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Doraelia ‘Dora’ Cruz
Dec. 16, 1948 — March 15, 2003
Services for Doraelia “Dora” Cruz, 54, of Bryan are set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan.
Monsignor John McCaffrey of St. Joseph Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Ms. Cruz died Saturday at her home.
She was a lifelong resident of Bryan and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked in the meat department of Kroger for 15 years and worked for Bryan I.S.D. for two years. She was a member of LULAC.
Survivors include a son, Frank “Charlie” Rodriguez of Bryan; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kimberly and Craig Tepera and Meagan Cruz, all of Bryan; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Mary Ann Cruz of La Marque and Tony and Mary Alice Cruz of Bryan; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cruz and Julian Ramirez of Bryan and Esther and Oscar Mauricio of Houston; the father of her children, Frank Charles Rodriguez Jr. of Bryan; five grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803.
Raymond J. Hovorak
Sept. 1, 1929 — March 15, 2003
CALDWELL — Services for Raymond J. Hovorak, 73, of the Cooks Point community in Burleson County are set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.
The Revs. Henry Beseda and Al Newby will officiate. Burial will be in the New Tabor Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Hovorak died Saturday at his home.
He was born in Cooks Point and attended Burleson County public schools. He attended Durham’s Business School in Austin and was a 30-year employee of Alcoa, where he was a crane operator. Following his retirement in 1987 he was a rancher.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Hovorak.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Hovorak; a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Sandra Hovorak of Caldwell; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Terry Helton of Austin, Donna and Lee Martin of Anchorage, Alaska, and Lisa and Glynn Wood of Rockdale; two sisters, Lottie Drgac and Martha Trcalek, both of Caldwell; a sister-in-law, Lillie Mae Wright of Montgomery; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley or the American Cancer Society.
Anna Stella Towns Hallaran
August 3, 1916 — March 12, 2003
“Grandma Hallaran,” as she was respectfully and affectionately referred to by friends and family members, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family members Wednesday evening.
“Humble Servant of God” best describes this frail though not meek, yet distinguished lady, principled, disciplined, and firm of character. Phrases and sound bites are inadequate to fully describe the essence of Anna Hallaran. Her actions and way of life speak volumes to her character.
Anna Stella Towns was born in Dallas, where she attended Ursline Academy. Subsequently she was employed by the Agricultural Extension System at Texas A&M College, met and married Kenneth S. Hallaran, a prominent Bryan businessman, in 1937.
Frugal yet generous, she did not seek earthly fame nor fortune but derived contentment from taking care of those around her and helping those in need. She was involved in the Meals-On-Wheels Program, often bringing children or grandchildren along and instilling in them the duty and honor of service to fellow human beings. Involved with RSVP, she was a guide at the George Bush Presidential Library on the Texas A&M University Campus. An active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she enjoyed extensive research in family genealogy.
Being determined, strong-willed, and a proud lady, she did not allow her bout with polio to prevent her from doing anything. She raised three sons and two daughters, had, and will continue to have, a tremendous influence on numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always busy with family, volunteering and various crafts, she became an excellent painter.
Anna now joins her husband, Kenneth (1997), and her youngest daughter Cynthia Ann (1995), a long-time employee of the College Station Parks and Recreation Department and the TAAF State Swimming Commissioner for many years.
She is survived by four children, Kenneth S. (Houston), Russell W. (Bryan), David F. (Houston), Dianna L. Ray (Bryan) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss her greatly but cherish the memories. She provided a lifetime of love and support to her family, friends, and community.
A visitation will be held this evening from 5-8 p.m. in the Hillier Funeral Home and from 10-11 a.m. Monday in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in College Station. A Rosary will be recited this evening by Deacon Bill Scott. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Mike Sis officiating. Interment will follow in the College Station Cemetery.
The family is immensely appreciative of Hospice and requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be generously made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W. 26th. Street, Bryan, Texas 77803. Anna would have wanted it that way.
We shall always remember you,
Grandma Hallaran
Mabel Doerge
1910 — 2003
Mabel Doerge, 92, passed away March 14, 2003 in Bryan. She was born April 30, 1910, in a log cabin in Reliance to her parents, Jim and Caroline DeHart Carroll. She had married C.H. Doerge in 1932. She loved fishing and hunting in the Navasota River bottom, she loved yard work and was proud to have mowed her own yard until she was 89 years old. Mabel had a loving heart of a servant who loved nothing better than doing for others. Her husband, C.H. Doerge, who passed away in 1987, preceded her in death. Mabel was a lifelong “adopted” mother to Richard Mousner of Navasota and Robert Mousner of College Station. She was like a grandmother to Katie and Zack Mousner. Two sisters-in-law, Theo and Doris Doerge of Bryan, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive her. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Bryan City Cemetery. Visitation will be 8-10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Brazos Valley Hospice.
Dowell Hailey
1927 — 2003
Dowell Hailey, 75, of Rosebud, Texas, passed away Friday, March 14, 2003, in Temple, Texas. Visitation will be Sunday at 5 to 7 p.m. in Rosebud at the Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003 at the Church of Christ in Rosebud. Burial will follow at the Woodland Cemetery in Rosebud.
Dowell was born April 15, 1927 in Lott, Texas, to Joe and Elizabeth Dowell Hailey, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Lott High School in 1944, after which he served in World War II in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne. Thereafter, he received his Bachelor of Science in Education from North Texas State College. Dowell taught both junior high and high school in Rosebud for a few years, while cattle ranching. He also pursued many other vocations, including working at cattle auction sales and ultimately becoming President of Production Credit Association in Bryan, Texas. Additionally, he owned and operated a grain elevator in Marlin, Texas, for several years, as well as a hog operation, all while pursuing his passion for cattle ranching.
His civic activities included serving on the Rosebud-Lott ISD school board for 15 years, and as an election official. Dowell was also very active in the Rosebud Church of Christ, serving as a deacon for many years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Martha Wall Hailey; their children, Roy Dowell Hailey and wife June of Houston, David Wall Hailey and wife Camille of College Station; grandchildren, Andrew and Niels Hailey of Houston and Joshua, Elizabeth and Rebekah Hailey of College Station; two sisters; one brother; and many friends and family.
Dowell will be remembered by his family and many friends for his integrity, calm spirit and the dignity he displayed while courageously battling his many health problems over the last several years.
Memorials in his name may be made to Woodland Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 795, Rosebud, Texas 76570 or a charity of choice.
William Frederick Lakin
William Frederick Lakin, of Houston, Texas, passed away March 14, 2003. He is preceded in death by his father, William J. Lakin. William is survived by his wife, Linda Lakin; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Sheila Lakin and Tim and Misty Lakin; grandchildren, Graham Lakin, plus two more grandchildren on the way; mother, Agnes Clair Lakin of Groveton, New Hampshire; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rhonda and Roger Smith of N. Stratford, New Hampshire, Jane and Mark Lacedonia of LaGrange, Kentucky, and Derek Lakin; stepmother-in-law, Mable Feldman of College Station, Texas. A special thanks to Park Plaza Radiation Oncology Department, Dr. Gressot and staff, and the nurses from 5 Tower at Houston North West Medical Center. Visitation 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Klein Funeral Home, Champion Forest. The funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church. The interment will be at 2 p.m. in College Station City Cemetery.
Klein Funeral Home
16131 Champion Forest Dr.
Klein, Texas 77379
281-320-2674
Terrie Lynn Scott Hood
June 26, 1963 — March 15, 2003
WICHITA FALLS — Graveside services for Terrie Lynn Scott Hood, 39, of Wichita Falls are set for 11 a.m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville.
Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls.
Mrs. Hood died Saturday.
She attended Abilene Christian University and was a member of the 10th and Broad Church of Christ in Wichita Falls. She served in the U.S. Air Force from 1990 to 1994 and was discharged as a disabled veteran.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Bridwell Hood Jr. of Wichita Falls; a daughter, Tara Josephine Hood of Wichita Falls; her parents, Sandie Light of Bryan and Veon Scott of Chilicothe; a brother, Bradley Scott of Bryan; and her grandmother, Mary Frances McHam of Bryan.
Memorials may be made to All The World Mission Network, P.O. Box 11701, College Station, Texas 77842.
Doris Teetz
May 12, 1918 — March 13, 2003
ROCKDALE — Services for Doris Teetz, 84, of Rockdale and the Minerva community are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
Burial will be in Mankin Cemetery in Trinidad.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Teetz died Thursday at Manor Oaks Nursing Home in Rockdale.
She was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., and was a homemaker. She was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Rockdale, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Golf Association.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Teetz; and two sons, Jerry Teetz and Neddie Walton Teetz.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Linda Teetz of Minerva; a sister, Louvena Roth of Pueblo, Colo.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice.
Halbert Tom Campbell
Oct. 11, 1926 — March 11, 2003
ROCKDALE — Services for Halbert Tom Campbell, 76, of Thorndale are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
The Rev. Larry Griffith of the First Baptist Church in Thorndale will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Retreat Cemetery near Thorndale.
Mr. Campbell died Tuesday at Manor Oaks Nursing Home in Rockdale.
He was a lifelong resident of Thorndale and was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Dorothy Caffey of Thorndale; two sisters-in-law, Doris Campbell and Marguarite Campbell, both of Thorndale; and numerous nieces and nephews.
