Ossie L. Seastrunk

Ossie L. Seastrunk passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Regency Hospital in Carrollton, TX.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Morse Street Baptist Church in Denton, TX.

Mrs. Seastrunk is survived by three sisters, Annie Allen, Genell Kahey and Lee Kahey, three brothers, Jitahan Kahey, Joe Kahey and Avila Kahey; five children, Diane Seastrunk, John Seastrunk, Micheal Seastrunk, Regina Seastrunk and Reginald Seastrunk; thirteen grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Virginia Lubbers

Virginia Lubbers, 79 of Denton, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008.  She was born on February 5, 1929 in Pilot Point to Louis and Tillie Tischler.  She married Paul Lubbers, on June 8, 1948 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point.  She was a homemaker.  She was a devoted wife, mother and loved her family and grandchildren.  She was a devoted Catholic and loved saying the Rosary.  She was retired from Denton State School where she was a cook for 15 years.  She is a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Pilot Point. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Rev. James Flynn will officiate.  Burial will follow at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Cemetery.  Rosary will be read on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 6 p.m.  Pallbearers will be Allen Lubbers, Dale Lubbers, Tanner Noel, Brent Lubbers, Paul Lubbers and Bob Kubacek. 

She is survived by her husband, Paul Lubbers; two sons, Allen Lubbers and wife, Teresa and Dale Lubbers; and two daughters, Janey Garcia and husband, Randy and Judy Lubbers, all of Denton.  She is also survived by four brothers, Lee Luey Tischler of Whitesboro, Marvin Tischler of Collinsville, Mike Tischler and Robert Tischler, both of Pilot Point; and two sisters, Josie Cox of Sherman and Pauline Lubbers of Southmayd.  As well as six grandchildren, Helen Noel, Tammy Lubbers, LeAnn Barett, Crystal Lubbers, Brent Lubbers and Paul Lubbers; six great-grandchildren, Tanner Noel, Collin Bryant, Kaden Lubbers, Branden Lubbers, Halea Jane and Cole Hall; and one great great-grandchild, Tanner Allen Noel, Jr. 

Services are under the direction of Slay Memorial Funeral Center, Aubrey, Texas. 

Dr. Helen Mershon

Dr. Helen Mershon, 77, of Dallas and Denton, passed away Wednesday. May 7, 2008 at Presbyterian Medical Center, Dallas. She was born July 12, 1930 to George Raymond Bell and Helen Elizabeth Bell in Corpus Christi. She attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she earned her B.A. in English. Dr. Mershon earned her M.S. in Psychology from Florida State University in 1966 and her Ph.D. in Psychology from UNT in 1980. She dedicated her professional life to helping children with autism at University of North Texas Center for Behavioral Studies and persons with mental retardation in Ft. Worth State School.

Dr. Mershon is survived by her son, Donn David Mershon; and her daughter, Melville Ann Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.

James H. “Jim” Reoh

James H. “Jim” Reoh, formerly of West De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away at home in Denton, TX on Thursday, May 8, 2008 after a 2 1/2 year battle with melanoma of the lymph nodes. He was born in Green Bay on October 19, 1941 to the late Sadie (Tiesen) and Alvin Reoh. He graduated from West De Pere High School in 1960. Jim was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966. He moved to Chicago in 1964 met and married his wife, Anita Lietz on August 31, 1968 in Wilmington, IL. They moved to Texas in 1969. Jim worked for American Airlines for 45 years in Chicago and Texas, retiring in May of 2007.

He is survived by his wife, Anita; two sons, Darren (Kim) Reoh, their children Bailey and Rylan of Larsen, WI and Doug (Stephanie) Reoh of Denton, TX; two brothers and two sisters, Don Reoh of West De Pere, Denis (Mary) Reoh of Green Bay, Margaret (Larry) Kolodji of Richboro, PA and Donna (Jack) Schlag of Green Bay; and cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and coworkers. His parents; and his mother and father-in-law preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held at Dalton Funeral Home in Lewisville, TX from 7 - 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Jim will be buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Carolyn Green

Carolyn Green, 80, of Lake Dallas, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 30, 1927 in Denton to James Elmer and Ida Mae Mann Barns. She attended Denton Schools and North Texas State Teachers College (now U.N.T.). She married B.L. Rankin, Jr. He preceded her in death. She later married Vaughn Ray Green in 1971. He preceded her in death. She had retired as manager of Lake Haven Estates in Lake Dallas and a member of Lake Dallas First Baptist Church.

She had been active in Kid ‘N Cops, Parks and Recreation, Board of Adjustment, Keep Lake Dallas Beautiful, Planning and Zoning, Community Development Corp. Chairman, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, long time chamber member, City Council Volunteer, a staunch supporter of Lake Dallas Football & Athletics, sponsored Academic Scholarships for Lake Dallas High School seniors and an Honorary member of the Lake Dallas Yell Raisers.

Friends are welcome to come by DeBerry Funeral Directors on Friday, May 9, 2008 and sign the memorial book. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Lake Shores Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Patrick officiating. Burial will follow at Swisher Cemetery. Members of the Lake Dallas Falcons football team will serve as pallbearers.

She is survived by daughter, Barbara Jo and husband, Stephen R. Burns of Keller; son, Thomas Edward and wife, JoAnn Rankin of Lake Dallas; sisters, Pauline James of Dallas and Geneva Boydston of Denton; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Lake Cities Education Foundation, Attn Carolyn Green Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 1294, Lake Dallas, Texas 75065.

Frederick Ronald “Ron” Feiler

Frederick Ronald “Ron” Feiler, 72, of Denton passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at his residence. He was born December 29, 1935 in Detroit, MI to Frederick Matthew and Gertrude Elizabeth Johnson Feiler. He graduated from Allen Park Michigan High School and attended Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 8 years. He married Barbara A. Bergsma on November 22, 1958 in Allen Park MI. He was the chief chemist and quality control for Atochem/Elf Aquatain in Beaumont. He taught science and coached golf, football, basketball, summer sailing for kids and little league football. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church and active in the choir of the church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church with Father Tim Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Feiler of Denton; daughter, Catherine and husband, Larry Painter of Flower Mound; son, Eric Feiler of Huntersville NC; grandchildren, Hailey M. Painter, Brian M. Painter and Mallory and husband, Berek McEwen; brother-in-law, Stuart and wife, Judy Bergsma of Knoxville TN; niece, Bridget Reith and family; and nephew, Michael Bergsma and wife, Jessica.

Arlene Jeannette Brunsvold

Arlene Jeannette Brunsvold was born on September 2, 1915 in Mason City, IA to Grover and Bertha Solomon Garrett. She passed away in Denton, TX on Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Arlene was raised in Manly, IA. After graduating from Manly High School, she attended Mason City Junior College where she received her teaching certificate. She returned to Manly to teach grades 1 through 8 in a one-room schoolhouse.

In 1936, at age 21, she married Perley Brunsvold, a teacher from Kensett, IA. There were three children born to this union. Together they dedicated their lives to family, church and education.

In 1940 they moved to Mason City. Arlene worked tirelessly raising their three children, substitute teaching and aiding her husband’s career as he progressed to be Superintendent of the public schools. During these years, she was an active member of the Teacher’s Auxiliary, a member of the Friends of the Library and acted as Co-Chairwoman of the Cerro Gordo American Red Cross.

In 1964, in her fifties and as a grandmother, she left her comfortable home in Mason City to move into University of Iowa married student’s quonset huts for two years. While her husband earned his PhD, she enrolled in several art courses. They thoroughly enjoyed this adventure as students again, and Arlene went on to become an accomplished artist.

Arlene became a lifelong Lutheran when she married. She taught Sunday School for 23 years and touched many young lives in a positive way. In addition to teaching, she and her husband aided countless students with encouragement and generous financial support.

In 1968 they moved to Mankato, MN until retirement in 1979. They spent the rest of their lives together, spending summers at their beloved Leech Lake cabin in Minnesota, and their adopted winter home in Brownsville, TX.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Christ The Servant Lutheran Church in Denton, TX. Burial will be in Kensett (Iowa) Cemetery on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 10:30 a.m., with Major Erickson Funeral Home of Mason City handling the arrangements.

Arlene is survived by her children, Brian and wife, Chica Brunsvold of Falls Church, VA, Michael and wife, Ann Brunsvold of San Antonio, TX and Janan and husband, Jon Bergstrom of Denton, TX; grandchildren, Laura Brunsvold Hynes, Paul Brunsvold, Mary Ann Brunsvold Hamilton, Tom Bergstrom and Amy Bergstrom Irons; and nine great-grandchildren. Her husband, her parents and sister, Dorothy Otto, preceded her in death.

Memorials may be made to Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, 2121 E. University Drive, Denton, TX 76209; Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 4044, 214 E. Price Road, Brownsville, TX 78520, or the P.0. Brunsvold Scholarship Fund, Mankato State University Development Office, MSU Box 101, P.O. Box 8400, Mankato, MN 56002.