Evelyn Christine Henke
May 22, 2021
Evelyn Christine Henke, 92, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family, who prayed in thankfulness to God for the gift of her life. She was a loving wife and wonderful Mother. She was born April 11, 1929 in Hallettsville to Peter & Christina Belicek Kristek Sr. She...
Marcia Ann Hrncir
May 17, 2021
Marcia Hrncir, 65, of Moravia, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born on December 10, 1955 to Julius "Jake" and Delrose (Bludau) Sandelovic in Hallettsville.
Marcia graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School. She received a bachelor's degree from Southwest Texas State University, and later her master's degree from University of Houston- Victoria.
Marcia...
Eilien Lindemann
May 7, 2021
Eilien Lindemann, 100, of Hallettsville, passed away May 8, 2021. She was born on October 7, 1920, in New Ulm, Texas, to Emil Heitmann and Ella Peschel Heitmann. She graduated from Industry High School and was a retired paraprofessional from the Hallettsville Independent School District. She married Rubin Lindemann on July 14, 1938, in the Methodist Church in Bellville,...
Bowen Wayne Bock
May 6, 2021
Bowen Wayne Bock, passed peacefully from the arms of his family into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the age of 3 months and 2 days at Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville, TX.
With joyful anticipation, Charlie & Devonne Bock welcomed Bowen into their lives on February 4, 2021. During his brief...
Billie Reid Ponton Smith
May 5, 2021
Billie Reid Ponton Smith,86, of Ezzell, passed May 5th after a long battle with cancer. She was born on February 14, 1935 in Ezzell to William Arnim Reid & Verna Chambers Reid. On July 17, 1950, she married Charles Ponton from Hallettsville and had a son, Joel Ponton. Charles passed away in October 13,1982. On April 8, 1990, she...
Octaviano Anthony De Larosa
May 4, 2021
Octaviano "Coop" Anthony De LaRosa, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away May 4, 2021. He was born on March 29, 1934, to Pedro and Pauline Hernandez De LaRosa, in Hallettsville.
Coop worked at Ehler's Furniture for 30+ years. After he retired from Ehler's, he worked for Jo's Green Hut for 10 years.
Coop was never was...
Charles Joseph Koncaba
May 1, 2021
Charles (Charlie) J Koncaba Sr., 68, of Hallettsville, passed away on May 1, 2021. He was born Feb 6, 1953 to George Sr. & Rose Marie Koncaba in Hallettsville, TX. Starting at a young age, most people remember Charlie helping his dad George run his milk route around Hallettsville. Once Charlie was old enough, he was hired to work...
Alma Joyce Hrncir
May 1, 2021
Alma Joyce Hrncir, 90, of Hallettsville, enjoyed a blessed and full life before being called home on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Known to her friends as "Sweet' and to her family as "Momo", she was born on August 22nd, 1930, to Eddie Majorie Lewis and H. G. Timm, Sr. On July 4, 1949, she married the love of her...
Vera Fernau Muehr
Apr 25, 2021
Vera Fernau Muehr, 101, of Sublime, went to be with her Lord on April 25, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1919, to Christopher & Annie Dornhoefer Fernau, in Hallettsville. She married Victor F. Muehr, on May 1, 1941, at St. Rose of Lima Parish Rectory in Schulenburg.
Vera and Victor worked together, danced together, and...
Margaret Theresa Obelgoner
Apr 18, 2021
Margaret Theresa Obelgoner, 73, of Hallettsville, passed away April 18, 2021. She was born on March 14, 1948, to Vernon H. & Audrey Lankart Obelgoner Sr., in San Antonio. She spent her childhood in Hallettsville, but lived most of her life in Dallas, where she worked and enjoyed a simple and quiet life. She worked at various secretarial jobs...
Tonya Woytek Leur
Apr 16, 2021
Tonya Woytek Leur, 36, of Victoria, passed away on April 16, 2021. She was born on November 29th, 1984 to Darrell Woytek and Rosemary (Najvar) Graham. After spending the majority of her childhood in Refugio, she graduated from Memorial High School in Victoria in 2003. Tonya then attended Victoria College and in 2004, she enlisted in the U.S. Army. ...
Rita Marie Janak
Apr 15, 2021
Rita M. (Hybner) Janak, 88, of Shiner, she left this earthly life and went to her eternal home on April 15, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1932, to the late Leo & Josephine Kurtz Hybner, in Shiner. She was one of nine children. She graduated from St. Ludmila Academy in Shiner.
On June 26, 1951,...
Fred J. Strauss Jr.
Apr 14, 2021
Fred J. Strauss Jr., 79, of Hallettsville, TX, passed away on April 14, 2021. He was born on September 16, 1941, to Fred Sr. and Julianne Hrncir Strauss. Raised in Hallettsville, TX, where he graduated from Sacred Heart School. He subsequently attended Texas A&M University and graduated from Southwest Texas State University, where he played football and obtained a...
Rosemary Mikulenka Hermes
Apr 11, 2021
Rosemary Mikulenka Hermes, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away in Hallettsville on Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born in Hallettsville, TX, to the late Joseph and Lillie (Claus), Mikulenka on December 13, 1924. Her father died when she was only a year and four months old. Her mother was left with four small children and times were very difficult. ...
Robert Louis Svetlik Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Robert Louis Svetlik, Jr, 51, of Liberty Hill, TX, passed away on April 7, 2021. He was born on May 24, 1969, to Robert and Diana Svetlik of Hallettsville.
Robert was a master mechanic for over 30 years. He loved reunions and any celebration involving a good homecooked meal. He loved to play a good game of...
Leon Louis “Red” Kahanek Iii
Apr 5, 2021
Leon Louis "Red" Kahanek III, 59, of Hallettsville, passed away April 5, 2021. He was born on September 1, 1961, to Leon L. & Emogene Adams Kahanek Jr. in Hallettsville.
"Red" went to school in Hallettsville, and then went on to college at Sam Houston State university in Huntsville, Tx. There he studied education to later became...
Teddy Clarie Rush
Apr 2, 2021
Teddy Clarie Rush, 77, of Hallettsville, passed away on April 2, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born in Solano County, California on October 8, 1943, to parents Frederick Rush & Velma Klusman Rush. Growing up on Twin Sisters Ranch with her family, she attended Armijo High School in Fairfield and graduated with...
Stephen Ray Scott
Mar 28, 2021
Stephen Ray Scott, 71, of Sublime, TX, passed away on March 28, 2021.
Stephen was born on December 3, 1949 to Ford and Eunice "Tootie" Scott. He was raised in Sheridan, TX, where he attended school from kindergarten through high school and was both an all-star athlete and an accomplished student. He subsequently attended Sam Houston State...
Marvin W. Orsak
Mar 19, 2021
Marvin W. Orsak, 77, of Victoria, passed away March 19, 2021. He was born on April 12, 1943, in Lavaca County, TX to Emith O. & Irene Kresta Orsak. He married Imelda Marie Bludau on August 28, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church of Victoria.
Marvin...
Marvin D. Kresta
Mar 18, 2021
Marvin Kresta, of Victoria, a loving husband, father, and Papa, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 79 years and 11 months. He was born in Breslau, Texas to Alfons and Carrie Kresta on April 9, 1941. He attended Breslau school then moved to Hallettsville in the 8th grade. He played...