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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.

Maryan Shaw

Maryan Shaw

Jul 8, 2011

Maryan Shaw, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend went to be with our Lord on Friday, the 8th day of July, 2011 in Houston, Texas at the age of 87.

Maryan was born the daughter of Alexander and Winona Stewart on October 28, 1923 in Rockport, Texas. Maryan's professional and community service was very important to her; she...

Richard C. Klimitchek, Sr.

Richard C. Klimitchek, Sr.

Jul 7, 2011

Richard C. Klimitchek, Sr., of Ezzell, age 83, passed away on July 7th, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 29, 1928 to the late Frank and Julia Klimitchek in Ezzell. On June 28th, 1955, he married Rosie Joyce DeBord at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Richard served in the U.S. Army...

Lawrence “Butch” Sciba

Lawrence “Butch” Sciba

Jul 3, 2011

Lawrence "Butch" Sciba, 64, of Hallettsville, passed away July 3, 2011. He was born on Sept. 1, 1946 to Victor "Pete" & Doris Hoffhines Sciba in Houston. He married Shirley Herman on May 11, 1974 at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. He was a member of the V.F.W. and St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Butch is survived...

John David Henneke Sr.

John David Henneke Sr.

Jul 1, 2011

John David Henneke Sr., 73, of Hallettsville, passed away July 1, 2011. He was born on Dec. 29, 1937 to John W. & Sophie Hessler Henneke in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Margaret Janca on Oct. 1, 1960 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

John was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. He served in...

Grace Rektorik Rother

Grace Rektorik Rother

Jun 25, 2011

Grace Rektorik Rother, 90, of Hallettsville, passed away June 25, 2011. She was born on December 16, 1920 to Joe & Mary Blahuta Rektorik in Moravia, Texas, who were both Czechoslovakian descendants. She was the third of five children, four girls and one boy. They lived on a farm in the Moravia community where she also attended school. Grace spent...

Alice Henkhaus Kocian

Alice Henkhaus Kocian

Jun 24, 2011

Alice Henkhaus Kocian, 99, of Hallettsville, passed away June 24, 2011, just 3 days before her 100th birthday. She was born on June 27, 1911 in Shiner, Texas to Elo & Minnie Kaspar Henkhaus. She married Jerome I. Kocian in Shiner on September 4, 1934. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2009.

Alice received early education at St....

O. C. Castellow

O. C. Castellow

Jun 23, 2011

O. C. Castellow, 85, of Hallettsville, passed away at his home, June 23, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 18, 1925 to Ollie Thomas & Gracie Mae Neal Castellow in Hope, Texas. He married Esther Brooks on October 10, 1945 in Hallettsville.

O. C. retired from Alcoa with 31 years of service. He was a...

Wayne Lawrence Dupre

Wayne Lawrence Dupre

Jun 21, 2011

Wayne Lawrence Dupre´, 71, of Sheridan, Texas, passed away June 21, 2011. He was born on February 10, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Warren Clarence Dupre´ and Audrey Adams Dupre´. Wayne was a loving and wonderful Husband, Dad, Papa, Brother, and Friend. God, Family, and Country were his priorities. He loved Sheridan, Texas and at every opportunity...

Charles "Chuck" Hrncir

Charles "Chuck" Hrncir

Jun 16, 2011

Charles L. "Chuck" Hrncir, 88, of Schulenburg, retired Vice President of Austin National Bank, passed away June 16, 2011.

Chuck was born on September 25, 1922 to Charles R. & Ida Gallia Hrncir in Komensky, TX. A graduate of Hallettsville High School, Chuck attended Texas A&M in 1940. He enlisted as a private in the U.S. Marine Corps in...

Leona Marie Najvar

Leona Marie Najvar

Jun 14, 2011

Leona Marie Najvar, 87, of Hallettsville, TX died at her home on June 14, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rabb Switch, TX she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rosie Vasek. Her son, Bobby, predeceased her in 1976.

Leona attended Rabb Switch School but was unable to complete her high school education as a...

Leon Jackson Holt

Leon Jackson Holt

Jun 10, 2011

Leon Jackson Holt left us for Heaven on Friday, June 10th, 2011. He will be dearly missed by innumerable family and friends who had the pleasure to get to know him while God shared him with us on this earth.

Leon was born on August 21, 1930, to Elsie Julie Harrell and Samuel Alton Holt in Ezzell. He was...

Cleo P. Muras

Cleo P. Muras

Jun 8, 2011

Cleo P. Muras, 74, of Hallettsville, passed away June 8, 2011. He was born on January 18, 1937 to Willie J. & Lillie Janda Muras in LaGrange, Texas. He married Magdalen Grahmann on July 20, 1968 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. He was a member of KJT, Knights of Columbus, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Cleo is...

Beulah Johnson Wilson

Beulah Johnson Wilson

May 26, 2011

Beulah Johnson Wilson, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away May 26, 2011.

Beulah Johnson Wilson lived a full life. She was born March 24, 1918 to George and Minnie Johnson in Tarr Valley, Wisconsin where her great grandparents, the Tarr family, were the first Anglo settlers.

She attended a one room school house. Barn dances, playing with cousins,...

Leona Kalmus Koonce

Leona Kalmus Koonce

May 26, 2011

Leona Kalmus Koonce, 75, of Hallettsville passed away May 26, 2011. She was born on March 26, 1936 to Joseph & Annie Mozisek Kalmus in Hallettsville. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School. She married Jeffery L. Koonce on June 26, 1956 in Hallettsville.

Leona made their home in Houston and Alief, Texas. She was a housewife until...

Louis James Drexler

Louis James Drexler

May 24, 2011

Louis James Drexler, 90, of Moulton, passed away May 24, 2011. He was born on May 22, 1921 to John Anton & Agnes Recek Drexler in Lavaca County, Texas, near St. Mary's Community. He was married to Rosie Christen for 67 years. Louis was a farmer and rancher, retired employee of Kaspar Wire Works, and served 30 years as a...

Justine Migl

Justine Migl

May 18, 2011

Justine Migl, 81, of Sweet Home, passed away May 18, 2011. She was born on Oct. 7, 1929, to Willie T. & Agnes Bujnoch Janak in Hallettsville. She married Albin A. Migl on June 30, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of KJZT, Sweet Home American Legion Auxiliary, and Queen of Peace Catholic Church...

Oscar E. Einkauf Jr.

Oscar E. Einkauf Jr.

May 16, 2011

Oscar E. Einkauf Jr., 86, of Houston, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born September 14, 1924, the son of the late Oscar and Ruby Einkauf of Hallettsville. He graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1942 and served his country during WWII as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air...

Ora Nell Satsky

Ora Nell Satsky

May 10, 2011

Ora Nell Satsky, 70, of Hallettsville, passed away May 10, 2011. She was born on June 11, 1940 to William A. & Adela Jaroszeski Findeisen in Moulton. She married Dennis Satsky Sr. on Feb. 4, 1961 in Moulton. She was a member of K.J.Z.T. and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

"Granny", as she was known by many, was...

Joyce “Rees” Brisco

Joyce “Rees” Brisco

May 3, 2011

Joyce "Rees" Brisco, 83, of Houston, passed away May 3, 2011. She was born on Jan. 18, 1928 to Tom "Percy" & Norma Lucke Rees Jr. in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Raymond Brisco on June 26, 1949 at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Houston.

Joyce is survived...

Jeff "Chicken Hawk" Stanard

Jeff "Chicken Hawk" Stanard

Apr 26, 2011

Lawrence Jeffrey Stanard returned home to his Father on April 26, 2011. "Jeff" as he was known to his family and "Lawrence" or "Chicken Hawk" as he was known to his many, many dear friends, lived his life as we all should - enjoying every minute of it, doing what he loved to do – riding bulls and traveling the...

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