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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.

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.

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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...

Anton “Tony” A. Havel

Anton “Tony” A. Havel

Apr 22, 2012

Anton "Tony" A. Havel, 75, of Houston, passed away April 22, 2012. He was born on January 28, 1937 to Louis & Anita Haas Havel in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Annie Mae Rabel on February 19, 1966 at St Michael's Catholic Church of Weimer, Texas. He was a member of Sweet Home American Legion, KJT, and St. Ambrose Catholic...

Mary Filla

Mary Filla

Apr 22, 2012

Mary Filla, 85, of Schulenburg, passed away April 22, 2012. She was born on August 15, 1926 to Frank & Agnes Trubl Cinadr Sr. in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Alfred F. Filla on May 1, 1966 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Mary is survived by:...

Herman Hubert Hanslik

Herman Hubert Hanslik

Apr 22, 2012

Herman Hubert Hanslik was born to the late Frank and Mary (Heinrich) Hanslik in Hallettsville (Breslau), Lavaca County, Texas on May 4, 1920. He was the youngest of six children.

Herman attended Breslau school for approximately six years after which he spent full time working on the family farm located near Breslau.

Herman was predeceased by his...

David “Black” Morisak

David “Black” Morisak

Apr 22, 2012

David "Black" Morisak, 66, of Hallettsville, passed away April 22, 2012. He was born on March 11, 1946 to Julius & Lenora Greer Morisak in Hallettsvile. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

David is survived by: 1 brother, Gilbert Morisak & wife Carol of Hallettsville; 2 sisters, Mildred Herman & husband Henry of Houston, and Donna...

Sylvester Janak

Sylvester Janak

Apr 17, 2012

Sylvester Janak, 78, of Moravia, passed away on April 17, 2012, after 17 months of complications following heart bypass surgery. He was born on December 11, 1933 to Willie T. and Agnes Bujnoch Janak in Lavaca County, Texas. On February 27, 1960, he married Dolores Hilscher, the love of his life, at Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic Church of Moravia....

Daisy Laverne Dellinger

Daisy Laverne Dellinger

Apr 15, 2012

Daisy LaVerne Dellinger, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away April 15, 2012. She was born on April 15, 1932 to Moody & Nettie Bishop Meyer in Lavaca County, Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Daisy retired in 1982 from Southwestern Bell after 30 years of service. In 1982, she received her Real Estate License,...

Sylvia F. Kallus

Sylvia F. Kallus

Apr 14, 2012

Sylvia F. Kallus, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012. She was born on November 29, 1922 in Praha, to Frank & Vlasta Vyvjala Kocurek. She married Henry R. Kallus on November 19, 1946 in Praha. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of Americas and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Sylvia is survived by: her...

Cecilia Lauren Grahmann

Cecilia Lauren Grahmann

Apr 9, 2012

Cecilia Lauren Grahmann was delivered at 11:56 p.m., on April 9, 2012. She was a perfect 9 lbs., 3 oz. and 20 inches. Named after the patron saint of music, and her paternal great-grandfather, she was not meant to have an earthly presence. She was prematurely taken from us to fulfill a greater role with our Father in heaven.

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Paul Lee Wayne Hardy

Paul Lee Wayne Hardy

Apr 9, 2012

Paul Lee Wayne Hardy, 7 months, of Hallettsville, passed away April 9, 2012. He was born on August 18, 2011, to Jacob & Ashley Hammer Hardy in Yoakum, TX.

Paul is survived by: his parents; brother Laynn Hammer, sister Madison Grahmann; grandparents, Michael & Regina Hammer, Connie Szeinbach, and Gary Hardy; and great grandparents, Lillie Whittington, Lois & Leon...

Robert Millard Wright Jr.

Robert Millard Wright Jr.

Apr 8, 2012

Robert Millard Wright Jr., 91, of Palacious, passed away Apr. 8, 2012. He was born on Nov. 12, 1920 to Robert M. & Leticia Clopton Wright Sr., in Vernon, TX. He married Eleanor A. McFarland who passed away Aug. 5, 1996. He was a veteran of WWII and Korean War serving in the US Navy, and a member of the...

Curley W. Engelhardt Sr.

Curley W. Engelhardt Sr.

Mar 30, 2012

Curley W. Engelhardt Sr., 77, of Hallettsville, passed away March 30, 2012. He was born on August 30, 1934 to Arthur & Emma Moeller Engelhardt in San Antonio, TX. He married Dolores Lell on July 23, 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He spent 2 years in the US Army from 1957 to 1959.

Curley is survived...

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