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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.

Tammy Appelt Carrizal

Tammy Appelt Carrizal

Aug 17, 2017

Tammy Appelt Carrizal, 47, of Midlothian, TX, passed away August 17, 2017. She was born on March 26, 1970 to Harvey A. & Helen Layton Appelt in Victoria, TX. She graduated Valedictorian from Hallettsville High School in 1988, and The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy in 1993. She married Horacio C. Carrizal Jr. on April 5,...

Lillian Ruth Brisco Allen

Lillian Ruth Brisco Allen

Aug 14, 2017

Lillian Ruth Brisco Allen, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away August 14, 2017. She was born on June 5, 1936 to Sirca Joseph & Sarah Varley Brisco in Weimar, TX. She married Charles McElroy Allen on August 15, 1952 in Columbus, TX, celebrating 52 years before his passing. She was a member the Mossy Grove Methodist Church of Hallettsville.

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Alfredo G. Arellano

Alfredo G. Arellano

Aug 12, 2017

Alfredo G. Arellano, 73, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Victoria Citizens Hospital. He was born in Nueva Ecija, Philippines to Pascual and Eulogia Arellano. He lived most of his life in Talavera, Nueva Ecija, Philippines before he and his wife came here in Texas in April 2017.

Alfredo was a passionate...

Daniel J. Grahmann

Daniel J. Grahmann

Aug 9, 2017

Daniel J. Grahmann, 81 of San Antonio passed away on August 9, 2017. He was born August 24, 1935 to Joe J. and Lillie T. Chovanetz Grahmann in Hallettsville, Texas.

Dan grew up in Hallettsville where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. He then attended St. Mary's University where he earned his degree in Accounting.  His early...

Eula Raye Cutler

Eula Raye Cutler

Aug 9, 2017

Eula Raye Cutler (known to family and friends as Raye Cutler) 88, of Hallettsville, passed away August 9, 2017. She was born on September 10, 1928 to Edythe and Mody Selph in Sublime, TX. On May 21, 1946, she married Thelston Davied Moseley of Sheridan, TX. Three children were born to this union, Daivd, Loal and Gloria.

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Jerome A. Kristek Jr.

Jerome A. Kristek Jr.

Aug 1, 2017

Jerome A. Kristek Jr., 73, of Hallettsville, passed away August 1, 2017. He was born on March 1, 1944 to Jerome & Magdalene Sassin Kristek Sr. in Hallettsville. He married Betty Fajkus on June 7, 1969 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Flatonia, TX. He was a member of the American Legion of Sweet Home and Sacred Heart Catholic...

Helen Margaret Treptow

Helen Margaret Treptow

Jul 29, 2017

Helen Margaret Treptow, 97, of Hallettsville, passed away July 29, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1920 to Joseph & Antonia Pohl Gebauer, immigrants from Austria, in Lavaca County, TX. She was baptized on April 11, 1920 as Helena Margaret Gebauer at St. John Church, Schulenburg TX. Helen was the youngest of eleven children. She married William Treptow...

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Morton

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Morton

Jul 20, 2017

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Morton, 75, of Hallettsville, known to her friends as Betty, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Victoria, Texas. Betty was born in Houston, Texas, September 2, 1941 to John M.R. and Marie Aschbacher Morton. Betty was an active member of St. Georges Episcopal Church and volunteered at their charity resale shop.

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Dollie Parr

Dollie Parr

Jul 14, 2017

Dollie M. Parr, 73, of Hallettsville, passed away July 14, 2107. She was born on July 9, 1944 to Luther L. & Mary Wick in Lavaca County, TX.

Dollie attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. She then went to work at Ben Franklin's, on the square, in Hallettsville, where she worked with one of her dear friends, Mary...

Elaine Harper

Elaine Harper

Jul 11, 2017

Elaine Harper was born on July 27, 1934 to Horatio and Mildred Aycock Dees in Hallettsville, Texas. She received her primary and secondary education in the Hallettsville (Lavaca County), Texas public school system. At the tender age of eighteen she married Oscar Harper Jr. on May 31, 1953 in Hallettsville, Texas. This exemplary union continued for 63 years!

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Marvin "Lee" Denison

Marvin "Lee" Denison

Jul 3, 2017

Marvin "Lee" Denison Sr., 68, of Hallettsville, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. He was born in Houston, TX on July 28, 1948 to Marvin Leon and Willie Fuller Denison. Unfortunately, Marvin lost his father at a very young age, so he was primarily raised by his mother. She was a very strong woman with a heart of gold....

Paul David Wendel

Paul David Wendel

Jun 27, 2017

Paul David Wendel, 47, of Mission, TX, passed away June 27, 2017. He was born on June 16, 1970 to Waldemar W. & Pauline Flathmann Wendel in Brenham, TX.

Paul was a gentle giant who loved life, God, his family and friends, and corny jokes. He graduated from high school in 1988 in Mathis, Texas, and lived...

Lucille Agnes Werner

Lucille Agnes Werner

Jun 20, 2017

Lucille Agnes Werner, 88, of Hallettsville, passed away June 20, 2017. She was born February 10, 1929 in Boling, Texas to Joe & Agnes Grafe Leopold. She married Gus "Cudlum" Werner on April 27, 1949 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville, Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She had a gift of...

Dorothy Helen Sicko

Dorothy Helen Sicko

Jun 20, 2017

Dorothy Helen Sicko, 91, of Hallettsville, passed away June 20, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1926 to Julius & Matilda Konvicka Olsovsky in Lavaca County. She married Velbert Paul Sicko on February 3, 1951 in Hallettsville, Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Dorothy is survived by son David Sicko of Sublime;...

Georgia Ann Schaefer

Georgia Ann Schaefer

Jun 17, 2017

Georgia Ann Schaefer , 83, of Hallettsville, passed away June 17, 2017. She was born February 4, 1934, in Hallettsville, Texas to John Paul and Aloisa Zapalac. She married Roland Gilbert Schaefer, on December 28, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was also a member of S.P.J.S.T, K.J.T.,...

Lucille "Big Mama" Sims

Lucille "Big Mama" Sims

Jun 17, 2017

Lucille "Big Mama" Sims, 98, of Hallettsville, passed away June 17, 2017. She was born on April 12, 1919 to James and Etta Sims. She married James Sims in Sublime, Texas. She was a member of Orange Grove Baptist church in Sublime, Texas.

She was well loved in the community and she enjoyed going fishing and eating...

Tom Henry Kostelnik

Tom Henry Kostelnik

Jun 16, 2017

Tom Henry Kostelnik, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away June 16, 2017. He was born December 9, 1929, in Wied, Texas to Steve and Karolina Kostelnik. He married the love of his life, Peggy Zrzavy, on September 25, 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville, Texas. Together they raised their family of four sons and one daughter: David, Thomas,...

Lloyd Lee Smith

Lloyd Lee Smith

Jun 16, 2017

Lloyd Lee Smith , 87, of Hallettsville, passed away June 16, 2017. He was born May 8, 1930, in Matagorda County, Texas to Ben and Mary Klimitchek Smith. He married Billie Ponton Smith, on April 8, 1990 in Hallettsville, Texas. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Lloyd enjoyed hunting, catfishing, dominoes, and tending cattle....

Marjorie Marie Krupala

Marjorie Marie Krupala

Jun 16, 2017

Marjorie Marie Krupala, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away June 16, 2017. She was born on September 10, 1920 to Julius A. & Marie Staffa Hollub. She was a member of the KJZT for over 75 years, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Marjorie is survived by: son Marcus W. Krupala; 2 grandchildren, Gary Krupala and Kimberly...

Jessie Roy "Ace" Kahanek

Jessie Roy "Ace" Kahanek

Jun 10, 2017

Jessie Roy "Ace" Kahanek, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away June 10, 2017. He was born on February 5, 1934 to Jim L. & Willie Mae Kalcak Kahanek. He married Elrose Fojt on April 29, 1956.

Jessie joined the US Army on April 30, 1954. He trained with the 11 th Airborne Division, receiving the National Defense Service...

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