obituaries

Feb 6, 2020

Betty Jane Janak, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away February 6, 2020. She was born on December 12, 1936, in Seguin, Texas, to Harry and Christine (Herman) Wittenborn. She married Edward J. Janak on September 22, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

They began their new life together in Ezzell, Texas, and shortly after their first...

Feb 4, 2020

John "Johnny" Louis Michna, 79, of Houston, passed away Feb. 4, 2020. He was born on Oct. 23, 1940, to John J. & Mary Krenek Michan in Bay City, TX.

Johnny received his degree from Texas A&M University in College Station, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. He worked at Gulf Oil for...

Feb 3, 2020

Leon Roger Tesch, 72, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 3, 2020. He was born on Jan. 23, 1948, to Walter Paul Sr. & Mary (Jahn) Tesch, in Hallettsville. He married Joyce May Bennett.

Leon graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1966 and shortly after he proudly joined the US Marine Corps. He continued his education at Massey...

Feb 3, 2020

Walt Uehlinger, 73, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 3, 2020. He was born on Feb. 1, 1947 to William J. & Virginia Drumgold Uehlinger in Marlin, TX. He married Bunnye Janak on Nov. 2, 1974 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He was a member of the American Legion and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

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Feb 2, 2020

Russell "Rusty" Lee Smith, 56, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 2, 2020. He was born on July 8, 1963, to Benjamin O. Smith and Mildred Brown Petering in Eagle Lake, Texas. He married Cyndi Ann Schulte on Nov. 22, 1986, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, TX

Rusty is survived by his Wife; Parents; Son Russell Lee Smith...

Jan 29, 2020

Gregory A. Gutierrez, 54, of Hallettsville passed away January 29, 2020. He was born on Feb. 14, 1965 to Jimmy & Sarah Gutierrez in Schulenburg.

Greg was a one of a kind man. He was strong minded, loving, and loyal. He loved to leave everyone he talked to with a smile. You could find him telling jokes...

Jan 25, 2020

Alton Eugene Brown Sr. or "Poppie", 77, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Alton was born March 4, 1942 to Ludmilla Vasek Brown and Clarence W. Brown. On July 29, 1961 he married Caroline Webb and adored her until his final breath.

Alton was well-known for his welding service and also his...

Jan 22, 2020

Vernon "Vernie" Eugene Duty Jr, 44, of Hallettsville, died Wednesday January 22, 2020. He was born October 28, 1975, in Houston, Texas, to Vernon and Kathleen (Rodgers) Duty.

Vernie graduated from Cy-Fair High School in 1994. He continued his education at the University of Houston-Victoria, graduating in 2006 with a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science. He...

Jan 21, 2020

Evelyn Marie Ponton Stinnett, 90, of Ezzell, passed from the earth on January 21, 2020. She was born to Bennett and Allie Rae Ponton on December 28, 1929 at home in Ezzell, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert Stinnett, son David "Rusty" Stinnett, and sons-in-law Lester Harrison & Dana Tanner.

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Jan 13, 2020

Daniel Robert Melnar, 78, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, January 13, 2020, at Citizens Hospital in Victoria. He was born on May 17, 1941, to Robert L. and Beatrice D. Melnar in Hallettsville.

Daniel was raised around Mont, he attended primary school in the area and graduated high school from Sacred Heart Catholic School. After...

Jan 9, 2020

Leonard Henry Marek, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 9, 2020. He was born on Nov. 30, 1936, to Adolph F. & Hermina Muhlstein Marek in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Georgia Ann Hermis on July 13, 1968, at St. Rose Catholic Church of Schulenburg, TX. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Sacred Heart Catholic...

Jan 8, 2020

Evelyn Lydia Michalec, 88, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 8, 2020. She was an intelligent, compassionate, hardworking, resilient, patient woman. She was born on July 9, 1931 to John & Agnes Vanzura Mikulencak in Moulton, TX. She spent her childhood in the rural area just north of Moulton. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, Hallettsville Garden...

Dec 30, 2019

Chloe Ann Blaschke, 67, of Hallettsville, passed away Dec. 30, 2019. She was born on Jan. 27, 1952, to Harley Albert "Sunny" & Dorothy Mosley Fuller Jr., in Eagle Lake, Texas. She was married to Leon Charles Blaschke.

Chloe is survived by: husband; daughter Kristine Trench; brother Stanley Fuller; sister Darlene Bujnoch; 2 grandchildren, Dustin Trench, and...

Dec 29, 2019

August "Gus" Rudolph Haase, 96, left on his final journey home on December 29, 2019.   He was born in Moulton Texas, January 27, 1923, to his William Kurl Haase and Friederika Alma Krause. He is the youngest son of 7 children. Gus and two of his brothers, William and Victor, all served in WW2, and all came home safe....

Dec 24, 2019

Henry Till "Heine" Muenster, 88, of Hallettsville, went to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019. He was born in Hallettsville, Texas on December 4, 1931, the son of Henry Joseph and Ida Muenster. On September 8, 1956 he married Elrose Leopold.

Henry joined his father's Pearl Beer Distributor business after serving in the...

Dec 22, 2019

Maria Elisa Ulcak beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend (48) was called home by her heavenly father on Sunday afternoon, December 22, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends after a long struggle with cancer. She was born to Eloy and Juanita (Patlan) Paredes on January 18, 1971 in Watseka Illinois. She was the oldest of four children....

Dec 16, 2019

Clarence Eugene Gregory, 88, of Ezzell, Texas, went to his heavenly home on December 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. He had fought a courageous battle for 2 years following a stroke. He was born March 17, 1931 in Mossy Grove, Texas, to Mae Ellen Stockton Gregory & Hill Eugene Gregory.

Clarence was a participant in the...

Dec 15, 2019

Marion L. Dominic, 94 of Hallettsville passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Marion was born October 10, 1925 in Birmingham, Alabama to her parents Alma & Benson McClendon. She attended Howard University where she studied Biology and Art. She and her first husband, Cecil, then moved to Fort Worth where they both studied Religious Education,...

Dec 12, 2019

John Preston Wheelis, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away Dec. 12, 2019. He was born on July 14, 1939, to Lee & Helen Garrett Wheelis in Longview, Texas.

John attended East Mountain High School where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He left college after two years and joined the Air Force. He was a member of the...

Nov 24, 2019

David Edward Demny, 100, of Hallettsville, passed away Nov. 24, 2019. He was born on Oct. 7, 1919, to John & Mary Laskoski Demny in Chappel Hill, Texas. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

David served as a Marine in WWII, 1943-45, with Tractor Battalion, Fourth Division in support of the Fifth...