Leona Emma Kueck Gutowsky

One of 6 children, Leona Emma Kueck Gutowsky was born on November 8, 1930 in Rosenberg to John William Kueck and Lillie Duesterhoeft Kueck.

After a valiant fight with cancer, she passed away April 4, 2024 at her home at the age of 93.

After graduating from Rosenberg High School in 1948, Leona began her working career at Rosenberg Telephone Company as a switchboard operator.

Her second career began a few years later as a library aid at Travis Elementary, which she held until she retired and became a fulltime homemaker.

She married her first and only love, James Victor Gutowsky, on November 9, 1952 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg.

In early years, Leona was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, participating in various women’s ministry programs.

She volunteered for many years as a Pink Lady at the Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital gift shop.

She was an avid seamstress making a broad array of clothing for herself, her husband and children.

Her hobbies included needlepoint, crochet and other craft work, reading and crossword puzzles.

She got most enjoyment from playing a variety of table games including dominos, canasta, Yahtzee, Sequence and any other opportunity to join friends and family around the game table.

Many nights she could be found at local KC, VFW and American Legion halls enjoying bingo.

Most recently, a jigsaw puzzle could always be found on her dining room table where any visitor was invited to find just the right fit for a piece to the puzzle.

Leona and James enjoyed gliding across the dance floor to waltzes, polkas and big band music.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillie Kueck, her husband James V. Gutowsky Sr., sister Evelyn Kueck Oberhoff, brothers Edwin Kueck, Melvin Kueck, and Lonnie Kueck and grandchildren Brian Walleck and Shelby Walleck.

She is survived by her brother Raymond Kueck, son James Gutowsky Jr. and wife Jan, daughter Donna Walleck, grandchildren Stephanie Walleck, Joel Gutowsky and wife Kimberly, Jay Gutowsky, and great grandchildren Anna, Maggie and Hazel Gutowsky, along with other family members and friends.

Special thanks to Maria, Betty, Margaret, Dally, Jackie and Dolores for the dedicated and loving care shown Leona.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg with Chaplain Herman Moten officiating.

For those wishing, memorials may be made to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, P. O. Box 1488, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218) in Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

Allen Cole Neeper, 66, of Rosenberg was born on January 2, 1958 and went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at Caballero-Ryder Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

He is preceded in death by grandfather, Robert Columbus Neeper; beloved grandmother, Oleta Neeper; uncle, Harold Douglas Neeper; sister-in-law, Anita Neeper; nephew, Robert Ethan Neeper and great granddaughter, Isabella Nycole Hernandez.

Allen is survived by his loving wife, of 17 years, Rita Banda Neeper; parents, Robert & Linda Neeper; brother, Barry Neeper; children, Sara Podojil & husband Jason, Steven Neeper, Emmanuel Neeper, Julie Orellana; step-children, Kim Banda, Tracy Banda, Ashley Rubio; grandchildren, Victor aka “Noodle”, Jadyn, Jayson, Dylan, Tyler, Steven, Lillith, Brasi, Briana, Miranda, Delilah, Emiliana, Destiny, Elizabeth, Mariah, Aliyah, Christian, Arianna & Averie and great grandson, Noah. He also leaves behind a host of family & friends.

Allen served in the US Army and was a proud Veteran. Allen was a soldier who fought even when off the battlefield. He always enjoyed swapping Army stories with his fellow Veterans. He was a certified mechanic for 40+ years and was always happy to help everyone with their car problems. Allen had a passion for Mustangs and enjoyed having a cold one and listening to his music while working on his cars. He also enjoyed fishing, planting flowers and firing up the pit. Allen was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends and will be dearly missed. We Salute You Allen Cole Neeper!

Tributes and words of condolences may be left for the Neeper family at www.caballero-ryderfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Caballero-Ryder Funeral Home located at 722 Grillo Way, Rosenberg, TX. 281-238-4500.