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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.

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...

W. Ray Adams

W. Ray Adams

Apr 21, 2011

W. Ray Adams, 84, of Hallettsville, passed away April 21, 2011.  He was born on July 31, 1926 to Marvin E. & Clarice King Adams in Yoakum, TX. He was a veteran of WWII in the US Navy. He retired from oil field consulting and started a small tree farm & nursery business. He was a life member of the...

Walter W. Hemmi

Walter W. Hemmi

Apr 21, 2011

Walter W. Hemmi, 98, of Hallettsville, passed away April 21, 2011. He was born on July 10, 1912 to Gus & Frances Matejek Hemmi in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Betty Jean Williams on October 4, 1950 in Houston. He was a veteran of WWII in the US Army Air Corps; member of the American Legion Post 230, Knights of...

Emogene Kahanek

Emogene Kahanek

Apr 17, 2011

Emogene Kahanek, 76, of Hallettsville, passed away April 17, 2011. She was born on March 15, 1935 to Joseph C. & Allie Smith Adams in Yoakum. She grew up in Stratton. She attended grade school in Stratton and graduated from Yoakum High School. Upon graduation, she accepted a job at Yoakum National Bank. After her sons started school, she helped...

Anne F. Gerlich

Anne F. Gerlich

Apr 15, 2011

Anne F. Gerlich, 90, of Hallettsville, passed away April 15, 2011. She was born on October 7, 1920 to Alfons & Hermina Schustek Laidolf in Wharton County, Texas. She married Ben B. Gerlich on May 16, 1942 at Camp Blanding, Florida. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Anne is survived by: 2 sons, Mark...

Joseph Henry Wysatta Jr.

Joseph Henry Wysatta Jr.

Mar 30, 2011

Joseph Henry Wysatta Jr., 63, of Hallettsville, passed away March 30, 2011. He was born on December 27, 1947 to Joseph H. & Mary Opela Wysatta Sr. in Hallettsville. He was a Vietnam Veteran and received the National Defense Service Medal, Air Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960...

Edward Kurtz

Edward Kurtz

Mar 28, 2011

Edward Kurtz, 83, of Port O'Connor, formerly of Victoria, passed away March 28, 2011. He was born on October 25, 1927 to Rudolf & Verunica Mikes Kurtz in Shiner. He served in the US Army Air Corps from 1946 to 1948. He married in 1947 to Gussie Opela and had two children. He started with the Victoria Fire Department on...

Lupe Barrera Jr.

Lupe Barrera Jr.

Mar 27, 2011

Lupe Barrera Jr., was born on December 5, 1936 in Sweet Home, Texas, to Guadalupe Sr. & Otilia Gutierrez Barrera. He was married to Mary Ann Garza on May 23, 1959 in Yoakum, Texas. He had 10 children; Cynthia Gates, Lawrence Barrera, Rachel Barrera & Collins Devilbiss, Patricia Fritts, Karen Barrera & Larry Nordstrand, Timothy Barrera & Tiffany Pfuhl, Peggy...

Lou Kubena

Lou Kubena

Mar 18, 2011

(Betty) Lou Kubena, 76, went to be with her Lord on March 18, 2011, with her family by her side. She was born June 1, 1934 to Eugene F. & Eva Henigan Brent in Gregg County, Texas. She married Robert A. Kubena on May 7, 1955 in Denton, Texas. Lou was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was...

Robert E. Stinnett Sr.

Robert E. Stinnett Sr.

Mar 8, 2011

Robert E. Stinnett Sr., 83, of Hallettsville, passed away March 8, 2011. He was born on October 4, 1927 to Carl C. & Susan Grimes Stinnett in Hull, Texas. He married Evelyn Ponton Stinnett on June 26, 1950 in Yoakum, Texas. He was a veteran of WWII; member of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and Church of Christ Church.

Robert...

Oretha Ellen Mccord

Oretha Ellen Mccord

Mar 8, 2011

Oretha Ellen McCord , 77, of Hallettsville, passed away March 8, 2011. She was born on December 3, 1933 to James T. & Louise Matula Koonce Sr. in Ezzell, Texas. She graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1952 and then in 1954 graduated from the nursing school at Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum, Texas. She was a member...

Milada “Mildred” Netardus

Milada “Mildred” Netardus

Mar 7, 2011

Milada "Mildred" Netardus, 79, of Hallettsville, passed away March 7, 2011. She was born on October 19, 1931 to Joseph L. & Annie Janda Stanek Sr. in Shiner, Texas. She married Paul H. Netardus on June 29, 1954 in Shiner. She was a member of KJZT and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Mildred is survived by: her daughter...

Wilma Sasse Klitsch

Wilma Sasse Klitsch

Feb 21, 2011

Wilma Sasse Klitsch, 93, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 21, 2011. She was born on Sept. 9, 1917 to Otto F. & Ida Duerr Sasse in Yorktown, Texas. She began her spiritual journey when as a small child growing up in Yorktown, a neighbor took her to church, St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was confirmed in 1933.

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Mary Lou Butschek

Mary Lou Butschek

Feb 21, 2011

Mary Lou Butschek, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away February 21, 2011. Mary was born on August 3, 1930 in Yoakum, to Emma and Ed Shandera. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Yoakum. She married John Butschek on May 2, 1949. By example, they showed a great love for God, family, and the value of a strong work ethic...

Rudolph "Rudie" Petru

Rudolph "Rudie" Petru

Feb 17, 2011

Rudolph "Rudie" Petru, 84, of Hallettsville, died Feb. 17, 2011. He was born on June 18, 1926 to Joe J. & Stazie Jurena Petru in Sweet Home, Texas. He married Dorothy Smolik Petru on May 9, 1951, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. He was also a veteran of WWII and served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 14,...

Dolores M. Appelt

Dolores M. Appelt

Feb 13, 2011

Dolores M. Appelt, 75, of Hallettsville, passed away Feb. 13, 2011. She was born on Aug. 12, 1935 to Alex R. & Josephine Greer Vana in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Charles "Poochie" Appelt on June 30, 1954. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Dolores was a very active with all her children, and...

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