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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.

Evelyn Lydia Michalec

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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