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Jul 6, 2021

Paul Wilck | Obituary | Rockwall Herald Banner - Rockwall County Herald Banner

Europe and always sent postcards and pictures to family and friends back home. Following his Army service, Paul moved to Texas and married Norma Prater on December 22, 1963. Paul worked as a land surveyor for many years and was a letter carrier for nearly 30 years. Paul moved his family to Rockwall in 1980 and lived there until the time of his death. Paul loved to travel with his wife taking road trips, going to casinos, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Paul enjoyed visiting his hometown and school friends in Farmville, VA. Paul loved nature and the outdoors. After retirement, Paul enjoyed feeding the many ducks, birds, rabbits, and fish on his property, and getting together with his retired post office friends for lunch. He is preceded in death by his father: Paul Wilck; mother: Helen Christensen Wilck; and son: John "David" Wilck. Survivors include his wife of 57 years: Norma Prater Wilck; sister: Barbara Mann of Mesquite, TX; brother: Jim Wilck of Farmville, Virginia; daughter: Lisa Wilck Palomba of Rockwall, TX; grandson: Daniel Palomba of Josephine, TX; granddaughters: Caroline and Alyssa Palomba of Rockwall, TX; and great-granddaughters: Addison and Elaina. Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Reflections at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Location. A reception will be held after the funeral service. A gathering of family and friends will take place before the funeral beginning at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, plant a tree, hang a bird feeder, or donate to the charity of your choice. Published on June 30, 2021 Adblock test (Why?)...

Jul 6, 2021

Michael Donegan | Obituary | Rockwall Herald Banner - Rockwall County Herald Banner

Robert E. Lee High School in Houston. He was a proud member of the class of '72 Corp of Cadets at Texas A&M University. Mike earned a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Economics at Texas A&M, was a Class Agent for the class of '72, and was a member of the Association of Former Students and A&M's Chancellor's Century Council. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served five years. Mike was stationed in Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia and Italy and achieved the rank of Captain. Mike was the Fertilizer Accounts Manager with El Dorado Chemical in Rockwall. He served as a councilman and mayor of McLendon-Chisholm, TX, for 17 years (1994-2010). He was a member of the Rockwall Terry Fisher American Legion Post #117 for almost 15 years, where he served as the Post Commander for three years. He also served as Post Chaplain, was the lead for Founder's Day activities, and developed the Youth Leadership Seminars. Mike was active in the Rockwall Band of Brothers, Sisters and Friends, and was a member of the Rockwall Historical Foundation and the Rockwall County Historical Commission. He was a long-standing member of the Republican Party, was elected as the Precinct 3D Chair, and served on the Rockwall Republican Party and Rockwall Men's Club Executive Committees. Mike was appointed to the Texas Historical Commission by Rick Perry in July 2012, and served until February 2015. He served as the chairman of the Men's Ministry of Chisholm Baptist Church and co-chaired the Dallas area Fundraiser for ALS. Survivors include his wife: Sharon; sons: Chris (Staci) and Matthew (Paetra); daughter: Amy (Matt); grandchildren: Justin, Karma, Lily, Coltrane, Jakob, Anne Chaddock and Mathias; niece: Kate; and nephews: Bo and Zach. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Tim and Larry; his father: Jim Donegan; mother: Betty Price; and stepdad: John Price. Funeral services were held 10:00am, Thursday, July 1, 2021, at ...

Apr 4, 2021

Dona Gardenhire | Obituary - Rockwall County Herald Banner

Dona worked in the county clerk's office before attending East Texas State Teachers College. Dona met and married Frank Jones Spelce, Jr. in 1942. The couple moved to Ft. Worth and began working at Consolidated/ General Dynamics/ Lockheed Martin (the Plant) until they retired almost 50 years later. During that time, they raised their daughter, Mary Carol, and enjoyed many wonderful family vacations together. When Frank passed, Dona moved back to Rockwall where she reconnected with childhood friend Dr. James Homer (Bud) Gardenhire whom she married in 1993. Dona and Bud traveled extensively until his passing seeking rare wildflowers to photograph. Dona was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church Rockwall and the Martha Sunday School Class, a proud member of the Rock Wall Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, The Friday Study Club, Friends of the Library, and the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Dona was classy, social, and hardworking, with a great love for her family and cared for some as they aged. She had several lifelong friends and never threw away a greeting card. She enjoyed flower gardening, especially iris, family genealogy, and local history. Dona emphasized education and provided many with financial, material, and logistical support in their lives. She is survived by daughter: Mary Carol Vervalin and husband David; grandson: Steven Charles Skipworth and wife Caren; granddaughter: Carol Jean Neal and husband Tim; five great-grandchildren: Melissa Anderson, Austin Meine, Sydney Brandow, Jasen Skipworth, and Lindsay Hudgins; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, March 15, 2021, at First Baptist Church, 610 S. Goliad Street, Rockwall with Pastor Jesse Crouch officiating. Interment will follow in Rockwall Memorial Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be h...

Apr 4, 2021

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Natural History, Washington, D.C.,; University of Florida, U.S.; Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil; ExxonMobil Corporation, Spring, Texas, U.S.; Centro Científico Tecnológico-CONICET, Mendoza, Argentina; Universidad de Chile, Santiago; University of Maryland, College Park, U.S.; Capital Normal University, Beijing, China; Corporación Geológica Ares, Bogota, Colombia; Paleoflora Ltda., Zapatoca, Colombia; University of Houston, Texas, U.S.; Instituto Amazónico de Investigaciones Científicas SINCHI, Leticia, Colombia; Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Medellín, Colombia; Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, U.S.; BP Exploration Co. Ltd., UK; and University of Fribourg, Switzerland.

Apr 4, 2021

James Howland Sr. | Obituary - Rockwall County Herald Banner

On Thursday, March 25, 2021, James Thomas Howland Sr. of Caddo Mills, Texas, passed away at the age of 93. James was born on Jan. 4, 1928, in Annona, Texas, to Roy and Zelma Howland. The son of East Texas sharecroppers, James was the second-oldest of seven children and grew up working the field with his family. He married his wife, Francis, in 1963 and moved to Rockwall, Texas, where they raised three children. James worked as a filling station attendant and then as a machinist at the Rockwall aluminum plant, from which he retired after 30 years of service. On July 28, 1990, he lost his beloved wife after almost 37 years of marriage. Affectionately known as Paw Paw, James' greatest joy was spending time with his large extended family. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and football, mowing, driving his golf cart and, in his later years, even a little reality TV. He loved chicken-fried-chicken and sweets, particularly strawberry yogurt, pronounced with his endearing East Texas drawl. James was a simple man, strong in his Christian faith, and was known to pepper a Thanksgiving prayer with as many "Lords" as possible. James was preceded in death by his parents, wife Francis Howland, son Baby Howland, son-in-law Richard Palczynsky, grandson Steven Palczynsky, great-granddaughter Avery Palczynsky, sister Lucy Vanhoose, and brother Wayne Howland. He is survived by daughter Connie Miller and husband Thomas, daughter Jalana Palczynsky, and son Jamie Howland and wife Lisa, all of Caddo Mills, Texas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 26 gre...