obituaries

Oct 23, 2024

Celia Ann Simpson DeBord Kruse passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 89.  She was born at home in Hackberry on January 23, 1935, the only child of Lawrence and Annie Fuller Simpson.

She attended Hackberry School and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1952.  After graduation she attended the Vocational Nursing...

Oct 12, 2024

Milton Marvin Mika, 74, of Hallettsville, passed away on October 12.  He was born in Hallettsville to Edward John Mika and Alma Haas Mika on June 10, 1950.

Milton graduated from Yoakum High School in May 1969 and enlisted with the United States Army.  He served in the Army as a Communications Specialist and was honorably discharged...

Sep 25, 2024

Victor Charles Vasek, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 25, 2024.  He was born in Hallettsville to Emanuel and Hermina Vasek on March 24, 1944.  On August 27, 1966, he married the love of his life, Lucille Helmcamp Vasek.  Victor and Lucille resided in Hallettsville, TX, where they lived a simple...

Sep 22, 2024

Patricia Lois Klimitchek, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.  She was born on July 9, 1941, to Joe and Justina Roznovsky Kolos in Hallettsville, Texas.  On August 13, 1960, she married Carl T. Klimitchek, Sr. in Hallettsville.

Patsy worked many years as an office clerk at Weingarten's Inc.  She was a member of Sacred...

Sep 17, 2024

Sarah Ann Sralik, beloved wife, mother Nana, sister and aunt went to be with her Lord on September 17, 2024, at the age of 76.  Born February 6, 1948, in Austin, Texas.  She was the youngest daughter of the late Olin and Myrtle Teer.

Sarah grew up in Pflugerville.  She graduated from Hutto High School and received...

Sep 7, 2024

Michael Pohl Brier, 74, of Hallettsville, TX passed away Saturday, September 7th, 2024.  He was born on December 12th, 1949, to John and Janet Brier in San Antonio, TX.

Michael was a kindhearted, charismatic son, brother, father, and grandpa.  Out of high school, he enlisted in the USAFR where he served as an aeromedical specialist, studied architectural...

Sep 3, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Joy Peters, 81, of Hallettsville, TX., passed away on September 3, 2024, after a lengthy hospital stay in Austin.  Her two children, Libbie and Gary were at her side when the Good Lord called her to a better place.  She was born to Omer & Opal Joy on February 17, 1943, in Fort Wayne Indiana, the youngest...

Sep 2, 2024

Oland James (Bubba) Pustejovsky, 79, of Sublime, TX, passed away at Stevens Nursing Home, surrounded by family on Monday, September 2, 2024.  He was born on May 5, 1945, to Orin & Dellie Pustejovsky in Hallettsville, TX.

Oland graduated from Hallettsville High School.  Following high school, Oland joined the US Air Force and served 4 years.  On...

Aug 28, 2024

Tracey Elizabeth Vogel, 56, passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2024, in Sheridan, Texas.  She was born on February 27, 1968, to George and Carol Parker who preceded her in death.  She was an artistic, creative soul who spent much of her time creating beautiful works of art for her friends and family.  From glass and driftwood wind chimes...

Aug 22, 2024

Frank Bernard Bludau Sr., of Hallettsville, passed away at the age of 96 on August 22, 2024.  He was born on October 12, 1927, in Hallettsville, Texas.  He was the fourth child in a family of eleven to Andres and Annie Friesenhahn Bludau.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and VFW.

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Aug 3, 2024

Irene Ida (Spies) Gummelt passed away peacefully at The Williamsburg House on August 3, 2024, at the age of 91 years, 6 months, and 11 days.  She was born on January 24, 1933, to Leonard and Maurine Heinsohn Spies in Lavaca County, TX.  She was baptized March 19, 1933, and confirmed on April 6, 1947, both at the St....

Jul 15, 2024

Glenn Preston Persons 75, of Weimar, Texas passed away on July 15, 2024.  He was known to those around him as Glenn, Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle Glenn.  He was born on December 24, 1948, in Houston, Texas to the late Kellie Elmo Persons and late Margie Schilhab.

Glenn grew up with 1 brother and 2 sisters in...

Jul 12, 2024

Darrell Lynn Lemke, 72, of Hallettsville, TX.  Passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion. Darrell was born December 27, 1951 to Rod and Ruby Ulrich Lemke.

Darrell was preceded in death by his sister Sherilyn Tausch and his grandparents.

Darrell is survived by his son Jeremy Lemke,...

Jul 10, 2024

Karen Ruth Zavesky, 67, of Hallettsville, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 10, 2024.  She was born on January 10, 1957, to Joseph and Faye Marie Robinson Vavrusa of Dayton, Texas.  She was a graduate of Hallettsville High School where she met the love of her life, Ricky Zavesky.  The two married on July 2, 1977,...

Jul 7, 2024

Dorothy Agnes Leaver, 80, of Stafford, TX.  Beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt was born March 2, 1944.  She went to be with our God on Sunday July 7, 2024.

Dorothy was preceded in death by:  mother Della E Judd, father Joe Janak, sister Josephine Meyers; and five brothers, Leonard, Willie, Jesse, Ray and Max Janak.

Jul 7, 2024

On July 7, 2024, Dorothy Mildred Mladenka Pustka Gast, of Yoakum, passed from this world after a short illness.  She was 99 years old.  She died at home under the loving care of her granddaughter Jackie Rodriguez and her daughter Susan Williams, as well as all the other members of the Williams Family.

Dorothy was known by...

Jul 6, 2024

Evelyn Hoffer, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away July 6, 2024.  She was born June 12, 1928, to Alvin and Annie Schneider, the first of six children.  She married Leo Hoffer Jr on February 21, 1950, and together they raised four children.

Evelyn attended Pleasant Grove and Radhost Country Schools and graduated from Hallettsville High School, in 1946.  ...

Jul 2, 2024

Patsy Beth Madison, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family at home in Vienna, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, John Madison, who passed away 12 years ago, her son Marvin, and her brothers,...

Jun 26, 2024

Patricia Ann Gilbert Kessler, 78, of Hallettsville, entered into her eternal rest and became free from pain surrounded by her family on June 26, 2024, in Victoria TX, at the Dornburg Center of Compassion.  She was known to those around her as Pat and was born on March 16, 1946, in Galveston TX, to the late Edward James and...

Jun 17, 2024

Stephen Kallina & wife Libby announce the death of his mother Doris Marie Horton Kallina on June 17, 2024, of natural causes after battling against several strokes.  She was born in Speaks, TX on September 26, 1934, on the family ranch, attended schools in Speaks and Wharton, TX and following her marriage to James D. Kallina in 1954 in...