Deacon Linard Ray Harper
Oct 21, 2026
Rev. Mr. Linard Ray Harper, OFS, age 87, of Hallettsville, Texas, was mercifully called home by the Heavenly Father on October 21, 2026, enveloped in the prayers and love of his family. He has now been reunited in eternity with his beloved wife, Dorothy of 62 years, who preceded him in death in 2021.
Deacon Linard was born on July 17,...
Louise Konvicka Waligura
Oct 19, 2026
The Lord called Louise Konvicka Waligura,102, of Hallettsville, TX home on October 19, 2026. She was born in Shiner, TX, to the Late Laddie and Mary Kurtz Konvicka on October 2, 1924. She was the third oldest of nine Children. She attended the first of her school years in Charlottenburg, TX, and then attended St. Ludmila's Catholic School in Shiner,...
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...
George Travis (Bubba) Cervenka
Oct 9, 2026
George Travis (Bubba) Cervenka Jr. ,66, of Hallettsville passed away Friday, October 9,2026 in Victoria, Texas. He was born on October 26, 1959, to George & Helen Hoegemeyer Cervenka Sr. in Hallettsville.
Bubba graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1978 and Texas State Technical Institute in 1979. He worked in the diesel and energy industries until his retirement in 2018 with...
Barbara Grafe Magruder
Oct 9, 2026
Barbara Grafe Magruder, 77, passed away on October 9, 2026, in McKinney, Texas. She was born on October 1, 1949, in Hallettsville, Texas, to Frank and Marie Grafe.
Barbara spent many years in Houston and Louisiana before returning to her hometown of Hallettsville, where she was happiest surrounded by family and friends. During her time in Louisiana, she developed a love...
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...