Annie Marie Henke Etzler, 92, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 9, 2014. She was born on July 13, 1921 to Frank & Mary Matejek Henke in Lavaca County, TX. She married Henry "Hienie" Etzler on Jan. 15, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of Christian Mothers, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Annie loved to cook, and made terrific handmade bread and kolaches. She welcomed anyone and everyone into her home. She loved to embroider and did so a lot during her stay at Schulenburg Regency. She was loved by everybody.

Annie is survived by: 5 sons, Henry Etzler Jr. of Inez, Robert Etzler of Hallettsville, Daniel Etzler & wife Carolyn of Moravia, Kenneth Etzler & wife Mary Anne of Hallettsville, and Michael Etzler & wife Pam of Hallettsville; 3 daughters, Mary Ann Berger & husband Ernest of Shiner, Charlene Miller of Hallettsville, and Anita Hermes of Hallettsville; son-in-law Larry Ludwig of Hallettsville; and numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Annie was preceded in death by: her husband Hienie; daughter Dolores Ludwig; parents; son-in-law Daniel Hermes; 2 sisters, Angela Henke and Helen Etzler; and 6 brothers, Charlie, George, Leo, Hilbert, Frank, and Bill Henke.

Funeral Mass Service: 10 am, Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.
Visitation: 4 pm, Friday, at Kubena Funeral Home.
Rosary: 7 pm, Friday, at Kubena Funeral Home.
Officiant: Rev. David Berger.
Pallbearers: Ryan Etzler, Jason Etzler, Jeffery Miller, Brent Ludwig, Thomas Berger, Jimmy Berger, Ernie Berger, and Raymond Henke.
Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hospice of South Texas, or donor's choice.
Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.