and Marjorie Bunniss. She had six siblings. She...

Walter Ray Renfro

Aug 15, 2020

Walter Ray Renfro, 82, of McGregor, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 15, 2020.  Funeral Services will be 11 am Tuesday, August 18th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home in Woodway with his son in law, Rev William Campbell officiating. A Visitation with the family will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow at Axtell Cemetery. ...

Dewey Clarence Abbe

Aug 13, 2020

Dewey C. Abbe, a dedicated father and grandfather (Dewdaddy), passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Waco, TX, on August 13, 2020.  A private family graveside service will be at Waco Memorial Park Cemetery.   The Abbe family encourages you to sign the online register book, or leave a message on the tribute wall.

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Joyce (Rentz) Riggs

Aug 12, 2020

Joyce Louise Rentz Riggs, our beautiful blue-eyed mother, was called to feast at the Lord’s table early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 22, 2020, with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Grace Garden’s Funeral Home, with Dr. Joe Bailey officiating.  Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Michael Charles VonRosenberg

Aug 9, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce that at 31 years old Michael Charles Dwyer VonRosenberg (Mike), our precious son, brother, family member, and friend passed on Sunday, August 9, 2020 surrounded by his family.

All who knew Michael knew of his kind heart and giving soul. His favorite thing to do was sharing experiences with others...

Howard Glen Weekley

Aug 8, 2020

Howard Glen Weekley, beloved husband, father and grandpa (Glen-pa), passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, TX, on August 8, 2020.  Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, Woodway, TX. An interment will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery in Lorena, TX.  The Family will receive visitors from...

Ray Schraeder

Aug 7, 2020

Ray Schraeder, 84, of McGregor, left this life to enter his heavenly home with Jesus, August 7, 2020.  He was diagnosed with cancer in June.  His family kept his wish and lovingly cared for him at home throughout his brief battle.

A graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday August 15, 2020, at McGregor Cemetery under the...

Robert "Rob" Marcus Beechner, III

Aug 6, 2020

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Milton "Mac" Makowsky

Aug 5, 2020

Milton Ray Makowsky, known as Mac by most, passed away unexpectedly August 5, 2020 at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas.  Mac was born February 14, 1941 in Lamesa, Texas, graduated from University High School and Baylor University before enlisting in the Air Force in 1965.  While in the Air Force, Mac became a pilot with the nickname of “Boomer”...

Carol Annette (Claridy) Copeland

Aug 2, 2020

Carol Annette Copeland, 60, of Waco, Texas left this life peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life service will be held at a Gathering Oaks Retreat, 316 Canyon Oaks Road, Crawford, TX 76638, on January 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm.

Carol was born January 10, 1960 in Waco,Texas...

Eldon Whitley

Aug 1, 2020

Eldon Whitley, a McGregor civic leader, passed away Saturday August 1, 2020, at the age of 74.   Visitation will be 6 to 8 P.M. Friday Aug. 7, 2020, in the Parlor of Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive.  Private inurnment will be in Mt. Marion Cemetery in Strawn, Texas.

Mr. Whitley was born May 1, 1946,...

Ronald Dale Ring

Aug 1, 2020

Ronald Dale “Ron” Ring passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2020 with Family by his side. A Memorial Service will be 2 pm, Wednesday, August 5th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, a Visitation with the family will be one hour prior. Due to current local guidelines, we will require face coverings, temperature checks, and registration to attend visitations and...

Olen Edward Bickers Jr.

Jul 31, 2020

Olen Edward Bickers, Jr.,  73, of Lorena, formerly Valley Mills, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Providence ICU with his wife at his bedside after a brief and courageous battle with illness.  Visitation will be 2 pm, August 7th at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Parlor, with a 3pm Funeral Service following with Rev. Roy Marshall officiating.

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Virginia (Aviles) Salazar

Jul 31, 2020

Virginia Aviles Salazar passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas

Family will have a private Rosary, Mass and Interment.

Virginia was born August 9, 1954 in Moody, Texas to Benjamin and Cecilia Aviles.  While employed at Waco Apparel, she met her future husband, Carlos Salazar Jr. They were married on June 10,...