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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.

Henry E. Melnar Sr.

Henry E. Melnar Sr.

Nov 20, 2010

Henry E. Melnar Sr., 89, of Hallettsville, passed away November 20, 2010. He was born on January 15, 1921 to Edward & Tracy Janus Melnar in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Hilda Vornsand Melnar on October 21, 1941 at St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville. He was a member of S.P.J.S.T. and Czech Moravian Brethren Church of Vsetin, Texas.

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Dorothy Bujnoch Svetlik

Dorothy Bujnoch Svetlik

Nov 18, 2010

Dorothy Bujnoch Svetlik, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away November 18, 2010. She was born on September 23, 1921 to Jim & Adella Boehm Bujnoch in Lavaca County, TX. She married Victor A. Svetlik on Oct. 24, 1944 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Koerth, TX. After 59 years of marriage, she lost her loving husband on March 25,...

Falvey Buske Anderson

Falvey Buske Anderson

Nov 12, 2010

Falvey Buske Anderson, 94, of Hallettsville, passed away Nov. 12, 2010. He was born on March 24, 1916 to Don F. & Elsa Buske Anderson in Humble, Texas. He was married to Dorothy Little Anderson. He was a veteran of WWII and member of St. James' Episcopal Church of Hallettsville.

Falvey retired in 1973 after serving as Vice-President and...

Pam Bohac Dornak

Pam Bohac Dornak

Nov 9, 2010

Pam Bohac Dornak, 41, of Shiner, passed away Nov. 9, 2010. She was born on April 13, 1969 to Willie J. & Florine Beyer Bohac in Houston. She married Randall T. Dornak on July 25, 1998 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Pam...

Richard Lee "Bob" Baker

Richard Lee "Bob" Baker

Oct 26, 2010

Richard Lee Baker (Bob), our beloved Marine… husband, father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday morning October 26, 2010 at the age of 76. He died at Lavaca Medical Center of natural causes after a life of service devoted to his family, his community and his country. Richard was born March 4, 1934 in Stroud, Oklahoma. He grew up on a...

Jerome M. Bujnoch

Jerome M. Bujnoch

Oct 26, 2010

Jerome M. Bujnoch, 74, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 26, 2010. He was born on July 9, 1936 to Theofil J. & Emilie Janak Bujnoch in Lavaca County, Texas. He was a member of KJT, DAV, VFW, and St. Mary's Catholic Church near Hallettsville.

Jerome attended and graduated from Vysehrad School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United...

Raymond R. Fojt

Raymond R. Fojt

Oct 24, 2010

Raymond R. Fojt, 78, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 24, 2010. He was born on Oct. 3, 1932 to Emil A. & Emma Roznovak Fojt near Weimar. He attended school in Oakland, and rode a paint horse back and forth each day to school. He married Margaret Grahmann Fojt on July 14, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville....

Carl Douglas Holt

Carl Douglas Holt

Oct 23, 2010

Carl Douglas Holt, 60, of Sheridan, passed away Oct. 23, 2010. He was born on July 18, 1950 to Tommie C. & Evelyn Brocker Holt Sr. in Hallettsville. He married Judy Thompson Holt on July 25, 2003 in Hallettsville. He was affectionately known to his family and friends as Dougie, and was an avid hunter and fishman.

Dougie is...

Henrietta “Hank” Georgia Walker

Henrietta “Hank” Georgia Walker

Oct 16, 2010

Henrietta "Hank" Georgia Walker, 75, of Hallettsville, passed away October 16, 2010, at Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, after an extended illness. She was born on April 28, 1935 to Jerry B. & Aloise Shindel Janik in Kendleton, Texas. She married William F. "Bill" Walker Sr. on October 20, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas.

Hank is survived by: her...

Rebecca L. Wick

Rebecca L. Wick

Oct 15, 2010

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Wick, 48, of Hallettsville, passed away October 15, 2010. She was born on June 6, 1962 to Cecil A. & Georgia Thieme White in Cuero. When she was two days old, her daddy flew her and her Mama to Wharton where she was raised.

Becky had a picture perfect childhood full of love and happiness. She...

Selma Minnie Langenberg

Selma Minnie Langenberg

Oct 13, 2010

Selma Minnie Langenberg, 90, was a resident of Paradise Oaks of Victoria, Texas. She was formerly of Hallettsville and passed away October 13, 2010. She was born on August 25, 1920 to Henry F. & Minnie Lorfing in the Shiloh Community in Lavaca County, Texas. She went to the school in the Shiloh Community. She married Alfred "Posey" Langenberg on...

Henrietta "Henri" Ann Janak

Henrietta "Henri" Ann Janak

Oct 10, 2010

Henrietta Ann Janak, 52, of Hallettsville, passed away October 10, 2010. She was affectionately known as Henri, and was born on July 23, 1958 in Shiner, Texas, to the late Joe A. "Nehi" & Annie Chaloupka Janak. She was a member of KJZT and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Henri was an amazing person. She stayed close in...

Mary R. Bujnoch

Mary R. Bujnoch

Oct 9, 2010

Mary R. Bujnoch, 88, of Yoakum, passed away Oct. 9, 2010. She was born on Dec. 21, 1921 to Guy & Thresia Sitka Greer. She married Rudolph "Rudy" J. Bujnoch on Oct. 14, 1941 at St. Mary's Catholic Church near Hallettsville. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of Americas, KJZT, and St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Mary attended school...

Herman H. Sciba

Herman H. Sciba

Oct 8, 2010

Herman H. Sciba, 98, of Hallettsville, passed away October 8, 2010. He was born on October 22, 1911 to Rudolph & Julia Kutach Sciba in Hallettsville. He married Frances Holik Sciba on October 4, 1937 at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, Texas. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church near Hallettsville.

Herman and...

Lawrence Barrera

Lawrence Barrera

Oct 6, 2010

Lawrence Barrera, 48, of Hallettsville, passed away October 6, 2010. He was born on February 24, 1962 to Lupe & Mary Garza Barrera Jr. in Yoakum. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Lawrence moved to Houston after school, where he made his home. He was an avid gardener, loved movies with a passion, loved...

Ivey Castellow Klimitchek

Ivey Castellow Klimitchek

Oct 5, 2010

Ivey Castellow Klimitchek, 92, of Hallettsville, passed away Oct. 5, 2010. She was born on June 24, 1918 to Ollie & Gracie Neill Castellow in Hope, Texas. She Married Jessie L. Klimitchek on Feb. 27, 1935 in Hallettsville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hallettsville.

Ivey is survived by: her son Leon Klimitchek & wife...

Helen Marie Etzler

Helen Marie Etzler

Sep 26, 2010

Helen Marie Etzler, 83, of Hallettsville, passed away September 26, 2010. She was born on October 23, 1926 to Peter J. & Christina Belicek Kristek in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Herman C. Etzler on October 26, 1948 in Hallettsville. She was a member of K.J.Z.T. and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Helen loved being with her family....

Lillie Lilie Demny

Lillie Lilie Demny

Sep 20, 2010

Lillie Lilie Demny, 80, of Hallettsville, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2010. She was born on November 29, 1929 to August & Betty Pavlicek Toman in Clodine, Texas. She raised her family in Houston, and retired to Sheridan, where she enjoyed Square Dancing, Polkas, friends and laughter. She married David Demny on February 24, 2004 at...

Gracie B. Clark

Gracie B. Clark

Sep 20, 2010

Gracie B. Clark, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away September 20, 2010. She was born on April 3, 1921 to Jenry L. & Ara Lewis Nowlin in Polk County, Texas. She married Leo Clark Jr. on July 26, 1957 at Pine Grove Church of Christ. She was a member of Hallettsville Church of Christ.

Gracie graduated from Huntsville High School...

Lilly Alyce Rufus

Lilly Alyce Rufus

Aug 25, 2010

Lilly Alyce Rufus, 71, of Hallettsville, passed away August 25, 2010. She was born to the late Emmitt Godley and Selma Godley Taylor of Sublime, Texas on July 18, 1939. She attended Hallettsville High School and graduated as Valedictorian in 1957.

Lilly attended Huston-Tillotson College for 2 years. She was married to James Greydon Rufus Sr., in 1959. To...

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