Eva Jo Zapalac Aschen, 76, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Luling. She was born December 31, 1948, in Shiner to William and Marie Malinovsky Zapalac. She worked as an Assistant Manager at Bottom Dollar, a Secretary at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and was an employee for several home healthcare agencies. She was a member of the Altar Society and Parishioner at St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a member of St. Ann’s Society 37 Hochheim KJZT.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald G. Aschen Jr. (Diane) and Eric Aschen (Michelle); sisters, Willa Mae Zimmermann (Harry), Bonnie Moeller (John) and Lana Fellers (Clint); brother, Otto Koliba (Barbara); grandchildren, Hunter Aschen, Skylar Aschen, Thomas Aschen, Cammron Anderson, Dustin Anderson, McKenzie Vela, Colyn Anderson and Lucas Anderson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 6, 2025, 4:00 to 6:00 PM with a rosary to be recited at 5:30 PM at Freund Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 7, 2025, 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Jacob Mendoza officiating. Interment will follow at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Yoakum.
Pallbearers include Hunter Aschen, Thomas Aschen, Colyn Anderson, Chase Fellers, Otto Koliba II, Jason Moeller, Dwayne Zimmermann and Ray Stehling.
The Honorary Pallbearer includes Skylar Aschen.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church Building Fund or St. Ann’s Building Fund.
You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.
Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.
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