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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 Theresia Pavliska

Evelyn Theresia Pavliska

Jul 5, 2019

Evelyn Theresia Pavliska, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away July 5, 2019. She was born on May 5, 1930 to John & Theresia Sciba Chovanetz in the St. Mary's Community. She married John A. Pavliska Jr. on February 23, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of KJZT, Catholic Daughters of Americas, Sacred Heart Church...

Glen E. Wyman

Glen E. Wyman

Jul 1, 2019

Glen E. Wyman, 78, of Hallettsville, passed peacefully, finally free from pain, on the evening of July 1, 2019. He was born on January 13, 1941 to Frank & Leah Connor Wyman in Litchfield, Maine. He came to Texas as soon as he could and no one was a prouder Texan.  He loved his family, his country and his...

Irene Elizabeth Barton

Irene Elizabeth Barton

Jun 30, 2019

Irene Elizabeth Barton, 84, of Yoakum, was born on September 28, 1934 to Julius and Helen (Woitaske) Grahmann at the home place in Hallettsville, Texas. She entered her heavenly home on Sunday, June 30, 2019, and joined her beloved husband Benedict Joseph Barton. Irene graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1953. She was a member of St. John...

Larry Nelson Koehn

Larry Nelson Koehn

Jun 28, 2019

Larry Nelson Koehn, 72, of Hallettsville, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2019. He was born October 24, 1946, in Hallettsville, Texas to Oscar and Elner Dahse Koehn. His father, Oscar, passed at an early age and Larry was raised by his mother and grandparents.

Larry grew up in Weimar and graduated from Weimar High School in...

Mary Lou Ayraud

Mary Lou Ayraud

Jun 25, 2019

Mary Lou Barnes Ayraud, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away June 25, 2019. She was born to Ross & Pearl Haseman Barnes in Euclid, New York on Feb. 8, 1932. She joined the US Air Force on July 30, 1951. She was an Airman 2 nd Class of the Aerial Flight Squadron out of Scott Army Air Field in Illinois...

Mary Helen Bujnoch

Mary Helen Bujnoch

Jun 19, 2019

Mary Helen Bujnoch, 86, of Hallettsville, passed away June 19, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1932, the youngest child of George & Apolena Miculek Bujnoch in Hallettsville; with Dr. Paul Renger as the attending physician. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of Americans court 979, KJZT and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

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Julius Anton Kalmus

Julius Anton Kalmus

Jun 7, 2019

Julius Anton Kalmus, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away June 7, 2019. He was born on May 20, 1926 to Theo J. & Carrie Mozisek Kalmus in Lavaca County, TX. He was a veteran of the Korean War; and member of the V.F.W. and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Julius is survived by his sister Caroline Grahmann...

Milton J. Haas Jr.

Milton J. Haas Jr.

Jun 5, 2019

Milton J Haas Jr., 71, of Hallettsville, passed away June 5 2019 after a 10 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 25, 1947, the first of four sons to Milton J Haas Sr. and Edna (Woytek) Haas, in Hallettsville. He graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1965. After graduation, he entered the military in August...

Joe Morris Clark

Joe Morris Clark

May 26, 2019

Joe Morris Clark, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away May 26, 2019. He was born in Groveton, Texas, on July 31, 1937 to Howard Van and Addie (Suggs) Clark. Joe worked for Hallettsville ISD for 42 years, serving as a teacher, coach and principal. After his retirement, he worked for the University of Houston in Victoria as a student teacher...

Marcus B. Havel

Marcus B. Havel

May 26, 2019

Marcus B. Havel, 74, of Houston, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born on November 4, 1944 to Louis J. & Anita Haas Havel in Shiner, TX, and the 5 th of 6 sons. He attended Sweet Home School & Yoakum High School. After high school he joined the Army National Guard, and...

Vera Anne Schoenberg Vickers

Vera Anne Schoenberg Vickers

May 12, 2019

Vera Anne Schoenberg Vickers, 91, of Alvin/Brenham, passed away May 12, 2019. She was born on December 15, 1927 to Frank and Vera Schoenberg of Yoakum. She graduated from Milby High School in Houston. She married James D. Vickers on October 10, 1948 in Corpus Christi.

After their four children were born, she and James moved to...

Evelyn Julia Boehm Barcak

Evelyn Julia Boehm Barcak

May 9, 2019

Evelyn Julia Boehm Barcak, 97, of Hallettsville, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was born on November 22, 1921, to Joseph & Julia Gajer Boehm in Hallettsville. She was a member of the Altar Society and Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church of Moravia, TX.

Evelyn will be remembered for being a hard worker in all...

Vernon L. Evans

Vernon L. Evans

May 8, 2019

Vernon L. Evans, 65, of Rosenberg, passed away May 8, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1953, to Robert R. & Dora Gregory Evans in Hallettsville.

Vernon is survived by his brother Donald Evans of Brazoria, Texas.

Vernon was preceded in death by: his parents; and 3 brothers, Kenneth, Raymond and Roy Evans.

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Charles F. Michalec

Charles F. Michalec

May 2, 2019

Charles F. Michalec, 88, of Hallettsville, passed away May 2, 2019. He was born on August 9, 1930 to Frank & Bessie Culak Michalec in Moulton, TX. He married Evelyn Mikulencak on October 24, 1949 in Moulton. He was a member of the Hallettsville Booster Club and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Charles graduated from Moulton...

Marlin Tom Galloway Jr.

Marlin Tom Galloway Jr.

Apr 24, 2019

Marlin Tom Galloway Jr., 27, of Hallettsville, passed away April 24, 2019. He was born on April 7, 1992 to Marlin Tom Galloway Sr. & Debbie Hart in Columbus, TX. He married Savannah Pearson on May 3, 2014.

Marlin is survived by: his father Marlin Galloway Sr. & step-mother Sandra; his mother Debbie Biehunko & step-father Ed...

Edward V. Woytek

Edward V. Woytek

Apr 18, 2019

Edward V. "PeeWee" Woytek, 90, of Hallettsville, passed away April 18, 2019. He was born on October 11, 1928 to Adolph & Emilie Balusek Woytek in Lavaca County, TX. He married Lillie Chaloupka on May 14, 1957 in Moravia, TX. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Edward...

Earlene Mae Botard

Earlene Mae Botard

Apr 17, 2019

Earlene Mae Botard, 86, of Sheridan, passed away April 17, 2019. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Garwood, TX, the oldest of 4 daughters, to Eugene & Pearlie Oppermann Kotrla.

Earlene attended school in Garwood, then in Rock Island where she played high school volleyball, was named 4-H Gold Star Girl 2 years in a...

Lorine M. Zikuhr Doby

Lorine M. Zikuhr Doby

Apr 16, 2019

Lorine M. Zikuhr Doby, 84, of Houston, Texas entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born in Hallettsville, Texas on May 27, 1934 to Fritz and Louise (Kremling) Zikuhr. On August 6, 1960 she married Calvin C. Doby at Baptist Temple Church in Houston.

Mrs. Doby was a member of All Saints Catholic...

Marie R. Klitsch

Marie R. Klitsch

Apr 15, 2019

Marie R. Klitsch, age 100 passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. Marie was born September 2, 1918 in Hallettsville, Texas.

Marie is survived by: son Franklin Klitsch; daughters, Helen Hooper and Shirley Weirch; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 9 great-great grandchildren.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Klitsch.

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Lawrence Wayne Grahmann

Lawrence Wayne Grahmann

Apr 11, 2019

Lawrence Wayne Grahmann, 71, of Hallettsville passed away and went to be with the love of his life on April 11, 2019. He was born on January 19, 1948 to Alfonse F. and Dorothy Wick Grahmann in Hallettsville, Texas. He met the love of his life, Delores Ann Holik Grahmann, in Moravia. They were married on August 9, 1969...

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