Obituaries

Ed Havel

Aug 17, 2023

Edward Adolph "Ed" Havel, age 70, of West, left this earthly body to gain eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Thursday morning, August 17, 2023 at his residence. He was diagnosed with stage 4 liver and pancreatic cancer on July 22, 2023, however, neither illness nor death has victory over a believer.

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Kevin Anz

Aug 16, 2023

Kevin Dean Anz, age 59, of Clifton, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 16, 2023 in Clifton.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Micah Newman

Aug 2, 2023

Micah Newman, age 44, of Elm Mott, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Elder Daryl Inmon officiating.

Micah was born September 11, 1978 in Waco, the son of Roger and Donna...

Frankye Mae Mikeska

Jul 27, 2023

Frankye Mae Mikeska, age 93, of Abbott, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, July 27, 2023 at her daughter's home in West.

A rosary will be recited 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, followed by visitation until 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00...

Stephanie Wyatt

Jul 25, 2023

Stephanie Michelle Wyatt, age 45, of Axtell, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023 in Waco following a very courageous battle with leukemia.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Dr. John Crowder officiating. Graveside Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday...

Wesley Bankston

Jul 12, 2023

Beloved father, husband and friend, Wesley Eugene Bankston passed away July 12, 2023, in Dallas.

Born on June 28, 1941, in West to Opal and Oran Bankston, Wesley attended West Schools and graduated from West High School in 1959. At WHS Wesley was captain of the West Trojan football team, was a leader on the...

Edward "Jimmy" Makovy, Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

Edward James "Jimmy" Makovy Jr., age 77, of Abbott, passed away late Wednesday night, July 12, 2023 at West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, July...

Wilma Kallus

Jul 5, 2023

Wilma (Rejcek) Kallus, age 89, of Waco, passed away late Wednesday morning, July 5, 2023 at St. Catherine's/Providence Village in Waco.

A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023  at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waco, with Rev. Cyril Ejaidu and Rev. Joseph Geleney as celebrants....

Frank Bajer, Iii

Jul 4, 2023

Frank J. "Butch" Bajer III, age 72, of Mart, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his residence.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home...

Kenneth Barker

Jul 3, 2023

Kenneth Ruel Barker, age 87, of Riesel, passed away early Monday morning, July 3, 2023 at Providence Village Hospice in Waco.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 am Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. Mary's Cemetery in West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating, followed by Military Honors conducted by the West Veterans Honor Guard and...

Barbara Jean Kusler

Jul 3, 2023

Barbara Jean (Silaff) Kusler age 82, of Leroy, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 3, 2023.

A funeral service will be held 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. John Woodard officiating, with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Private burial at Gerald Cemetery...

Johnnie Pustejovsky

Jul 2, 2023

Johnnie Otto Pustejovsky, age 84, of Abbott, passed away late Sunday evening, July 2, 2023 at Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited  6:00 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday...

Jacqueline Busby

Jul 1, 2023

Jacqueline Marie Popp Busby was born April 21, 1935 in West, Texas, to Joseph Edmund and Emma Lillian (Hilscher) Popp, and left this world peacefully July 1, 2023, at her beloved home in Ross.

A Graveside Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023 at White Rock Cemetery in Ross.

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Russell Kuklies

Jun 27, 2023

Russell Edward Kuklies, age 40, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Memorial Graveside Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2023 at White Rock Cemetery in Ross, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek officiating.

Russell was born June 8, 1983 in Freeport, Texas, the son of Robert A....

Mark Zatopek

Jun 22, 2023

Mark Zatopek, age 66, of Speegleville, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 22, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West. Burial will follow at Fatima Cemetery in Abbott.

Mark was born May 21,...

Dwaine Snokhous

Jun 22, 2023

Dwaine Henry Snokhous, age 73, of West, passed away early Thursday morning, June 22, 2023 at his residence in West.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of...

Evelyn Chudej

Jun 21, 2023

Evelyn Marie (Marcon) Chudej, age 95, of West, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023 at West Rest Haven in West.

A rosary will be recited 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 26,...

Charlie Sykora

Jun 7, 2023

Charlie Sykora, age 84, of Waco, passed away Wednesday night, June 7, 2023 at Wesley Woods Care Center in Woodway.

Graveside Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at St. Mary's Cemetery in West, with Rev. Timothy Vaverek officiating.

Charlie was born June 23, 1938 in Waco, the...

Peggy Donohue

Jun 4, 2023

Peggy Jean (Urbanovsky) Donohue passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 4, 2023 after an extended illness.

A rosary will be recited for Peggy on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. followed by memorial service at 1:30 p.m. at Aderhold Funeral Home, 808 S. Reagan St., West, Texas 76691. A dessert reception will follow at...

George "Buddy" Shieldes

Jun 2, 2023

George R. "Buddy" Shieldes, age 85, of Waco, formerly of West, passed away late Friday evening, June 2, 2023 at his residence.

A memorial rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at St. Jerome's Catholic Church in Waco. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West....