Obituaries

Born in Houston, Texas, in 1938, Raymond Wood Czichos went to be with the Lord 78 years later from Wimberley, Texas.  Raymond’s parents, Raymond Louis Czichos and Madge Wood, added sisters Joanne and Gene to the family in Channelview, then moved to Wimberley in 1946, where brother Carroll was born.  The family created a legacy of tourism for thousands of lucky vacationers at 7A Ranch and Pioneer Town.  At Pioneer Town, Raymond took part in the entertainment, gaining renown as Pecos Bill in the Gay 90’s show and the drunk cowboy in the Medicine Show.  He also owned and drove the Pioneer Town and Pacific Railroad park train, regaling riders with his particular brand of corny humor.

Charles Smith, a resident of Woodcreek, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the age of 83. Services are pending at this time. For more information, call Thomason Funeral Home at 512-396-2300 or visit www.thomasonfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book.

Mary Flatt Barks was born September 23, 1926 in Collinsville, Texas and died peacefully in San Marcos on Saturday, January 7, 2017.  She graduated from high school in San Angelo before beginning her college education at Texas Tech University.  After receiving her degree in Food and Nutrition, she worked as a school dietitian.  Later Mary worked for the Girl Scouts of America and prepared income taxes.  She volunteered with CTMC hospital and hospice in San Marcos.

Mary and Guy Barks married June 27, 1947, following his graduation from Texas Tech University.  Her greatest joy was as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She also enjoyed birding, travel, wildflowers, games with friends, and was an enthusiastic Texas Tech Red Raider fan.  Mary and Guy were active members of the Wimberley Presbyterian Church where she served as Elder.

Kenneth J. Tyssen of New Braunfels, TX, beloved husband, son, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the age of 89.  He was born September 7, 1927, in Chicago, IL, to the late Tony and Margaret (Ahlsen) Tyssen.

Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion.  He graduated  from the University of Illinois with a BS degree in electrical engineering.  He married his first wife, Muriel (Harrop) Tyssen in 1953, prior to relocating to Texas in 1954.  

In 1983 he married Bonnie Brown in Houston and they moved to Wimberley in 1999 where he attended the Chapel In the Hills church.

His former wife, Muriel Harrop Tyssen (1993) preceded him in death.

Alice Jean Joy, 75, of Wimberley, TX passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21st, surrounded by her loving family.  Alice was born in Tulia, TX on April 21, 1941 to Elgan C. “Tootie” Goodman, Sr. and Marie Stanaland Goodman.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, E.C. Goodman, Jr.  Alice is survived by her loving husband, Dale; son, Joe Joy and his wife, Nancy of Dayton, TX; son, Kirk Joy and his wife, Nina of Baytown, TX; daughter, Janna Irwin and her husband, Mark of Jackson, TN; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Alice married her high school sweetheart in 1957, raised a family of three children and divorced after thirty years. Twenty-three years later she remarried Dale, and they lived happily for seven more years till her death.

Kelly Lee Ray, a resident of Seguin, passed away Friday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 53. Services are currently pending. For more information, call Thomason Funeral Home at 512-396-2300 or visit www.thomasonfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book.

Levi Travis Weed, a resident of Wimberley, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at the age of 19. Levi was born in Austin on June 1, 1997.

He is survived by his parents, Calvin C. Weed and Nancy M. Little of Wimberley, his grand-mother, Dr. Rasjidah Franklin of Oakland, California, his sister, Cheyenne Schwengler and husband Tommy of Fredericksburg, and his nieces, Addison and Bristol Schwengler. Levi is preceded in death by his grand-parents, Beverly and Bill Little, and grand-parents, Florence and Travis Weed.

Friends and family were welcomed to Thomason Funeral Home in Wimberley on Saturday, October 15, 2016 for visitation and a funeral service. Interment followed at the Wimberley Cemetery. For more information, call Thomason Funeral Home at 512-396-2300 or visit www.thomasonfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book.

Delores Romeike, a resident of Wimberley, passed away September 13, 2016 at the age of 91. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery. Interment will follow. For more information, call Thomason Funeral Home at 512-396-2300 or visit www.thomasonfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book.

Janice Langley Millard, age 74, of Wimberley died peacefully at her home on September 19, 2016.  

Jan was born in Beaver, Oklahoma to Florene and Frank Langley on February 2, 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Ronald Edward Millard Jr. and is survived by her children, Ronald Edward Millard III and Sarah Millard Lanahan, their spouses, Elisabeth Millard and Brian Lanahan, her wonderful grandchildren, Ronald Edward Millard IV and Isabel Langley Millard, her brother, Donald LeRoy Langley, and his family and many wonderful cousins, in-laws, friends and her dear friend, Winston Hudson. 

Karen Nielsen, 72, of Wimberley, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on June 21, 1944 in Ogden Utah to Clifford and Twyla Beck (both deceased).

Karen enjoyed life. Karen loved to travel, with Italy and France being two of her favorite destinations. Some of Karen’s favorite things were to play bridge, bunco, visit the hill country wineries and dine with her dinner club friends. Karen had a love of animals and her pets always had a special place in her heart.