obituaries

Jul 15, 2024

Glenn Preston Persons 75, of Weimar, Texas passed away on July 15, 2024.  He was known to those around him as Glenn, Dad, Grandpa, and Uncle Glenn.  He was born on December 24, 1948, in Houston, Texas to the late Kellie Elmo Persons and late Margie Schilhab.

Glenn grew up with 1 brother and 2 sisters in...

Jul 12, 2024

Darrell Lynn Lemke, 72, of Hallettsville, TX.  Passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at Hospice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion. Darrell was born December 27, 1951 to Rod and Ruby Ulrich Lemke.

Darrell was preceded in death by his sister Sherilyn Tausch and his grandparents.

Darrell is survived by his son Jeremy Lemke,...

Jul 10, 2024

Karen Ruth Zavesky, 67, of Hallettsville, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 10, 2024.  She was born on January 10, 1957, to Joseph and Faye Marie Robinson Vavrusa of Dayton, Texas.  She was a graduate of Hallettsville High School where she met the love of her life, Ricky Zavesky.  The two married on July 2, 1977,...

Jul 7, 2024

Dorothy Agnes Leaver, 80, of Stafford, TX.  Beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt was born March 2, 1944.  She went to be with our God on Sunday July 7, 2024.

Dorothy was preceded in death by:  mother Della E Judd, father Joe Janak, sister Josephine Meyers; and five brothers, Leonard, Willie, Jesse, Ray and Max Janak.

Jul 7, 2024

On July 7, 2024, Dorothy Mildred Mladenka Pustka Gast, of Yoakum, passed from this world after a short illness.  She was 99 years old.  She died at home under the loving care of her granddaughter Jackie Rodriguez and her daughter Susan Williams, as well as all the other members of the Williams Family.

Dorothy was known by...

Jul 6, 2024

Evelyn Hoffer, 96, of Hallettsville, passed away July 6, 2024.  She was born June 12, 1928, to Alvin and Annie Schneider, the first of six children.  She married Leo Hoffer Jr on February 21, 1950, and together they raised four children.

Evelyn attended Pleasant Grove and Radhost Country Schools and graduated from Hallettsville High School, in 1946.  ...

Jul 2, 2024

Patsy Beth Madison, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family at home in Vienna, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, John Madison, who passed away 12 years ago, her son Marvin, and her brothers,...

Jun 26, 2024

Patricia Ann Gilbert Kessler, 78, of Hallettsville, entered into her eternal rest and became free from pain surrounded by her family on June 26, 2024, in Victoria TX, at the Dornburg Center of Compassion.  She was known to those around her as Pat and was born on March 16, 1946, in Galveston TX, to the late Edward James and...

Jun 17, 2024

Stephen Kallina & wife Libby announce the death of his mother Doris Marie Horton Kallina on June 17, 2024, of natural causes after battling against several strokes.  She was born in Speaks, TX on September 26, 1934, on the family ranch, attended schools in Speaks and Wharton, TX and following her marriage to James D. Kallina in 1954 in...

Jun 9, 2024

Lainey Marie Pustejovsky, left the arms of her family and went to rest with Jesus on June 9, 2024, at 12:07 p.m.  As the day approached for Lainey's delivery Grant & Ashley got the devastating news that in the womb, Lainey's body was showing signs of medical issues.  After several tests and hospital stays, things were still very uncertain.  ...

May 20, 2024

William "Willie" Alois Machicek, 86, of Shiner, passed away May 20, 2024.  He was born on January 19, 1938, to Joe L. & Agnes Mozisek Machicek in Lavaca County, TX.  He married Gladys Ann Kocian on October 27, 1962, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Hungerford, TX.

Willie grew up in St. Mary's, Texas, and...

May 18, 2024

Mildred Matilda Grahmann, 95, of Hallettsville, passed away May 18, 2024.  She was born on April 3, 1929, to Henry & Clara Bengsch Zappe, in Hallettsville.  She married Sylvester J. Grahmann on October 15, 1948, they were devoted life partners for 66 years until Sylvester's death in 2015.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville,...

May 17, 2024

Rebecca (Becky) Hermes Stastny, 74, of Hallettsville, danced into heaven on May 17, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Becky was born May 5, 1950, to Joe and Adele Hermes in Hallettsville, Texas.  She grew up working hard on the Hermes homestead and that work ethic was instilled into her throughout her life.  She could not sit still!

May 17, 2024

Lois Hobbs Bradley, 80, of Hallettsville, passed away May 17, 2024.  What a spit fire she was.  Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico - July 8th, 1943.  The 3rd child of Roland & Lois Hobbs.  She had two older brothers William and Louis Hobbs.  From the time she could walk she always wanted a horse of her own, often times...

May 15, 2024

Jerome H. Gillar, 84, of Moulton, passed away May 15, 2024.  He was born in Vienna, TX, December 22, 1939, to Miloslav Gillar & Julia (Janak) Gillar.  He was born on the Boska Ranch where his dad was working.  They survived the flood of 1940.  They had to be rescued by boat.  The house they were living in was...

May 11, 2024

Emily Jean Fahrenthold McDonald Appelt, 91, of Hallettsville, Mama Jean to family and friends, passed peacefully Saturday, May 11, 2024.  She was born on January 25, 1933, to William & Epsy Fahrenthold of Hallettsville, Texas.  She was one of seven children.

Mama Jean was a 1951 graduate of Hallettsville High School, and was a lifelong Baptist in...

May 3, 2024

Dorothy Nell Gregory McElroy, 98, of Ezzell, passed away May 3, 2024.  She was born on October 30, 1925, to the late Hill E. & Mae Stockton Gregory, in Lavaca County, TX.  She married Morris D. McElroy on September 1, 1943, in Hallettsville.

Dorothy is survived by: sister Joyce Appelt; daughter-in-law Melissa McElroy, Jewel Spree & husband...

May 1, 2024

Mildred Joan (Treptow) Cole of Hallettsville, Texas, age 79, passed away on May 1, 2024.  She was born September 9, 1944 to the late William and Helen Treptow in Hallettsville, Texas.  She was married to Russell Cole who passed in 2018.

Mildred attended Hallettsville School from first grade through graduation.  She then attended Victoria Jr. College and...

Apr 26, 2024

Eleanor (Malec) Rothbauer, 102, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 26, 2024, with her family at her bedside, after being given her Last Rites.  She was born May 16, 1921, in Flint, Michigan to Walter and Anna (Smisek) Malec.  Her family moved to Hallettsville in 1931 and established the Lavaca County Tribune.  She attended Sacred Heart School until...

Apr 26, 2024

Marvin James Haas, a resident of Houston, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 78.  He was born on July 6, 1945, in Hallettsville, Texas, to Hubert A. and Annie (Filla) Haas.  Marvin's early years were steeped in faith as a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he dutifully served as an altar...