Obituaries

Leonard Quaglio, Jr., passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 71. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 5, 1943 to Leonard and Frances Quaglio, Sr. Len was truly one of a kind; he had a passion for life and loved all things art, music, and food. He made friends easily, and was not afraid to speak his mind. Wherever the next stop on his journey, he will be missed by the people who were fortunate enough to have him in their lives. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by 5 children, Elena M. Kurtz and husband Jim, Marc L. Quaglio and wife Lisa, Lynda A. Marlow and husband Charles, Gina L. Quinn and husband Tim, and Don R. Quaglio and wife Shawna; and grandchildren Kristopher, Michael, Hannah, Rebekah, Joshua, Sam, Samantha, Kylie, Timothy, Jack and future baby Gianna. 

Marvin Kelly Robinson, 70, died Monday, April 27, 2015.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Loretta Kay Robinson and three children:  Kelly Michelle Robinson, Stephen Baird Robinson, and Sonja Yvette Hanna; two grandchildren: Victoria Jewel Robinson and Braden James Hanna; sisters, Mary Jo Long, Becky Campbell, Neva Sledge, and brother, Fred Betchan.   Surviving nieces and nephews are:  Ryan and Angela Campbell, Jesse and Cody Sledge, Tanya Gammage, Shawna McKnight, Sean and Samantha McKnight and Ravin and Lincoln Gammage. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Robinson, and mother Ethel Betchan, of Pampa, Texas, and a niece, Cindy Long of Arizona

Ann Wiloth, 90, passed away on March 18, 2015 in Wimberley, Texas. A long time resident of Bakersfield, California. She moved to Wimberley in 1997 to be closer to remaining family. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred and her son Paul.

She is survived by her daughter Joyce and husband Vic Willoughby, grandchildren Laura and her husband Stephen Walter; Lance Willoughby and wife Kimberley and Lisa Faulkner; Great grandchildren Desiree and husband James; Danielle Walter and Buddy Walter; Bryttany, Quynton and Sydney Willoughby; Dalten and Brayden Faulkner; Dennis Paul and Christopher Wiloth; Great, great grandchildren Piper, Glenn and Aiden Willoughby.

Burial services will be held at a later date in Bakersfield, California.

Margaret Hollon’s long journey came to a peaceful close on March 14, eight days past her 99th birthday.  The Lady with a radiant smile, generous to all, lived with deep gratitude for the gift of life and, lately, with warm thanks for all those who helped her navigate the final weeks of failing health.  MF and Bill Johnson were special aides with memories of lifelong friendship.

A close friend and family member writes:  “What a good soul she was and will ever be, a beacon of what is open-minded, fair, accepting, forgiving and generous.” and, “I hope her welcoming her life’s end will help the rest of us accept it and remember the many good years in her company.”

Gae Ann Jasman Koen passed away on March 7, in Wimberley surrounded by her family. Gae was born on 11/20/45 in Edinburg, TX to Ervin and Martha Hayes Jasman. She received a Bachelor of Arts from UT-Pan American. Gae had a fulfilling career as a wife, mother, grandmother and for 33 years as an elementary school teacher. Gae and her husband moved to Wimberley in 2003 to be closer to family. Gae is survived by her husband of 44 years, Bill, and four children, Mary Summers (David), Gena Billeaud (Mitch), Robin Purcell (Paul), Joe Koen (Terri) and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Jeanette Rackley (Robert), Nancy Kronbergs (Paul), and brothers Lawrence Jasman (Pauletta), James Jasman (Mary); sisters-in-law MaryNan Koen Aldrich, and Betty Koen Jones; uncles Joe and Roy Hayes (Marsha); and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Rudolph Barney Blackstock “Butch” was born on May 26th 1945 to Rudolph B. Blackstock Sr. & Margaret Phelps Blackstock. He was the oldest of 7 children. Butch was preceded in death by his Parents, his Sister Peggy, Brother Richard and Grandson Ryan. Butch passed away March 9th at home in Wimberley with his family by his side after a hard battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving Wife Pat, his Children Lori Jurden, Randy Paul (Brenda), Traci Fissel, Glen Paul (Kim), and Cyndi Bilyeu (John) & 10 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. We want to thank A-Med Community Hospice of Austin for their loving care, especially Shawn Leighton RN, Mike Fritz Chaplin and Dr. James Uyeki. Thank you to all of our many family and friends for all of your prayers and support during this difficult time.

Turner Minnigerode, 75, of Wimberley, TX died of pancreatic cancer on March 7, 2015. 

He was at home, surrounded by his wife, son and daughter, a dear friend, and his dogs. 

He was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, and graduated from Washington University.  

He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1964, where he  was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society. 

He was the Director of Medical Education at Research Medical Center in Kansas City for 30 years, truly enjoying his teaching activity as a docent with the UMKC medical  school program. 

He loved dogs and was active in greyhound rescue for many years with Kansas City  REGAP, where he served on the board. 

Claudia Margaret Woolsey O’Bryant, 78, returned to her heavenly home on March 5, 2015, after a valiant battle with illness. Her devotion to her family and her certain belief in God and His faithfulness supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Claudia was born to the late Sterling & Libby Linn (Gardner) Woolsey, a S. Texas Wildcatter and a homemaker respectively, in Houston, TX on March 30, 1936. She was immersed in the Christian community that would be her lifelong support from an early age. She taught youth group to students as a young adult. She graduated from Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, TX, with a degree in social work and continued as a social worker in Dallas and Corpus Christi Texas for many years.

Barbara Ann Gray. 80, was born July 6, 1934 in Saratoga, Wyoming. 

A lover of holidays, Barbara died early Valentine’s Day morning on Saturday Feb. 14, 2015 in Wimberley, Texas. She was held by her family when she passed.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 20th at 3 PM 1004 Cypress Creek Lane Wimberley, TX. In celebration of Barbara’s life her family asks that visitors wear color in honor of her vibrant personality. All who would like to come and share in her memory are welcome, and all are invited to speak. There will be a reception and gallery of Barb’s artwork as well.

Johnny Palumbo, 74 passed away on February 28, 2015 in Wimberley, TX. He is survived by Bonnie Palumbo, and his three sisters and a brother, Gerrie and husband Jim Sullivan, Kathy and husband Mike Margerum, Edie and husband Craig Le Burgeois, Nick and wife Karen Palumbo; three sons and a daughter, John (Jep)E. Palumbo Jr., Joey and wife Lisa Palumbo, Wendy Palumbo, Cary and wife Amanda Palumbo. He is preceded in death by four grandchildren, Dominick, Austin, Vincent, and Aubree Palumbo as well as numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. His mass will be held at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church on March 14th at 11:00 am.