Michael Keith Lowry, age 57, passed away at his home in Bardwell on October 3, 2014. He was born on July 20, 1957 on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico.   Michael was adopted by James E. and Jimmie Ruth Lowry as an infant in 1957.

He grew up in Odessa, Texas and Soda Springs, Idaho before moving to Bardwell in 1985.

He is survived by his mother, Jimmie Ruth Lowry;  son, Michael Lowry and wife Kim of Odessa, TX.;  grandchildren, Megan and Michael Lowry of Odessa;  brothers and sisters, Jimmy Earl and Bryan Lowry, Linda Begley and Laquitta Higgins;  aunts, Bonnie Lowry and Jodie Early;  uncle, J. B. Lowry, Jr.;  numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Michael is preceded in death by his father James E. Lowry; grandmother, Estelle Dick.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis.

Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m.  on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at Bardwell United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Holston  officiating.

Interment will follow at Elm Branch Cemetery in Bardwell.

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Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211

Sterling Albert “Sweet” Mundie, 71 of Purdon, Texas passed away Saturday October 04, 2014 at his residence.  Sterling was born February 28, 1943 in Crandall, Texas to the late Sterling B. Mundie, Jr., and Lois C. Rogers Mundie.  Sterling attended Scurry Rosser High School where he played basketball.  In 1965 he joined the U.S. Army, after high school. He served during Vietnam and at the time of his discharge in 1969, his rank was Sp5 or E5 in the Army.  He received the Vietnam Service Medal and expert rifle M-14 training.  Sterling worked for many years with Koral and Dart Container as a supervisor.

He enjoyed working on old vehicles, coaching sports. He loved anything outdoors, his animals and above all loved his children and grandchildren very much.

He will be dearly missed by his family and all that knew him and loved him.

He is survived by his wife: Sally Chenault Mundie; Children:  Sterling Bart & wife Vickie Mundie of Scurry, Texas; Brian Keith Stormy Mundie of Ennis, Texas; Jaimie & Scotty Jenkins of Waxahachie, Texas;  Stephen Chenault of Forreston, Tx.; James Bryant Chenault of Purdon, Texas; Sister:  Peggy & Dan Park of Hico, Texas;  Grandchildren:  Brandon Scott, Nikki Mundie of Irving, Texas; Heather Nicole Mundie of Scurry, Texas; Amber Mundie of Sunrise, Arizona; James Tyler Chenault & Jordan Renee Chenault both of Maypearl, Texas; Great Grandchild:  Alyssa Elaine Bynum and  his best friend Sparky and numerous nieces and nephews and other family members and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and one son.

Services to celebrate his life are scheduled for 10:00 AM Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Pat Boze Memorial Chapel of Wayne Boze Funeral Home with Pastor Charky Marquis officiating.

Interment will follow at the Forreston Cemetery.

Visitation with the family is scheduled Thursday, October 09, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Wayne Boze Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie.

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Heaven gained a great man when the angels came to greet Joe McKibbin as he completed his eight year battle with ALS on Monday, October 6, 2014 with his loving and supportive family by his side.

Joe graduated from Liberal High School where he lettered in football and wrestling.   He was honored to receive the outstanding senior athlete award.   Joe was selected to play in the 1987 Shrine Bowl in Kansas where he was elected as Team Captain. He also played football for the Hutchinson Blue Dragons.   Joe graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Sciences, and then obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from LeTourneau University. He started in the funeral business in 1990, beginning work for Raider Funeral Home in Kilgore. He continued in the funeral industry and on December 27, 2001 he achieved his life-long dream of owning his own funeral home. Joe was passionate about his work even after his ALS diagnosis. Throughout his illness Joe continued to inspire and encourage everyone around him with his positive attitude, sense of humor and his love for life and family. Joe was an amazing man and will be missed greatly by everyone whose life he touched.

Survivors include his loving wife, Charlotte McKibbin of Waxahachie; son, Conner McKibbin of Dallas; daughter, Chelsea McKibbin-Langford and husband, Ronny of Waxahachie; his parents, Jim and Dolores McKibbin of Ennis; granddaughter, Pepper JoLynn Langford; brother, Travis McKibbin and wife, Stasi of Lenexa, Kansas; sister, Rochelle O’Brien and husband Chris of Dallas; nephews and niece, Logan, James Joseph, Jack, Stephanie and husband Jeremy, Nicholas and Preston; great nephew, Jaxen and great niece, Hattie Jo and many cousins and extended family.  Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents; sister, Natalie Ann and two aunts, Susie Reynolds and JoAnn Adams and cousin, Ronald Karabatsos.

His visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2014 from 6 to 9 P.M. with a Rosary at 6:00 P.M. at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Waxahachie.

Funeral Service for Joe will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 2 P.M. at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Waxahachie.

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Albin Frank Vrana, age 80 of Rowlett, Texas passed away October 6, 2014.

He was born August 26, 1934 in Ennis, Texas to Joseph and Annie (Faraizl) Vrana.  Albin graduated from St. John’s High School in Ennis.

His biggest joys in life were his family and grandkids.  He also enjoyed woodcrafting, coaching softball and polka dancing.

Albin was a longtime member of St. Pius X Parish and currently a member of St. Michael Parish.  He was a member of SPJST Lodge #84 in Dallas, Texas where he played for the fast pitch softball team.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Pauline (Valigura) Vrana; sons, Michael Vrana and wife Karen; Mark Vrana and wife Pam; Greg Vrana and wife Tammy; and Bryan Vrana; daughters, Teresa McCoy and husband Steve; Kim Vrana and husband Tommy Yates; and Laura Stoecklin; 18 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Vrana; sisters, Bernice Rejcek and Margaret Vitovsky.  He was preceded in death by daughter Melinda Yates and brother George Vrana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, October 10, 2014 at 12:30 PM at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Parkway, Garland, TX 75043.  A vigil will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Don A. Young, 65, passed away in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, October 7, 2014.

A Celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rev. Craig Krueger officiating.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donation be made in Don’s name to DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue, P O Box 863704, Plano, TX 75086-3704, First Presbyterian Church of Ennis, 210 N. McKinney, Ennis, TX 75119, Ellis County SPCA, 2570 FM 878, Waxahachie, TX 75165 or the Interstitial Lung Disease.

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Lawanda Collins, 38, passed away October 10, 2014. Funeral services are pending with Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis, 215 N. Dallas St., 972-875-2393.

Patricia Ann Jones, age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2014 with her loving and supportive family by her side. She was born in Ennis, Texas on July 14, 1940  to Homer G. and Mattie Mae (Ware) St. Clair.

Her visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Ennis.

Graveside service for Patricia will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 1 P.M. at the Grady Cemetery in Byrd, Texas. To view an online obituary or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit our web site at www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis.

Lawanda Joyce Collins, 38, died on Oct. 10, 2014.
Viewing will be held today from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Eternal Rest Funeral Home in Ennis, 215 N. Dallas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Holsey Chapel CME, 709 Quinlan Drive, Ennis, TX.

Rosalie Virginia Braswell, 90 was granted her Angel wings on November 12, 1923 in Dallas, Texas.
Rosalie entered heaven’s gates on October 14, 2014. Our Angel that lived, laughed and loved. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant yet contagious smile, nurturing love and an entertaining sense of humor and laughter that blessed the hearts of many. Throughout her life she freely gave love, courage and hope and reminded us all of the preciousness of life.
The family gives everyone that cared and loved Rosalie their greatest gratitude. Rosalie was a charter member of Wynnewood Presbyterian Church, Loyal Chapter Order of Eastern Star, American Institute of Banking.
Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, Amil Mule and Virginia Ray Hahnl, and her husband, Buell Braswell: siblings Alfred Gibbon Hahnl, Carl Max Hahnl and Caroline “Sweetie” Yandell.
She is survived by her son, Carl Braswell and wife, Tommy, and daughter Ginger Boldin and husband Dewayne; grandchildren Barry Braswell, Max Braswell, Tina Cline and husband, Bryan, Renae Seeger and husband Don, Kevin Cook and wife Jennifer; great-grandchildren Justin, Jason, Kelsey, Ryan, Kaden, Brett, Tyler, Lauren, Coley, Brenna; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 4:00-6:00pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held the following day on Saunday, October 19, 2014 at 2:00pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

Jane Smith of Ennis, Texas, died on Thursday, October 16, at the Wesleyan Nursing and Rehab Center in Georgetown, Texas.
Jane was born in Everman, Texas, to Samuel Arnold Roberts and Viola Gertrude (Ling) Roberts on September 20, 1932. She spent her childhood in the rural community of Mooreville near Chilton, Texas. She attended the one room schoolhouse in Mooreville for her primary education, and then she fulfilled her secondary education and graduated from Chilton High School in 1950.
Jane attended Mary Hardin Baylor, Baylor University and completed her training through Four C Business College (originally named Central City Commercial College) while working for Citizen’s National Bank of Waco. At the bank, she worked with new accounts, and one of those accounts was for a young new assistant city manager named Kenneth Smith. They fell in love and were married on March 9, 1957.
They moved five times throughout Kenneth’s career as city manager, living in Waco, Eagle Lake, Ennis, Weatherford and finally back to Ennis, as Kenneth transitioned to a career in public finance. During that time, Jane was involved in various activities supporting her children and her community. Those included Garden Club, Band Boosters and countless trips to ball games, junior high and high school concerts, plays and marching contests. She was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Ennis and was a member of the Wesley Sunday School Class. She also spent several years serving as an instructional aide in Ennis ISD in both elementary and high school.
She loved playing bridge, and in the last year, she made many friends through bingo, dominoes, bridge and sing-a-longs at Wesleyan.
Jane is survived by her son, Jeff Smith, and his wife, Leah, of Georgetown, Texas; daughter, Karen, and her husband, Kevin, of Tatum, Texas; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Family Visitation will be Sunday, October 19, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc., 408 N. Dallas Street, Ennis. Funeral services will take place Monday, October 20, at 10:30 AM at The First United Methodist Church, 300 North Sherman Street in Ennis, with Rev. Steve Holston, Rev. Keith Murray and Dr. Jeff Smith, officiating.
Interment will take place at 4:00 PM in the Cottonwood Cemetery located on FM-2643 near Mooreville under the direction of the J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Ennis, Wesleyan Hospice in Georgetown or the Wesleyan Homes Capital Campaign in Georgetown.
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Curtis Tibodeau, 49, passed away in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, October 16, 2014.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rosary at 7 p.m. A Celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Curtis LeRoy Tibodeau was born May 24, 1965 in Rice Lake, Wisconin to Connie Speiser Tibodeau and LeRoy Isadore Tibodeau. Curtis and the family moved to Richardson, Texas in 1971 where Curt went on to graduate from J.J. Pierce High School (1983). Curt earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from North Texas University (1989) and a Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from Texas State University (1999). Curt worked for many years for CompUSA. Once he received his Master’s Degree, he moved into various hospital administration roles in Austin and then Dallas. In 2001, Curtis returned to Ennis to live on the family ranch. While back in the Dallas area, Curt was very proud to be a tenor singer for the Turtle Creek Chorale and Cathedral of Hope Church Choir as well as a volunteer for The Resource Center. Curtis lost his long fought battle against trauma to his brain on October 16, 2014 at the age of 49.

Curt is survived by his mother (Constance Ann Tibodeau of Ennis); his brother (Dale LeRoy Tibodeau) and sister-in-law (Laura Ellis Tibodeau) of Conroe; his aunt (Judith Andrew of Plymouth, Minnesota); as well as two nephews and one niece also in Minnesota. Curtis was preceded in death by father, LeRoy Isadore Tibodeau, who passed away in 2002 and grandparents (Julie & Marcellus Tibodeau of Windom, Minnesota and Wally & Jean Speiser of St. Paul, Minnesota).

Visitation services will be Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 6-8 PM at J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. in Ennis, Texas, with rosary to be said at 7 PM. The funeral will be held Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at 10 AM at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis, followed by graveside service and interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery of Ennis, Tx under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. Following interment there will be a luncheon/reception at the family ranch.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to cancer research or to the Ellis County SPCA.

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Dionicio Lopez age 76, passed away in Ennis, TX on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.  He was born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato in Mexico on October 2, 1938 to Manuel Lopez and Severina Garcia.  On November 1957, he married Maria Virginia Avila and moved to Ennis in August of 1979.  Dionicio worked at Leggett and Platt and the City of Ennis for a number of years before retiring from J&G Concrete.  He enjoyed singing in the St. Joseph Epiphany Parish Church in Italy, Texas.  He loved spending time with his family.  Dionicio enjoyed the loud noises his grandchildren would make.  He always helped those in need and thought of others before himself.

He is survived by his parents, Manuel Lopez and Severina Garcia; wife, Maria Virginia Lopez; sons, Gonzalo and Benjamin Lopez, Rogelio Lopez and his wife Maria; daughters, Melida Lopez and her husband Martin Guido, Maria Yolanda Lopez and her husband Jacob Reyna, Mariebell Benavidez and her husband Rene Benavidez, Anna Louisa Padilla and her husband Jose Fermin Padilla and Maria Beatris Colin and her husband Jose Colin; numerous grandchildren, Selene Guido, Martin Guido, Jr., Vanessa Guido, and Yazmin Guido, Maricela Lopez, Marco Lopez, Rogelio Lopez, Jr., Jose Barcenas, Victor Barcenas, Ricardo Barcenas, Jennifer Barcenas, Rene Benavidez, Jr., Vince Benavidez, Cristian Benavidez, Emilie Benavidez, Jose Fermin Padilla, Jr., Domanique Padilla, Estevan Leos, Esperanza Leos, and Ximena Colin;  three great grandchildren, Adrian Garza, Carmelo Butler and Malia Jizelle Barcenas.  Brothers; Bernave Lopez and Manuel Lopez of  Ennis; sisters, Rufina Alvarado of Ennis, Guadalupe Lopez, Belen Lopez, Amada Lopez and Manuela Lopez of Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato; many nieces and nephews of Ennis and Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato.

Dionicio is preceded in death by his sons, Cerafin Lopez, Cerafin Lopez, and Heriberto Lopez; daughters, Linda Lopez and Linda Lopez; sister, Nicolasa Lopez and brother, Delfino Lopez.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. with a Rosary at 7 P.M. on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 25 2014, at Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Father Antonio Ormaza as Celebrant.  Pallbearers are Rene Benavidez, Jacob Reyna, Jose Colin, Martin Guido, Victor Barcenas, and Jose Alvarado.  Honorary Pallbearers are Martin Guido, Jr. and Jose Barcenas.  Interment will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Ennis.

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Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211

Richard Ray Beasley age 62 passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 in Berwick, PA.

He was born in Dallas, TX on September 18, 1952 to Samuel Ogden Beasley and Virginia Pauline Cansler. Richard graduated from Ennis High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy. He served six years in the Nuclear Submarine Program stationed at Pearl Harbor, HA. After military duties, Richard returned to Dallas and worked various jobs while he went to college and received his degree in Applied Arts & Science. He worked in various capacities of the design industry for years. He moved close to his family in Emory, TX and in 2005 he purchased his own 18 wheeler and refrigerator trailer. He took to the road on long hauls and with his CB radio he visited with every truck driver up and down the interstate across the US. His favorite part of the country he found was the northeast. In 2009 he moved to Berwick, PA and resided there until his death.

Richard had a brilliant mind and had many talents. His favorite was interior design and space planning along with designing and making furniture. He was full of life. He never meant a stranger and he lite up ever room that he walked through. He enjoyed travelling, cooking and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Simmons, sister Linda Rudd and brother-in-law Rusty Rudd, nieces and nephews, Chris Macon, Cody Rudd, Dustin Rudd, Russell Rudd and Tammi Macon. Richard is preceded in death by his father Samuel Ogden Beasley and both sets of his grandparents.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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Joy Lynn Moore, age 61, went to her heavenly home on October 29, 2014.  She died peacefully at Baylor Hospital in Dallas with family and friends at her side.  She was born in Midland, Texas on April 9, 1953 to John Patrick and Janie (Zaidle) Murphy.  Joy was the youngest of six children.  She attended Ennis Schools and graduated in 1974.  She was married to Chuck Moore in 1978.

Joy’s perseverance and fortitude allowed her to battle cancer for over two years.  She remained strong, having faith and hope until the very end and then wanted to go to her heavenly home. She was an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her.  Joy’s unselfish love will long be remembered by her children as well as her siblings, nieces and nephews.

Joy worked at several jobs during her lifetime.  She always did some type of hands on work using her strength and vitality.  Early on in her career she was employed for several years at Ennis Business Forms.  She operated a machine.  Later, she worked at Walgreens warehouse doing picking as goods came by on conveyor belt.  Then she went to PetSmart and handled heavy materials on a daily basis.  Then at Sterilite she was again in the warehouse doing heavy work.  Her job she had prior to being diagnosed with cancer was at Mid-Tex in Midlothian.  She was employed there for almost 10 years.  Working outdoors each and every day, hot or freezing, she very seldom missed work unless the road conditions prevented her from driving.  She was such a loyal, dedicated employee.  Her co-workers were inspired by her enthusiasm as well as her courageous fight to survive.

Joy had a passion for animals, especially cats.  She enjoyed listening to music, especially Gospel Hymns, Czech music and Country Classic.  But her greatest love was for her children, grandchildren, brothers, sister and all her nieces and nephews.

Joy was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Ennis and was faithful until her health prevented her from attending services.

Joy is survived by two daughters; Kelly Renea Black and Jacklyn Josephine Hooten.  She is also survived by one grandson, Bryan Norton and wife Haley, two granddaughters, Shannon Renea Norton and Tori Lynn Lindley and one great grand-son, Tate Elliot Norton.  She is also survived by one sister, Patricia Yelsma and one brother, Rex Murphy.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as her special cat, Doby.

Joy is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three brothers: Tommy, Billy and Jimmy Murphy.

Visitation will be held at J. E. Keever Mortuary Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.  Funeral services will be at Bible Baptist Church Monday, November 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Dennis Webster officiating.  Interment will follow in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.  Honorary pallbearer will be grandson, Bryan Norton.  Other Pallbearers will be nephews; Jeffrey Coulston, Todd Coulston, Dustin Murphy, Craig Gazelle and cousin, Junior Evans.

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Sister Agnes Marie Marusak, age 86, a Sister of Divine Providence, entered eternal life on October 31, 2014.  She was one of twelve children born to Joseph and Agnes (Zmolik) Marusak and given the baptismal name Alice Frances.  Sister Agnes Marie was born August 12, 1928 and grew up in Ennis, Texas. She answered God’s call to become a Sister of Divine Providence and made her first profession as a Sister of Divine Providence at 19 years of age.  Sister Agnes Marie began her ministerial life as an elementary teacher at Our Lady of Grace School in La Coste, Texas in 1948.

Since an early age, Sr. Agnes Marie knew she wanted to be a woman religious and a teacher.  She always valued the freedom that an education affords and felt she was utilizing her God-given talents as a teacher.   She viewed education as the development of not only academic skills but also of the whole person.  She enjoyed teaching children, teenagers and later on traditional and non-traditional college students.  She taught elementary for eight years, then Mathematics and Science at the high school level for twenty-two years in various schools in Oklahoma and Texas.  She returned to San Antonio, Texas in 1978 and taught Mathematics and Physics at Our Lady of the Lake University or another twenty-two years.  She retired from the University in 2000 and served her Congregation in the Finance, Human Resources and Archives offices until 2011.  She earned the following degrees from Our Lady of the Lake College:  a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and a Master’s in Education.  She also attended summer institutes at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Oklahoma and classes at the University of Texas in San Antonio.  Her humor, sensitivity and encouraging words for all who met her will be truly missed.

She is survived by her siblings Joe Marusak, Leonard (Denise) Marusak, George (Mary K.) Marusak, Agnes Prachyl, Helen Mikel, Mary (Marty) Gagen, Marcy (Bill) Krieger, sister-in law Mary Alice Marusak and all her other Sisters of Divine Providence.  She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.  She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Agnes Zmolik Marusak, brothers Walter, Alex and David Marusak, sisters Pauline Blazek and Kathy Marusak.

The Rosary is Sunday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. and the Wake is at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Resurrection will be Monday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m.  All services will be in Annunciation Chapel at Our Lady of the Lake Convent Center.

In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a memorial contribution to the Sisters of Divine Providence, 515 S.W. 24th Street, San Antonio, TX 78207-4619.

Louise Honza, age 84 of Ennis passed away October 31, 2014 in Red Oak.

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Mass of Christian Burial was held for Louise Ann (Melin) Honza of Reagor Springs, on Monday, November 3, 2014, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Louise passed away on October 31, 2014.
She was born December 31, 1929, in Ennis, Texas to Sam and Jannie (Janek) Melin.
She was a homemaker and loved to work in her garden, cooking, and canning. Her favorite pastime was caring for all of her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jodie Honza, daughter, Adell Honza Foutch, son in law, Jack Duvall, and granddaughter, Gayle Lynn White. She was the last surviving sibling of twelve brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughters Anita White and husband John of Ovilla, Carolyn Duvall, and Helen Betik and husband Kenneth of Waxahachie. Grandchildren Greg White, Amy Hainz and husband Jonathan, Kay Rozum and husband John, Wendi Guillaume and husband Ben, Jason Duvall, Rannette Woodall and husband Aaron, Haley, Josef and Jacob Betik. Great grandchildren, Sagan and Brendan Hainz, Savanna and Jake Duvall, and Axton Woodall. Numerous brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
The Honza family would like to express their extreme gratitude to Louise’s caregivers over the past year and Family First Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make a donation to the St. Joseph Cemetery. Mail all donations to 401 E. Lampasas St. Ennis, Texas.
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Arrangements was under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home 800 South Kaufman Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211.

Reba Gail Elkins, 43, died on Nov. 2, 2014.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis, 215 N. Dallas, 972-875-2393.

John W. Gray, 84, passed away in Ennis, Texas on Monday, November 3, 2014.
John was born in Meridian, Oklahoma on October 21, 1930 to Jesse Wilbur and Melissa (Schrivner) Gray. He grew up in Oklahoma and went to school there. On October 6, 1950 he married Viola Marie Bush and they made their home in Texas and Oklahoma moving to Bristol in 1991.
He worked as a carpenter in the construction of new homes. He was a Baptist. He enjoyed gardening.
He is survived by his five daughters: Shirley Annette Richardson, Sandra Jean Williams, Elizabeth Ann Richardson, Daana Marie Nyaidho and Cassie Laverne Miller; two sons: James Sheldon Gray and John William Gray, Jr.; twenty grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Viola Marie Gray, daughter, Beverly Dawn McClain and one grandson, Steven Wayne Richardson.
A private service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
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