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On Thursday,  February 13, 2020, Troy Dean Polzin passed away at the age of 59, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Houston, Texas to William Polzin and Marilynn Grounds on January 17, 1961. Troy is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Tara and David Credeur, and two granddaughters Cheyenne and Charlotte. Left to cherish his memories are his sisters and brother-in-laws Cheryl and Arthur Post, Debbie and Roy Ondruch, Kim and Steve Barcus, Susan and Randy Capps, Cindy...

Our beloved mother, and Nene, Jannene Kay Zirkle, age 68, passed away Thursday, February 13th, 2020 in Houston, Texas. She is now reunited in her heavenly home with her husband, the love of her life, John S. Zirkle, her parents, Arlie Thomas Sanch and Ila Mae Morgan, her brothers, Gerald Mathew Morgan and Darrell Mark Morgan, and her sister, Jane Sanch. Jannene is survived by her daughters, Dawn Elaine Shaffer and husband Ronald “Ron” Wallace Shaffer and Angela Zirkle Fennen...

Thomas James Flaherty, 80, died on February 10, 2020.  He was born on February 17, 1939 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to James and Jessie Flaherty.  Mr. Flaherty was very interested in technology, and loved to work on his computer.  He was a former board member for the Northwest Houston Chamber of Commerce, a member of The Sacred Heart Society, serving in four positions including President.  Mr. Flaherty was also a member of The GoodFellas Men’s Social Club and the...

On Sunday, February 9th, 2020, Gary Niemand, loving husband and father of a son, passed away at the age of 54.  Gary was born on June 14th, 1965 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, son of Albert and Pam Niemand.  After high school Gary served in the South African Army for two years.  He received degrees in Tool Making, Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, SA.  After graduation Gary started working at Volkswagen,...

Shannon Leigh Weyland, of Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2020, at the age of 53. Shannon is survived by his wife of 29 years, Chris (Friederich); his three sons, Jacob (27), Cody (24) and Conner (21); his mother, Patricia Weyland; his brother, Shane Weyland; his sister, Shea (Weyland) Vinavich; and nephews, Austin, Gabe, Cole, Owen, Alec, and Kaiden; his father and mother-in-law, JIm and Donna Friederich; his brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Glynis Friederich;...

Donald (Don) Watson passed away on February 8, 2020 at the Kindred Hospital in Houston. Don Watson was born on April 22, 1956 along with his twin brother Ron Watson in Kansas City, Mo. He graduated in 1978 with a degree in Graphic Arts and Technologies from Central Missouri State University and was president of his fraternity, Delta Upsilon.  Don worked several years as an Area Sales Manager in the printing industry before he worked as a Dealer Manager for Cook Portable Warehouse...

Ricardo "Ricky" Sepulveda, 26, was born September 3, 1993, in Houston, Texas, where he also died from a "hit and run" accident February 7, 2020.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Rudy and Guadalupe Olvera of Houston; Eusebio Sepulveda of Monterrey and Jean Morgan of San Antonio, Texas.  He is survived by two sets of loving parents, Linda and David Morgan of Houston, and Ricardo and Gabriela Sepulveda of Monterrey, Mexico; his half brothers Alejandro...

Betty Jean Battaglia was born on December 17, 1931 to George, Sr. and Ida Debes.  She attended Sam Houston High School and graduated in 1950. Betty married Sam Battaglia in January 1955.  They had two sons, Vincent and Samuel. Betty enjoyed playing softball and was an avid fan of baseball and football.  She absolutely loved the Astros!  Betty also had a love of bowling.  Betty's biggest love, though, was for her family. She was preceded in death by her...

Esther Olufunke Akinyemi was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria on September 22, 1956. She entered Heaven’s gates on February 4, 2020. A warmhearted mother and wife, Esther was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She loves singing, (most especially songs from her hymn book), dancing, crossword puzzles and watching Christian dramas. Esther had an unwavering believe and faith in God. She was a member of Springs of Hope Christian Ministry...