Jane Loretta Strmiska

October 5, 1944 until October 24, 2026

Daughter of Lester and Ida Krizak

Born in Schulenburg, Texas. Graduated as a Weimar Wildcat.

Continued her education at Austin Business School in Austin, Texas.

While at Business School, she met John Alvin Strmiska. Little did she know at that time that’s where their story would begin and continue on into Little River Academy.

Jane was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Rode Krizak, father Lester Krizak, her great granddaughter Bethany Ross, and her one true love, Johnny Strmiska.

Survived by her traveling companions: Mary Wade, beloved sister and Danny Wade, her beloved brother in law, from Virginia.

She leaves behind Her oldest daughter, Ida Marie Ross; friend Gaylon Lang; Ida’s children William Picasso, Richard Ross; B. J. Ross and his children Lil Johnny and Oliver.

Second daughter Lori Jane Strmiska Berry and husband Neal Berry

Lori’s children Emma Beth Rhodes Orcutt and her husband Robert Orcutt. Emma’s children Havanna, Secalie, and Arianna. Havanna’s children, Ay’lianna and Ly’anni.

Lori’s youngest daughter Jennifer Amalia Rhodes Hernandez and her significant other Jae Pierre; their son Journey Pierre; my grandchildren Jewels, Jaleel, Jilli, Javonnie, Jace, and Rosie.

Her son, John Strmiska, Jr. and his wife Danielle Strmiska; JJ’s and Danielle’s children Chandler, Taylor, and Kyle; Danielle’s son Hunter and wife Morgan and Baby Nolan; Danielle’s brother Lee Young, wife Danielle, and son Carter.

Mom’s best friend Sherry Young.

She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and a lifetime of friends and family from Hobby Lobby.

Last but not least, the fur babies, BoBo, June Bug, Willie Goose, Clair Bear, and Mr. Kitty Kitty.