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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.

Edwin John Vaculik

Edwin John Vaculik

Jun 1, 2018

Edwin John Vaculik, 91, Moravia, passed away June 1, 2018. He was born on September 21, 1926 to John & Rozy Koudelka Vaculik in Moulton. He married Lorene Trlica on October 25, 1952 at St. John, TX. He joined the US Navy during WWII at the age of 18, served on the USS Savo Island Aircraft Carrier, and was...

Melba Jeane Moller

Melba Jeane Moller

May 31, 2018

Melba Jeane Moller, 80, of Vienna, TX passed away Thursday May 31, 2018. Melba was born in Refugio, TX, October 28, 1937 to Edward R. Williams & Annie Lee Whearley-Williams.

Melba was a hard worker her whole life. Her last place of employment was the gasoline cashier at Brookshire Brothers in Hallettsville. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Rose Elaine (Leopold) Henneke

Rose Elaine (Leopold) Henneke

May 27, 2018

Rose Elaine (Leopold) Henneke, 63, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Moravia, Texas after a lovely day spent with family. She was born on October 24, 1954 in Hallettsville, Texas to Andrew Sr. and Josephine (Bujnoch) Leopold.

Rose graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1972. On November 26, 1983, she married...

Raymond Johnnie Dornak

Raymond Johnnie Dornak

May 20, 2018

Raymond Johnnie Dornak, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 20, 2018. He was born on Nov 5, 1934 to August C. & Agnes Rainosek Dornak. He married Lois Krupa at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, TX on May 21, 1956. They enjoyed almost 62 years of marriage and missed it by...

Margaret Medea Hermes

Margaret Medea Hermes

May 18, 2018

Margaret Medea Hermes, 89 passed away peacefully in Houston, Texas on Friday, May 18, 2018.

Mrs. Hermes was born September 11, 1928 in Cistern, Texas. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Maurice; parents Ambrose and Caroline Gosch; in-laws Paul and Christine Hermes and her brothers Erwin and William "Billy" and sister in law Carol....

Judy C. Sexton

Judy C. Sexton

Apr 24, 2018

Judy C. Sexton, 73, of Hallettsville, passed away April 24, 2018. She was born on January 6, 1945 to Sam & Velma Lundy Bennett in Karnes City, TX. She married L.D. Sexton on September 16, 1961 in Clovis, NM. She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church of Ezzell, TX.

Judy is survived by: husband L.D.;...

Melvin Brice Fuller

Melvin Brice Fuller

Apr 22, 2018

Melvin Brice Fuller, 68, of Hallettsville, passed away April 22, 2018. He was born on November 18, 1949 to Harley A. "Sonny" & Dorothy Moseley Fuller Jr. in Eagle Lake, TX. He was honorable discharged from the US Navy after 4 years of service.

Melvin is survived by; 2 sisters, Darlene Bujnoch and Chloe Blaschke, brother Stanley...

Pauline Anna Pesek Morkovsky Najvar

Pauline Anna Pesek Morkovsky Najvar

Apr 18, 2018

Pauline Anna Pesek Morkovsky Najvar, age 100, of Hallettsville, Texas passed from this life into the arms of her Lord on April 18, 2018. She died peacefully surrounded by loving family.

Pauline was born September 20, 1917 to Justina Chaloupka Pesek and James Joe Pesek in Sweet Home, TX on the family farm. She attended school in...

David Charles Gummelt

David Charles Gummelt

Apr 18, 2018

David Charles Gummelt, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away April 18, 2018. He was born on Jan 3, 1938 to Eric & Ida Kaase Gummelt. He married Barbora Kutach Fritsch on October 26, 1974. They enjoyed nearly 40 years of marriage before her passing.

David was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Vsetin until its closing in...

Donald E. "Cheyenne" Pate

Donald E. "Cheyenne" Pate

Apr 17, 2018

Donald E. "Cheyenne" Pate, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away April 17, 2018. He was born on November 7, 1937, to J.D. & Vacie Rice in Yoakum, TX. He married Jane Carol Norton on January 27, 1972 in Houston, TX. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Cheyenne was a welder by trade....

Joe "Jodie" Hermes Jr.

Joe "Jodie" Hermes Jr.

Apr 16, 2018

Joe "Jodie" Hermes Jr., 70, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 16, 2018. He was born the eldest of six children to Joe J. & Adele Netardus Hermes Sr. on July 4th, 1947, in Hallettsville. Jodie married Gladys Cordes on August 1, 1970 and was together for twenty years. In that time, they had...

Paul V. Wood Jr.

Paul V. Wood Jr.

Apr 12, 2018

Paul V. Wood Jr, 75, Chief Petty Officer, Retired US Navy, passed away April 12, 2018. He was born on March 19, 1943 to Paul V. & Elizabeth Sibertson Wood Sr. in Elgin, TX. He married Mary June Occena in the Philippines in 1975.

Paul proudly served in the Unites States Navy for 23 years, after enlisting...

Georgie Ann Etzler

Georgie Ann Etzler

Apr 8, 2018

Georgie Ann Etzler, 86, of Hallettsville, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born in Hallettsville on August 26, 1931 to the late Peter & Christina Belicek Kristek. She married Herbert Etzler on October 10, 1950 at Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, and was blessed with 67 years of marriage and 5 children.

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Jerry Paul Migl

Jerry Paul Migl

Apr 8, 2018

Jerry Paul Migl, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away April 8, 2018. He was born on January 11, 1933 to Frank A. & Pauline Raindel Migl in Sweet Home, TX. He married Carolyn Gutierrez in Escondido, CA. He was honorable discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1961, and a member of the American Legion Post 230.

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Sophie H. Judd

Sophie H. Judd

Apr 6, 2018

Sophie H. Judd, 76, of Hallettsville, passed away April 6, 2018. She was born on April 23, 1941 to Emanuel & Hermina Milnar Vasek in Lavaca County, Texas. She married James G. "Snuffy" Judd on Dec. 24, 1955 in Hallettsville.

Sophie was a devoted Mom and a devoted second Mom to her Grandsons and Great-grandchildren. She was...

Milton E. Koerth

Milton E. Koerth

Apr 3, 2018

Milton E. Koerth, 82, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born on April 30, 1935 in Muldoon, TX, son of Alfred & Ella Koerth.

Milton attended Hallettsville High School, and retired from San Bernard Electric Co-op in 1997. He enjoyed participating in High School Rodeos and fishing every chance...

Donald William "Don" Rush

Donald William "Don" Rush

Mar 19, 2018

Donald William "Don" Rush, Sr. passed away on March 19, 2018 in Shiner, Texas. He was 73 years old.

Don was born on May 3, 1944 in Houston, Texas. He was the son of James and Rosalie (Hogue) Rush. He is survived by his longtime friend, Doris Pustka; son, Don, Jr. and his wife, Michelle; son, Mike...

Janice Sue Rodriguez

Janice Sue Rodriguez

Mar 14, 2018

Janice Sue Rodriguez, 79, of Hallettsville, was called home to her Lord's side on March 14, 2018. Janice Sue was never known as Janice. From her earliest memories she was always just Sue. Her brother Don called her his "Suzy Q" and so Sue it was for life. Sue was born on July 21, 1938 to J. O. and...

Helen Ann Bordovsky

Helen Ann Bordovsky

Mar 10, 2018

Helen Ann Bordovsky, 67, of Hallettsville, passed away on March 10, 2018. She was born on March 21, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee to Sam Haraway Coleman and Helen Steele Coleman.

Ann grew up in Junction, Texas and graduated from Junction High School in 1968. She attended Texas Women's College in Denton and graduated in 1972 with a...

William (Bill) Henry Bludau

William (Bill) Henry Bludau

Feb 27, 2018

William (Bill) Henry Bludau, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away February 27, 2018. He was born on May 8, 1932, the youngest of 10 kids, to Joseph B. & Bernadina Grahmann Bludau in Hallettsville. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1950.  He lettered in football, basketball, softball, and track.  He also participated in 4H.  He caught a calf...

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