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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.

Charles Bruno Meyer

Charles Bruno Meyer

Nov 19, 2019

Charles Bruno Meyer , 80, of West Columbia, passed Nov. 19, 2019. He was born on August 11, 1939 in Hallettsville, Texas to Charlie and Adella Mae Sommeralatte Meyer.

Charles is survived by 1 brother Jimmie Dell Meyer & wife Georgia of Wild Peach; 2 sisters Marguerite Popp of El Campo and Vivian Sue Boyd...

Roland Henry Henneke

Roland Henry Henneke

Nov 18, 2019

Roland H. Henneke , 90, of Hallettsville, passed away November 18, 2019. He was born December 20, 1928 to Alfred and Mina Henneke in Arneckeville, Texas.

Roland was raised on a farm in Arneckeville along with eight siblings. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. He met the love of his life, Dorothy...

Brazos Kash Wood

Brazos Kash Wood

Nov 7, 2019

Brazos Kash Wood, 16, of Hallettsville, was tragically killed in a car accident near Hallettsville, Texas, on November 07, 2019. He was born to Kelly and Becky in Victoria, Texas on September 16, 2003. He grew up in the Hallettsville area attending public school through the 7th grade and home schooled thereafter.

Brazos was an unconventional teenager....

Victoria Catherine Orsak

Victoria Catherine Orsak

Nov 3, 2019

Victoria Catherine Orsak, 88, of Shiner, passed away November 3, 2019. She was born on December 22, 1930, to Rudolph I. & Marie Recek Jalufka, at home in Hallettsville, Texas. She married Bennie Edward Orsak on January 10, 1949 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of S.P.J.S.T Lodge #4, Czech Heritage Society, The American...

Larry D. Kocich

Larry D. Kocich

Oct 23, 2019

Larry D. Kocich, 68, of Hallettsville, passed away October 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 27, 1950 to Daniel and Emma Kocich in Hallettsville.

In his early years, Larry grew up near Moravia, and later moved to East Bernard and eventually to Rosenberg. He helped his parents on the farm...

Leroy A. Grahmann

Leroy A. Grahmann

Oct 21, 2019

Leroy A. Grahmann, 63, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 21, 2019. He was born on Nov. 29, 1955, to Alfonse F. & Dorothy Wick Grahmann in Hallettsville. He married Hellen Wheeler on Mar. 17, 2000, at Applet's Hill Hall in Hallettsville. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Leroy is survived by: his...

Margaretta "Marjorie" Vasek Gallia

Margaretta "Marjorie" Vasek Gallia

Oct 19, 2019

Margaretta (Marjorie) Vasek Gallia, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 19, 2019. She was born on Dec. 28, 1925, to Emil & Leopoldina Martisak Vasek on the Vasek Homestead in the in Rabb's Switch community, Lavaca County. She was member of S.P.J.S.T. and Texas Retired Teachers Association.

Marjorie attended the Rabb Switch Rural School graduating from Hallettsville...

Sharon Ann Mitchell

Sharon Ann Mitchell

Oct 16, 2019

Sharon Ann Mitchell, 64, was born on January 7, 1955, and passed away October 16, 2019.

After schooling Sharon went to the Houston area to work in banking, and then found a calling to be a Funeral Director and Embalmer for 12 years. Cancer retired her in 2016 and finally took her on October 16, 2019.

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Libertha Mae Einkauf

Libertha Mae Einkauf

Oct 11, 2019

Libertha Mae Einkauf, 97, of Hallettsville, peacefully called to her heavenly home Friday, October 11, 2019. She was born on August 17, 1922, in Hallettsville, to Charles L., & Ellen Meyer Steffek. She married Alvin F. Einkauf on October 6, 1940.

Libertha was raised in Hallettsville and attended Brown School. She was proud of her little school...

Albina Frances Loos

Albina Frances Loos

Oct 6, 2019

Albina Frances Loos, 95, of Yoakum, passed away Oct. 6, 2019. She was born on Aug. 12, 1924, to Joe J. & Julia Pohl Gold in Rabbe Switch, Lavaca County, TX. She married James S. Loos on Jan. 22, 1944, in Hallettsville. Together they raised 7 children.

Albina was a fun loving woman who loved life and...

Bruce Ramsey Hirsch

Bruce Ramsey Hirsch

Sep 29, 2019

Bruce Ramsey Hirsch, 68, originally from Houston and now residing in Hallettsville, Texas, passed from this world into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on September 29, 2019.

Bruce was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 9, 1951, to his parents Robert W. Hirsch and Florence Marie Hall. He was a miracle baby in that...

Elizabeth "Liz" Janak

Elizabeth "Liz" Janak

Sep 22, 2019

Elizabeth "Liz" Janak, 76, of Sweet Home, departed this life on Sunday, September 22, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 6, 1943, in Houston, Texas, to Arnold and Lydia Jurek, and grew up in Sheldon and Denver Harbor. She attended Resurrection Catholic School and graduated from Incarnate Word Academy, where she made many lifelong friends....

Charles Ray “Chalsey” Koerth Sr.

Charles Ray “Chalsey” Koerth Sr.

Sep 19, 2019

Charles Ray "Chalsey" Koerth, Sr., 73, of Hallettsville, passed away September 19, 2019. He was born August 17, 1946, to the late Ervin and Pauline Prasek Koerth in Hallettsville, Texas.

Charles enjoyed trips to the casino, camping with family at the lake, and spending time with his friends at Blase's Place. He took great pride in his...

Loyce Striebeck

Loyce Striebeck

Aug 28, 2019

Loyce Loper Striebeck, 84, of Hallettsville, passed away on August 28, 2019. Loyce was born on October 12, 1934, to Ray Loper and Irene Cleveland Loper in Sebastopol, Mississippi.

Loyce was Valedictorian of Class of 1952 in Sebastopol High School. Because of her love for children and her desire to be a teacher, she turned down a...

Leon Klimitchek

Leon Klimitchek

Aug 25, 2019

Leon Klimitchek, 78, of Hallettsville, Texas passed away Sunday the 25 th of August from pneumonia. He has been going through medical issues for many years. Leon was a very strong man who put up a good fight to survive.

Leon graduated from Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca, Texas in 1959. He later went on to...

Joane Marie Janak

Joane Marie Janak

Aug 24, 2019

Joane Marie Janak, 50, of Moravia, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. She was born April 24, 1969, to Sylvester J. & Dolores Hilscher Janak in Weimar. She was a member of KJZT, Moravia Altar Society, and Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church of Moravia.

Joane is survived by: her mother Dolores; and 3 brothers, Dale Janak,...

Anita J. Bohuslav

Anita J. Bohuslav

Aug 22, 2019

Anita J Bohuslav, of Hallettsville, passed away on August 22, 2019 at the age of 96. She was born in Hallettsville on August 6, 1923 to Jaro and Louise Trlica Matejek. She married Ernest J. Bohuslav on May 5, 1942 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Anita graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1941. She married...

Marvin B. Bohuslav

Marvin B. Bohuslav

Aug 21, 2019

Marvin B. Bohuslav, 91, of Moulton, after a long battle with cancer, the good Lord took him home on August 21, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1928 to Bohumil & Lillie (Holub) Bohuslav in Lavaca County, TX, the oldest of 6 children. He was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Knights...

Ray Allen Williamson

Ray Allen Williamson

Aug 8, 2019

Ray Allen Williamson, 79, of Hallettsville, passed away Aug. 8, 2019. He was born on September 20, 1939 in Hallettsville, Texas to Vivian McElroy Williamson and John Williamson. He was raised from the age of 12 by his Aunt Gaye Nell McElroy Allen and Alton C. Allen of Hallettsville.

Ray was a rancher who was known for...

Lloyd Daniel Spittler

Lloyd Daniel Spittler

Aug 2, 2019

Lloyd Daniel Spittler, 94, of Sheridan, passed into the arms of his loving Savior on August 2, 2019. He was born on December 24, 1924 in Giddings, Texas to Christine Isabel (Briscoe) Spittler & Howard Bascom Spittler. He married Celia Marie Hall on September 21, 1944 in Caldwell, TX.

Lloyd served in the U.S. Navy aboard the...

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