obituaries

Nov 7, 2014

Baby Presley was called to Heaven before entering this world on November 7, 2014. Born with Angel Wings, she is loved dearly by her parents Andrea Romero and Travis Shaw of Moulton, and numerous family members.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hallettsville, pending arrangements.

Nov 4, 2014

Franklin J. Castecka, 68, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away November 4 th , 2014. He was born on October 30, 1946 to Frank and Louise Castecka. He married Jeanette Eileen Castecka on June 30 th , 1968 in Yoakum. He was a member of St. Theresa's Church of Sugar Land.

Franklin worked as a machinist for...

Oct 31, 2014

Dorothy Lorene Young Skelton, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 31, 2014. She was born on Nov. 28, 1933, Thanksgiving Day, to Bernie & Ollie Mae Young in Springtown, TX. She met the love of her life, Lloyd Skelton, at church on her 18th birthday. He was the only date she ever had, and they were married in less...

Oct 29, 2014

Edwin C. Aulick went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Ed was born to Dr. Marcus and Mary Agnes Aulick in Fairvilla, Florida on February 10, 1931.

Ed was raised in Kentucky since he was 6 years old; he graduated from Butler High School in Falmouth, KY, and served in the...

Oct 27, 2014

Emil G. Treptow, 102, of Hallettsville, passed away on October 27, 2014. He was born on November 21, 1911 at Old Kinkler to Emil & Anna Treptow.

Emil operated the Treptow Gin until 1939, he then went to work in Houston at a defense plant during WWII. He married Mary Evelyn Stockton on May 11, 1940. They...

Oct 25, 2014

Janice Marie Jahn, 40, of Hallettsville, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014. She was born on November 17, 1973 to Dennis "Sparky" & Marlene (Valka) Berkovsky in Yoakum, TX. She married Michael Jahn on July 20, 1991 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville, TX.

Following her graduation from Yoakum High School in 1992, Janice became...

Oct 24, 2014

Victor August Haase Sr., 95, of Hallettsville, passed away Friday October 24th, 2014.

Victor was born in Moulton, Texas on November 5, 1918. He was the first son of Wilhelm Carl and Alma (Krause) Haase. Victor was baptized at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and later was confirmed there by Reverend Falkenberg whom he remembered quite fondly. He...

Oct 23, 2014

Viola Ida Scheffer, 91, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 23, 2014. She was born on July 16, 1923 to Emil & Emma (Apts) Stratmann in Hallettsville, TX. She was baptized on February 3, 1924 at St. John Lutheran Church in Shiloh, TX, by Rev. A.D. Rode (sponsors – Emil & Ida Fertsch and Mrs. Richard (Ida) Spies)). Viola was...

Oct 23, 2014

Shawn D. Grahmann, 33, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 23, 2014. He was born on July 10, 1981 in Houston to Joan Grahmann. He graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1999.

As a young boy, Shawn spent a lot of time at his Grandpa and Grandma Grahmann's home. When we think of Shawn, we think of his...

Oct 22, 2014

Carl Wayne Gunn, 79, of Hallettsville , passed away Oct. 22, 2014. He was born April 22, 1935 to Floyd & Cora Flick Gunn in Orange, Texas. He married Joylynn Triesch on March 11, 1962 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Hallettsville.

Carl...

Oct 21, 2014

Agnes Marie (Cervenka) Svetlik,87, of Wied, TX , went to be with our Lord on Tuesday October 21, 2014. She was born on Aug. 7, 1927 to James & Mary Janak Cervenka in Hallettsville, Texas. On Nov.9 1949 she married her pen-pal Alfonse Adolph Svetlik Sr. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was a loving wife and a...

Oct 13, 2014

Carolyn Jo Treptow, 71, of Hallettsville, peacefully passed away Monday October 13 th after a long and courageous fight against corticobasal degeneration (CBD).  She was born in Houston on November 17, 1942, to the late Helmuth Fred "Muley" Treptow and Virginia Paula Ziegler Treptow.  Carolyn grew up in Hallettsville and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1961, where she...

Oct 3, 2014

Benedict L. Brosch Sr., 84, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 3, 2014. He was born on May 7, 1930 to Louis J. & Julia Dornak Brosch in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Mary Lee Mikulenka on Oct. 24, 1953 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth, Texas. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Knights...

Sep 28, 2014

Sylvester Frank Jares was born in Hallettsville, Texas to Daniel F. Jares and Viola Jares. His brothers were Danny Joe Jares and Lonnie Jares. His sisters were Annette (Jares) Fajkus and Judy (Jares) Werner.

Frank attended Sacred Heart Catholic School where he enjoyed playing football. He also became a phenomenal roller skater at his parents' Pecan Grove...

Sep 27, 2014

Emil John Svab, 85, left this world to be with the Lord on the 27th of September, 2014, with his family and friends at his side. Emil was born to Emilie and John Svab on January 27th, 1929 in the St. Mary's area of Lavaca County.

Emil was a dedicated son, Husband, Father and servant of the...

Sep 8, 2014

Gregory "Greg" R. Lanier Sr., 60, passed away at home on Monday, September 8, 2014. He was born on September 3, 1954 in Miami, FL, and raised in New Orleans. Greg called Houston and specifically his beloved "Two Moon Ranch" in Hallettsville, TX, his home.

Greg was employed by Rowan Companies, Inc., and had recently spent the...

Sep 5, 2014

Terry Mitchon Bludau, 53 of Hallettsville passed away early Friday morning, Sept. 5, 2014 after a battle with cancer. She was born February 18, 1961 to Bill and Helen Mitchon in Hallettsville, TX On May 31, 1986 Terry married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Ervin (Sprout) Bludau, Jr. They were blessed with two children. On...

Sep 2, 2014

Leroy R. Johnston, 94, passed away in Hallettsville on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, after experiencing an accident with his John Deere Gator in a pasture near his home.

He was born January 23, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, to Bertha (Berdie) and Leroy Johnston. He spent his childhood in Lockport and Lawrenceville, Illinois before moving with his family...

Aug 25, 2014

Johnny Andrew Watson, 57, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away August 25, 2014. He was born on Nov. 4, 1956 in Hallettsville, to W.J. (Bill) & Joy Taylor Watson. He served in the US Navy, and worked many years in the oilfields. Johnny became a dad to Andrew and William. He was so proud to be their dad and was happiest...

Aug 25, 2014

Anton C. Honish, 100, of Hallettsville, passed away Aug. 25, 2014. He was born on June 14, 1914 to Joseph & Julia Steffek Honish in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Frances Wick on Oct. 8, 1935 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He was a farmer and rancher for most of his life and a member of Sacred...