Dec 9, 2024

Born in Seoul, after the settling of the dust and ash

On a day, a few moons after war's echoes had clashed

The old world’s ending

In the wake of chaos

A new life began in the mending of what had broken

 

Eun-son emerged from this broken world of strife

A daughter of grit, a warrior in life

Her father, Yu-nik, her mother, Myong-ho

Strong and true, they...

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Earl Gibson, known to his family as “Earl” and to friends as “Bob” was born August 14, 1943, in Conway, South Carolina to Marion and Pauline Gibson. He passed away at the tender age of 81 on November 30, 2024, at his home in Killeen, Texas. Earl spent his formative years in Youngstown, Ohio with his 6 brothers and...

Nov 27, 2024

James Even Nelson passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, he was 84 years old. James was born on April 23, 1940, to Henry and Helen (Becker) Nelson.

James was an honest and honorable man who loved his wife, his children, and his country. He never met a stranger and was full of knowledge, stories, and jokes. A man that will...

Nov 19, 2024

Jerry Leon Kilpatrick, 77 of Killeen, passed from this life Tuesday, November 9, 2024, peacefully at his home. Services will be held Friday, November 22, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen with a visitation starting at 4:30 pm and services immediately following at 6 pm. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 am Tuesday, December 3,...

Nov 12, 2024

Erika Maritta Burghgraef (nee Bohnhorst) passed into the arms of the Lord peacefully on November 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Erika was born on January 1, 1943, in Hannover, Germany.

Erika is survived by her adoring husband, Neil Burghgraef and her son, Shawn Burghgraef. Together, they took to loving and caring for Erika in the past years as she...

Nov 9, 2024

Marlene P. Kremer, 87, of Killeen passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024 with family at her side. She was born on June 28, 1937 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania to Malcolm and Ann Clevenstine (Luscri). 

Marlene spent her early years in Pennsylvania with her older sister Shirley, then moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1943 where her younger brother “Mac” was born....

Nov 5, 2024

On Tuesday November 5, 2024 at the age 76, John Vincent Sheil was called home to be with his Heavenly Father.

John V. Sheil born July 18, 1948 in San Francisco, California was the first child of James and Jeanette Sheil. John had three other siblings, Maryellen Backman, Danny Sheil and James Jr. Sheil.

John was educated in the Turlock, California School...

Oct 31, 2024

Clarence Wilson, 78 passed away Thursday October 31st 2024 at his home in Killeen, Texas.

Clarence was born August 21st 1946 to Florence Johnson in Bartlett, TX. Clarence would later leave Bartlett to pursue a career in the United States Navy. His naval career brought him to Los Angeles, CA where he met and married his wife Linda in 1971. Clarence...

Oct 31, 2024

Linda L. McLean, born on February 28, 1954, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at the age of 70. A resident of Killeen, TX, born in Burnet, TX, Linda was a devoted wife to her husband, John McLean, and a beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend. Her warmth, compassion, and deep faith were the foundation of her life.

 Linda found...

Oct 29, 2024

Margaret G. Ducote, a remarkable woman of 98 years, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and adventure. Born in 1926 to Gustave and Claudia Gremillion in the quaint town of Moreauville, Louisiana, Margaret grew up in a farming family, where she learned the values of hard work and perseverance. Her early years were marked by the challenges...

Oct 23, 2024

Nam “Sandy” Moore died October 23, 2024, at home in Houston surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 30, 1949, in Daegu, South Korea to the late Pae Sang-Dong and Pae Eul-Saeng. 

She lived and went to school in Daegu until she married Donald W. Tinsley. She then moved to the United States to start a family. She learned...

Oct 19, 2024

Windy Michelle Schober, a beloved mother, dedicated teacher, and proud veteran passed from this life Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Killeen, Texas, at the age of 51.

Windy was born on October 25, 1972, in Bangkok, Thailand to Eddie Miller and Supon Vannekom Parsons. She brought kindness to everyone she encountered throughout her life.

Windy attended school at Central Texas College. She...

Oct 17, 2024

Virginia Pearl Bundrant Bollenbeck, age 86, of Cedar Park, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born on April 14th, 1938, in Coryell County, Texas to James Clarence and Jessie Pearl Bundrant and was married to Frank Bollenbeck for 41 years who proceeded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Debora Bollenbeck, Cedar Park, Texas, son, Gregory Bollenbeck...

Oct 10, 2024

Services for Donna F. Edwards, 77 of Austin, will be held at 2 PM Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, 506 N. 38th St.

Donna died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Christopher House in Austin. She was born August 9, 1947, in Killeen.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home following the service. Interment will be...

Sep 9, 2024

Ladetra Renae Carter was born on November 10, 1971, in Panama. She made Killeen her home and built a beautiful legacy for her loved ones.

Ladetra loved music and singing karaoke. She enjoyed dressing up and celebrating life events with her friends and family. She was a powerhouse in a small package. She loved anything that sparkled and radiated joy and...

Sep 9, 2024

Oscar Aquino Alonso, de 27 años de Killeen, falleció el lunes 9 de septiembre de 2024. Los servicios se llevarán a cabo a las 12 del mediodía del lunes 16 de septiembre de 2024 en la Iglesia Católica St. Joseph en Killeen.

Oscar nació el 2 de septiembre de 1997, hijo de Abraham Aquino y Rufina Alonso en Tejupilco de Hidalgo...

Sep 2, 2024

Sondra Lynn Burnette, age 79 of Killeen, passed from this life Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1945, to Thomas Jasper Henderson and Ella Pearl Jackson in Temple, Texas. Sondra lived a life enriched by her passions and creativity, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Sondra pursued her education at Central Texas College, where...

Sep 2, 2024

CW4 Freddie Stanley Shaw was born in Kingstree, S.C. on February 14, 1946, to two loving parents, Freddie McRoy Shaw and Rhodell Virginia Graham Shaw. Freddie’s father was a businessman who owned two farms, a night club, and an auto mechanic shop where he trained Freddie how to fix cars and gifted him a repaired Chevrolet. At 14 Freddie operated...

Aug 14, 2024

Jayleen Kiana Ng, infant child of Kenneth and Janissa Ng of Harker Heights, passed from this life Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Services will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, with a visitation starting at 9 am at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen and service immediately following at 10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen. Burial will be...

Aug 9, 2024