Myrtle (Schmidt) Janssen

Myrtle Janssen, 95, of Yorktown, Tx passed away May 25, 2026. She was born May 27, 1930 in Yorktown, Texas to George and Mary Meyer Schmidt. She married Otto Janssen Jr. on June 10, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Yorktown.  

Myrtle was a devoted and active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Nordheim, where she faithfully served in many capacities throughout the years. She held several positions within the church including Recording Secretary, assisting with communion services and teaching Sunday School for many years.  She also was actively involved with Young at Heart and the Coffee Klatch group

Myrtle was a talented and precise seamstress who lovingly made clothes for her girls. She enjoyed attending her children’s games and was an enthusiastic fan of the Houston Astros and San Antonio Spurs. Above all, she was a devoted homemaker, an excellent cook, and took great pride in caring for her family.

Myrtle is survived by her daughters, Bonnie (Frank) Carter, and Penny Sievers, grandchildren Neal (Elizabeth) Linhart, John (Pauline) Linhart, Erin (Coler) Yoakam, Jeffrey (Kayla) Sievers and Joshua Sievers. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Isabella Linhart, Kendall Sievers, Caroline Yoakam, and Madeleine Yoakam.

She is preceded in death by her husband Otto Janssen Jr., parents, brother George Schmidt Jr., and son-in-law Arlan Sievers. 

Pallbearers are Frank Carter, Neal Linhart, John Linhart, Jeff Sievers, Josh Sievers, Coler Yoakam.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Nordheim or Donor’s Choice.

Our family would like to thank mom’s caregivers: Yvonne Torres, Rachel Guerrero, Mary Alvarado, Alexis Torres, Wilma Smith, and Hope Brown for their many years of loving care.

Visitation will be 5-7 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Massey Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 2 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Nordheim. Interment to follow at Nordheim Cemetery.

You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.masseyfh.com

Services entrusted to Massey Funeral Home. 361-564-2900

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