Obituaries

Stephen August Weber

Stephen August Weber

Nov 16, 2013

On the morning of November 16, 2013, Stephen A. "Grip" Weber of Bastrop was called home to be with his Lord after a brief illness. He was 78 years old. Steve was born in Blanco, Texas on October 8, 1935 to August and Olga Weber. He was the youngest of six children born to the couple. Steve graduated in 1954...

Steve Dominguez Luna

Steve Dominguez Luna

Nov 15, 2013

Steve D. Luna beloved son, brother, uncle and father age 35, resident of Cedar Creek, TX passed away Friday, November 15 surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his parents, John Luna Sr. and Stella Luna, 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He is also survived by his wife Diana Gonzalez and children: Sabrina, Serena, Sierra, Destiny, Steve Jr.,...

Quinton Fritz Geltmeier

Quinton Fritz Geltmeier

Oct 29, 2013

Quinton Fritz Geltmeier passed away October 29, 2013 at the age of 79. He was born on November 21, 1933 in Malone, Texas to Reinhard Geltmeier and Ella Mae Piel Geltmeier. He worked as a furniture designer and upholster with Swiftex Inc before retiring of 37 years. He was one of the founding charter members of the Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Jackie Gene Sparkman

Jackie Gene Sparkman

Oct 27, 2013

Jackie Gene Sparkman, also known as “Papa Jac”, was born March 10, 1946 in Paragould, Arkansas the son of Louis Casto and Dora Alice Davis Sparkman. He passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013 in Bastrop, Texas at the age of 67. Jack graduated from Paragould High School in 1965. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he honorably...

June Marie Doerr

June Marie Doerr

Oct 22, 2013

June Marie Evans Doerr, 82, passed away on October 22, 2013, in Huntsville, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born July 21, 1931 in Goliad, Texas to Robert and Beatrice Hensley. While a student at Baylor University, she met her true love, Charles Evans. They were married December 24, 1949. Together they had 2 sons, Marcus and Keith, and...

Leroy Joseph Kana

Leroy Joseph Kana

Oct 20, 2013

Leroy Joseph Kana, 81 years of age, passed away October 20,2013. He was born July 22, 1932 in Holman, Texas to Henry Frank Kana and Mary Hajovsky. As a young man, Leroy worked on the family farm and graduated from La Grange High School. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for four years. On...

Sherman W. Kadura

Sherman W. Kadura

Oct 12, 2013

Sherman W. Kadura age 68 of Rockne was called to his eternal home on October 12, 2013. He retired from Tracor as a quality control inspector. He is survived by his wife Dale; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Milligan, Patty and Floyd Hoffman, Teresa and James Sterling; son and daughter-in-law Garland and Chela New; 5 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchild; brothers, Bill (Carol)...

Joshua James King

Joshua James King

Oct 4, 2013

Joshua “Josh” James King, age 19 of Bastrop went to be with the Lord October 4, 2013. Josh was born December 24, 1993 in Austin, Texas to Bryan and Dorothy King. He was preceded in death by Granny King and Aunt Darlene King. He is survived by his Parents; brothers, Bryan Jr., and William King; nephew Keith King; grandparents Mr....

Bertha Agnes Fohn

Bertha Agnes Fohn

Sep 25, 2013

Bertha Agnes Fohn Rosary is 7:30pm Friday, September 27, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockne. Funeral Services will be 10:30am Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following in Sacred Heart Cemetery. “She always leaned to watch for us, anxious if we were late, in winter by the window and in summer by the gate. And though we...

Kermit Harold Bush

Kermit Harold Bush

Sep 24, 2013

Kermit Bush, age 98, of Elgin passed to eternal life on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He was born October 21, 1915 in Freeport, West Virginia to Pendell and Mary Effie (Smith) Bush. Kermit was an active member of Cedar Valley Baptist church. He is survived by: daughters and sons-in-law, Glenna Louise Bush, Joyce Ann Bush Gibson and Bobby, Virginia Sue...

Frank Jerome Rainosek, Sr.

Frank Jerome Rainosek, Sr.

Sep 21, 2013

Frank J. Rainosek, Sr., age 87, of Bastrop was born February 14, 1926 in Hostyn, TX to George and Vlasta (Krenek) Rainosek. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a ceramic tile contractor and rancher for the rest of his life. He was called from this life on September 21, 2013. He is survived by: his wife,...

Susie Mae Nichols

Susie Mae Nichols

Sep 17, 2013

Susie Mae Nichols passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the age of 85. She had a long life. She was born in Alder Branch, Texas to Mathis and Cashie Jackson. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Rosco Jackson, and Boyd Jackson; sister Verdie Mae Jackson; son Johnny McKissic; and husbands Jack Nichols and Richard McKissic....

Virgil Evans

Virgil Evans

Sep 15, 2013

Virgil G. Evans, 76, died Sept.15, 2013. He was born and raised in Lometa, Texas to Edwin and Lora Evans. They preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Evans; and his brother, Bill “Rabbit” Evans. He is survived by his two daughters, Carol Barron and her husband, Mark, of Paige and Cheryl Klaus...

Jack Russell Elrod

Jack Russell Elrod

Aug 27, 2013

Jack Russell Elrod October 23, 1938 – August 27, 2013 Jack Elrod died peacefully Tuesday, August 27 at age 74. He had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement following his honorable discharge from the US Air Force. Starting on the Tyler PD, where he quickly rose to detective, Jack subsequently became a game warden for TPWD. He was...

Frank Conklin Sammis Jr.

Frank Conklin Sammis Jr.

Aug 25, 2013

Dr. Frank C. Sammis, Jr. went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2013 at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geraldine Sammis; his brother, Dr. William L. Sammis; and his granddaughter, Michele L. Landrum. He is survived by: his daughter, Mary Kay Landrum and her husband, Ronnie, of Bastrop, Texas and...

Adlinie V Rathman

Adlinie V Rathman

Aug 13, 2013

Adlinie Ewald Rathman, age 74, died on Tuesday, August 13. After a courageous battle with lung disease, the world has lost a loving mother and grandmother, compassionate friend, dedicated businesswoman, and faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Adlinie, a Caldwell county native, was born August 4, 1939 to Herbert and Ella Rosa Ewald. Her parents worked as farmers and ranchers, raising...

Kenneth Laake

Kenneth Laake

Aug 10, 2013

Kenneth A. Laake, lifelong resident of Bastrop, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Ken was born in Bastrop on August 23, 1946 to Frank H. and Odie Wuneburger Laake. He graduated Bastrop High School and attended Southwest Texas State University, and Del Mar College. Ken worked in the family owned business, Laake Hardware. He is predeceased by his parents....

Shirley Spencer Duggan

Shirley Spencer Duggan

Aug 10, 2013

A little tea with her cream, a little bread with her butter, and a few Hershey’s Kisses for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this New England Saint was loved by all. Shirley Mary Spencer, oldest daughter of Harold and Ida Spencer (both deceased and fondly remembered), was simply the definition of kind. Shirley (aka “Grammie”) was married to Michael Allan Duggan...

Daniel Castro

Daniel Castro

Aug 9, 2013

Daniel Castro June 19, 1957 – August 9,2013 Daniel Castro 56 years old was called home to be with our Lord August 9, 2013 after complications from a motorcycle accident. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Linda Castro, his daughter Andrianna Castro, grandson Daniel-Scott Fuller, all of Cedar Creek Texas. His parents Nick and Janie Castro of...

Geneva Johnson

Geneva Johnson

Jun 30, 2013

Geneva (Jean) Johnson of Bastrop, Texas died June 30, 2013. She was born March 7, 1927 in Andice, Texas. She is survived by Fred and Sue Shepherd of Dale, Texas; Randy and Robin Shepherd of Bastrop, Texas; 5 Grandchildren, and 10 Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be 3:00-5:00pm Sunday, July 7, 2013. Funeral Services are 10:00 am Monday, July 8, 2013 at...