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~Josephine Janak~
YOAKUM: Josephine Marie Janak, age 88, passed away February 19, 2026. She was born March 18, 1937 in Hallettsville to Joe and Agnes Grafe Leopold. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters. She worked at Hochheim Prairie Insurance retiring in 1998. She found great joy in cooking and baking for her family, especially when making fresh homemade bread. She would often call them, inviting them to stop by to have some. Another joy of hers was working outdoors tending to her yard, flowers, and vegetable garden. She had a truly selfless heart. Helping others came naturally to her. She found happiness in giving, in serving, and in making sure everyone else was taken care of before herself. Her kindness was steady and genuine, and she gave without ever expecting anything in return. Her greatest blessings were her unwavering faith and the family God gave her. Nothing brought her more joy than being with the family she loved and who cherished her so deeply. Survivors: daughters, Cheryl Beran (Wayne), Lisa Harrell (Kirk) and Jackie Rutledge (Jeff); son, Randy Janak (Teresa); grandchildren, Blake Beran (Ashley), Brian Beran (Terah), Courtney Stahl (Ryan), Justin Janak (Ashley), Jenny Gonzales (Andrew), Lesley Horne (Justin), Clay Harrell (Meagan), Jodi Harrell (James Quarles), Kayla Miska (Steven), Allie Tyler (Luke), and Riley Rutledge (Alyxis Westbrook) along with 23 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Brockhaus and Marilyn Kocian; brothers, Charles Leopold (Barbara), Dennis Leopold (Kathy) and Douglas Leopold (Melissa). Preceded in death by: parents; husband of 66 years, Robert Janak; sisters, Lucille Werner, Margaret Stewart, Dolores Schroller and a brother, Frank Leopold. Visitation at 9:00 a.m. with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. funeral mass on Friday, February 27, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum. The honorary pallbearers will be her beloved grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Hospice of South Texas. The family is deeply grateful to Dorothy Lopez and Hospice of South Texas for the kindness, compassion, and dignity they showed our beloved mother. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656 |