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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...

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...

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....

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...

Agnes Seidel

Agnes Seidel

Jun 24, 2013

Agnes (Kadura) Seidel age 102, of Rockne died Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born September 20, 1910 to Paul Kadura and Agnes Bartsch Kadura in the Rockne Community. She was married to Adolph Seidel on November 13, 1934. They had been married 60 years at his passing. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Agnes Seidel;...

Robert Cleveland Watson

Robert Cleveland Watson

Jun 15, 2013

Robert Cleveland ‘Daddy Bob’ Watson Robert C. Watson passed away on June 15, 2013, at the age of 92. He was born on January 22, 1921, in Bastrop County to John William and Anna Laura Watson and was a fourth generation Bastropian. Mr. Watson served in the Army radar unit during World War II where he made multiple amphibious landings...

Doralea K. Templeton

Doralea K. Templeton

Jun 15, 2013

Lea Templeton(Doralea) Lea Templeton of Del Valle went peacefully to be with our Lord June 15, 2013. She was born in Houston October 5, 1940, to H. C. (Bill) Kerr and Rose Beryl Kerr. A graduate of Houston Milby High School, Lea spent several years in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Austin in 1974. Before her retirement in 1998, Lea...

Margaret B. Bell

Margaret B. Bell

Jun 4, 2013

Margaret B. Bell December 5, 1943 to June 4, 2013 Margaret Bell passed away peacefully at her earthly home near Rosanky, TX on June 4, 2013 following a courageous struggle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She was born Margaret Elizabeth Bookter on December 5, 1943, the fourth of five children, to James and Mary Bookter of Leesville, LA. She grew up...

Joe L. Cook

Joe L. Cook

May 24, 2013

Joe L. Cook, who was lovingly known by his family as Daddy Joe entered his final resting place Friday, May 24th, 2013 at the age of 79. He was a big-hearted, jolly man who was a deeply-loved and respected husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend. Joe was never without a smile, wave or happy thing to say to...

Vanessa Lee Witcher

Vanessa Lee Witcher

May 20, 2013

Vanessa Lee Witcher, age 59, of Lockhart passed away on May 20, 2013. There will be a visitation from 11:00am to 1:00pm Friday 5/24/ 2013 at Bateman Baptist Church, Bateman, TX with services there at 1:00pm. Burial will follow in High Grove Cemetery.

Patrick O'Tierney

Patrick O'Tierney

May 17, 2013

Patrick O'Tierney, age 56, of Bastrop was called from this life suddenly on May 17, 2013. He was a computer technician and helped many with graphics designs. A Celebration of his life will be held at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00pm Monday evening, May 20, 2013.

Joann Louise Sims

Joann Louise Sims

May 13, 2013

JoAnn Louise Sims Rosary will be held at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tyler , TX for JoAnn Louise Sims, age 79 of Tyler with Father Braun officiating. Boren-Conner Funeral Home of Bullard is in charge of arrangements. JoAnn was born April 10, 1934, in Red Rock, Texas to Peter and Agnes...

Helen Christene Kessel

Helen Christene Kessel

May 5, 2013

Helen Christene Kessel, 91 of Bastrop died May 5, 2013. She was born on March 13, 1922, in Springtown, TX to Alfred and Elizabeth Petterson. She is survived by her son Terry, and daughter-in-law Barbara Kessel of Bastrop, daughter Emily, and son-in-law John McPhaul of Bastrop; 8 Grandchildren, and 11 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Monroe...

Mark Wallace

Mark Wallace

May 5, 2013

Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00PM Friday, May 10, 2013. Funeral Services are 10:00 AM Saturday, May 11, 2013, Bastrop Providence Funeral Home. Graveside Services will follow at 2:00 PM, Wallace Cemetery 3772 Deer Trail, Spicewood, Texas.

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