Josephine Patricia (Jurecek) Mikeska

August 27, 1935 - September 26, 2020

Josephine Patricia (Jurecek) Mikeska, fondly known as “Jo”, 85, of Orchard, Texas passed away on September 26, 2020. She was born on August 27, 1935 in East Bernard, Texas to (the late) Anton and Lillie (Tobola) Jurecek. Jo was retired from Orchard ISD after 31 years of employment. She was known to be a great cook and baker. Jo could make a delicious chocolate sheet cake or a bountiful Thanksgiving feast look effortless. After retirement, Jo enjoyed woodworking, especially making wooden holiday yard décor. This loving wife, mother, Nani, sister and friend will truly be missed. Survivors include her loving husband of 65 years, Joe; sons, David Mikeska (Dodie Vogler), and Darrell Mikeska (Janice); siblings, Adolph Jurecek (Abi), Fred Jurecek (Patti), and Patricia Horak; grandchildren, Brandon Mikeska and Brittney Mikeska; great grandson, Jace Mikeska; step grandchildren, Tyler Hanigan and Peyton Swaim (Dalton), step great granddaughter, Bailey Swaim; along with extended family and friends. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2020 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. For those wishing, please consider making a donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Fund. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.