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~Brenda Natho~
YOAKUM: Brenda Sue Natho, 70, joined her heavenly family, Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born November 7, 1955 in Karnes City to Vernon and Joyce (Faschenbauer) Janssen of Runge. Brenda graduated from Runge High School in 1974 and received RN credentials from Baptist Memorial Hospital in San Antonio. She later earned an education degree from the University of Houston - Victoria. She dedicated 26 loyal years as a school nurse to the Yoakum ISD where she enjoyed interacting with the students as much as providing on-campus care. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters, and was honored to receive the special Mother Seton Award for Catholic education. She was graciously committed to St. Joseph School where she served on the School Board, proctored many eye and hearing exams, and supported her children's academic and sports activities. Brenda was also an officer of the Yoakum Little League and spent years following her children's love for competition and sports. Brenda was married to her beloved, Billy Natho, for 48 joy-filled years. Together they proudly raised their three sons Jason, Jared and Jeff in the Yoakum community. In 2006 Brenda was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and though there were trials and tribulations, she relied on her faith and family. Billy was her constant companion and strength, and together they traveled all over the world, enjoying trips to places like Germany, Austria, Canada, and Alaska. Brenda never lost her joy for life and found happiness spending time with her grandchildren. She showered them with love, was always current on their recent games and activities, and maybe she occasionally boasted about their success. She dutifully took near-weekly trips with Billy to the family land in Runge where she took joy in watching her favorite pet, a longhorn steer named Bandit, roam the pasture. Survivors are her husband William “Billy” Natho of Yoakum; sons, Jason Natho (Lauren) of New Braunfels, Jared Natho (Jenna) of San Antonio and Jeff Natho (Kayla) of Shiner; six grandchildren, Hunter, Liam, Geneva Grace “Gigi”, Harrison, Peyton and Laney; mother, Joyce Janssen of Runge; brother, Vernon “Buzzy” Janssen II (Wendy) of Runge and nephews, Chase Janssen (Deni) of Runge and Brandon Janssen (Christina) of Runge. She was preceded in death by her father Vernon Janssen. Visitation 5 p.m., with the Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m, Monday, December 8, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. She will be placed to rest at St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum. Pallbearers are Hunter Natho, Liam Natho, Harrison Natho, Chase Janssen, Brandon Janssen, Jonathon Natho, Jace Natho, Eric Gaus, and Darron Gaus. Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Joseph Catholic School Endowment Fund. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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