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LEWIS CROCKER
A memorial service for Lewis Crocker, 84, of Gainesville, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Sundbye officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.
Mr. Crocker passed away Jan. 2, 2013, in Muenster.
He was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Corcoran, Calif., to Ervin Lewis and Jennie Belle Crocker. He was an avid computer enthusiast.
Mr. Crocker married Norma Hegdahl in Long Beach, Calif., on Dec. 5, 1952. He retired as a machinist from Swanson-Erie in Anaheim, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Crocker moved to Gainesville in 2000. In his free time, Mr. Crocker enjoyed gunsmithing and photography. He showed dogs and horses and had a National Champion Appaloosa.
Survivors include daughter, Kari O’Dell and husband Milton of Gainesville; grandson, Christopher O’Dell of Gainesville; and nephew, Bill Ross and wife, Irene.
He was preceded in death by his wife; and sister, Mildred Ross.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1199, Gainesville, TX 76241.
You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com.
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JOSEPH LAWRENCE SCHMIDLKOFER
LINDSAY — A Mass of Christian burial for Joseph Lawrence (Joe L.) Schmidlkofer, 80, of Lindsay, is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay with the Rev. Raymond McDaniel officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lindsay under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home in Gainesville.
The rosary will be held Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at Geo. J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home.
Joseph passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in Sherman.
Joseph was born in Lindsay on July 24, 1932, to John Clement and Catherine Angerer Schmidlkofer.
Joseph attended Lindsay School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in March 1951, and served three years in the 3rd Marine Division. He spent 13 months in combat in Korea. He received two Purple Hearts, a Presidental Unit Citation and The Korean Service Medal. He reached the rank of sergeant.
Joseph married Viola Mae Flusche on July 13, 1957, in Decatur.
Joseph retired from National Supply division of Armco Steel Inc. after 33 years. After retirement from Armco he continued his farming and construction business.
Joseph always loved children and enjoyed teaching them how to work and play. Joseph was blessed with seven children; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Viola of Lindsay; his children and their spouses, Judy and David Krahl of Lindsay, Stephen Schmidlkofer of Valley View, Janet and Jackie Moss of Sadler, Victor Schmidlkofer of Perry, Okla., and Joan and David Deckard of Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by two brothers, Herbert Schmidlkofer of Lindsay and Leroy Schmidlkofer of Gainesville; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents; by two of his daughters, Joyce Schmidlkofer Knabe and Julia Schmidlkofer; and one grandson, Lucas Krahl.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Frankie and George Schmidlkofer; and sisters, Marie Fuhrmann and Rosalie Reiter.
You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com.
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JOYCE ANN STEARNS
WHITESBORO — Funeral services for Joyce Ann Stearns, 57, of Whitesboro, are set for 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Chapel.
Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stearns died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Whitesboro.
She was born Dec. 26,1955, in Farmington, Mo.
Survivors include husband, Terry Stearns; children, Michael Stearns and Melissa Breidenstein; mother, Wanda Brown; siblings, Danny Abney and Tammy Clayton; and two grandchildren.
You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com.
HENRY MEEK
Gainesville resident Henry Meek, 47, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at North Texas Medical Center.
He was born in Gainesville on Nov. 24, 1965, to Herbert Henry Meek and Wanda Elaine Skill.
Henry was employed by Greg Newman, owner of Cooke County Roofing, for several years. His passion was music and he loved playing the guitar.
Funeral services for Henry Meek will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Meador-Clement-Keel Chapel.
Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gary Meek, Jimmy Meek, Josh Meek, Kevin Knighten, Jeff Brandon and Mickey Knighten.
No visitation is planned.
Survivors include Mr. Meek's mother, Wanda Skill of Krum; sons, Travis Johnson of Gainesville and Timothy Meek of Bullhead City, Ariz.; daughters, Holly Meek of Bullhead City, Ariz., Rachel Basham of Missouri, Jodi Redman of Missouri, Samantha Singletary of Gainesville, Ashley McGehee of Gainesville and Jessica Brawdy of Krum; brothers, Darrell Meek of Gainesville, Herbert Eugene Meek of Gainesville and Michael Harris of Denton; sisters, Pamela Thompson of Coppell, Michele Brawdy of Krum and Tina Harrell of Gainesville; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents, Robert and Dorothy Meek.
Arrangements are under the direction of Meador Clement-Keel Funeral Home.
You may sign the online registry at www.meadorfuneralhomes.com.com.
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