Mrs. Russel D. Loitz nee Barbara Jean Hajda, 79, of Rosenberg, passed away Thursday, June 29.
Barbara Jean Hajda was born Feb. 24, 1944 in Granger, to Johnnie and Matilda (Dollie) Otillie Skrhak Hajda of Granger.
She married Russel D. Loitz Nov. 8, 1980, in Marion.
Barbara obtained her cosmetology license from the Austin Beauty School. She made countless friendships during her more than 40-year career, and was well known for her expertise in hair color.
She is preceded in death by her parents and son, John Conlee.
Barbara Jean Loitz is survived by her husband, Russell D. Loitz of Rosenberg; daughter and spouse, Lynn and Darrell Thompson of Seguin; two grandchildren, Jenna and Julio Lopez, and Trey Thompson; four great grandchildren, Kolten, Shane, Kolby and Slade Lopez; mother-in-law, Ethel Loitz of San Antonio; two sisters and spouses, Nancy and Ronnie Kruse, of Taylor; Donna and Kenneth Jarosek of Granger.
The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, in the Bethany Lutheran Church with a funeral service at 11 a.m. by Rev. Kevin Haug Graveside services and interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery.
For those who so desire, you may make memorial contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, Bethany Lutheran Church or to the charity of your choice.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home.
