obituaries

Feb 9, 2025

Peggy Lois Zrzavy Kostelnik, 89, of Hallettsville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025.  She was born on November 5, 1935, in Shiner, Texas, to Anton and Annie Zrzavy.  She was lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and she was also active in the Catholic Daughters of America and the SPJST.

Feb 9, 2025

Howard Hugo Loewe, 87 of Hallettsville, was chosen by God to enter the gates of heaven on February 9, 2025.  He was born to Willie Gus & Leona Annie Henrichs Loewe on March 6, 1937, in Breslau, Texas.  He became a child of God when he was baptized and confirmed as a member of the Breslau Lutheran Church.  He...

Feb 5, 2025

Frances Lucy Sunseri McNally, 85, of Houston, passed away February 5, 2025.  She was more commonly referred to as either Mama by her five children, or Lucy by close family.

Mama's life was cut too soon for us at the age of 85.  She was born in New Orleans, LA to Lucy & Joseph Sunseri.  She married...

Feb 5, 2025

Evelyn Marie Holt, 95, of Sheridan, passed away February 5, 2025.  She was born on October 1, 1929, to Joe Lee & Rosalie Mladenka Brocker, in Hallettsville, TX.  She married Tommy Cecil Holt Sr. on September 1, 1946, in Hallettsville.

Evelyn was preceded in death by; her parents, brothers, Joe Lee Jr (Doug) Brocker and Jerry Brocker,...

Feb 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dean Howard Loewe, 60, of Victoria, on February 3, 2025, a cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend.  He was born on June 19, 1964, to Howard & Joyce Lacina Loewe, in Houston, TX.

Dean brought joy and love into the lives of all...

Jan 28, 2025

Vera Willis Tesch, 98, of Sheridan, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1926, in Bunkie, Louisiana.  She was the last of ten children born to Charles Herbert and Callie Octivia Willis.  She graduated from Bunkie High School where she participated in various sports and cheerleading. She also enjoyed riding horses.

Jan 26, 2025

Elizabeth Mary Kutach Rother, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26, 2025, at the age of 87.  She was born in Danevang, Texas to Alfonce & Caroline Roznovsky Kutach on July 27, 1937.  She married Royce Rother on July 4, 1961, in Plainview, Texas.  During their 55 years of marriage, they had 4 children.  She was a member of...

Jan 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Wyatt Alan Gaitan on January 20, 202,5 at the age of 8 years old.

Wyatt was born on October 31, 2016, to Marcus Gaitan and Heather De La Rosa.  He was a little boy with the biggest personality you have ever seen.  He was...

Jan 17, 2025

Richard C Maricle Jr., 68, of Hallettsville, known to many as Rick, passed away on January 17, 2025.  He was born on December 2,1956, to Beverly Jean Smith & Richard Maricle Sr in Cortland, New York.  He was the second born of 3 boys.  He spent most of his childhood milking cows on a dairy farm.

In...

Jan 14, 2025

Mary Frances Pohl Regenbrecht, 56, of Ezzell, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2025, after a lengthy illness.  She was born on September 21, 1968, to James & Frances Powell Pohl, in Denton, TX.

Mary graduated from Terry High School in Rosenburg, Texas and earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Texas A&M University,...

Jan 13, 2025

Joyce Ann Benner Hodges, 79, of Luling, Texas, died peacefully at home on January 13, 2025.  She was born in Luling, Texas, on November 1, 1945, to Buster and Essie Benner.

Joyce was a long-time beautician owning shops in Luling and Hallettsville. She made many lifelong friends and loved watching your families grow in a career she...

Jan 13, 2025

Jack Conrad Bairrington, 86, of Hallettsville, Texas, Went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13,2025.  He was born in Littlefield, Texas, on December 8, 1938, to Alva and Ruby Estellene Bairrington. He was married to Bidge Anne McCarley for over 60 years.

Jack  is survived by:  his son James & Denise Bairrington of Shiner;...

Jan 6, 2025

Harvey James Drozd, passed away on January 6 at the age of 82.  He was born in Breslau to Jerome Drozd & Annilee Brunkenhoefer Drozd on August 17, 1942.  He was the second born to a herd of 6 boys and he spent most of his time growing up, either on the tractor, fishing, or bullfrog hunting with his...

Jan 6, 2025

Flora Earlene Byrn Miller, 95, of Sublime, Texas, peacefully entered Heaven on January 6, 2025.  She was born in Malvern, Arkansas, on August 7, 1929, to Albert Earl Byrn and Jennie Bell Black Byrn.  She moved with her family to Oklahoma City as a baby, where she lived until the age of ten before they settled in The Heights...

Jan 2, 2025

Roman John Shimek, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully January 2, 2025, at the age of 93.  He was born on December 27, 1931, in St. John to Louis and Frances (Kutac) Shimek.  He graduated from Schulenburg High School in 1949.  He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving our country from 1953-1955.  After...

Dec 22, 2024

Victor Royce Dyer of Ezzell, Texas, age 69, passed away on December 22, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  Born on October 27, 1955 in Dallas, Vic dedicated his professional life to the field of psychology, significantly impacting many lives throughout his career.  He worked in the Dallas area for Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation in neuropsychology before serving as a...

Dec 21, 2024

William Patrick "Buddy" Hermes, 92, of Hallettsville, was surrounded by his family when he joined his loved ones in heaven on December 21, 2024.  He was a few days shy of his 93rd birthday.  He was born on January 11, 1932, to Patrick & Lucy Mayo Hermes in Lavaca County, TX.

Buddy was in a feed store...

Dec 13, 2024

Helen Marie (Appelt) Spies, 78, of Hallettsville, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024.  She was born on April 9, 1946, to the late Frank J. and Wilhelmina (Siecko) Appelt, Sr., in Hallettsville.  She was married to Royce Richard Spies on September 15, 1963.

Helen was a loving mother, homemaker, and farmer.  She enjoyed baking, growing roses,...

Dec 11, 2024

Jeannette Patricia Jahn, affectionately known as "Jettie", passed peacefully at home in Hallettsville, Texas, on December 11, 2024, at the age of 86.  Jettie lived a full and joyful life marked by faith, family and a love of travel.

Jettie was born on February 12, 1938, in Shiner, Texas.  Sometime in the early 1950's, the family moved...

Dec 10, 2024

Earl Dean Logue, 86, of Hallettsville, Texas passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on December 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on August 1, 1938, in Sparks, Oklahoma to Albert Floyd Logue and Pearl Aretta Logue.

Earl grew up in South Texas, where he graduated from Banquete High School before...