Raymond Bernard Kadlacek, 94, of Wall, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in San Angelo. Raymond was born July 9, 1930, in Westphalia, Texas to William Louis and Elizabeth Reinders Kadlacek. He grew up in Westphalia and moved to the Olfen and Rowena communities as a small child. He attended Eola School through the ninth grade and had to quit to help his family on the farm.

He was drafted in the U.S. Marine Corps on March 27, 1952, in the Fifth Recruit Training Battalion at Camp Pendleton at San Diego, CA. He was honorably discharged on March 27, 1954, and was assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve until March 27, 1960.

He met and later married Leona Marie Schwertner on April 26, 1958, in San Angelo, and they spent 66 beautiful years together. Raymond and Leona lived and farmed all their lives in the Wall Community. He was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He sang in the Youth Choir when he was younger and then the Church Choir and the Men's Choir. He was also a member the St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Elizabeth Kadlacek,his brother, Louis, his brother James, and two brother in laws, Joe Schwartz and Daniel Hirt.

He is survived by his wife, Leona M. Kadlacek, of Wall; his children: Susan Copenhaver and husband, Larry of Conway, AR, Connie Perkins and husband, Damon of Lampasas, TX, Glenn Kadlacek and wife, Linda of Katy, TX, Joyce Graham and husband, Marty of Rocksprings, TX, and Janice Ross and husband, Johnny Ross, Jr. of Mansfield, TX; his grandchildren: Danis Copenhaver, Lindsay Copenhaver, Ashley Langley and husband, Uriah, Bryce Perkins and wife Courtney, Kendra Kadlacek, Tristan Granzin and wife, Rachael, Jordyn Fischer and husband, Joshua, Grayson Graham and wife, Sydney, Johnny Ross Ill and wife, Tori, Brittany Sibley and husband, Eric, and Bethany Neufeldt and husband, Tanner; ten great-grandchildren, Elo Copenhaver, Brett Copenhaver, Elias Langley, Aubree Granzin, Liam Granzin, Cadence Granzin, Addyson Fischer, Emersyn Fischer, Jedidiah Fischer, and Brooks Neufeldt; two sisters, Rose Marie Schwartz and Elsie Hirt and numerous nieces and nephews.

Raymond was a loving husband, father and grandfather who devoted his life to his family and friends and loved his community. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him!

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be grandchildren Tristan Granzin, Bryce Perkins, Grayson Graham, Joshua Fischer, Beau Carr, Uriah Langley.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Wall Volunteer Fire Department or the charity of your choice.

Susan Clinton Saari age 78, passed through the gates of heaven on September 6, 2024, to join all of her loved ones waiting for her on the other side. She fought the good fight in a long battle with rheumatic heart disease from childhood.

Susan was born October 28, 1945 in Lubbock, TX to Morris and Rebecca Clinton. She was graduate of Monterey High School in 1964 and a Texas Tech graduate in 1968 with a degree in art education.

Her working years were spent in teaching in Austin, TX. Followed by 20 years with the Bell Telephone System in Texas and Colorado. Finally she realized her dreams of owning her own book store while living in Las Cruces, NM.

Susan was a talented artist, busy gardener and avid reader. She was a proud Texan, a decedent of heroes of the Alamo and San Jacinto. She was a strong Christian having been raised in the Baptist faith and baptized at the age of 7.

Susan considered San Angelo her home and loved all the friendly people that she made as good friends and neighbors.

Susan is preceded in death by parents and older sister Judy Clinton Graves and husband Richard Brynolff Saari. She is survived by her niece, Jana Webster and husband Rick, of McKinney, TX, nephew, Greg Graves and wife Erica, of Lubbock, TX, great nieces, Jennifer Mazurek and Olivia Graves, great nephews, Nick Webster and Cash Graves, sister, Morrisa Clinton, of Aurora, CO, and special cousin, Tom Clinton, of Bozeman, MT.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm at The Heights Church, 4512 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, TX 76901.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Richard Calvin Patterson, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Eden.

No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo.

Mr. Patterson was born April 6, 1948 in Baytown where he was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. Richard was a lifelong resident of the Houston area before moving th San Angelo 2 months ago. Richard worked for Exxon Mobil for over 30 years. Richard loved riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Bengels Motorcycle Club in Baytown. Richard was an avid Houston Oilers fan until they moved to Tennessee.

Survivors include his two daughters, Karen Patterson of Baytown and Robin Davis and husband Jason of San Angelo; two sons, Derrek Patterson and wife Brenda of Spring and Thomas Birdwell of Danbury; a brother, Jimmy Pattersaon and wife Debbie of Pasadena; a sister, Debbie Bertalotto and husband Keith of Louisiana; and seven grandchildren, Cameron, Nicholas, Kaydence, Jewell, Colin, Calvin, and Chad.

Ronald "Ronnie" Kleppner, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on August, 7th, 2024 in San Angelo,

Texas.

Ronnie was born November 16th, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas to Clarence and Chrystal Kleppner. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1968 and went on to receive his Bachelors in History and Speech in 1972 from Angelo State University. He continued with his education, receiving his Masters Degree in Education and History in 1978 from Sul Ross University, and a certification in Drama Education from Pan-American University in Edinburg, Texas.

His love for history and drama led him to a 24-year career as a teacher where he taught history, drama and speech. Twenty of those years were spent in Houston Independent School District. For several of those years, he taught in Title 1 schools where students needed teachers who simply cared. He combined his love of history and his captivating story-telling ability to create a classroom atmosphere where students could dive into their history books in a fun, positive, and creative environment. Mr. Kleppner was a favorite of most students, because he not only took the time to invest in each student's education, but he was someone who cared about their well-being and challenged them to succeed in specific areas of their life, both educationally and personally.

After a successful run in education, Ronnie retired and moved back to San Angelo to take care of his elderly parents. As an avid historian, you could find him every morning and afternoon with a cup of coffee in hand discussing the ins and outs of his father's World War II missions as a bombardier, journaling it all down in his mind and paper, to later become a walking Encyclopedia of the War, sharing those historical moments with other generations. With his enthusiasm and excitement he had for his father's adventures, he began to research airplanes and learn all he could about those big "birds" in the sky, which led to a new hobby: building and painting model airplanes. After his parents passed, you could catch him taking morning walks, chatting about Dr. Who with his son, comically arguing with his sister about her throwing his little army men out the window on a road trip to Chicago, snacking on peanut butter, or being the great storyteller he was with those who he came into contact with him.

Ronnie is preceded in death but his parents Clarence and Chrystal Kleppner. He is survived by his sister Sherry Crowder, his son Jason Kleppner and his wife Amanda, niece Angela Shanks, husband Jimmy and great-niece Paisley Grace, cousins Barry Broadnax and wife Denise, Terry Merka, and Elliot Menchaca and husband Ricky, all of San Angelo.

On behalf of the family, they would like to send an extended thank you to Comfort Keepers who spent so much time with Ronnie not only caring for him but giving him the gift of friendship and a chance to tell his stories. We know he is "flying high" with his mom and dad telling stories yet once again.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 6-8 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home. A Graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Fairmount Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.Johnsons-FuneralHome.com.

With profound sadness, the Flores and Cortez families announce the passing of Ilaria "Lollie" Flores on September 11, 2024, at age 82, a world that will forever feel her absence. Lollie was born in 1941 in the vibrant town of Uvalde, Texas, at Turkey Creek Ranch, to the loving family of the late Cruz and Juanita Cortez. She was the 9th born of 11 siblings: Gonzalo, Encarnacion, Pablo, Flora, Juan, Anacleto, Cruz, Pelo, Yolanda "Yoli," and Enemy "Annie." As a guiding light and a loving caretaker, Lollie nurtured her family with wisdom and values that continue to resonate profoundly.

Lollie's journey led her to meet her future husband, Rosendo Flores, in San Angelo, Texas, at the Texas Theater. They were soon married on July 26, 1959, and built a loving family together, welcoming their four children-Roy, Rosendo Jr. (Bebee), Debbie, and Eric. As a mother, Lollie's love and guidance were unwavering, and the values she imparted, including a love for softball, will continue to inspire and shape her children's lives.

Lollie was the heart of both the Cortez and the Flores families. Her home was a sanctuary of warmth and kindness, where her embrace offered comfort, forgiveness, and unconditional love. This nurturing environment extended to her over eight nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, who all thrived under her care. Her presence was a beacon of strength and compassion (and humor), making her an irreplaceable cornerstone in the lives of her family, extended family, countless nieces and nephews, family friends, and her "commadres."

In her professional life, Lollie worked with dedication at Shannon Medical Center from 1968 to 2002, earning employee of the year as a surgery aid in 1995. Beyond her remarkable career, she was known for her spirited love of fast cars, especially her cherished Trans-Am and Z-28. Her enthusiasm for these sleek machines mirrored her approach to life-full of excitement and zest.

Lollie is now reunited with her cherished husband, Rosendo, and her son, Bebee. She is survived by her children Roy (married to Blanca), Debbie Gomez (married to Xavier), and Eric, as well as her beloved grandchildren Roy Lee, Nicholas, Estephani Ledesma (married to Rico), Cameron Melendez (married to Crystal), Tristyn, Caleb Melendez, Eric Jr., and nine great-grandchildren (plus baby Manolo).

Viewing will be on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 12:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Robert Massie Funeral Home, 402 Rio Concho Dr, San Angelo, TX 76903 with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. A Catholic Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 20 E Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903, followed by a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery, 1501 W. Avenue N, San Angelo, TX 76901. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Eric Flores Jr., Rico Ledesma, Joe Martinez Jr., Cameron Melendez, Caleb Melendez, and Bill Torres.

Lollie will be dearly missed, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those she loved, and her family will remember Lollie's legacy of love and the lasting impact of these words from "A Letter from Heaven:"

When tomorrow starts without me

And I'm not there to see;

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

The way you did today;

While thinking of the many things

We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me

As much as I love you;

And each time that you think of me,

I know you'll miss me too.

When tomorrow starts without me,

Don't think we're far apart

For every time you think of me,

I'm right here in your heart.

-by Alena Hakala Meadows-

Edna “Nadine” Glover, of San Angelo, went to meet her savior on September 8, 2024, at the age of 84.

Nadine was born on November 12, 1939, in San Angelo, TX, to parents William and Jessie (Kelley) Harris. She had one sister, Mary (Harris) Davis. San Angelo was her place of residence for most of her life. On April 26,1961 she married the love of her life, Garlan “Keith” Glover. She attended San Angelo College where she received an Associates Degree of Arts. Nadine retired from SAISD after working for 25 years in the cafeteria at McGill Elementary and Glenn Middle School. She always had a warm smile for the children that attended these schools and made lifelong friends there. Nadine had a beautiful alto voice and sang with a group in college. She had a very giving spirit and volunteered regularly at Shannon Hospital and Rust Street Ministries.

Nadine is survived by two sons, Chris Glover and wife, Rhonda of San Angelo and Kevin Glover and wife, Kamphan of Bangkok, Thailand: her three grandchildren Natalie Glover Sosa and husband, Nolan, Garret Glover, and James Glover.

She is predeceased by her husband Keith Glover, son Kerry Glover, and sister Mary Davis.

A memorial will be held for Nadine at 2:00pm on Tuesday, September 17 at Johnson Street Church of Christ. Scott Allen will officiate.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Sagecrest who took exceptional care of Nadine, and also Gentiva Hospice for their support and compassion. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations in Nadine’s name to Rust Street Ministries, or a charity of your choice.