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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.

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...

Lillian Miriam Haas

Lillian Miriam Haas

Oct 26, 2020

Lillian Miriam Haas, 95, of Hallettsville, passed away October 26, 2020.  She was born September 5, 1925, in Yoakum, Texas to the late Jim and Frances Hercek Parma.  She was baptized in Saint Ann's Catholic Church, Yoakum.  Her sponsors were her Uncle Henry and Aunt Albina Hercek.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, KJZT,...

Lado Hlavac

Lado Hlavac

Oct 26, 2020

Lado Hlavac, 97, of Hallettsville, passed away October 26, 2020.  He was born on June 22, 1923, to John & Veronika Muhlstein Hlavac in Lavaca County, TX.  He was a member of Texas Farm Bureau, SPJST, American Legion and VFW.

Lado was in World War II, serving in the US Army.  He was a member of Company...

Charles Wayne Koehne Sr.

Charles Wayne Koehne Sr.

Oct 23, 2020

Charles Wayne "Papa" Koehne Sr., 73, of Hallettsville, passed away on October 23, 2020.  He was born in Hallettsville, Texas, on October 16, 1947, to Gus C. Koehne Sr. and Mamie Frances Brown.

Charles lived his entire life in Lavaca County.  Upon graduating from Hallettsville High School, he enrolled at Wharton County Junior College and got married. ...

Jennifer Lynn Barrera

Jennifer Lynn Barrera

Oct 22, 2020

Jennifer Lynn Barrera, 48, of Hallettsville, passed away October 22, 2020.  She was born on August 22, 1972, to Wilbert L. & Anita Berkenhoff Kalinec in Weimar, TX.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Jennifer is survived by:  son Tyler Evanicky; 3 daughters, Saira Barrera, Lilly Barrera and Emily Barrera; and her...

Michael Jay Kallina

Michael Jay Kallina

Oct 15, 2020

Michael Jay Kallina, 59, of Speaks Community in Lavaca County, Texas, passed away October 15, 2020.  He was born on April 15, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas, to James D. & Doris Horton Kallina.  He attended Alan Academy in Bryan and graduated from the Tenney School in Houston.

Michael spent many years enjoying life as an over-the-road...

Josephine Elain Muniz

Josephine Elain Muniz

Oct 13, 2020

Josephine Elain Muniz, 64, of Hallettsville, passed away October 13, 2020.  She was born on February 24, 1956 to Jose G & Anna Sainz Luna Sr., in Sealy, TX.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Josephine is survived by:  her husband Jose; son Michael Ray Muniz; 2 daughters Christine Lyn Muniz and...

Lydia Ann Hobbs

Lydia Ann Hobbs

Oct 1, 2020

Lydia Ann Hobbs, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away October 1, 2020.  She was born on October 7, 1926 to Joseph & Clara Tomek Kouba Sr. in Shiner, TX, and lived in the community of Boundary Lines School that was about 4 miles southeast of Shiner.

Lydia's parents were renting a farm, where they raised; cotton, corn, cane...

Soila Sanchez

Soila Sanchez

Sep 19, 2020

Soila Sanchez , of Hallettsville, TX, passed away peacefully at Hospice of South Texas Center of Compassion, on Saturday, September 19, 2020.  She was born on August 3, 1938, to Manual and Elvera Torres Garcia in Floresville, TX.

Soila was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary, and Daughters of the Republic of...

Dellie Josephine Pustejovsky

Dellie Josephine Pustejovsky

Sep 16, 2020

Dellie Josephine Pustejovsky, 96, of Sublime, TX, passed away peacefully at Stevens Nursing Home, on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  She was born on December 9, 1923, to Joe & Minnie Zapalac Dvorak in Wied, TX.  She married Orin Milton Pustejovsky on January 3, 1942 in Hallettsville.

Dellie attended Wied School and completed the 8 th grade.  She...

Betty Jean Teltschick

Betty Jean Teltschick

Sep 16, 2020

Betty Jean Teltschick, 95, of Hallettsville, passed away September 16, 2020.  She was born on October 29, 1924, to Walter & Bertha Rogers, in Port Arthur, Texas.  She married Frank Edward Teltschick, on January 11, 1944, in Port Arthur.  She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville for over 40 years.  Her brother Walter "Sonny" Rogers...

Virginia Rose Flathmann

Virginia Rose Flathmann

Sep 12, 2020

Virginia Rose (Spill) Flathmann, 82, of Hallettsville, passed away on September 12, 2020 in Victoria, Texas.  Virginia will be buried at the Lutheran Cemetery in Winters, Texas, on September 16, 2020. A memorial service will be held for her on September 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church, 6059 FM 2314, Hallettsville TX...

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