Willie Orsak Junek, 87, of Palacios passed away June 24, 2007. She was born October 21, 1919 in Louise, Texas to the late Frank William and Frances Prilucik Orsak. She was affectionately known as "The Fishing Lady" in Palacios and was an avid gardener and wine maker. She was a former member of the Altar Society at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing and currently a member of the Catholic Daughters at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Palacios.

Survivors include five daughters and their spouses Wilma & Bryan McDonald of Bay City, Eileen & Dan Schilling of Houston, Gloria & Robert Bales of Hunt, TX, Cynthia Junek Dujka of Bay City, formerly of Ganado, and Gail & Ted Perkins of Palacios; three sons and their spouses Edwin Junek, Jr. & Robin Ruben of Pasadena, George Junek of El Maton and Charlie & Stacey Junek of El Maton; sister Edna Mae Lynn Wright of Nevada; brother Siddie Orsak of Boling; grandchildren Coy & Keith McDonald, Kym McDonald Chambliss and husband Cory, Robin Peters, Aaron & Nicholas Bales, Kristi, Mandi & Danny Dujka, Todd, Blake & Nathan Perkins, Adam Adams, Justin, Marshall & Tanner Junek and Courtney & Candice Scoggins; great grandchildren Sarah, Bryanna, Madison & Makenzie McDonald, Mallory, Camille & Cassidy Chambliss, Michael & James McDonald, Sarah & Leah Peters and Aiden Bales. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Daniel Junek, sister Mildred Hahn and brother Archie Orsak.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Mass will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 28, 2007 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Domowoh officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church, The American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home 361-972-2012.