Linda Jean Hoge

February 27, 1955 – November 18, 2024

Linda Jean Hoge passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Even though she will be missed her memories live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew her. Those who knew Linda knew that she loved to laugh. She loved her dog Jen and was very active around her home in Dallas. She fond of keeping the yard beautiful and maintaining the pool. Her sister Ann describes Linda as being "very independent" and one who loved to travel. Linda loved the Christmas season, the decorations, painting figurines associated with the holiday, and angels. Linda loved to travel and one her favorites places to visit was Italy. She loved Italy, her Italian relatives, and Italian food. Her angelic smile and presence will be missed. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway Plano, Texas 75023 The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/8eTrHLulnbY?feature=share

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you would consider donating to one of the following organizations: The Deaf Action Center; Operation Kindness (North Texas Lifesaving Animal Shelter); or the Plano Animal Shelter. Links to the organizations will be provided below.

James "Jim" Brunackey

May 27, 1936-January 5, 2025

James “Jim” Brunackey, age 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 5, 2025 in Plano, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen (Rokos) Brunackey, and his sister Barbara Brunackey.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Renee (Brunackey) Discher, and son-in-law, Steve; granddaughters, Kayla Discher and Kristina (Discher) Kern, and her husband, Seth; his brother, John “Jack” Brunackey, and his wife, Midori (Sekine) Brunackey; as well as his daughter, Andrea Brunackey.
Jim valued education, graduating from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit and earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Detroit. He was an avid reader, a lifelong follower of local news and the Wall Street Journal and was always engaged in current events.

In 1968, he moved his family to Traverse City, a decision he called the best he ever made. A true entrepreneur, Jim owned and operated several businesses including J&M Sports and Holiday Hills in Traverse City and later founded Environmental Protection Products in Williamsburg. He enjoyed playing golf, boating, snowmobiling, and a friendly game of tennis or pickleball with family and friends.  He loved playing euchre and socializing with his “REEBEROM” friends, hosting many memorable parties at his home. Jim was a devoted fan of Michigan sports, passionately following both the Detroit Lions and the University of Michigan football team.

Jim loved to travel the world, embarking on solo adventures to destinations such as the Beijing Olympics, Costa Rica, Buenos Aires, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. Above all, he cherished making memories with his granddaughters, visiting them wherever they were—from Michigan to Minnesota, Singapore to Sydney, or Thailand to Texas. He was always eager to spend time and share new experiences with his family and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Plano, Texas.

Patsy "Pat" Takats

August 21, 1941 - December 18, 2024

Patsy “Pat” Takats, 83, of Frisco, Texas passed away quietly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Pat was born on August 21, 1941 to Curtis and Laura McKenzie, in Austin, Texas; the second of three children.
Pat married Cyrill Joe “Tuffy” Takats on March 1, 1957. They spent many years in Dallas, where they raised a family of six children while Pat pursued a long career with Texas Instruments. She spent her later years living in Frisco and Plano, always looking after her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Bruce Takats of Carrollton, Cyrill Takats, Jr. of Dallas, Sandra Schneider and husband John of Plano, Tony Takats and wife Diane of Highland Village, Laura Goddin, of Frisco, and son-in-law Ricky Shinn of Dallas. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by both parents, her loving husband of 53 years, Cyrill Takats, her sisters Margurite Baugus and Edna Donica, her daughter Patsy Shinn, and granddaughter Joanna Shinn.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas 75023 in the Chapel.