obituaries

Aug 6, 2013

Hazel Rucker Bennett, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away Aug. 6, 2013. She was born on Nov. 8, 1919 to Bun & Lelia Einkauf Rucker in Karnes County, Texas. She married Joe Bennett on Aug. 12, 1933 in Cuero. She was a life ling member of the First Baptist Church of Hallettsville.

Hazel is survived by: 2 sons, Joe Alton...

Jul 31, 2013

Agatha E. Janak, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away July 31, 2013. She was born on Jan. 19, 1926 to Willie T. & Agnes J. Bujnoch Janak in Lavaca County, TX. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Agatha, at an early age, moved to Chicago and was employed for 38 years at John Swift Co....

Jul 22, 2013

Marcella Fikac Klekar, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away July 22, 2013, at Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Hallettsville with her family by her side. She was born May 28, 1926 to Charles and Carrie Pesek Fikac in Sweet Home. She married Robert Frank Klekar at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, in Sweet Home, on Nov. 26, 1945. She was...

Jul 20, 2013

Hedwig A. Opela Studeny DeHart, 81, of Shiner, passed away July 20, 2013. She was born on Aug. 26, 1931 to Alois & Sophie Janak Opela Jr. in Lavaca County, Texas. Many fond memories were made while growing up with her brothers, Joseph "Sodie" and Raymond. She attended Stacy and Wied Schools. She was a member of KJZT, VFW Ladies...

Jul 16, 2013

Mary Wanda McGregor, 53, of Sheridan, passed away July 16, 2013. She was born on Nov. 12, 1959 to Harold & Edna Ross Harper in Port Hueneme, Ca. She married Donald O. McGregor on Oct. 1, 1987 in Jacksonville, Fl. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Mary is survived by: her husband Donald; 2 sons, Harold and...

Jul 12, 2013

Andy Joseph Leopold Sr., 82, passed away peacefully, July 12, 2013 at Stevens Convalescent Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 31, 1930 to Alphonse & Clara (Bludau) Leopold. He married Josephine Bujnoch on May 2, 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He lived his whole life in Hallettsville and was a member of the Knights of...

Jul 6, 2013

Joseph J. Jansky, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away July 6, 2013. He was born on March 8, 1932 to Adolph W. & Mary Cinadr Jansky Sr. in St. Mary's Community in Lavaca County. He married Dorothy Smolik on Nov. 17, 1952 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Koerth, Texas. He served active duty in the US Army, and...

Jul 6, 2013

Ruby N. Densman, 77, of Hallettsville, passed away July 6, 2013. She was born on Aug. 14, 1935 to Lonnie & Vera Harless Ross in Roswell, NM. She married Johnnie C. Densman on Aug. 15, 1956 in Roswell, NM.

Ruby is survived by: 2 daughters, Barbara L. Bogle, and Katherine R. Hammer, both of Hallettsville; 4 sons, Jim J....

Jul 3, 2013

Theresia Opela Brosch, 84, of Hallettsville, passed away July 3, 2013. She was born on Oct. 1, 1928 to Alois & Mary Jalufka Opela Sr. in the Wied Community in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Frank J. Brosch on June 24, 1947 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of...

Jul 1, 2013

Fidencio "Lanch" Barrera, 66, of Crowley, passed away July 1, 2013. He was born on Nov. 16, 1946 to Guadalupe & Otilia Gutierrez Barrera Sr. in Hallettsville. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Oralia Ramos on Feb. 14, 2004 in Angleton.

Lanch is survived by: his wife Oralia; son Douglas McDonald of Florida;...

Jun 27, 2013

James Judson Kilpatrick, 86, of Katy, passed away on June 27, 2013. He was born on Nov. 27, 1926, to James J. & Drucilla Brito Kilpatrick in Chihuahua, Mexico. His father passed away when James was only two years old and his family moved from Candlearia, Texas, to Fabens and then to El Paso. He joined the US Marine Corps...

Jun 26, 2013

Joe B. Kolacny, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away June 26, 2013. He was born on Sept. 29, 1927 to Joseph & Rosie Ruzicka Kolacny in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Lillie Kalmus on Sept. 21, 1946 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Koerth, TX. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Joe treasured...

Jun 21, 2013

Bertha Estella Jahn Wasserbauer, 99, of Hallettsville, passed away June 21, 2013. She was born on Oct. 6, 1913 to Frank A. & Frances Klevar Jahn in Hallettsville. She married Anton Ludwig Wasserbauer on May 18, 1937 in Hallettsville.

Bertha is survived by: son Diedrich Wasserbauer & wife Cheryl of California, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.

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Jun 20, 2013

Ronald James Brown, 48, of Hallettsville, passed away June 20, 2013. He was born on Aug. 18, 1964 to Clarence & Beatrice Satsky Brown in Hallettsville.

Ronald "Ron" Brown loved the outdoors and his favorite pastimes were bowfishing and hunting. He loved bowfishing but enjoyed it even more when family or friends could be with him and was always...

Jun 16, 2013

Magdalene Francis Kristek died peacefully with her family by her side, June 16, 2013 at the Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville, Texas.

Magdalene was born on December 1, 1919, in the Komensky Community, to Adolf and Mary Vesely Sassin. When she was two weeks old, her parents bought a farm in Moravia, where she attended school and helped on...

Jun 5, 2013

Daniel V. Strauss, 79, of Hallettsville, passed away June 5, 2013. He was born on July 28, 1933, to Charles & Julia Woytek Strauss in Vsetin, Texas. He married Carolyn Blumberg on July 29, 2000, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He was a member of the American Legion, Swiss Alps Dance Club, and Zion Lutheran Church of Schulenburg....

Jun 1, 2013

Marie Brocker, 84, of Hallettsville, passed away June 1, 2013. She was born on September 5, 1928 to Lee & Mamie Brown Needham in Hallettsville. She married Mike Brocker Jr. on February 7, 1948 in Hallettsville. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Marie was a simple woman who found her greatest joy in life...

May 31, 2013

Marvin C. Steffek, 82, of Hallettsville, passed away May 31, 2013. He was born the youngest of child of three, on June 9, 1930 to Charles & Ellen Meyer Steffek in Hallettsville. He was a registered professional engineer, a member of the American Legion and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Marvin was raised on a farm on LCR...

May 28, 2013

Peggy Sharon Cervenka, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away May 28, 2013. She was born on April 9, 1933 to Fred & Fay Jacobs Westerman in Houston. She married Alvin F. Cervenka on September 16, 1950 in Houston. Her faith was in the Baptist religion.

Peggy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her trips...

May 18, 2013

Clyde Grisham, 75, of Hallettsville, passed away May 18, 2013. He was born on March 19, 1938 to John L. & Fraulene Welch Grisham in Union County, MS. He married Shirley Tanner on June 21, 1958 in Pontotoc, MS.

Clyde is survive by: 2 sons, Lee Grisham & wife Lauri of Wimberley, TX, and Jeff Grisham & wife Markie...