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Recent obituaries in Hallettsville, Texas.

The obituaries in the Hallettsville, Texas area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Hallettsville's history and identity.

Robert James Polasek

Robert James Polasek

Dec 23, 2021

Robert James Polasek, 66, of Hallettsville, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, December 23, 2021.  He was born in Hallettsville on October 3, 1955, to Adolph E. & Caroline Hollub Polasek.

Robert attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, and gradated 3 rd in his class.  He attended the University of Houston Victoria, and graduated with Honors...

Rosemary Bludau Etzler

Rosemary Bludau Etzler

Dec 22, 2021

RoseMary Bludau Etzler, 93, of Hallettsville, was called home to the Lord, Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021.  She was born in Hallettsville, TX, on July 20th, 1928, to Joseph B. and Bernadina Grahmann Bludau Sr.

RoseMary attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, and on September 9th, 1947, she married the love of her life, Arthur Etzler.  She was a...

Sue Beth “Susie” Zimmermann Smith

Sue Beth “Susie” Zimmermann Smith

Dec 12, 2021

Sue Beth "Susie" Zimmermann Smith, 73, of Sheridan TX passed away Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston TX at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents Earl Jacob Zimmermann and Minnie Marie Rauh Zimmermann, her sister Donna Marie Rogers, her grandparents and stepson Russell Lee "Rusty" Smith Sr.

Susie is survived by:  ...

Charles Alan Wells

Charles Alan Wells

Nov 29, 2021

Charles Alan Wells, 63, of Hallettsville, Texas, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021.  He was born on April 13, 1958.

Charles was always generous, caring and kind.  He was always positive and kind toward others.  He never liked to see anyone in pain and was sensitive to others' feelings especially...

Evelyn C. Nolen

Evelyn C. Nolen

Nov 27, 2021

Evelyn C. Nolen, 78, of Speaks, passed away November 27, 2021. She was born on June 18, 1943 to Mr. and Mrs. Refell Edwards in Houston, TX. Evelyn married BJ Nolen of Speaks, TX on June18, 1966. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and friend to many. Her faith in Jesus Christ was her foundation for how she...

Roy Henry Louis Bruns

Roy Henry Louis Bruns

Nov 24, 2021

Roy Henry Louis Bruns, 93, of the Hallettsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Texas, sadly announce he passed away November 24, 2021.

Roy was born in Marble Falls, Texas on November 4, 1928, to Carl Bernard Anton Bruns and Anna Helena Frerichs.  He was married to Sylvia St. Croix (deceased) for 32 years.

Roy Bruns was...

Anton John Mizera Jr.

Anton John Mizera Jr.

Nov 24, 2021

Anton John Mizera Jr., 86, of Hallettsville, passed away Nov. 24, 2021.  He was born on July 31, 1935, to Anton L. & Mary Kocian Mizera, in Hallettsville.  He married Helen Svatek, on Nov. 21, 1955, at Shiner Catholic Church.  He was a member of Sweet Home American Legion Post 571 and Queen of Peace Catholic Church of Sweet...

Mary Jean Yuen

Mary Jean Yuen

Nov 23, 2021

Mary Jean Yuen, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away November 23, 2021.  She was born on March 18, 1938, to Joseph and Lou Strother Tolbert in Ruston, Louisiana.  Mary married Joe Deep Yuen on November 26, 1954 in Houston, Texas.

Mary loved to go fishing.  She and Joe went crappie fishing a lot both in Texas and in...

Kevin Gerard Butschek

Kevin Gerard Butschek

Nov 22, 2021

Kevin Gerard Butschek, 61, of Palestine, Texas, passed away November 22, 2021.  He was born on July 21, 1960, to William and Ann Mikulenka Butschek in Houston, TX.

Kevin is survived by his brother Ken Butschek & wife Lydia of Spicewood, TX; 2 nephews William Chase Butschek and Collin Andrew Butschek & wife Katlyn of Austin, TX....

Joseph Craig Mozisek

Joseph Craig Mozisek

Nov 17, 2021

Joseph Craig Mozisek, 65, of Hallettsville, passed away November 17, 2021.  He was born on August 13, 1956, to Julius and Bertha Franka Mozisek in Houston, TX.  Joseph married Sandra Kay Fuller on August 7, 1981 in Lavaca County.

Joseph is survived by his wife Sandra; 3 brothers Larry Mozisek, Michael Mozisek, and Billy Mozisek & wife...

Diane Lee Green Bishop

Diane Lee Green Bishop

Nov 13, 2021

Diane Lee Green Bishop, 73, left this world in sure and certain hope of the resurrection on November 13, 2021.  She was a longtime resident of Ezzell, Texas where she lived with her husband, Roger Bishop, of 55 years and raised their four children—Jeffrey Paul Bishop, Christa Lyn Bishop Marek, Nathan Wesley Bishop and Matthew Todd Bishop.  She served...

Maxie Howard Tesch

Maxie Howard Tesch

Nov 11, 2021

Maxie Howard Tesch, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away November 11, 2021.  He was born on January 17, 1934, to Ernest & Emili Schumaker Tesch in Lavaca County, TX.  He was honorable discharge for the US Army.

Maxie is survived by brother Robert Tesch, special friends Rodney & Sandra Janczak, and family.

Maxie was preceded in...

Joe Mozisek

Joe Mozisek

Oct 31, 2021

Joe Mozisek, 82, of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully on October 31 st , at his home, with his wife by his side.  He was born on February 19, 1939, in Shiner TX, to Rudolph and Caraline Mozisek.  He graduated from Shiner High School and moved to Houston, TX, where he met Florine Marie Tousek.  They married on April...

Kay Manning

Kay Manning

Oct 24, 2021

Kay Manning, 64, of Rockport, formerly of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully, Oct. 24, 2021, with her son and twin sister by her side, at her home in Rockport, after a 16-month battle with cancer.  She was born on Sept. 1, 1957, to Howard G. & Betty Kahanek McMillan, in Hallettsville.

Kay graduated from Hallettsville High School, attended...

Myrtle Ann Hessler

Myrtle Ann Hessler

Oct 21, 2021

Myrtle Ann Hessler, 95, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 21, 2021.  She was born on Aug. 17, 1926, to Magnus & Annie Krause Mertz Sr., in Hallettsville.  She married Henry S. Hessler on Nov. 12, 1949, in Hallettsville.  She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Myrtle is survived by:  daughter Gail Finley; sister...

Dorothy Mae Kupka

Dorothy Mae Kupka

Oct 20, 2021

Dorothy Mae Kupka, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 20, 2021.  She was born on Dec. 17, 1937, to Charles J. & Annie Prasek Kupka, in Hallettsville.  She was a member of KJZT and Queen of Peace Catholic Church of Sweet Home, TX.

Dorothy is survived by her brother Frank Kupka & wife Peggy of Hallettsville.

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Willie Mae Hermes

Willie Mae Hermes

Oct 15, 2021

Willie Mae (Janak) Hermes, 92 of Hallettsville, entered into her eternal resting place on October 15, 2021.  She was born on August 7, 1929 to Adolph and Annie (Janca) Janak at their home in Lavaca County.  Willie Mae attended Light Chapel School near Ezzell, where her and her siblings walked or rode a horse to school every day.  After...

Evelyn E. Rother-Tobola

Evelyn E. Rother-Tobola

Oct 9, 2021

Evelyn E. Rother-Tobola, 98, of Hallettsville, TX enjoyed a blessed and full life before being called home on Saturday, October 9, 2021.  She was born on November 29, 1922, to William and Matilda Rother.  Evelyn was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  On August 10, 1942, she married her sweetheart Victor Tobola of Hallettsville, TX.

Evelyn...

Clyde Hubbard Wyatt

Clyde Hubbard Wyatt

Oct 4, 2021

Clyde Hubbard Wyatt age 91, of Hallettsville, died Monday, October 4, 2021, with his beloved wife Beatrice (Bea) holding his hand, as he went to the arms of his Heavenly Father.

Hubbard was born February 16, 1930, near Monthalia in Gonzales County to the late Clyde Frank and Ruth Gertrude (Reid) Wyatt.  In addition to his parents,...

Rebecca Marjean Schryver

Rebecca Marjean Schryver

Oct 1, 2021

Rebecca Marjean Schryver, of Hallettsville, was born on December 4, 1956, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on October 1, 2021, at the age of 64.

Rebecca is survived by: her children, Ace Chad Shonka of San Antonio, Brandi Lynn Myers of Hallettsville and Andy Lee & Kayla Schryver of Schertz; grandchildren, Kaydence Myers and Jacaylah Winters...

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