obituaries

Sep 19, 2025

Darryl James Mozisek (Mo), 60, of Hallettsville, our beloved son, brother, uncle, family member and friend, was tragically taken from us.  He joined our Lord on the evening of Friday, September 19, 2025.  H was born on July 14, 1965, to Ervin and Shirley "Muhlstein" Mozisek in Yoakum, TX.  He attended school, grades first through seventh, in Yoakum, Texas.  ...

Sep 11, 2025

Joveeda Mack Thornton, age 94, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her home in Hallettsville.  She was born on September 22, 1930, in Brownfield, Texas, to Claude and Lucille Mack.

Joveeda is survived by:  her husband Vernon Thornton; son Mike (Lois) Nelson; three grandsons, Tyler (Ashley) Nelson, Luke (Lizbeth) Nelson and Andrew Nelson; two brothers,...

Sep 6, 2025

Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Terry Landrum, 77, of Hallettsville, passed away September 6, 2025.  He was born on February 3, 1948, to Herbert & Vonnie Smith Landrum, on a small ranching community near Mount Pleasant Texas.  He married Major Bonnie Lou Payne (retired United States Army Medical Corp) on November 9, 1985, in Mount Pleasant.

CSM Landrum...

Aug 18, 2025

Elmira Z. Yusufova, 78, of Hallettsville, went with Jesus Christ on August 18, 2025.  She was born on February 5, 1947, (freeze and snowy night) to Ziraddin & Nadejda Golubkova Kasimova in Saxony, Germany.  Her dad was in the military, and her mom was a housekeeper.

Elmira from childhood dreamed of becoming a doctor, and she accomplish...

Aug 17, 2025

Carlwin Eugene "Juno" Werner Jr, 84, of Hallettsville passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025.  He was born in Hallettsville on October 11, 1942, to Carlwin Gustav and Lucille Henneke Werner.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.  He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Hallettsville and then attended Southwest Texas University.

Juno...

Aug 17, 2025

Ronald "Christopher" Layton, 53, was called home on August 17, 2025.  He was known for his kind, gentle, and caring disposition.  Born on March 21, 1972, in Victoria, Texas, he was the beloved son of Ronald Ellis Layton and Dorothy Nell Pohl of Hallettsville.

A talented athlete, Chris found early success on the football field, earning a...

Aug 12, 2025

Robert Alexander "Bob" Butschek of Hallettsville, went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on August 12, 2025, at the age of 97.  He was born on January 11,1928, at the family home in Hackberry, to Fred and Elizabeth (Henneke) Butschek.  He grew up a country boy in Hackberry and quit school in the sixth grade to help...

Aug 8, 2025

Gary Stephen Meaux, 71, of Hallettsville, passed away August 8, 2025, at Detar Hospital in Victoria, TX as a result of complications due to cancer. He was born on October 16, 1953, to John & Wanda Nunez Meaux, at St. Mary's Hospital in Port Arthur, Texas.  He married Sharon Leah Couch.

Gary went to Saint Catherine's grammar...

Aug 7, 2025

Clifton Julius Sevcik, 94, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025.  He was born on August 10, 1930, to the late Julius & Lois Kovarek Sevcik in Lavaca County, Texas.  He married Bernice Ann Ehler on November 22, 1953.  He was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church, of Hallettsville.

Clifton loved his family...

Aug 6, 2025

Glenn Wayne Michalcik, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025, at the age of 70.  Born on April 11, 1955, to Alfons and Lillie Michalcik.  He was the youngest of three sons.  He was a lifelong resident of the Bila Hora area, where he cherished his family and friends....

Jul 25, 2025

Brayden Alexander Robertson, of Hallettsville, born on May 16, 2009, was called home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2025, at the young age of 16.

Brayden was a radiant light in this world—full of joy, compassion, and unwavering faith.  He had a heart that loved deeply, laughed freely, and lived boldly.  To know him...

Jul 22, 2025

Mary Botard, better known as Pat to everyone, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 96, in Lexington, Texas.  She was surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 16, 1929, in Waelder, Texas, to William Allie & Maggie Jane Sherry.  She was married to Charles Tracy from July 16,...

Jul 13, 2025

Helen Marie Vasek, 83, of Hallettsville, was called home to her lord and savior on July 13, 2025.  She was born August 2nd, 1941, to Edward & Emilia Ehler Biehunko Sr. in Lavaca County.  On October 23, 1965, she married the love of her life Eugene A. Vasek Sr. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and made their home in...

Jul 12, 2025

Steven Wade Bressler, 66, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2025.  He was born to Garland and Beulah Bressler on March 31, 1959, in Covina, California.  He known as Steve to his family and friends was the youngest of ten children.  Shortly after his birth his family moved to Weott, California.  During his elementary years he lived...

Jul 11, 2025

Donald Robert Kennedy, 64, of Corpus Christi, passed away July 11, 2025.  He was born on November 8, 1960, to Robert & Helen Kennedy in Bitburg Germany on a military base, along with his two sisters Kathy Hodgetts and Barbara Burgess welcoming him into this world with beautiful smiles.

Those same smiles were on every face that...

Jul 9, 2025

Jennie Lee Gregory, 93, of Beeville, passed away July 9, 2025.  She was born on November 11, 1931, to Herbert D. & Martha Pohl McCrumb in Lavaca County, Texas.  She married Carl C. Gregory on July 15, 1948, in Hallettsville.

Jennie is survived by:  daughter Linda Kay Hale & husband Mitchell of Beeville; sisters, Gail McCord and...

Jun 27, 2025

Claudia Marie Compton Meismer, 82, of Hallettsville, lovingly known as "MoMo" to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Schulenburg, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.  Born in LaWard, Texas, on October 8, 1942, to the late Jack L. Compton & Willie Gilmore Compton.  She was a devoted wife, mother,...

Jun 21, 2025

Daniel "Pete" Trlicek, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a cherished member of the Hallettsville community, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by his beautiful family.  Born on August 7, 1947, in La Grange, Texas, Pete was the son of the late Clement and Julia Trlicek.  He spent his formative years in...

Jun 15, 2025

Bobby Dean Pfeffer 93, of Hallettsville, TX, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on June 15, 2025.  He was born on July 11, 1931, in Bellville, Texas.  He married the love of his life, Billie Jo Kasprowicz Cloyd Pfeffer on November 20, 1999.

Bobby had an exciting life and was a proud Army man.  ...

Jun 3, 2025

Mary Lee Mikulenka Brosch, age 90, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025.  She was born on October 24, 1934, in Hallettsville, Texas, the youngest of six children to Julius Mikulenka and Mary Sitka.

Mary Lee grew up in Hallettsville and attended Brown School. She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and...