Funerals
2025
MARGARET BAYER
Celebration of Life - Friday, June 13 - 1:00 pm

December 30, 1936 – June 3, 2025
Margaret Bayer received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 13 at 1:00 at Calvary Lutheran Church. A reception will follow the ceremony at the church with light snacks and refreshments. She was laid to rest at the National Cemetery Wednesday June 11 at 9:30am. Please pray for the Bayer family and friends as they mourn Margaret’s passing. 
PETE T. MORENO
Memorial - Saturday, April 19 - 5:00 pm at The Link

June 29, 1932 - March 25, 2025
Pete Moreno has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus.   His service will be held on Saturday, April 19, at 5:00pm at The Link, 5750 Baker Blvd, Richland Hills.
Please pray for his wife, Kathy, and their family and friends as they mourn Pete’s passing. 
REX NORRIS
Funeral Service - Friday, February 28 - 11:00 am
July 2, 1931 - February 16, 2025
Rex Norris passed away Sunday morning, February 16, and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Friday, February 28, at 11am in the sanctuary with a reception following the service in the narthex. Please pray for his wife, Shirley and their family and friends as they mourn Rex’s passing.
CYNTHIA LAVONNE LUEDKE
LaVonne Luedke passed away Tuesday, February 11, and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. LaVonne will be interred in the National Cemetery next to her husband Jay. As a tribute to our long time member and poet laureate we are gathering some of her artwork and poems for a display in the narthex. If you have something you would like to contribute, please contact the office.
ELAINE JEANNE LANG
Funeral Service - Saturday, January 25 - 3:00 pm
April 25, 1931 - January 1, 2025
A memorial service for Elaine Lang, 93, will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church. A reception will be held following the service in Calvary’s Fellowship Hall. Please continue to remember Elaine’s family and friends in your prayers.
RICHARD MILTON ACKER
Memorial Service - Saturday, January 18 - 11:00 am
October 15, 1947 – December 28, 2024
A memorial service for Richard Acker will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church. A reception will follow.
Please continue to remember the Acker family and friends in your prayers.
STEPHEN DOERFLER
Memorial Service - Friday, January 3 - 10:00 am
September 27, 1966 – December 25, 2024
The memorial service for Stephen Doerfler will be held at Calvary on Friday, January 3, at 10:00 am. Visitation will be held from 8:30am to 10:00am. A short reception will follow the service. Please continue to remember the Doerfler family and friends in your prayers.
 
2024
WILLIAM WISE SCHWEITZER
Funeral Service - Friday, November 15 - 11:00 am
The funeral service for Bill Schweitzer, 102, will be held at Calvary on Friday, November 15, at 11:00 am. Please continue to remember Bill's family and friends in your prayers.
JOHN COOPER
Funeral Service - Saturday, October 26 - 11:00 am
The funeral service for John Cooper will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Saturday,
October 26, 2024 at 11:00 am. A reception will follow the service. Please continue to remember the Cooper family and friends in your prayers.
CYNTHIA DIANNE NELSON
Funeral Service - Saturday, September 28 - 10:00 am
The funeral service for Cynthia Dianne Nelson will be held at Calvary on Saturday, September 28, at 10:00 am. Please continue to remember her family and friends in your prayers.
 
DELORIS FREGIEN
Funeral Service - Tuesday, June 4- 10:00 am
The funeral service for DeLoris Fregien will be held at Calvary on Tuesday, June 4, at 10:00 am. Reception will follow the service in the Narthex. Interment will be 12:30pm at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, Tx 76034.Visitation for DeLoris will be Monday, June 3 from 6-8pm at Lucas Funeral Home,1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst.
Please continue to remember DeLoris, her family and friends in your prayers.
ANN KIME
Memorial Service - Saturday, February 3 - 10:00 am
Longtime Calvary member Ann Kime died unexpectedly on Friday January 5th at home. The Celebration of Life Service for Ann Kime will be held Saturday, February 3, at 10 am. A reception will be held following the service. Please continue to remember Hershel, and the family and friends of Ann in your prayers.
PAT KLITSKY
Memorial Service - TBD
Pat Klitzky passed away Saturday, January 27 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus.Please pray for her family and friends as they mourn Pat's passing.
     
VICTOR BROSETTE
Memorial Service - Saturday March 2 - 11:00am
Victor Brosette passed away Sunday, January 28 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. The memorial service for Victor Brosette will be at Calvary on Saturday March 2nd at 11:00am. There will be a reception to follow.. Please pray for his family and friends as they mourn Victor's passing. .
NORMAN HOWARD KEMP
Memorial Service - Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 10:00 am
Norman Kemp passed away Saturday January 6 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. A memorial service will be held at Calvary on Saturday, January 20 at 10 am with a reception following the service in the narthex. Please pray for his wife, Marilyn, and their family and friends as they mourn Norman’s passing.
 
2023
GERALD SANDBERG
Memorial Service - Friday, December 15 - 11:00 am
Gerald Sandberg passed away Saturday December 2 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. A memorial service will be on Friday December 15th at 11am in the sanctuary with a reception following in the narthex. Please pray for his wife, Nancy, and their family and friends as they mourn Gerry's passing.
 
DOUG GUINN
Memorial Service - Saturday, December 9 - 11:00 am
Doug Guinn passed away November 18, 2023 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 9 at 11 am in the sanctuary with a reception following in the narthex. Please keep his wife Barb, their son Joseph and his wife Felicia and Doug's family and friends in your prayers as they mourn Doug's passing.
 
DAVID LARSEN
Memorial Service - Tuesday, November 7 - 11:00 am
David Larsen’s Celebration of Life will be Tuesday November 7, 2023 at 11:00am at Calvary Lutheran Church. Following service a BBQ lunch will be served. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or Knights of Comfort Hospice and Palliative Care.
 
DYLAN PILKINGTON
Memorial Service - Saturday, October 28 - 11:00 am
Dylan Pilkington passed away October 24, 2023 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 28th at 11 am in the sanctuary with a reception following the service in the narthex. Please pray for his wife, Amber, their two children Callie and Boston and their family and friends as they mourn Dylan's passing.
BOB PAINTER
Memorial Service - Monday, October 2 - 9:30 am
Robert Painter passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Monday, October 2 at 9:30 am in the sanctuary with a cookie reception following the service in the narthex. Bob was interred in the Calvary Columbarium on Sunday, March 23, 2025
Please pray for his wife, Kathy, and their family and friends as they mourn Robert’s passing.
KRYSTAL TRUCKENBROD MEMORIAL SERVICE
Memorial Service Online - Thursday September 14, 2023 - 10:00am
Krystal Truckenbrod passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Thursday, September 14th at 10am. Reception follows the service in the narthex. Please pray for her husband, Dennis and daughter Melanie Swenson as they mourn Krystal’s passing.
 
LYNNE HERBER MEMORIAL SERVICE
Memorial Service In Person & Online - Saturday August 12, 2023 - 11:00am
Lynne Herber passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Saturday, August 12th at 11am with a reception following. Please pray for the family and friends of Lynne as they mourn her passing.
 
PETER NELSON MEMORIAL SERVICE
Memorial Service In Person & Online - Saturday August 5, 2023 - 11:00am

Peter Nelson has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. His memorial service will be Saturday, August 5th at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church. Please pray for Peter's family.
KATHRYN JANE HARPER "KATYE" KOWIERSCHKE
Memorial Service In Person & Online - Saturday, July 22, 2023 - 11:00am

"Katye" Kowierschke received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Katye wanted to be remembered by God's accomplishments working through her and the honor of being used for that purpose. Her memorial service will be Saturday, July 22th at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church. Please pray for Katye's family.
MICHAEL HUMEN
Memorial Service In Person & Online - Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 2:00 pm

Michael passed away Saturday, March 18th. His love of God, great love of life, sense of humor and generosity made him loved by all who met him. His memorial service will be held Saturday, April 15 at 2:00 pm at Calvary Lutheran Church. A Celebration of Life will be immediately following at El Chico’s Restaurant.
FRANCES FARLEY
Memorial Service In Person & Online - Saturday, March 11, 2023 - 11:00 am

After 95 years of faithful service and steadfast faith, Frances finished the journey we call life. Frances was born on a Sunday, January 29, 1928, on a farm near Pottsville, Texas. She passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Her memorial service will be Saturday, March 11 at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church. Reception will follow in Calvary’s narthex.
RUEBEN "SCHATZIE" BOSSHARD
Memorial Service In Person & Online - Saturday, February 18 - 11:00 am

Rueben “Schatzie” Bosshard passed away January 16 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. His memorial service will be Saturday, February 18th at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church. Reception will follow in Calvary’s narthex. Please pray for Schatzie’s wife, Lynda, and all their family and friends as they mourn Schatzie’s passing.
WAYNE COX FUNERAL (In Person) - Saturday, February 11
Wayne Cox passed away Thursday, January 26 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. His memorial service will be held Saturday, February 11th at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church, with a reception following in Calvary’s narthex. Please pray for Wayne’s wife, Jo, and all their family and friends as they mourn Wayne’s passing.
 
DAVIS TUBRE FUNERAL (In Person & Online) Saturday, January 28, 11:00 am
Davis Tubre passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. Davis has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. His funeral service will be held Saturday, January 28 at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church (live-streamed) .
2022
DOROTHY DREVECKY (In Person & Online Funeral, Tues, Aug 23, 12 noon)
Dorothy Drevecky passed away August 11, 2022. Dorothy has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. Her funeral service will be held in person and online Tuesday, August 23 at 12:00 at Calvary Lutheran Church (live-streamed) .
SANDY SPITZMUELLER (In Person & Online Funeral Friday, Aug. 5, 11:00 am)
Sandy Spitzmueller passed away Sunday, July 24. Sandy has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. Her funeral service will be held in person and online Friday, August 5 at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church (live-streamed) .
EDNA MILLARD (Online Funeral Saturday, June 25, 2022, 11:00 am)
Edna Jean Millard passed away Sunday, June 12, and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church (live-streamed) .
NEIL PETER CABELUS (Online Funeral Saturday, June 4, 2022, 11:00 am)
Neil has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. His funeral service will be held Saturday, June 4 at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church (live-streamed) .
JEANETTE SMITH (Online Funeral Saturday, January 8, 2022, 11:00 am)
Jeanette Ann Smith passed away Sunday, December 12, and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, January 8 at 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church (live-streamed) .
2021
GENE THOMAS (Online Funeral Thursday, October 14, 2021, 9:30 am)
Gene Thomas passed away Sunday, October 3rd, and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. His funeral service will be held next Thursday, October 14th at 9:30 am at Calvary Lutheran Church (live-streamed) . Reception following in Calvary’s narthex. Gene’s internment will take place at the National Cemetery at 11:30 am that same day.
RUBY GERGENS (Online Funeral Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 10:00 am)
Ruby Gergens passed away Thursday, May 14 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 23 at 10 am at Calvary Lutheran Church. Ruby never met a stranger, she would always approach someone new with "Hi, I'm Ruby." She enjoyed the time she spent hand quilting with the group and was a stickler on the number of stitches per inch on her quilts.
CHRISTOPHER THOMAS (Online Funeral Saturday, May 22, 2021, 2:00 pm)
A Celebration of Life for Christopher Austin Thomas (August 12, 1985 – May 9, 2021) was held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Calvary Lutheran Church. Christopher is the son of Calvary members Debbie and Bob Thomas. The service was live-streamed on Calvary's YouTube channel.
ROLAND BRONSTAD (Online Funeral Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 10:00 am)
Roland Lee Bronstad passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 74. Roland was born on March 20, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas. He married Carol Lynn Priesmeyer on Dec. 28, 1968, and served in the U.S. Air Force as a T-37 and T-38 pilot, training pilots stateside during the Vietnam War. Roland never met a stranger. He loved people. He was compassionate and kind, delivering meals to the elderly and to the homeless. He retired as a pricing manager from BNSF Railway. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Amanda, her husband, Walton, and grandson, Walton Robert; and son, Darin, his wife, Kathleen, and grandchildren Amelie and Anders. Obituary
DEBORAH SLATON (Online Funeral Saturday, March 13, 2021, 10:00 am)
Deborah Slaton passed away Thursday, March 4 and has received the promised reward of everlasting peace in the presence of Jesus. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 13 at 10 am at Calvary Lutheran Church.The service is closed to the public due to COVID-19 precautions, but will be live-streamed on Calvary's YouTube channel.
KATHY MORBACH (Online Memorial Monday, March 1, 2021, 11:00 am)
Kathy Lynn Morbach was born May 12, 1958 in Buffalo, NY. Kathy married the love of her life Joseph Morbach on March 12, 1983. Kathy had two sons John and Edward. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and friend, she was frequently looked to for help from those closest to her. She spent her professional career working in the insurance industry. She is survived by her husband Joseph, her sons John and Ed and their spouses Becky and Andrea as well as her grandchildren Miller, Mason, Allyson, Edward, and Madicyn.
BETTY THOMAS (Online Memorial -Saturday, February 13, 2021, 11:00 am)
Betty Catherine Feagin Thomas passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 at the age of 91 in Fort Worth. Betty retired as a GS-13 after a 25-year career with the U.S. Government in Washington, D.C. After her retirement in 1989, she relocated to the Dallas, TX area to be near her three children and grandchildren. She was an active and faithful member of Calvary Lutheran Church. more . . .The memorial service is closed to the public due to COVID-19 precautions but will be live-streamed.
JACK MEADOWS (Online Funeral - Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 10:00 am)
Edward Jack Meadows, Sr., 93, of Keller TX, died January 30, 2021 in Fort Worth, TX. He was born September 19, 1927 to Erba Meadows and Hester Wagner in McAlester, OK. He was the youngest of ten children. Jack is survived by his son Eddie and his wife Kathy, a daughter Janis and her husband Jerry Rankin, 5 grandchildren, 9 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
ADA HOGENMILLER (Online Funeral - Tuesday, January 12, 2021)
Ada was born on October 16, 1920 in Cairo, W. Virginia. Ada is survived by 4 children: Charlesetta (Robert) Bleakney, Shirley (Robert) Schall, Chuck Miller and Connie Pyatt-Dryden; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great great-grandchildren. Ada was a loyal and loved member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Richland Hills, Texas. In her younger years, she enjoyed sewing, playing guitar, piano, singing and yodeling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; son-in-law, Frederick Dryden; daughter, Mertie Jean McNichols and granddaughter, Angela Bricker.
2020
ROBERT "BOB" SUMMERS (Online Funeral - Friday, December 18, 2020)
Robert “Bob” Summers passed away on December 12, 2020 while on business travel in Longview, Texas. He was born in San Diego California on May 5, 1954. He attended Carney High School and graduated as class valedictorian in 1972. He attended and graduated from Angelo State University where he met Lisa Haverland. They were married May 8, 1982. Bob and Lisa settled in the mid-cities area in 1984. Bob spent the rest of his career in sales and marketing. He was known in the county offices as the guy who brought cookies or doughnuts when he came calling. His favorite things were his family and traveling the world. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by Lisa, his wife of 38 years, his daughter Elizabeth Dohanich, son-in-law Chas Dohanich, and two granddaughters Avery and Julia Dohanich.
ED KVIZ (Online Funeral - Friday, November 4, 2020)
Edward “Ed" F. Kviz Jr, man of faith, accomplished traveler, bird watcher, and lover of assorted carbs, died on November 4, 2020 from complications of the evil COVID 19 virus.He is survived by his wife Gail of 56 years, brother Tom, sister Barbara, sisters Peggy, Laura, Connie and brother John Paul, son Steven (Kathy), son Timothy (DeLisa), daughter Julianne (Wayne), son Andrew (Marcia), 7 grandchildren , 4 great grandchildren & extended family.




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