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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.

Bill C. Ross

Bill C. Ross

Nov 28, 2008

Bill C. Ross, 67, of Sheridan, died Nov. 28, 2008. He was born on Aug. 2, 1941 to James "J.B." & Jewell Carroll Ross in Houston. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and would visit his friends at the Country Side Quick Stop. He was known for his quick wit and dependable work ethic.

Bill is survived by:...

Adela Pohl

Adela Pohl

Nov 27, 2008

Adela Pohl was born to the late Frank and Mary Hanslik on July 5, 1915. She grew up on the family farm near Breslau, Texas and spent most of her life in Lavaca County.

In 1936, Adela was married to Charles Drozd who predeceased her in 1963. Later, she married Alfred Pohl who also predeceased her.

Adela...

Ethel C. Bludau

Ethel C. Bludau

Nov 26, 2008

Mrs. Ethel C. Bludau, 83, of Hallettsville, died Nov. 26, 2008. She was born on Sept. 11, 1925 to Arthur & Hilda Petrich Claus in Hallettsville, Texas. She married Hubert A. Bludau on Sept. 22, 1947 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. She retired after being employed with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., later she was employed by Sears...

Myrtle L. Hudgeons

Myrtle L. Hudgeons

Nov 23, 2008

Myrtle L. Hudgeons, 86, of Hallettsville, died Nov. 23, 2008. She was born on July 29, 1922 to William A. & Albina Haveron Pustejovsky in Lavaca County, Texas. She married James L. Hudgeons on April 1, 1944 in Hallettsville. She was a member of Sublime Baptist Church.

Myrtle is survived by: 2 daughters, Barbara Drozd & husband Bill of...

Eugene Joe Novak

Eugene Joe Novak

Nov 22, 2008

EUGENE JOE NOVAK, 81, of Hallettsville, TX passed away after a brief illness in Houston, TX Saturday, November 22, 2008. Gene was born November 27, 1926 in Moravia, Texas to Joe and Mary Novak. After graduation from Moravia School, Gene enlisted in the US Army where he served his country during WW II. After completing his military service, Gene attended...

Ivey Brown Woytek

Ivey Brown Woytek

Nov 20, 2008

Ivey Brown Woytek, 96, of Hallettsville, died Nov. 20, 2008. She was born on July 21, 1912 to Andrew & Alma Pohl Brown in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Rudolph J. Woytek on Nov. 8, 1933 in Hallettsville. She was a member of S.P.J.S.T. and the Catholic faith.

Ivey is survived by: daughter Janice Maricle & husband Rick of...

Victor 'Vic' Buzek

Victor 'Vic' Buzek

Nov 19, 2008

Victor "Vic" Buzek, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. He was born on December 23, 1920 to Frank & Mary Buzek in Moulton, Texas. On September 4, 1950, he married Leona Gerlich at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Victor is survived by his wife Leona Buzek of Hallettsville; nine children, Kathleen Chovanetz & husband Mike,...

Alma B. Brosch

Alma B. Brosch

Nov 12, 2008

Alma B. Brosch, 94, of Hallettsville, died Nov. 12, 2008. She was born on Dec. 20, 1913 to John & Veronika Muhlstein Hlavac in Wharton, Texas. She married Victor J. Brosch on May 2, 1939 in Hallettsville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Alma is survived by: 2 daughters, Leona Sedlar & husband Franklin...

Blake Matthew Whitfield

Blake Matthew Whitfield

Nov 5, 2008

Blake Matthew Whitfield, 24, of Victoria, died Nov. 5, 2008. He was born on Oct. 10, 1984 to James A. Whitfield Sr. and Karen M. Billimek in Victoria. He was a member of Faith Family Church of Victoria.

Blake fought a good fight. Through the many challenges he was presented, Blake showed spirit and courage. His doctors were very...

Lorene Morisak Fuller

Lorene Morisak Fuller

Nov 5, 2008

Lorene Morisak Fuller of Hallettsville, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the age of 69, after a short battle with Leukemia. She was born on November 8, 1938 in Sweet Home, Texas to Frank & Lillie Slovacek Morisak. She married Alvin Fuller on August 7, 1960 at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in...

William 'Frank' Butschek Sr.

William 'Frank' Butschek Sr.

Oct 31, 2008

William "Frank" Butschek Sr., 82, of Hallettsville, died Oct. 31, 2008. He was born on January 3, 1926 to Fred J. & Elizabeth Henneke Butschek. He married Ann Mikulenka Butschek on Aug. 9, 1948 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth. He was a veteran of WWII in the US Navy, and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Mary Emily Siecko

Mary Emily Siecko

Oct 22, 2008

Mary Emily Siecko, 88, of Sugar Land, formerly of Edna, died October 22, 2008. She was born on January 24, 1920 to John & Frances Matusek Woytek in Hallettsville. She married Johnnie A. Siecko on June 11, 1941 in Sublime. She was a member of Bridge Fellowship (First Baptist) Church of Sugar Land.

Mary is survived by: 4 sons,...

Lillie Emily Frieda

Lillie Emily Frieda

Oct 12, 2008

Lillie Emily Frieda, 94, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully at Hallettsville Rehabilitation Center Oct. 12, 2008. She was born on March 05, 1914 in Hallettsville to Frank & Frances Janus. She attended school at Vsetin and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Yoakum, Texas. She married Lester "Boots" Frieda on November 26, 1931 in Hallettsville. To this...

Deanna Sue Schnell

Deanna Sue Schnell

Oct 12, 2008

Sue Schnell, 64, of Lakeway, Texas passed away on October 12, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on April 27, 1944 to Wayne and Hattie Throgmorten in Fairview, Oklahoma. Sue attended grade school and middle school in Southard Oklahoma and graduated from high school in Canton, Oklahoma. On September 8, 1962, Sue married...

Annie Loys Smothers Burt

Annie Loys Smothers Burt

Oct 10, 2008

Our beloved MaMaw, Annie Loys Smothers Burt, 95, passed away peacefully at Hallettsville Rehabilitation on October 10, 2008.

Annie Loys Miller was born December 21, 1912 in Provident City to James V. and Myrtle Sarah Fenner Miller. She attended school in Provident City and graduated from Westmorland High School in San Antonio. She married Jesse Lynn Smothers on October...

Laddie Bernard Cerny

Laddie Bernard Cerny

Oct 8, 2008

Laddie Bernard Cerny, 84, of Shiner, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in Shiner Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 9, 1923 in Gonzales, Texas to Jim A. Cerny Jr. and Emma Petru Cerny. He was honorable discharged at the end of WWII, and was a self employed as a florist.

Laddie is survived by one...

Dorothy Marie Petru

Dorothy Marie Petru

Oct 6, 2008

Dorothy Marie Petru, 81, of Hallettsville passed away Monday October 6, 2008. She was born on March 21, 1927 to Jim J. & Adolfina Urbish Smolik in Worthing, Texas. She was also a member of KJZT and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Dorothy attended Vysherad School, gradating and attending Balwins Business College in Yoakum for 2 years. She worked for...

Ann Louise Butschek

Ann Louise Butschek

Oct 3, 2008

Ann Louise Butschek, 83, of Hallettsville, died Oct. 3, 2008. She was born on July 24, 1925 to Julius & Mary Sitka Mikulenka Sr. She married William F. Butschek on Aug. 9, 1948 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Koerth.

Ann is survived by: husband William; 2 sons, Ken Butschek & wife Lydia of Spicewood, and Kevin...

Randall 'Randy' Zavesky

Randall 'Randy' Zavesky

Oct 3, 2008

Randall "Randy" Zavesky, 58, of Manvel, Texas, died Oct. 3, 2008. He was born on Dec. 3, 1949 to Charles & Pauline "Tootsie" Netardus Zavesky in Hallettsville. He married Rita Henneke Zavesky on May 26, 1990 at Appelt's Hill Hall near Hallettsville. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Alvin.

Randy and his wife have resided...

Murray V. Montgomery Sr.

Murray V. Montgomery Sr.

Sep 24, 2008

Murray Montgomery Sr., 87, of Hallettsville, passed away on September 24, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Austin, Texas, on November 6, 1920, to Carl and Alma Montgomery.

Murray was a World War II veteran – part of an elite group that will forever be known as "The Greatest Generation." He first joined the Texas National...

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