Obituaries

Oct 18, 2020

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...

Oct 15, 2020

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...

Oct 11, 2020

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...

Oct 5, 2020

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,...

Oct 5, 2020

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...

Oct 4, 2020

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...

Oct 1, 2020

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...

Sep 30, 2020

Lawrence Best passed away September 30, 2020 at the age of 93.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Sep 25, 2020

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,...

Sep 24, 2020

Arnold Glenn Essler, 78, of Cedar Creek, Texas, was called home to the Lord on September 24, 2020. Arnold was born on April 10, 1942, in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Jean Essler; Son, Jerry Wayne Essler; daughter-in-law, Janet Lynn Essler; Granddaughters, Rachel Marie Essler and Annette Christine Essler, and...

Sep 18, 2020

LeRoy H. Simons, father and tinkerer, aged 101 years, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Bastrop, Texas on September 18, 2020 having been in the wonderful care of his son and daughter-in-law, Allen B. and Candace Simons.  He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Marjorie Emiline Moeller Simons and by his brother, Gerald E. Simons...

Sep 17, 2020

Donald Gene Wilkinson passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 17th, at the age of 68.  He was born to Glen and Nina Wilkinson on August 3rd, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas.  He married Tiffany Prewitt on September 27th, 1997.

Don enjoyed the beach with the sand between his toes, his music of all kinds, and barbequing.  He was...

Sep 9, 2020

James Carl Smith, 58, of Elgin, Texas passed away on September 9, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

James is survived by his fiancé, Donna Gudeczauskas; his mother, Vernie Smith; brothers and sisters, Wayne Smith and his wife, Valerie;  Beverly Smith and Daryl Gardner; Dan Smith and his wife Gail and nephew, Allan Smith; Fred Smith and...

Sep 6, 2020

Sandra Boggus Grawunder

Sandra Boggus Grawunder entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2020 with her son Lee by her side. Sandra lost her second battle with cancer when it returned this past year. Sandra was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on December 14, 1945, the daughter of Berta and Lewis Boggus. As a child,...

Sep 6, 2020

It is in great sadness that the family of Raul Rangel announces his passing on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the age of 64 years old.  He was born in Dolores Hidalgo Gto., Mexico, and was the son of Pablo Rangel Villegas and Maria de Jesus Sandoval Rangel. Raul will always be remembered as a hardworking devoted son, husband,...

Sep 4, 2020

Mary Ellen Franklin, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas May 27, 1943.  She passed away on September 4th, 2020, at age 77.

Mary was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and friend. She was the oldest daughter in her family and learned how to take charge of her brothers and sisters right away.  She used that...

Sep 2, 2020

Zulema G. Vasquez, age 102, resident of Bastrop, Texas passed away on September 2, 2020.  She was born February 27, 1918 in Bastrop to Samuel and Nemesia Garcia. She was a devoted mother and friend.  She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

Zulema is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Julio Vasquez;...

Aug 31, 2020

Troy Franklin was born in Kokomo, Indiana October 23, 1965 on Grissom Airforce Base. At age 54, Troy passed away on the weekend of August 29th.  He proudly served his country in the military, worked as a phone man, and loved to spend time with his family and friends. Troy always had a smile, a joke at the waiting...

Aug 28, 2020

Robin Lynn Brough Sumner, 61, of Cedar Creek, TX went to be with her Lord & Savior August 28th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Robin was born in Kokomo, IN on August 25th, 1959 to Robert and Clara Mae Brough. She was a loving, caring, wife and mother. Robin had a wonderful life...

Aug 21, 2020

Long time Bastrop resident Mary Gregory LeBlanc, 88, of Bastrop, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020.  Born Maria Gregory Papadaki on May 20, 1932, the youngest child of Gregory and Garafalia in Anapoli, Crete, Greece, the most honorable way to explain her life is in chapters.  Her first chapter in Greece included surviving the Nazi occupation of...