obituaries

Sep 7, 2024

Michael Pohl Brier, 74, of Hallettsville, TX passed away Saturday, September 7th, 2024.  He was born on December 12th, 1949, to John and Janet Brier in San Antonio, TX.

Michael was a kindhearted, charismatic son, brother, father, and grandpa.  Out of high school, he enlisted in the USAFR where he served as an aeromedical specialist, studied architectural...

Sep 3, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Joy Peters, 81, of Hallettsville, TX., passed away on September 3, 2024, after a lengthy hospital stay in Austin.  Her two children, Libbie and Gary were at her side when the Good Lord called her to a better place.  She was born to Omer & Opal Joy on February 17, 1943, in Fort Wayne Indiana, the youngest...

Sep 2, 2024

Oland James (Bubba) Pustejovsky, 79, of Sublime, TX, passed away at Stevens Nursing Home, surrounded by family on Monday, September 2, 2024.  He was born on May 5, 1945, to Orin & Dellie Pustejovsky in Hallettsville, TX.

Oland graduated from Hallettsville High School.  Following high school, Oland joined the US Air Force and served 4 years.  On...

Aug 28, 2024

Tracey Elizabeth Vogel, 56, passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2024, in Sheridan, Texas.  She was born on February 27, 1968, to George and Carol Parker who preceded her in death.  She was an artistic, creative soul who spent much of her time creating beautiful works of art for her friends and family.  From glass and driftwood wind chimes...

Aug 22, 2024

Frank Bernard Bludau Sr., of Hallettsville, passed away at the age of 96 on August 22, 2024.  He was born on October 12, 1927, in Hallettsville, Texas.  He was the fourth child in a family of eleven to Andres and Annie Friesenhahn Bludau.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and VFW.

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Aug 3, 2024

Irene Ida (Spies) Gummelt passed away peacefully at The Williamsburg House on August 3, 2024, at the age of 91 years, 6 months, and 11 days.  She was born on January 24, 1933, to Leonard and Maurine Heinsohn Spies in Lavaca County, TX.  She was baptized March 19, 1933, and confirmed on April 6, 1947, both at the St....

Jul 15, 2024

Glenn Preston Persons 75, of Weimar, Texas passed away on July 15, 2024.  He was known to those around him as Glenn, Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle Glenn.  He was born on December 24, 1948, in Houston, Texas to the late Kellie Elmo Persons and late Margie Schilhab.

Glenn grew up with 1 brother and 2 sisters in...

Jul 12, 2024

Darrell Lynn Lemke, 72, of Hallettsville, TX.  Passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion. Darrell was born December 27, 1951 to Rod and Ruby Ulrich Lemke.

Darrell was preceded in death by his sister Sherilyn Tausch and his grandparents.

Darrell is survived by his son Jeremy Lemke,...

Jul 10, 2024

Karen Ruth Zavesky, 67, of Hallettsville, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 10, 2024.  She was born on January 10, 1957, to Joseph and Faye Marie Robinson Vavrusa of Dayton, Texas.  She was a graduate of Hallettsville High School where she met the love of her life, Ricky Zavesky.  The two married on July 2, 1977,...

Jul 7, 2024

Dorothy Agnes Leaver, 80, of Stafford, TX.  Beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt was born March 2, 1944.  She went to be with our God on Sunday July 7, 2024.

Dorothy was preceded in death by:  mother Della E Judd, father Joe Janak, sister Josephine Meyers; and five brothers, Leonard, Willie, Jesse, Ray and Max Janak.

Jul 7, 2024

On July 7, 2024, Dorothy Mildred Mladenka Pustka Gast, of Yoakum, passed from this world after a short illness.  She was 99 years old.  She died at home under the loving care of her granddaughter Jackie Rodriguez and her daughter Susan Williams, as well as all the other members of the Williams Family.

Dorothy was known by...

Jul 6, 2024

Evelyn Hoffer, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away July 6, 2024.  She was born June 12, 1928, to Alvin and Annie Schneider, the first of six children.  She married Leo Hoffer Jr on February 21, 1950, and together they raised four children.

Evelyn attended Pleasant Grove and Radhost Country Schools and graduated from Hallettsville High School, in 1946.  ...

Jul 2, 2024

Patsy Beth Madison, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family at home in Vienna, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, John Madison, who passed away 12 years ago, her son Marvin, and her brothers,...

Jun 26, 2024

Patricia Ann Gilbert Kessler, 78, of Hallettsville, entered into her eternal rest and became free from pain surrounded by her family on June 26, 2024, in Victoria TX, at the Dornburg Center of Compassion.  She was known to those around her as Pat and was born on March 16, 1946, in Galveston TX, to the late Edward James and...

Jun 17, 2024

Stephen Kallina & wife Libby announce the death of his mother Doris Marie Horton Kallina on June 17, 2024, of natural causes after battling against several strokes.  She was born in Speaks, TX on September 26, 1934, on the family ranch, attended schools in Speaks and Wharton, TX and following her marriage to James D. Kallina in 1954 in...

Jun 9, 2024

Lainey Marie Pustejovsky, left the arms of her family and went to rest with Jesus on June 9, 2024, at 12:07 p.m.  As the day approached for Lainey's delivery Grant & Ashley got the devastating news that in the womb, Lainey's body was showing signs of medical issues.  After several tests and hospital stays, things were still very uncertain.  ...

May 20, 2024

William "Willie" Alois Machicek, 86, of Shiner, passed away May 20, 2024.  He was born on January 19, 1938, to Joe L. & Agnes Mozisek Machicek in Lavaca County, TX.  He married Gladys Ann Kocian on October 27, 1962, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hungerford, TX.

Willie grew up in St. Mary's, Texas, and...

May 18, 2024

Mildred Matilda Grahmann, 95, of Hallettsville, passed away May 18, 2024.  She was born on April 3, 1929, to Henry & Clara Bengsch Zappe, in Hallettsville.  She married Sylvester J. Grahmann on October 15, 1948, they were devoted life partners for 66 years until Sylvester's death in 2015.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville,...

May 17, 2024

Rebecca (Becky) Hermes Stastny, 74, of Hallettsville, danced into heaven on May 17, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Becky was born May 5, 1950, to Joe and Adele Hermes in Hallettsville, Texas.  She grew up working hard on the Hermes homestead and that work ethic was instilled into her throughout her life.  She could not sit still!

May 17, 2024

Lois Hobbs Bradley, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away May 17, 2024.  What a spit fire she was.  Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico - July 8th, 1943.  The 3rd child of Roland & Lois Hobbs.  She had two older brothers William and Louis Hobbs.  From the time she could walk she always wanted a horse of her own, often times...