Emogene Kahanek, 76, of Hallettsville, passed away April 17, 2011. She was born on March 15, 1935 to Joseph C. & Allie Smith Adams in Yoakum. She grew up in Stratton. She attended grade school in Stratton and graduated from Yoakum High School. Upon graduation, she accepted a job at Yoakum National Bank. After her sons started school, she helped at the family drugstore, "Kahanek & Renger". She later worked at Hallettsville Livestock Commission.

Emogene married Leon "Red" Kahanek on February 12, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They celebrated 50 years of marriage this year. She was a member of the Garden Club, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Emogene loved to paint landscape pictures, many of which are still hanging in family and friends homes. She loved supporting her sons and grandchildren in their sporting events, which include football, baseball, cheerleading, and little league. She loved deer hunting, horseback riding, and gardening. She was especially proud of her beautiful roses. She made the best mashed potatoes and canned pickles around. She spent many days at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo where Red was a life member. She was very dedicated to her family and friends, and holiday celebrations were very memorable. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Emogene is survived by: her husband Red; 2 sons, Leon Kahanek III, and Robert Kahanek & wife Karen, all of Hallettsville; brother J.C. Adams & wife Lena Mae of Victoria; 4 grandchildren, Kindell DuFour & husband Damien of Katy, Braden, Kade & Kingsley Kahanek of Hallettsville; and 2 great grandchildren, Peyton & Crew DuFour of Katy.

Emogene was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Service: 11 am, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: 3 pm, Tuesday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Rosary: 7 pm, Tuesday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiates: Rev. Billy Walden and Rev. John Peters. Pallbearers: Braden and Kade Kahanek, Damien DuFour, Dennis Repka, Tommy and Randy Adams, Clayton O'Neill, and Garett Manning. Honorary Pallbearers: Kingsley Kahanek; Kindell, Peyton & Crew DuFour. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church.