obituaries

Dec 2, 2024

Dr. Charles Ernest Strauss, affectionately known as "CE" or most recently "Great Papa," passed peacefully at home in Goliad, Texas, on December 2, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family.  Born on July 18, 1937, in Hallettsville, Texas, CE lived a full and joyful life marked by faith, family, and Aggie football.

CE...

Nov 29, 2024

Wilbur Lodewick Cleveland,79, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29th, 2024, at 6pm.  He was born November 6th, 1945, the youngest child to Wilber and Pauline (nee Stover) Cleveland of Ganado, Texas.  After graduating from Ganado High School in 1964, he attended Wharton Junior College and Kilgore Jewelry School where he became a certified jeweler for his...

Nov 21, 2024

Eugene Victor Jurica, 69, of Moulton, passed away November 21, 2024.  He was born on December 23, 1954, to Victor & Emilie Janacek Jurica in Columbus, TX.  He married Bernice Schramek on January 25, 2003 in Schulenburg, TX.

Eugene lived in St. John most of his life.  He graduated from Schulenburg high school in 1973.  He and...

Nov 17, 2024

Bobbie Jean (Holle) Hobbs, 86, of Hallettsville, TX passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, at the Stone Creek Memory Care Facility in Houston, TX.  She was born at her home in Washington, TX on May 20, 1938, to her parents Charlie & Nelda (Krueger) Holle.  She was baptized on June 2, 1938, and confirmed on August 3,...

Nov 16, 2024

Through God's grace and mercy, Elroy Alfred Tesch, Sr., passed to his final rest quietly on the evening of Saturday, November 16.  He was born in Lavaca County December 23, 1922, to Alfred & Lilie Rother Tesch Sr. and was the oldest of eight. When he fell asleep in Jesus, he was providentially surrounded by his loving family.

Nov 13, 2024

William Arthur Bradbury, 70, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024.  Surrounded by the love of his family and with his wife by his side, William found his everlasting comfort in the arms of the Blessed Mother as she took him home to be with her son, Jesus Christ.

William was born on October 3,1954...

Nov 9, 2024

Geraldine Marie Gerlich Taylor, 96, of Hallettsville, TX., passed away on November 9, 2024.  She was born to William and Justina Orsak Gerlich on February 12,1928, in Hallettsville, Texas.

In her youth, Geraldine enjoyed riding horses and playing the trumpet.  She married Waymon Joel Taylor Sr. November 16, 1946 in Houston, Texas.  Geraldine was a hard worker...

Oct 31, 2024

Billy Ray Drozd passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at the age of 78.  He was born on July 4, 1946, to Jerome and Annilee Brunkenhoffer Drozd in Lavaca County, TX.

Billy married Barbara Jean Hudgeons on December 15, 1962, in Hallettsville. Together they had one son David. Billy retired from the Postal Service in 2016....

Oct 25, 2024

Albin Joseph "A.J." Kutac, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, at the home he built with his cherished wife, Ethelyn (Jo) Renken Kutac, 55 years ago in Hallettsville, Texas. Surrounded by his loving family, A.J departed this world as he lived, enveloped in love.

Born on April 27,...

Oct 23, 2024

Celia Ann Simpson DeBord Kruse passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 89.  She was born at home in Hackberry on January 23, 1935, the only child of Lawrence and Annie Fuller Simpson.

She attended Hackberry School and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1952.  After graduation she attended the Vocational Nursing...

Oct 12, 2024

Milton Marvin Mika, 74, of Hallettsville, passed away on October 12.  He was born in Hallettsville to Edward John Mika and Alma Haas Mika on June 10, 1950.

Milton graduated from Yoakum High School in May 1969 and enlisted with the United States Army.  He served in the Army as a Communications Specialist and was honorably discharged...

Sep 25, 2024

Victor Charles Vasek, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 25, 2024.  He was born in Hallettsville to Emanuel and Hermina Vasek on March 24, 1944.  On August 27, 1966, he married the love of his life, Lucille Helmcamp Vasek.  Victor and Lucille resided in Hallettsville, TX, where they lived a simple...

Sep 22, 2024

Patricia Lois Klimitchek, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.  She was born on July 9, 1941, to Joe and Justina Roznovsky Kolos in Hallettsville, Texas.  On August 13, 1960, she married Carl T. Klimitchek, Sr. in Hallettsville.

Patsy worked many years as an office clerk at Weingarten's Inc.  She was a member of Sacred...

Sep 17, 2024

Sarah Ann Sralik, beloved wife, mother Nana, sister and aunt went to be with her Lord on September 17, 2024, at the age of 76.  Born February 6, 1948, in Austin, Texas.  She was the youngest daughter of the late Olin and Myrtle Teer.

Sarah grew up in Pflugerville.  She graduated from Hutto High School and received...

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....