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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.

Royce (Toby) Gene Miller Jr.

Royce (Toby) Gene Miller Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

Royce (Toby) Gene Miller Jr., 72, of Hallettsville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  He was born on August 24, 1949, in Hallettsville, Texas, to the late Royce Gene Miller Sr. and Lillian Moore Allen Miller.

Toby graduated from Victoria High School in 1967.  He attended some college and joined the National Guard. ...

Clarence Ray New

Clarence Ray New

Jan 18, 2022

Clarence Ray New, 59, of Hallettsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his home with his best friend by his side.  He was born on December 15, 1962, in Ganado, Texas, to the late Oscar Louis New and Jane Fiew New.  This loving dad, Popo and friend entered his eternal home in heaven after battling cancer.

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Michael D. Frisina

Michael D. Frisina

Jan 13, 2022

Michael D. Frisina, 80, of Houston, passed away January 13, 2022.  He was born on September 20, 1941, in Meadville, PA and moved to Texas in 1972; was a resident of Hallettsville prior to moving back to Houston.  Michael was a welder with Local 211 for almost 50 years.

Michael is survived by:  his wife Paulette Frisina;...

Barbara (Barbie) Ann Reinhardt

Barbara (Barbie) Ann Reinhardt

Jan 8, 2022

Barbara (Barbie) Ann Reinhardt, 75, of Austin, passed away on January 8, 2022.  She was born on February 14, 1946, in Hallettsville, Texas, the only child of Josephine A. Fowlkes and Leo Besetsny.

Barbie met and married the love of her life, Charles A. Reinhardt in 1966, but her heart always belonged to her many pets and...

Rita Magdalene Cejka Wachel

Rita Magdalene Cejka Wachel

Jan 7, 2022

Rita Magdalene Cejka Wachel, 91, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 27, 1930, to Annie and Fred Cejka in Hallettsville, Texas.  She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and her inner beauty and love of Jesus would always shine through...

Connie Mccomb Phillips

Connie Mccomb Phillips

Jan 6, 2022

Connie McComb Phillips, 72, of Hallettsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022.  She was born on December 14, 1949, in San Antonio, TX, to John R. & Mildred McComb.

Connie met Bill Phillips, the love of her life at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX.  On May 24, 1969.  They got...

Mary Vivian Rehm

Mary Vivian Rehm

Jan 6, 2022

Mary Vivian Rehm, 61, of Hallettsville, passed away unexpectedly the morning of January 6, 2022.  She was born in Hallettsville on October 28, 1960, to Clarence and Marge Rehm.  She was the seventh born of their nine children.

Mary and her siblings grew up on their family farm almost five miles south of Hallettsville.  Mary milked cows,...

Verlene Zbranek

Verlene Zbranek

Jan 1, 2022

Verlene Zbranek, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away January 1, 2022.  She was born on February 27, 1936, to Barney A. & Viola Citzler Schultz, in La Grange, TX.  She married Lad Zbranek on November 28, 1954, in Hostyn, TX.  She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Verlene is survived by:  2 daughters,...

Marie Maxine Bennett Hermes

Marie Maxine Bennett Hermes

Jan 1, 2022

Marie Maxine Bennett Hermes went to be with the lord on January 1, 2022, at the age of 76.  She was born on April 1, 1945, to the late Maxie and Mary Evelyn Bennett and was the oldest of nine children.  Born and raised in Hallettsville, Marie married her true love, William "Buddy" Hermes on June 18, 1966.  She...

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...

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