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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.

Robert W. Good

Robert W. Good

Jun 26, 2012

Robert W. Good, 90, of San Antonio, passed away June 26, 2012. He was born on Dec. 30, 1921 to Frank B. & Carrie Maude Parr Good Sr. in Breckenridge, TX. He graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1939. He attended Southwest Texas Teachers College in San Marcos, and Trinity University in San Antonio. Robert married Dorothy Dunn Butchee' in...

Antonia "Tonie" Frances Jahn

Antonia "Tonie" Frances Jahn

Jun 19, 2012

Antonia "Tonie" Frances Jahn, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away June 19, 2012. She was born on June 13, 1919, to Florian & Anna Oppinger Tomsu in Hallettsville. She married Alfred Jahn on Oct. 18, 1948 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. She was a member of KJZT and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Tonie is survived by:...

Edwin G. Cook

Edwin G. Cook

Jun 15, 2012

Edwin G. Cook, 90, of Hallettsville, passed away June 15, 2012. He was born on Oct. 10, 1921 to Ernest & Lavernia Matthew Cook in Yoakum. He married Irene Kubecka on Feb. 3, 1947 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. He retired from Alcoa after 31 years of service; a member of the American Legion, VFW, and First United...

Bobby Joe Appelt Sr.

Bobby Joe Appelt Sr.

Jun 11, 2012

Bobby Joe Appelt Sr., 78, of Hallettsville, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, June 11, 2012. He was born on Jan. 6, 1934 to Arthur & Lula Barnes Appelt in Overton, TX. He was a faithful member of the Mossy Grove Methodist Church, and also attended Salem Baptist Church with...

Ruth Elaine Marburger

Ruth Elaine Marburger

Jun 5, 2012

Ruth Elaine Marburger, 62, of Brenham, went to her Lord's arms on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in the hospital in Brenham, TX. She was born on Dec. 16, 1949 to Leroy & Ruth Kaelke Marburger in Wharton, TX. Ruth is survived by: her mother Ruth Sellars of Baytown, TX; 2 sisters, Gayle Cash Lutz & husband Willy of Pasadena, TX,...

Edward A. Mika

Edward A. Mika

Jun 4, 2012

Edward A. Mika, 70, of Houston, passed away June 4, 2012. He was born on Jan. 16, 1942 to Edward & Alma Haas Mika in East Bernard. He was a Vietnam Veteran.

Edward is survived by: his wife; 2 sons, Anthony Mika & wife Sheila of Elgin, and Douglas Mika of Arkansas; 4 brothers, Eugene Mika of Alabama, Leroy...

Ernest John Janak

Ernest John Janak

May 31, 2012

Ernest John Janak, 67, of Hallettsville, passed away May 31, 2012. He was born on May 14, 1945 to John F. & Cecelia Herman Janak in Sweet Home.

Ernest was a Veteran of Vietnam, and member of the American Legion. He enjoyed reading, yard & gardening, and collecting trinkets.

Ernest is survived by: son Matt Janak; 2...

Doris Anderson Mills

Doris Anderson Mills

May 30, 2012

Doris Anderson Mills, 97, of Hallettsville, passed away May 30, 2012. She was born on March 26, 1915 to Hugh & Louella Lay Anderson in Hallettsville. She married Hollis D. Mills on Sept. 15, 1938, at her parent's home in Yorktown.

Doris went through high school in Yorktown, and then attended college in St. Louis, Missouri at Washington University...

Theresa Pustejovsky Steffek

Theresa Pustejovsky Steffek

May 24, 2012

Theresa Pustejovsky Steffek, 78, of Hallettsville, passed away May 24, 2012. She was born on October 8, 1933 to Julius & Annie Konvicka Pustejovsky in Hallettsville. She was raised on their beautiful hilltop farm outside of Hallettsville. Working diligently throughout her childhood engrained in her a flawlessly strong work ethic and love for the country and animals, especially her chickens...

Mildred Willis Thigpen

Mildred Willis Thigpen

May 21, 2012

Mildred Willis Bishop Thigpen, aged 95, 2 months, and 1 day, went to be with our Lord on May 21, 2012. She was born on March 20, 1917 to James Weaver Bishop and Fannie Reagan Bishop of Lavaca County, Texas and was the eldest of four children. She married Earl Shannon Thigpen on July 31, 1937 and had two children,...

Charles C. Stork

Charles C. Stork

May 19, 2012

Charles C. Stork, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away May 19, 2012. He was born on May, 15, 1929 to Charles Fredrick & Clara Peters Stork in Ledbetter, Texas. He married Lorene Toll on Sept. 20, 1969 at Bastrop Lutheran Church. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Charles is survived by: his wife Lorene; 2...

Paul A. Najvar Sr.

Paul A. Najvar Sr.

May 17, 2012

Paul A. Najvar Sr., 92, of Hallettsville, passed away May 17, 2012. He was born on Jan. 14, 1920 to John & Agnes Janacek Najvar in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Leona Vasek on June 20, 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He was a member of the American Legion Post 230, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, KJT,...

Henry F. Matula

Henry F. Matula

May 15, 2012

Henry F. Matula, 65, of Hallettsville, passed away May 15, 2012. He was born on August 30, 1946, to Frank & Mary Svetlik Matula Jr. in Hallettsville. He married Marlyn Koncaba on August 28, 1971 in Angleton, TX. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Henry is survived by: his wife Marlyn; 1 son, Travis...

John F. Klekar Jr.

John F. Klekar Jr.

May 15, 2012

John F. Klekar Jr., 70, of Hallettsville, passed away May 15, 2012. He was born on Feb. 25, 1942 to Lt. Col. John & Edith Worthy Klekar Sr. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John served in the Air Force during Vietnam, and upon his return graduated in 1968 Bachelors degree of Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.

He...

Nellie Rae Harris

Nellie Rae Harris

May 8, 2012

Nellie Rae Harris, 73, of Hallettsville, passed away May 8, 2012. She was born on Sept. 19, 1938 to William & Elsie Pohl Farmer in Yoakum. She married George G. Harris on Oct. 23, 1979 in Bay City. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the general area of Texas.  She was a member of Christ the King Church of...

Frederick “Herb” Wassberg

Frederick “Herb” Wassberg

May 1, 2012

Frederick "Herb" Wassberg, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away May 1, 2012. He was born on February 5, 1925 to Andrew & Lillie Courtney Wassberg in Derry, Pennsylvania. He retired from the US Navy in 1977 at the rank of Gunner's Mate (Guns) Chief Petty Officer. He was a member of the American Legion of Moulton and VFW of Hallettsville.

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Leon "Red" Kahanek

Leon "Red" Kahanek

Apr 29, 2012

Leon "Red" Kahanek Jr., 80, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012. He was born on June 27, 1931 to Leon Louis and Beatrice Appelt Kahanek in Hallettsville. He married Emogene Adams on February 12, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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Mildred Escallier

Mildred Escallier

Apr 29, 2012

Mildred Escallier, 102, of Hallettsville, passed away April 29, 2012. She was born on January 13, 1910 to Samuel & Nettie Wood Bayliss in Kingsville, Texas.

Mildred is survived by nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews, and great-great nieces & nephews.

Mildred was preceded in death by: her husband Ed, parents, and brothers & sisters.

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Alvin Carl Lorke

Alvin Carl Lorke

Apr 25, 2012

Alvin Carl Lorke, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away April 25, 2012. He was born on August 18, 1930 to Gustav & Annie Laake Lorke in Hallettsville. He retired after 40 years as a carpenter. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and member of the Masonic Lodge.

Alvin is survived by: 2 sons, James and Donald Lorke; daughter...

Marvin L. Patek

Marvin L. Patek

Apr 24, 2012

Marvin L. Patek, 66, of Hallettsville, passed away April 24, 2012. He was born on July 29, 1945 to Victor & Annie Vavricka Patek Sr. in Shiner. He married Earlene Fajkus on August 28, 1966 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Flatonia. He was a member of the American Legion, 4th degree Knights of Columbus, Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department, South...

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