Brenda Pantel Janak
Oct 13, 2026
Brenda Pantel Janak, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Cypress, Texas. She was born on January 9, 1940, in Goliad, Texas, to Nelson and Sophie Pantel.
Brenda was raised in Goliad until 5th grade at which time her family moved to their new farm in Mission Valley. Following college, she worked as a nurse in Hallettsville, where she...
Mark Raymond Henneke
Oct 12, 2026
Mark Raymond Henneke, 80, of Hallettsville, on Monday, October 12, 2026, left us peacefully to be with his heavenly Father. He was born on June 19, 1946, to Leo “Buck” & Lillian Henneke. He married Sandra Johnson on June 15, 1968.
Mark was a man of strong faith, hardworking hands and a heart devoted to God and his family. He spent...
Leroy L. Kallus
Oct 8, 2026
Leroy L. Kallus, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was born on October 26, 1944, in Hallettsville, to Louis R. Kallus & Julia Schindler Kallus.
Leroy was a member of a large family. He was the second born of eight children. He spent his early years working on the family farm with his brothers and sisters....
Christopher Lee King
Oct 2, 2026
Christopher Lee King, 46, of Kerrville, passed away October 2, 2026. He was born at Darnall Army Hospital in Fort Hood, Texas, on December 3, 1979, to William and Christine King.
Christopher was preceded in death by his brother William King II.
Christopher is survived by; his parents, his brother Kerby King & wife Flory; his sister Heather Galvan & husband Tim;...
Linda "Kay" Randow Kruk
Sep 23, 2026
Linda "Kay" Randow Kruk, 78, born on May 3, 1948, to Wilbert H and Johnnie Rose (Holubec) Randow in Hallettsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. She was a devoted member of St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Needville and Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was also a member of Teresians Intl, Wellspring Community.
Kay loved her...
Bonnie Colleen Appelt
Sep 21, 2026
Bonnie Colleen Appelt, 92, formerly of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2026. Born on July 20, 1934, in Maud, Oklahoma, she was the beloved daughter of Oscar and Mary Collum. She married Howard Appelt on April 14, 1967, in Port Lavaca, Texas.
A woman of selflessness and love, Bonnie always put others before herself. She...
Alton Arthur Pohl Jr.
Sep 19, 2026
Alton Arthur Pohl Junior, 65, of Hallettsville, passed away September 19, 2026. He was born July 22, 1961 to Alton “Jack” Pohl and Imogene (Castleman) Pohl of Hallettsville Texas. Alton married Peggy Ervin August 29, 1981 and from that union was born two sons Austen and Preston Pohl.
Alton worked in the oilfield for many years before he entered into the...
Richard Patrick Grahmann
Sep 6, 2026
Richard Patrick Grahmann, 81, of Hallettsville passed away September 6, 2026. He was born January 7, 1945, to John and Laura Rothbauer Grahmann. He was 10th of 13 children and was born and raised on the family farm and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. He was a hard worker and plowed many a field in Hallettsville. He was a member...
Randall "Keith" Cullar
Aug 25, 2026
Randall "Keith" Cullar, 70, of Hallettsville, passed away into the welcoming arms of the Lord on August 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas, during a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 16, 1956, in Sugar Land, Texas, to James “Leon” and Eula (Miller) Cullar and he spent most of his life living in Sugar Land.
Keith grew up...
George Knebel Jr.
Aug 24, 2026
George Knebel Jr., 85, of Hallettsville, passed away August 24, 2026. He was born in Bay City, July 11, 1941, to George F. Knebel & Eleanor Bures Knebel. He attended Holy Cross School and graduated from Bay City High School in 1959. He attended Southwest Texas College for 2 semester and Wharton County Junior College for 1 semester.
George was very...
Laurel Ann Henneke Martinez
Aug 15, 2026
Laurel Ann Henneke Martinez, 69, of Houston, TX, a beloved wife, sister, daughter, friend, and woman of deep faith, passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hallettsville, TX, to Roland and Dorothy Grahmann Henneke. She lived her life with a nurturing and compassionate heart, a steadfast love for others and...
Charles Elstner "Poochie" Appelt
Aug 13, 2026
Charles Elstner Appelt, 91, of Hallettsville, known fondly as Poochie, gained his heavenly wings on August 13, 2026. While his name has always been synonymous with “cowboy”, Poochie had many other roles, including husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor. He was a hard-working man who loved and provided for his family.
Poochie was born on November 11, 1934, to Millie Elstner...
Fannie Pearl Brezik Lamza
Aug 11, 2026
Fannie Pearl Brezik Lamza, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away August 11, 2026
It was a cold, drizzly winter night on January 14, 1930, when Dr. Dufner made his way to Ezzell through worsening weather. Before the night was over, a blizzard had arrived—but so had a beautiful baby girl. Shortly after midnight, in the bedroom of the new home that Ambrose...
Ronnie Lee Dierschke
Jul 26, 2026
God called Ronnie Leroy Dierschke home on July 26, 2026. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Ronnie was born in Moulton, Texas, to Roman and Pauline Albrecht Dierschke on March 27, 1948.
Ronnie attended Moulton High School and graduated in 1966. Ronnie served in the U.S. Army National Guard 36th Division 141st Infantry. After graduation he...
Michael Frank Henke
Jul 23, 2026
Michael Frank Henke from Weimar Texas, passed away at the age of 76 on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Paul Henke and Evelyn Christine (Kristek) Henke, his children’s mother, Patricia Ann (Shimek) Henke and brother-in-law’s, Dennis Smirak and Henry Jalufka
Michael leaves behind his loving wife, Princess Victoria Hlavacik-Henke; his three sons, Jason...
Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Kallus
Jul 20, 2026
Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Kallus, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born in Hallettsville, Texas, to Henry & Sylvia Kallus on September 11, 1955. They instilled in him a love of God, family, hard work, and the land. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Hallettsville from kindergarten through graduation. He...
Delores Jean "Jeannie" Sommer
Jul 15, 2026
Delores Jean “Jeannie” Sommer,82, of Hallettsville, a dedicated wife, caring mother, treasured grandmother, and adored friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, to be with her heavenly father. She was born on April 29, 1944, in Hallettsville, Texas, to Hubert and Hedwig Spanihel. She was a valued member of her community, a member of KJZT and was deeply involved...
Daniel George Drozd
Jul 14, 2026
Daniel George Drozd, 85, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2026. He was born in Hallettsville on September 16, 1940, to Jerome Eugene Drozd & Annilee Brunkenhoefer Drozd.
Daniel graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1959. He then attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1963. He faithfully served the Hallettsville...
Royce Gene Dusek
Jul 10, 2026
Royce Gene Dusek, 76, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1949, in Hallettsville, He was the fourth child to Victor Sr & Christine Dusek. He graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1968, and proudly joined the United States Air Force where he served for 4 years and was a veteran...
David Lee Janak Jr.
Jul 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of David Lee Janak Jr., of Hallettsville, who left this world on July 7, 2026, at the age of 44. Born on September 5, 1981, in Houston, Texas, David and his family moved to Hallettsville when he was in grade school and has resided here ever since. He was...