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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.

Wilhemina 'Minnie' Schraer

Wilhemina 'Minnie' Schraer

Sep 19, 2008

Wilhemina "Minnie" Schraer, 99, of Hallettsville, formerly of Bellaire, Texas, died September 19, 2008. She was born on September 6, 1909 to Joseph J. & Katherina Grahmann Haas in Lavaca County, Texas.

Minnie learned how to drive a team of mules and use all the farm implements, and went to the convent school until she was 14. She worked...

Bj Nolen

Bj Nolen

Sep 14, 2008

BJ Nolen, 77, of Speaks, TX was born May 25, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayes Nolen.

As a boy, BJ lived on the family ranch in Speaks and was raised by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fritsch. He attended elementary school at Speaks Community Center and later attended high school in Edna, TX where he graduated...

Glenda Sue Thompson

Glenda Sue Thompson

Sep 13, 2008

Glenda Sue Thompson went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2008. She was born October 19, 1960 at Kessler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, beautiful daughter of Lillie M. Whittington of Hallettsville. She leaves behind beloved daughter Teresa Thompson and two grandsons, Aaron and Adam of San Bernardino, California; sister Lois Whittington and nephews Jacob of Marietta, Oklahoma...

George T. Cervenka Sr.

George T. Cervenka Sr.

Sep 7, 2008

Mr. George T. Cervenka Sr., 84, of Hallettsville, died Sept. 7, 2008. He was born on March 24, 1924 to the late Charles J. & Tonie Trlica Cervenka in Moravia, Texas. He married Helen LaJoyce Hoegemeyer Cervenka on Dec. 7, 1957 at First United Methodist Church of Hallettsville. He was a Veteran of WWII, a member of the American Legion,...

Wilhelm 'Bill' Grahmann

Wilhelm 'Bill' Grahmann

Sep 5, 2008

Mr. Wilhelm "Bill" Grahmann, 87, of Hallettsville, died Sept. 5, 2008. He was born on Oct. 19, 1920 to Alois & Olga Etzler Grahmann in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Georgia Mae Hodanek Grahmann on June 2, 1952 in Hallettsville. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion and V.F.W., also a life time member...

Mary Lee Zappe

Mary Lee Zappe

Sep 1, 2008

Mary Lee Zappe, 87, of Hallettsville, died Sept. 1, 2008. She was born on July 3, 1921 to John & Veronika Muhlstein Hlavac in Lavaca County, Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Mary attended Pleasant Grove School. She worked as a housekeeper in Robstown, Texas at an early age until she married William...

Marjorie Bock Miller

Marjorie Bock Miller

Sep 1, 2008

Marjorie Bock Miller, 87, of Hallettsville, died Sept. 1, 2008. She was born on July 15, 1921 to Charles O. & Agnes Frazier Bock in Oakland, Texas. She married Russell A. Miller on March 16, 1946 in Houston.

Marjorie was a PTA president, member of First United Methodist Church, State Championship High School Rodeo Director, member of Hallettsville High...

Mary Ellen Harris

Mary Ellen Harris

Aug 31, 2008

Mary Ellen Harris, 67, of Hallettsville, left this world August 31, 2008. She was born on June 10, 1941 to Ernest L. and Mary O. McArthur in Burlington, CO. She married George E. Harris on July 14, 1960 in Denver, CO. Mary enjoyed making pottery, spending time in her garden, and travelling with George.

Mary is survived by her...

Dennis Joseph Smirak

Dennis Joseph Smirak

Aug 23, 2008

Dennis Joseph Smirak, 52 of Hallettsville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 23, 2008, and entered into his heavenly home. He was born December 10, 1955 in Sweet Home, Texas to the late August Smirak Sr. and Margaret Schneider Smirak of Sweet Home. Dennis married his best friend Debra Henke on May 19, 1979. Dennis was an active member of...

Mary M. Steffek

Mary M. Steffek

Aug 20, 2008

Mary M. Steffek, 90, of Hallettsville, died August 20, 2008. She was born on October 5, 1917 to Cyril & Veronika Kutach Morisak in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Victor L. Steffek on October 5, 1937 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. She was a homemaker, Catholic Daughters of Americas, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...

Charles 'Buddy' Rohan

Charles 'Buddy' Rohan

Aug 20, 2008

Charles Ray "Buddy" Rohan, 78, of Hallettsville, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 in Hallettsville. He was born March 9, 1930 in Yoakum to the late Louis & Lenora Hermes Rohan. He married Willie Mae Novak Migl on March 28, 1968 in Schulenburg. He joined the US Army and serviced in the Korean War. He was a member of Sweet...

Edna L. Brown

Edna L. Brown

Aug 18, 2008

Edna L. Brown, 93, of Hallettsville, died Aug. 18, 2008. She was born on Sept. 15, 1914 to Keenan & Mattie Price Crabb in Speaks, Texas. She married Lee Evans Brown on April 21, 1946 in Hallettsville. They moved to Pasadena, Texas where Lee worked for Goodyear Rubber Co. Edna was a homemaker for her 3 sons and baby daughter....

Leona H. Chromcak

Leona H. Chromcak

Aug 15, 2008

Leona H. Schmand Chromcak was born on October 11, 1908 in Houston to Leonard & Sophie Heid Schmand. They lived in Houston until 1920, when they moved to Schulenburg. She was 12 years old at the time.

Leona met George Chromcak at a dance near Schulenburg and they married April 8, 1929 at the Lutheran Church in Weimar. They...

Helen Marie Schulte

Helen Marie Schulte

Aug 3, 2008

Helen Marie Schulte, 90, of Hallettsville, died Aug. 3, 2008. She was born on March 28, 1918 to Guy A. & Thresia Sitka Greer in Lavaca County, Texas. She married William F. Schulte on Jan. 2, 1937 at St. Mary's Catholic Church near Hallettsville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Helen is survived by:...

Violet 'Vi' Williams

Violet 'Vi' Williams

Aug 1, 2008

Violet "Vi" Williams, 93, of Hallettsville, died Aug. 1, 2008. She was born on Dec. 21, 1914 to Oscar L. & Audrey McElhannon Dozier in Foreman, Arkansas. She attended Oklahoma A & M in Stillwater, OK, and married Carl "Ace" Williams on April 23, 1935 in Pawnee, OK. The couple moved to Texas in 1939, and settled in Hallettsville in...

Viola C. Grahmann

Viola C. Grahmann

Jul 31, 2008

Viola C. Grahmann, 70, of Hallettsville, died July 31, 2008. She was born June 1, 1938 to Julius J. & Helen Woitaske Grahmann. She was a member of numerous organizations including the Catholic Daughters of Americas and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Viola is survived by: 2 brothers, David J. Grahmann & wife Norma of Stafford, and Andrew...

Timothy W. Schaefer

Timothy W. Schaefer

Jul 27, 2008

Timothy W. Schaefer, 42, of Hallettsville, died July 27, 2008. He was born on August 11, 1965 to Calvin R. & Eleanora Fikac Schaefer in Hallettsville. He married Melinda Parr Schaefer on December 3, 1983 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. He received the Honorable Discharge from the US Marine Corps on October 17, 1988, and was a member...

Ethel Charlyne Strode Brothers

Ethel Charlyne Strode Brothers

Jul 24, 2008

Ethel Charlyne Strode Brothers was born in Hallettsville, Texas, November 4, 1920, to Charles Gear Strode and Veva Mae Timm Strode. She married Robert Edward Brothers of Slayden, Texas, January 18, 1942. They were married until his death, February 27, 1976. They had two children, Beverly Ann and Robert Edward Jr. "Bobby". She was a resident of San Marcos, Texas...

Leroy James Schindler

Leroy James Schindler

Jul 21, 2008

Leroy James Schindler, 75, of Hallettsville, went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2008. He was born on June 26, 1933 to Rudolph & Elizabeth Klimitchek Schindler Sr. of Hallettsville. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Leroy graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School. He joined the US Air Force where he...

Carol F. Fox

Carol F. Fox

Jul 16, 2008

Carol F. Fox, 63, of Hallettsville, died July 16, 2008. She was born to Buddy Lee & Eula Carlton Brock on April 18, 1945 in Brazoria County, Texas. She married Robert D. Fox on May 1, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Carol is survived by: her husband Robert; son Dr. Derek Fox of Denver, Colorado; daughter Lisa Dorsey of...

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