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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.

Elton F. Goodall

Elton F. Goodall

Jun 27, 2016

Elton F. Goodall, 94, of Hallettsville, passed from this life June 27, 2016. He was born to Beulah Leggett Goodall and Elton Fulmer Goodall November 6, 1921 in Wadsworth, Texas at home. Elton's life span crossed many decades which allowed him to see many inventions and progress we all know of today such as Electricity and running water in...

Leona Holubec Ziegler

Leona Holubec Ziegler

Jun 25, 2016

Leona Holubec Ziegler, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away June 25, 2016. She was born on June 18, 1929 to John C. & Julie Kutach Mican in Hallettsville. She married Julius E. Holubec on May 2, 1950, (he died March 13, 1986); she married Robert L. Ziegler on July 24, 1992, (he died June 5, 2010). She was a member...

Diane Susan Charrier

Diane Susan Charrier

Jun 22, 2016

Diane Susan Charrier, 64, of Lockhart, passed away June 22, 2016. She was born on February 28, 1952 to Gus "Cudlum" & Lucille Leopold Werner Jr. in Hallettsville.

Diane is survived by: her son Jeffrey Ahrens & wife Jill; mother Lucille Werner; 3 brothers, Joe Werner & wife Tracy, James Werner, and Gus Werner & wife Susan;...

Henry A. Zappe

Henry A. Zappe

Jun 22, 2016

Henry A. Zappe Jr., 77, of Hallettsville, passed away June 22, 2016. He was born on November 3, 1938 to Henry & Clara Bengsch Zappe in Hallettsville. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Henry is survived by: his sister Mildred Grahmann, and numerous nieces & nephews.

Henry was preceded in...

Mary Ellen Cleveland Fertsch

Mary Ellen Cleveland Fertsch

Jun 20, 2016

Mary Ellen Cleveland Fertsch, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016. She was born on June 18, 1929 to Andrew P. & Ida Lou Bilderback Cleveland in Mission, TX, the baby sister to two brothers. She taught herself to type, by copying a keyboard on paper, and at 16 years old started working for the railroad.

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Charles W. Beck Sr.

Charles W. Beck Sr.

Jun 20, 2016

Charles W. Beck Sr., age 86, passed away quietly in Houston, Texas June 20, 2016 (his father's birthday) Charles Wesley Beck, "Charlsey", was born on September 27, 1929 in Flatonia, Texas hospital to Alfons John Beck and Patricia Fertsch Beck. Charles was reared in Waelder, Texas as the eldest child, with five brothers and sisters. His mother was a...

Herbert B. Kutac

Herbert B. Kutac

Jun 19, 2016

Herbert B. Kutac , 101, of Hallettsville, passed away June 19, 2016. He was born on February 3, 1915 to Robert & Wilhemina Knezek Kutac in Praha, TX. He was a member of KJT, VFW Post 6382 and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Herbert served in the US Army as a combat medic during...

Susan Anderson Fairman

Susan Anderson Fairman

Jun 17, 2016

Susan Anderson Fairman, 75, of Hallettsville, Texas went to be with The Lord on June 17th, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born December 18, 1940 in Denver Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents, Falvey and Dorothy Anderson. At a young age, Susan moved to Houston, TX, where she attended college.   She later...

Daniel James Klekar

Daniel James Klekar

Jun 11, 2016

Daniel James Klekar went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully with his wife at his side on June 11, 2016, after a long battle with alzheimer's and lung cancer. He was born in Hallettsville, Texas, on March 25, 1942, the eighth child of Frances and Albert Klekar, Sr.

He married the one and only love...

Dennis James Klekar

Dennis James Klekar

Jun 6, 2016

Dennis James Klekar, 61, of Hallettsville, was welcomed home by the Lord on June 6, 2016. He was born on Nov. 29, 1954 to Albert J. & Leonella Novak Klekar Jr. was the oldest of five boys who grew up on various homesteads in the Moravia-Breslau area. He graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1974. His various skills included...

Alma Lucy Blaschke

Alma Lucy Blaschke

Jun 6, 2016

Alma Lucy Blaschke, 89, of Schulenburg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of many was called to her heavenly home on June 6, 2016. Alma was born to William & Lucy Denton on February 27, 1927 in Onalaska, Texas. The youngest of seven children she was affectionally called "Lucy Baby." She graduated from Livingston High School...

Frank Dolezal Jr.

Frank Dolezal Jr.

Jun 3, 2016

Frank Dolezal Jr., 88, of Bellaire, TX, passed away June 3, 2016. He was born on March 20, 1928 to Frank & Frances Maly Dolezal Sr., in Shiner, TX. He married Frances Kostelnik at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville, and celebrated 65 years. He was a veteran and received: the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Korean Service Medal...

Marvin E. Rabel

Marvin E. Rabel

Jun 2, 2016

Marvin E. Rabel, 84, of Hallettsville, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. He was born in Hallettsville on Dec. 30, 1931 to Joe & Mary Cada Rabel. He served in the US Army during the Korean War (1953-1955). He was a member of S.P.J.S.T. Lodge 4 of Hallettsville, KJT #6 Dubina, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

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Judy Renger

Judy Renger

May 28, 2016

Judy Renger, 97, of Hallettsville, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016. She was born in Holman, Texas on January 18, 1919 to Emil and Wilma Mensik Vacek. When she was a young girl, her family moved to Weimar, Texas where her father was associated with banking and insurance.

After completing studies at St. Michael Elementary and Weimar...

Marcus "Mark" James Spanihel Jr.

Marcus "Mark" James Spanihel Jr.

May 24, 2016

Marcus "Mark" James Spanihel Jr., 55, of Hallettsville, passed away May 24, 2016. He was born on October 24, 1960 to Marcus & Joyce Spanihel Sr. in Houston.

Mark is survived by: his mother Joyce; brother Timothy Spanihel & wife Cynthia of Hallettsville; 3 sisters, Deborah Hays & husband Jim of Houston, Susan Lockard of Hallettsville, and...

James "Jim" Darb Stewart Sr.

James "Jim" Darb Stewart Sr.

May 17, 2016

James Darb Stewart Sr., age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He was born in Rockport, TX on June 15, 1933 to wonderful parents, Alexander and Winona Sweeney Stewart. Jim, as he was affectionately known, led a life of accomplishment. As a husband, father, friend, soldier and student in his hobbies and profession, he strove for excellence....

William "Billy" Charles Clegg

William "Billy" Charles Clegg

May 15, 2016

William "Billy" Charles Clegg, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away May 15, 2016. He was born on November 4, 1935 to Paul V. & Elizabeth Dittman Clegg Sr. in Fort Bend, Co. He married Bernice J. Denison on April 24, 1954 at Galveston Baptist Church (62 years). He was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Columbia. He...

Frances C. Dolezal

Frances C. Dolezal

May 5, 2016

Frances C. Dolezal, 88, of Bellaire, TX, passed away May 5, 2016. She was born on March 7, 1928 to Steve & Karolina Bujnoch Kostelnik Sr. in Lavaca County, TX. She married Frank Dolezal Jr. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hallettsville, and celebrated 65 years. She was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church of Bellaire.

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Lillie Spies

Lillie Spies

May 5, 2016

Lillie Spies, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away May 5, 2016. She was born on June 22, 1922 to Charlie & Emma Tesch Johnson Sr. in Hallettsville. She married Stanley Spies on January 10, 1946 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. They lived on their farm in the Old Kinkler Community. She taught Sunday School at Emmanuel Lutheran Church....

Lee Roy Kahanek

Lee Roy Kahanek

May 4, 2016

Lee Roy Kahanek, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away May 4, 2016. He was born on June 6, 1932 to Frank Alois & Lillian Satsky Kahanek in Hallettsville. He graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1950. He was a life member of the National Guard Association of Texas, Secretary/Treasurer of the Government Employees Union Local 3097; member of the Defenders...

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