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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.

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...

Charles “Chuck” William Patek

Charles “Chuck” William Patek

Mar 29, 2012

Charles "Chuck" William Patek, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away on March 29, 2012.  He was born on April 2, 1926 to William & Margaret Blake Patek in Palestine, Texas.  He married Henrie Mae Hruzek on July 11, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Chuck graduated from Gonzales High School in Gonzales, Tx. in 1943. He...

Mary M. Garmon

Mary M. Garmon

Mar 27, 2012

Mary M. Garmon, 88, of Ezzell, passed away March 27, 2012. She was born on January 18, 1924 to Philip & Julia Rother Schlageter in Sweet Home, Texas. While growing up, Mary enjoyed the country life, helping her parents raise chickens, livestock, milking cows and selling milk and eggs for revenue.

Mary's family moving quite often, this required her...

Elizabeth J. Fuller

Elizabeth J. Fuller

Mar 26, 2012

Elizabeth J. Fuller, 80, of Sheridan, passed away March 26, 2012. She was born on January 26, 1932 to Charles & Elenora Svetlik Stock in Weimar, Texas. She married I.W. Fuller on September 23, 1952 in Hallettsville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Elizabeth is survived by: 2 sons, David Fuller & wife Patsy...

Raymond "Ben" Steffek

Raymond "Ben" Steffek

Mar 26, 2012

Raymond "Ben" Steffek, 86, of Hallettsville, passed away March 26, 2012. He was born on August 17, 1925 to Joe R. & Emilie Sitka Steffek in Lavaca County, Texas. He was a member of K.J.T. with a 75 year pin, Knights of Columbus, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Ben is survived by: sister-in-law Magdalene "Lena" Steffek; nieces...

William Frank Muhlstein

William Frank Muhlstein

Mar 18, 2012

William Frank Muhlstein of San Antonio, passed away Sunday March 18, 2012 at the age of 82 years 11 months and 27 days.

He was born in Hallettsville to Frank and Velma Ponish Muhlstein on March 22, 1929. On September 8, 1956, he was united in marriage to Delores Spies at St. John's Lutheran Church in Shiloh.

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David Wayne Kelsey

David Wayne Kelsey

Mar 18, 2012

David Wayne Kelsey, 55, of Hallettsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2012. He was at home, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. David was born on January 19, 1957 in Fredericksburg, Texas, but had lived in Hallettsville about 16 years. He was known to many through his work with Soul Joy...

Anton Bujnoch Sr.

Anton Bujnoch Sr.

Mar 15, 2012

Anton Alois Bujnoch Sr. was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the age of 87 years young. He was born on October 13, 1924 in the small community of Vysehrad, TX to Victor and Vlasta Matula Bujnoch. The second oldest of six children, his early years were spent attending Vysehrad school and working on his...

Elizabeth Bollom Hermes

Elizabeth Bollom Hermes

Mar 12, 2012

Elizabeth Bollom Hermes passed away in Citizens Hospital March 12, 2012 with her children and grandchildren by her side. Elizabeth fondly called Nan by her family, was born October 20, 1932 in Hallettsville, Texas to Alphonse Leopold and Clara Bludau Leopold. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Most importantly, she lived her life as a true Good Samaritan....

Judith “Judy” Ann Owens

Judith “Judy” Ann Owens

Mar 8, 2012

Judith "Judy" Ann Owens, 61, of Hallettsville, passed away March 8, 2012. She was born on Feb. 27, 1951 to Hershel & Eileen Patterson Neideffer in Iowa City, Iowa. She married Kenneth David Owens on March 9, 1980 in Troy, Texas. She worked as Dietary Supervisor at Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville for 8 years.

Judy is survived by:...

Irene Marie Hagendorf

Irene Marie Hagendorf

Mar 5, 2012

Irene Marie Hagendorf, 84, of Sheridan, passed away March 5, 2012. She was born on Dec. 3, 1927 to Anton & Lillian Hirsch Ullmann in Shiner. She married Willard E. Hagendorf on Nov. 25, 1947 in Shiner. She was a member of Red Hats, Go Getters, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Irene is survived...

Margaret Bujnoch

Margaret Bujnoch

Mar 3, 2012

Margaret Bujnoch, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away March 3, 2012. She was born on Oct. 8, 1922 to Theo J. & Emilie Janak Bujnoch in Hallettsville. She was a member of K.J.Z.T. for 74 Years, Altar Society of St. Mary's, and St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Margaret is survived by: brother Stanley Bujnoch Sr. & wife Betty of...

Bea Heinzel

Bea Heinzel

Feb 26, 2012

Bea Heinzel, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 26, 2012. She was born on Aug. 17, 1930 to John J. & Sylvia Bartos Spanihel in Hallettsville. She married Alton A. Heinzel on June 20, 1949 in Hallettsville. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of Americas, VFW/American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, K.J.Z.T., Christian Mothers, Associate of the Incardinate Word and Blessed...

Boyce J. Rother Sr.

Boyce J. Rother Sr.

Feb 21, 2012

Boyce J. Rother Sr., 87, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 21, 2012. He was born on Jan. 29, 1925 to Paul A. & Jessie Wessels Rother in Hallettsville. He married Anita Kloesel on Sept. 15, 1952 at St. Mary's Church in Victoria. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy. He retired from DuPont, after 33 years...

Lester James Woytek

Lester James Woytek

Feb 17, 2012

Lester James Woytek, 69, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 17, 2012. He was born on Nov. 1, 1942 to Paul & Selma Quitta Woytek in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Bernice Brown on June 15, 1963 in Hallettsville. He was a member of the Murchison Masonic Lodge #80, S.P.J.S.T., and Czech Moravian Brethren Church of Vestin.

Lester Woytek was...

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