Barbara Koesler

       A Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara Koesler is scheduled for 10:00 AM Monday, March 24, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Ken Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home of Muenster. A Rosary/Vigil will be held 6:30 PM Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Miss Koesler died Thursday, March 20, 2014 in a Dallas hospital.
     Barbara was born October 27, 1960 to Alfons and Carol Ann (Voth) Koesler in Gainesville.
     Barbara is survived by: her mother, Mary Ann Koesler of Muenster; her grandmother, Gertrude Voth of Muenster; her brothers and sisters-in-law: Joe and Kristy Koesler of Illinois Bend and Max and Cindy Koesler of Muenster; her sisters and brothers-in-law: Susan and James Yosten of Muenster, Mary Lin and Duane Knabe of Muenster, and Carol and Gene Luttmer of Muenster; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alfons and Carol Ann (Voth) Koesler. Pallbearers were: Nicholas Yosten, Jonathan Yosten, Chuck Koesler, Fred Koesler, Paul Caplinger, Steven Knabe, Ken Hesse and Bill Park. Honorary Pallbearers were: Danny Luttmer, Timothy Luttmer, Michael Koesler, Ben Koesler, Charlie Koesler, and Max Koesler. 

Roger “Kent” Lyons

       Services for Roger “Kent” Lyons, age 56 of Saint Jo, are scheduled for 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Saint Jo with Rev. Ricky Kerr officiating. Burial will follow in Illinois Bend Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo. Kent died Monday, March 17, 2014 in San Angelo, TX.
     Kent was born February 16, 1958 in Nocona, the son of Everett C. “Freddie” and Cleda Pauline (Carson) Lyons. After attending school in Saint Jo, he moved to San Angelo in 1997. Country music always brought Kent lots of enjoyment, especially George Jones.
     Kent is survived by his brother, Dalton and wife, Cindy, of Saint Jo; his nephews: Rusty and Jody Lyons of Saint Jo; niece: Marty Bugg and husband, Brad, of Saint Jo; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Freddie and Pauline (Carson) Lyons. Pallbearers were: Jerry Don Hester, Arlie Stogner, Rusty Lyons, Jody Lyons, Brad Bugg, Rod Hoover, Clint Thurman, and Craig McCrary.

Maria H. Gonzalez De Rodriguez

       Graveside services for Maria H. Gonzalez De Rodriguez, age 66 of Muenster was held at 4:00 PM Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Muenster. Services were officiated by Rev. Ken Robinson and directed by Scott Funeral Home of Muenster.
     Mrs. Gonzalez died Thursday, March 13, 2014 in Muenster.
     Born December 16, 1947 in San Pablo, Mexico, Mrs. Gonzalez was the daughter of Luis and Petra Garcia Gonzalez.
     Maria worked most of her life in Mexico as a Nanny. She and Leo met in Mexico in February 1968. They were later married in Decatur, Texas in 1994. They have lived in Muenster for the past 10 years.
     Maria enjoyed life. Her favorite things involved cooking, gardening and crocheting. She was a great family lady, the mother of one daughter.
     Survivors include: her husband, Leonardo Rodriguez of Muenster; daughter, Rachel Rodriguez of Muenster; and four grandchildren: Anthony, Mariela, Leslie, and Robi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Petra Gonzalez. 

Frances Lawson Raymond

       On March 6, 2014, lovingly surrounded by family and friends, it was time for mother to leave this earthly world and enter her heavenly home.
     Mom was born December 9, 1922, to Katie & Virgil Lawson on the ranch in Saint Jo, Texas. She graduated high school there in 1940, attending college in Denton, Texas. During WWII, she returned home to work for the Rationing Board.
     While at home, she married her sweetheart, Roscoe Raymond, on April 6, 1943. They lived a marvelous life of 42 years before he passed away in 1985. Mother continued to be actively involved in church, always the teacher and bible scholar, helping others thru her teaching and life lessons. An accomplished seamstress, she made many dresses for her daughters and granddaughters and as her mother had done, quilted baby blankets for her grandchildren.
     She is survived by her sister, Mary and Coy Mosely of Saint Jo, her children, daughter Vicki and Steve McGavock of Lubbock, daughter Sheila and Sam Knipling of Sherman, son Jim and Julie Raymond of San Angelo, and son Jerry and Dana Raymond of Saint Jo, Texas. She was also blessed with 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren -and never forgot a birthday!
     She was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Raymond, parents Katie and Virgil Lawson, brothers J.B. and Alonzo Lawson of Saint Jo, Texas.
     A Celebration of Life for her was held in the Church of Christ, Saint Jo, Texas on March 8, 2014. This world is better place for your having been here... We Love you, Mom.
     The time has come for me to leave this life. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy.

Charles Edward "Doodle" Wimmer

       Mass of Christian Burial for Charles Edward “Doodle” Wimmer, age 98 of Muenster, was held 10:00 AM, Monday, March 10, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Muenster with Rev. Ken Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home of Muenster. A Rosary/Vigil was held 6:00 PM, Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the funeral home. Mr. Wimmer died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at his home in Muenster.
     Born December 15, 1915 in Durant, Oklahoma, Charlie was the 5th of the 11 children of C.J. and Annie Seith Wimmer. At the age of 3, the family moved to Muenster. They settled 6 miles east of Muenster on a dairy farm. Charlie attended Sacred Heart School and helped with the farm work.
     Charlie, in 1939, moved to West Texas where he worked on a farm and ranch. He then was drafted into the service where he served 4½ years in both the Pacific and European wars. He then returned to Muenster where he was employed by Cooke County Co-op. He worked there until retirement in 1981.
     Charlie “Doodle” married Isabelle Neu on September 21, 1946. He then was transferred to Nocona as a serviceman for the Co-op. They were there for 18 months, then moved back to Muenster where they continued raising their family of 2 boys and 3 girls.
     Charlie’s first wife, Isabelle, died on July 6, 1969. Five years later he married Helen Hess. She also predeceased him on July 3, 1979. He has since lived by himself in Muenster.
     Charlie is survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Sharlene and Duwayne Schilling of Muenster, Shari and David Sampson of Tyler, Sandra Wimmer and companion Norma Bayer of Muenster; sons and daughters-in-law: Randy and Linda Wimmer of Muenster and Ricky Wimmer of Muenster; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild; sisters: Lucille Zimmerer of Muenster, Billie Reinart of Muenster, and Gracie and Paul Luke of Farmers Branch; and sister-in-law Cecilia Wimmer of Muenster. He is preceded in death by: wives: Isabelle Neu and Helen Hess; sister: Hattie Berend; brothers: Tony, Andy, Jody, Lawrence, Johnny, and Ernest; and one grandchild.
     Pallbearers were: Joseph McCoy, Brad Schilling, Charlie Schilling, Daniel Wimmer, Ryan Hess, and Max Koesler.
     The family requests memorials be made to Sacred Heart Trust.

"Jerry" Jerome Francis Yosten

     A Mass for “Jerry” Jerome Francis Yosten, age 65 of Muenster, is scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Muenster with Rev. Ken Robinson officiating. A Rosary/Vigil will be held 6:00 PM, Friday, March 7, 2014 at Scott Funeral Home of Muenster. Jerry died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at his residence.
     Jerry was born on September 26, 1948 as one of the nine boys of Werner John and Frances (Bengfort) Yosten.
     Jerry is survived by his mother, Frances Bengfort Yosten of Muenster; his brothers: Daniel and Patricia Jo Yosten, of Ohio, Steven and Janice Yosten of Muenster, Kenneth Yosten of Muenster, Christopher Yosten of Muenster, Ronald Yosten of Muenster, Mark and Danette Yosten of Wily, TX, James and Susan Yosten of Muenster, and Joseph and Michelle Yosten of Valley View; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Werner John Yosten and a niece.
     Pallbearers were Nicholas Yosten, Jonathan Yosten, Matthew Yosten, Aaron, Yosten, Jeremy Yosten, Adam Yosten, Brad Yosten, and Caleb Yosten. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Yosten and Chris Huchton.
     The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Cooke County Home Hospice or Sacred Heart School Scholarship Fund.