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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.

Joyce Louise Schneider

Joyce Louise Schneider

Feb 12, 2012

Joyce Louise Schneider, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 12, 2012. She was born on Sept. 14, 1931 to Henry & Louise Buske Renger in Old Kinkler Community. She married Alfred "Al" Schneider on April 17, 1955 in Hallettsville. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hallettsville.

Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and recently...

Henrie Mae Patek

Henrie Mae Patek

Feb 9, 2012

Henrie Mae Patek, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away on Feb. 9, 2012.  She was born on March 18, 1922 to Henry & Annie Prasek Hruzek in Hallettsville.  She married Charles "Chuck" Patek on July 11, 1953 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.  She was a member of Catholic Daughters of Americas, K.J.Z.T., American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Sacred...

Martha Pohl Mccrumb

Martha Pohl Mccrumb

Feb 8, 2012

Martha Pohl McCrumb, 97, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 8, 2012. She was born on Oct. 29, 1914 to Edwin E. & Thekla Bonorden Pohl in Lavaca County, Texas. She attended school at Brown School and Klimitchek School. She was a member of the Ladies Bible Class and First Baptist Church of Hallettsville. She married Herbert D. McCrumb on Dec....

Josephine A. Janak

Josephine A. Janak

Feb 8, 2012

Josephine A. Janak, 77, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 8, 2012. She was born on Sept. 22, 1934 to Albert V. & Frances Kresta Klekar in Lavaca County, Texas, being one of eight children.

Josephine met her one love and best friend at a dance at Wied Hall. She married him on October 9, 1954, at St. Mary's. Four...

Marjorie Schmidt

Marjorie Schmidt

Feb 7, 2012

Marjorie Schmidt, 88, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 7, 2012. She was born on Nov. 5, 1923 to William & Epsy Brooks Fahrenthold in Hallettsville. She married William "Bill" Schmidt on Nov. 8, 1941 at First Baptist Church of Hallettsville.

Marjorie attended Pleasant Grove School, and graduated from Hallettsville High on May 1941. She was Hallettsville I.S.D. secretary for...

Emmerlin A. Dworsky

Emmerlin A. Dworsky

Feb 4, 2012

Emmerlin A. Dworsky, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 4, 2012. She was born on Oct. 21, 1922 to Theodore & Agnes Christ Etzler in Hallettsville. She married Paul L. Dworsky on Nov. 7, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of Americas, Christian Mothers, Catholic Knights, Incardinate Word and Blessed Sacrament...

Larry James Melnar

Larry James Melnar

Feb 4, 2012

Larry James Melnar, 60, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 4, 2012. He was born on Nov. 30, 1951 to Victor W. & Viola Krizak Melnar in Weimar, TX. He married Rose Ferris on Feb. 13, 2004 in Waco, TX. He was a member of S.P.J.S.T., US Army National Guard, and Czech Moravian Brethren Church in Vsetin, TX.

Larry is...

Betty Jean Hemmi

Betty Jean Hemmi

Jan 30, 2012

Betty Jean Hemmi, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 30, 2012. She was born on Feb. 8, 1922 to Lafe & Ruth Standafer Williams in Gibbon, Nebraska. She married Walter W. Hemmi on Oct. 4, 1950 in Houston. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Betty is survived by: 6 children, Ruth Ann Hemmi...

Donald Adair Goetz

Donald Adair Goetz

Jan 30, 2012

Donald Adair Goetz, 76, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 30, 2012. He was born on Nov. 16, 1935 to William & Helen Herman Goetz in Victoria, Kansas. He came to Hallettsville, started Goetz Service in 1977, and ran it for 24 years.

Donald is survived by: his wife Jackie of 57 years; children, Don Goetz & wife Dorthy of...

Victor Charles Haase Jr.

Victor Charles Haase Jr.

Jan 29, 2012

Victor Charles Haase Jr., 56, of Hallettsville, passed away January 29, 2012. He was born on December 9, 1955, to Victor & Margaret Galetka Haase Sr., in Hallettsville. He was a self-proclaimed woodcutter and outdoorsman. He had many good friends, neighbors and wood customers around the Hallettsville area. He was known for his love of animals, enjoyed family gatherings and...

David Walker Jr.

David Walker Jr.

Jan 28, 2012

David Walker Jr., 82, of Hallettsville, formerly of Yoakum, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 28, 2012. He was born on March 20, 1929 to David & Eva Lindsey Walker Sr., in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Lupe Cruz on July 4, 1992 in Hallettsville. He served in the US Army during the Korean War from February...

Bertha Mae Baca

Bertha Mae Baca

Jan 25, 2012

Bertha Mae Baca, 96, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, passed away January 25, 2012. She was born on May 5, 1915 to Gustav A. & Bertha Nietsche Ristow in Converse, Texas. She married George V. Baca Sr. on May 3, 1942 in La Vernia, Texas.

Bertha is survived by: husband George; 2 sons, George V. Baca Jr. & wife Aurora...

Caroline A. Polasek

Caroline A. Polasek

Jan 24, 2012

Caroline A. Polasek, 91, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 24, 2012. She was born on June 22, 1920 to William A. & Mary Rosenauer Hollub in Dewitt County, Texas. She married Adolph E. Polasek on Nov. 7, 1944 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Yoakum. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of Americas, KJZT, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Robert Lee "R.L." Leeder

Robert Lee "R.L." Leeder

Jan 21, 2012

Robert Lee "R.L." Leeder, 92, of Hallettsville, formerly of Alanreed, Texas, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2012. He was born on September 17, 1919 to Asa & Ruby Henson Leeder in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. He married Lillie Marie "Peggy" Chapman on February 11, 1953 in Tarrant County, Texas.

R.L. served in the US Army...

Anastasia “Anita” Kallus

Anastasia “Anita” Kallus

Jan 20, 2012

Anastasia "Anita" Kallus, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 20, 2012. She was born on Oct. 28, 1915 to Alois J. & Marie Raska Morkovsky in Lavaca County, Texas. She married George F. Kallus on July 6, 1937 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of Americas, Christian Mothers, KJZT, Serra Club, Hallettsville...

Daniel A. Wick

Daniel A. Wick

Jan 15, 2012

Daniel A. Wick, 68, of Hallettsville, passed away January 15, 2012. He was born on July 15, 1943 in Hallettsville to Arthur F. & Irene Kouba Wick. He married Diana Cernosek on August 29, 1965 at St. Michael's Catholic Church of Weimar. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Daniel served in the US...

Clarence E. Flippen

Clarence E. Flippen

Jan 12, 2012

Clarence E. Flippen, 88, of Sheridan, passed away Jan. 12, 2012. He was born on June 21, 1923 to William A. & Lu Criswell Flippen in Sheridan, Texas. He married Leona Drozd on May 1, 1944 in Mission, Texas. He was a veteran of WWII, and member of Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Seguin.

Clarence is survived by: 2...

Dominic John Konvicka

Dominic John Konvicka

Jan 10, 2012

Dominic John Konvicka, 79, of Hallettsville, passed away January 10, 2012. He was born on March 31, 1932 to Emil L. & Mathilda Kutach Konvicka in Lavaca County, Texas. He served in the United States Army as a corporal from March 11, 1953 to March 11, 1955. He married Lois Bujnoch on June 28, 1958 at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Martha Louise Bell

Martha Louise Bell

Jan 9, 2012

Martha Louise Bell, 84, of Ezzell, passed away Jan. 9, 2012. She was born on April 6, 1927 in Whitehouse, TN. She married Clyde E. Bell on Dec. 1, 1951 in Springfield, TN. She enjoyed Bingo, dancing, gardening and wahoo. She was a member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and Church of Christ in Ezzell.

Martha is survived by: her...

John Wesley Lell

John Wesley Lell

Jan 8, 2012

John Wesley Lell, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 8, 2012. He was born on June 14, 1930, to John P. & Emilie Fritz Lell in Hallettsville. He married Anna Pohl on May 28, 1966 in Cotulla, Texas. He was a member of Herman & Sons, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

John is survived by: 2 sons,...

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