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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.

Lillie Satsky

Lillie Satsky

Jan 21, 2021

Lillie Satsky, 107, of Hallettsville, passed away January 21, 2021.  She was born on September 7, 1913, to Alois S. & Mary Jalufka Opela Sr., in Lavaca County, Texas.  She married Eddie L. Satsky on November 6, 1933, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Lillie is survived...

Donna Lois Nevlud

Donna Lois Nevlud

Jan 20, 2021

Donna was such a bright light who filled every room she entered with her big beautiful smile, big beautiful brown eyes, and huge personality.  She was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, co-worker, teacher, homemaker, lover of life, and Christ-professing daughter of God.

Donna (Bludau) Nevlud, 66, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on January,...

Delores Anne Dornak Laitkep

Delores Anne Dornak Laitkep

Jan 18, 2021

On Monday, January 18, 2021, Delores Anne Dornak Laitkep, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 81.

Delores was born on December 31, 1939, in Hallettsville, Texas. She was the first of eleven children born to Annie and Thomas Dornak. She...

Reverend Father James Richard Nischan

Reverend Father James Richard Nischan

Dec 29, 2020

Reverend Father James Richard Nischan, 83, of Hallettsville died Tuesday afternoon, December 29th of Covid related complications in Victoria at the PAM Specialty Hospital Victoria North.

He was born May 29, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Emmett Ree Nischan and Charlesetta Hardy.

He served in the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged on June...

August (Gus) Alois Kalmus

August (Gus) Alois Kalmus

Dec 26, 2020

August (Gus) Alois Kalmus, 77, of Sugar Land, TX, passed away December 26, 2020.  He was born on June 11, 1943, to Joseph & Annie Mozisek Kalmus in Hallettsville.  He spent much of his childhood working on the family farm.

On October 22, 1966, Gus married Shirley Ann Holly and they moved to Houston to start a...

Irene (Bludau) Knebel

Irene (Bludau) Knebel

Dec 21, 2020

Irene (Bludau) Knebel, 79, of Hallettsville, passed away on December 21, 2020, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born in Hallettsville, Texas on May 21, 1941, to Andres and Annie (Friesenhahn) Bludau.  She was a member of the Lavaca Medical Center Auxiliary serving as President, Christian Mothers, Republican Women, Sacred Heart's Bereavement Committee, Catholic Daughters of the...

Dale (Helward) Mikulenka

Dale (Helward) Mikulenka

Dec 21, 2020

Dale (Helward) Mikulenka born Sept. 1, 1937 peacefully passed away on Mon. Dec. 21, 2020 at the age of 83 years old.  He was here at The Williamsburg House Our Assisted Living Home in Hallettsville, Texas being cared for by our Manager Shelley Hadden & our wonderful staff.  He has bravely been battling Cancer for the past few years. ...

Anthony Charles Grones

Anthony Charles Grones

Dec 7, 2020

Anthony Charles Grones (70) of Hallettsville, Texas joined his heavenly family on December 7, 2020.  He was surrounded by his loving family.

Anthony was born on January 7, 1950 to Emil and Selma (Galetka) Grones in Hallettsville, Texas.  He grew up on the family farm outside of Hallettsville with his seven older siblings.  He graduated from Hallettsville...

Franklin Julius Klimitchek

Franklin Julius Klimitchek

Dec 7, 2020

Franklin Julius Klimitchek, 94, of Hallettsville, passed away December 7, 2020, with his two surviving brothers and sister by his side.  He was born August 5, 1926, to Frank and Julia Haidusek Klimitchek on the family farm at Ezzell, the oldest of seven children.

Franklin spent his entire life in the home he was born in, only...

Evelyn M. Sklar

Evelyn M. Sklar

Dec 4, 2020

Evelyn M. Sklar, 96 of Hallettsville passed away December 4, 2020.  She was born on August 15, 1924 to Emil and Emilie Melnar in Hallettsville.  She was a long time faithful member of the Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethern Church and a dedicated member of the Vsetin Christian Sisters.

Evelyn married the love of her life, Elo H....

Donald Lee Horton Jr.

Donald Lee Horton Jr.

Dec 2, 2020

Donald Lee Horton Jr., 68, of Hallettsville, was called home to be with the Lord December 2, 2020.  He was born on November 4, 1952, to Donald Horton Sr & Charlene Buschermihle, in Houston.  He married Gloria Gaitan on November 24, 1973, in Hallettsville.  He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Donny was...

Gwenda Merle Chisholm Collier

Gwenda Merle Chisholm Collier

Nov 30, 2020

Gwenda Merle Chisholm Collier, of Hallettsville, was born on September 15, 1936, to Merlin Leroy Chisholm and Josephine Powell Chisholm; went to be with the Lord, November 30, 2020 at 84 years of age.  She was born in Littlefield, TX and raised in the Littlefield area by her parents.  At the ripe old age of 16, she married her...

Edna (Klesel) Bludau

Edna (Klesel) Bludau

Nov 28, 2020

Edna (Klesel) Bludau, 92, of Hallettsville, passed away on November 28, 2020.  Edna was born on October 16, 1928 in Schulenburg to Edmund and Anna (Till) Klesel.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Edna married Bernie Bludau on October 11, 1948 in Schulenburg at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and settled...

Betty Jean Stepanek

Betty Jean Stepanek

Nov 27, 2020

Betty Jean Stepanek, 73, of Weimar, passed away November 27, 2020.  She was born on January 26, 1947, to George T. & Lonie Hoehne Svetlik Sr., in Hallettsville.  She married Eugene W. Stepanek, on September 4, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Hallettsville.  She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, KJZT and SPJST.

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Allan L. Lanik

Allan L. Lanik

Nov 23, 2020

Allan Lanik passed away suddenly Monday November 23, 2020, with his family by his side on his beloved Rocky Creek.  Allan was born in Hallettsville on November 6, 1954 to Ludwig and Lillie Lanik. Allan attended grade school in Ezzell and Hallettsville and finished his education in Sharpstown where the family moved.

Allan received his Electrical Engineering...

Maxie Paul Brocker

Maxie Paul Brocker

Nov 14, 2020

Maxie Paul Brocker, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away November 14, 2020, after a long illness.  The only child of Maxie Kahn and Florine Menking Brocker, he was born September 10, 1935 in Hallettsville, TX.

After graduation from Hallettsville High School in 1951 at the age of 15, Maxie Paul went to work with his dad for Lavaca...

Kathleen Marie Hrncir

Kathleen Marie Hrncir

Nov 1, 2020

Kathleen Marie Hrncir, 67, of Austin, passed away November 1, 2020.  She was born on March 22, 1953, to Charles L. & Marilyn McGehearty Hrncir, in Texas City, TX.  She was a member of St. Louis King of France Catholic Church, Austin, TX.

Kathleen was a lively child who loved playing with her dolls and later loved...

Alfonse Raymond Peters

Alfonse Raymond Peters

Oct 30, 2020

Alfonse Raymond Peters, 82, of Hallettsville, on October 30, 2020, loving husband and father entered into his eternal reward..  He was born on August 2, 1938, to Raymond & Libbie (Hermis) Peters, in Praha, TX.  He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann (Joy) Peters on August 11, 1960, just celebrating 60 years of marriage.

Alfonse...

Roger Dale Mcelroy

Roger Dale Mcelroy

Oct 30, 2020

Roger Dale McElroy, 70, of Ezzell, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 30, 2020.  He was born on February 9, 1950, in Hallettsville, Texas, to Dorothy Nell Gregory McElroy and the late Morris Dee McElroy.

Roger is survived by his mother Dorothy Nell,  sister-in-law Melissa McElroy, nephew M. Allen McElroy Jr. & wife Jamie, nephew Charles...

Louis Schott Iii

Louis Schott Iii

Oct 27, 2020

Louis "Lucky" Schott III, 76, of Hallettsville, passed away on October 27th, 2020.  He was born on March 20th, 1944, in Hallettsville, Texas, to Louis Schott Jr. and Otillia Millie Lux.

Lucky graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Hallettsville and attended Victoria Community College.  He worked the majority of his life in the insurance industry.  He...

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