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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.
Gregory A. Gutierrez
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...
Alton Eugene "Poppie" Brown Sr.
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...
Vernon “Vernie” Eugene Duty Jr.
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...
Evelyn Marie Ponton Stinnett
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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Daniel Robert Melnar
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...
Leonard Henry Marek
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...
Evelyn Lydia Michalec
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...
Chloe Ann Blaschke
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...
August "Gus" Rudolph Haase
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....
Henry Till Muenster
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...
Maria Elisa Ulcak
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....
Clarence Eugene Gregory
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...
Marion L. Dominc
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,...
John Preston Wheelis
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...
David Edward Demny
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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