All Obituaries

JoAnn Beck, age 50, of Bastrop was called from this life on Monday, October 19, 2020.  She was born in Elgin, Texas on November 8, 1969 to Lloyd and Margaret Ellis. JoAnn was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband Marty Beck of Bastrop; parents, Lloyd and Margaret Ellis also of Bastrop; her son, James Ellis of Bastrop; sisters, Darlene Lundgren, Sara Schiller and Elizabeth Hawthorne and best friend, Sue Lara of Elgin, Texas.  She is...

Leon Michael Grohman, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend was called to his heavenly home on October 18, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Bastrop, Texas on October 7, 1942 to Clarence and Ida Grohman.  His greatest joys in life were his faith, family, gardening and taking care of his animals. Leon is survived by his wife Janice Grohman of 57 years, children Alan Grohman (Letitia), Tracy Edmiston (Thomas), John Grohman (LeeAnn),...

Alicia Gutierrez Orozco was born to Evaristo and Leonora Gutierrez in Bastrop, TX, on October 8, 1931.  Alicia gained her heavenly inheritance on Thursday, Oct 15, 2020 at the age of 89 years. She graduated from high school in Bastrop. Throughout her life she worked in a variety of areas including as a nurses aide in the Bastrop Hospital, as a nurses aide and teacher aide for Bastrop ISD, and provided childcare periodically.  During her life Alicia and Valentin were active in...

Charles Watterson Lee, dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and stalwart of the Watterson community departed for his heavenly home on October 11, 2020.  He was born June 15, 1937 in Watterson, Texas.   He lived his life first and foremost as a faithful servant of the Lord.   He is survived by his wife, Gearldine Buckner Lee, celebrating 59 years of marriage together;  four children, Jeanette Cowan, wife of Raymond Cowan of Watterson, Darlene...

Mary Colleen Gonzalez, 63, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away on October 5th at St. Davids Medical Center in Austin, TX.  She was born on September 27, 1957 in Portsmouth, VA. She was part of a Military family and has been all over the United States but called Texas home.  She served 3 years in the United States Navy as a Lab Tech and that is where she met the love of her life Patrick Paul Gonzalez.  She attended Johnson and Wales University in Chesapeake, VA.  You could...

Gabe was born November 11, 1984 to David Diaz and Roberta Thelen in Round Rock Texas. He gained his wings after a long-fought battle with cancer on October 5, 2020 at 11:32 A.M. at his home surrounded by loved ones. Gabe was a dedicated husband, father, family man, brother and friend who spent his time pulling tricks, having fun, and living life on the edge with his linemen buddies. Gabe always expressed that his job as a lineman was more than a career.  “It runs through my...

Thomas (Tom) L. Toovey,71, of Bastrop, Texas passed away Sunday October 4th at home with his family by his side. He was born in Seward, Nebraska on May 9, 1949 to Ralph and Euna Jean Toovey, he was the fourth of six children. After graduating from Seward High School, Tom attended Milford Technical College where he earned his Associates Degree in Civil Engineering. In 1971 he married Rue Ann Fish of Sidney, Nebraska. Tom, Rue and daughter Zandée moved to Denver, Colorado. He worked in...

Jerene Annette Wuensche Loeschman The Lord gave Jerene the gift of life on Sunday, July 14, 1940 in Slaton,TX, first born child to Herman and Clara Wuensche who farmed in nearby Wilson, TX. Jerene was baptized July 21,1940, into membership in God’s family at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wilson, in a home baptism, which was the custom. She was educated at St. Paul Lutheran School, a one-room school for grades 1-7, where the Bible and Lutheran doctrine were taught for the first hour of...

Lawrence Best passed away September 30, 2020 at the age of 93.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Norbert L. Simon, 92, passed away September 25, 2020, at his home in Bastrop, TX, with his wife, LaWanda Simon, by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, and stepson, Nolan Cobb, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 33 years, LaWanda Simon, daughters Xan Olson, Michelle Simon, Julie Pedretti, sons Daniel Simon and John Simon, stepdaughters LaDonna Heidemeyer and husband Ron, and Judy Rothpletz, as well as twelve grandchildren, ten great...