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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.

Elizabeth “Libby” Parks Bludau

Elizabeth “Libby” Parks Bludau

Mar 9, 2021

Elizabeth "Libby" Parks Bludau, 58 of Hallettsville, passed away March 9, 2021.  She was born July 7, 1962 in Victoria, Texas, to Patsy and the late Thomas "Tex" Parks.  She graduated from Victoria High School and was voted Most Beautiful and was the Homecoming Queen her senior year.  After a few years, she was seen around Hallettsville, where she...

Gertrude “Trudy” Matilda Janak

Gertrude “Trudy” Matilda Janak

Feb 13, 2021

Gertrude "Trudy" "Gertie" Matilda Janak, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away February 13, 2021.  She was born on November 29, 1935, to Julius J. & Helen Woitaske Grahmann, in Hallettsville.  She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and worked the farm with her family.  She married Eugene A. Janak of Wied on October 1, 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of...

Kristy Lynn Turner

Kristy Lynn Turner

Feb 12, 2021

Kristy Lynn Turner, 35, of Hallettsville, and her unborn child Eli Glenn Turner went to be with the Lord Friday, February 12, 2021.  She was born June 11, 1985, in Hallettsville, to Robert and Roberta Jurena.  On Aug. 15, 2009 she married, the love of her life, Dustin D. Turner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville of which...

Eunice Marie Lorfing

Eunice Marie Lorfing

Feb 10, 2021

Eunice Marie Lorfing, 91, of Victoria, passed away February 10, 2021.  She was born on August 31, 1929, to Adolph V. & Mary Balusek Fojt, in Sublime, TX.

Eunice grew up and attended school in the Vsetin and Shiloh area where she met her caring and loving husband, Alfred. They were married on September 27, 1947, at...

Harvey Wayne Jahn

Harvey Wayne Jahn

Feb 4, 2021

Harvey Wayne Jahn, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away February 4, 2021.  He was born on May 16, 1939, to Mary Josephine Jahn in Hallettsville.  He served 20 years in the US Navy.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.  His mother died when he was a teenager, and was raised by his foster parents, Gus...

Dorothy Marie Bernadette Clare Wagner Harper

Dorothy Marie Bernadette Clare Wagner Harper

Jan 31, 2021

Dorothy Marie Bernadette Clare Wagner Harper, OFS was welcomed into Jesus's Loving embrace on January 31, 2021. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, humble servant, special sister, loving aunt and Gift from God.  She was born on September 10, 1939 rather unexpectedly.  Her parents, the late Louis and Agnes Morris Wagner, traveled down an old country road to...

Daniel Harvey Rother Sr.

Daniel Harvey Rother Sr.

Jan 28, 2021

HALLETTSVILLE: Daniel Harvey Rother, Sr., 87, completed his journey on earth Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was born November 30, 1933 in Hallettsville to Louis and Mary (Stanzel) Rother. He was the last living sibling of  9 children.

Daniel was born, raised and lived his lifetime on the family farm where he farmed and ranched. He owned...

Mickey Lee Weiser

Mickey Lee Weiser

Jan 21, 2021

Mickey Lee Weiser, 66, of Hallettsville died January 21, 2021. He was born November 4, 1954 to Alton and Aubrette Jones Weiser in Pasadena, Texas. He married the love of his life, Patsy Sevcik, on April 5, 1975.

Mickey was a man of many talents.  He spent his life working in multiple industries as well as in...

Stanley Daniel Bujnoch Sr.

Stanley Daniel Bujnoch Sr.

Jan 21, 2021

Retired US AIR FORCE SMSgt Stanley D. Bujnoch Sr., age 87, of Hallettsville, Texas, died January 21, 2021.  He was born March 23, 1933, in Hallettsville, to the late Theofil "Theo" Julius and Emilie Janak Bujnoch.  The seventh child of eleven, his early years were spent attending Vysehrad school and working on the family farm picking cotton and raising...

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...

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