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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.

Hedwig Ann Pustejovsky

Hedwig Ann Pustejovsky

Jul 10, 2008

Hedwig Ann Pustejovsky (Hedy), of Hallettsville, passed to the sheltering arms of our Lord on Thursday, July 10, 2008. She was born on Nov. 8, 1927 to Julius & Annie Konvicka Pustejovsky in Lavaca County, Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Hedy was one of those special people who always wanted to help...

Freddie E. Hoffer

Freddie E. Hoffer

Jul 9, 2008

Freddie E. Hoffer, 58, of San Antonio, formerly of Witting, died July 9, 2008. He was born on July 23, 1949 to Alfred W. & Janie Kocian Hoffer Sr. in Hallettsville. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Mary's Community near Hallettsville.

Freddie is survived by: 3 brothers, Alfred W. Hoffer of El Campo, Johnny...

Justina S. Kolos

Justina S. Kolos

Jul 1, 2008

Justina S. Kolos, 93, of Hallettsville, died July 1, 2008. She was born on Nov. 16, 1914 to Ludwig & Annie Prasek Roznovsky in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Joseph W. Kolos on Mar. 9, 1933 in Pearsall, Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Justina is survived by: 2 daughters, Bea Reeves of...

Eugene Carl Menking

Eugene Carl Menking

Jun 27, 2008

Eugene Carl Menking of Sealy passed to the sheltering arms of our Lord on Friday, June 27, 2008. Carl was born the only child of Louis and Ouida Mae Thompson Menking on November 28, 1931 in Hallettsville, Texas. The Menkings moved to Schulenburg where Carl began his lifelong work of working in livestock auction markets.

Carl is predeceased by...

George Zapalac

George Zapalac

Jun 22, 2008

George Zapalac, 60, of Hallettsville, died June 22, 2008. He was born on May 7, 1948 to Charles J. & Vlasta Klimicek Zapalac in Hallettsville.

George was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Steve Charles Zapalac.

Graveside Service: 2 pm, Monday, June 23, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Officiate: Rev....

Julius E. Olsovsky

Julius E. Olsovsky

Jun 20, 2008

Julius E. Olsovsky, 80, of Hallettsville, died June 20, 2008. He was born on Nov. 12, 1927 to Julius J. & Matilda Konvicka Olsovsky in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Dorothy Anderkin Olsovsky on April 8, 1961 in Edna, Texas. He was a veteran in the US Navy, and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Julius is survived by:...

Mildred Rose Wasserbauer

Mildred Rose Wasserbauer

Jun 18, 2008

Mildred Rose Wasserbauer, 87, of Hallettsville, died June 18, 2008. She was born September 26, 1920 to Adolph & Emilia Stanzel Haas in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Leo David Wasserbauer on December 28, 1948 in Hallettsville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Mildred is survived by son David Wasserbauer, and sister-in-law Edna Haas....

James Flint Galloway

James Flint Galloway

Jun 17, 2008

James Flint Galloway, 73, of Hallettsville, died June 17, 2008. He was born on July 3, 1934 to Henry F. & Wiley Kimbro Galloway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. James graduated from College High School in Bowling Green in 1951. He served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1956, and obtained the rank of Electronics Technician 1st Class. Afterward, he...

Robert Doyle Nelms

Robert Doyle Nelms

Jun 13, 2008

Robert Doyle Nelms, 79, of Floresville, formerly of Hallettsville, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008. He was born Aug. 21, 1928 in Petersburg, TN, to James Robert & Jessie Womack Nelms. He served in the Merchant Marines and U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the VA and American Legion. He attended the Church of Christ...

Margaret Ann Timm

Margaret Ann Timm

Jun 13, 2008

Margaret Ann "Maggie" Timm, 93, of Hallettsville, died June 13, 2008. She was born on July 7, 1914 to Max J. & Albina "Chinky" Prasek Stepchinsky in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Forrest W. "Tommy" Timm Sr. on April 20, 1935 at Sacred Heart Rectory by Father Anthony Drozd. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville....

Marvin Edmund Woytek

Marvin Edmund Woytek

Jun 13, 2008

Marvin Edmund Woytek, 77, of Hallettsville, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008 at Warm Springs in Victoria, after suffering respiratory complications. He was born the third son of Paul and Selma (Quitta) Woytek on March 21, 1931 in the Vsetin Community. He earned his living by farming, ranching and working at various construction jobs. He was also an avid...

Bessie Ann Mozisek

Bessie Ann Mozisek

Jun 9, 2008

Bessie Ann Konvicka Mozisek, 95, of Worthing, Texas was called to her heavenly home Monday, June 9, 2008. She was born April 12, 1913 to Frank and Agnes Kutach Konvicka.

Bessie Ann met Frank Mozisek at a Worthing dance hall. On October 27, 1936, Bessie married Frank James Mozisek in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of St. Mary's Community....

Carolyn Lorene Warburton

Carolyn Lorene Warburton

Jun 7, 2008

Carolyn Lorene Warburton, 68, born May 27, 1940, in Houston, Texas, and went to be with her Lord on June 7, 2008. Her parents were Leon & Jodie Persons Warburton.

Carolyn was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her interests included baking for family and friends, reading novels, and traveling the world. She loved telling stories, making people...

Carl Travis Jahn

Carl Travis Jahn

Jun 7, 2008

Mr. Carl Travis Jahn, 73, of Hallettsville, died June 7, 2008. He was born on July 12, 1934 to Anton & Ivy Jemison Jahn in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Wilma Cook, served active duty in the U.S. Army, and was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Hallettsville.

Carl is survived by: wife Wilma; daughter Carla Bethke...

Theresa Rice Perkins

Theresa Rice Perkins

Jun 3, 2008

Mrs. Theresa Rice Perkins, 46, of Houston, transitioned to her eternal home on Tuesday, June 4, 2008. She was the first child born to Andrew and the late Patsy Caesar Rice Sr. on August 18, 1961 in Hallettsville, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Hallettsville, Texas.

Theresa early...

Roy L. 'Woodie' Fuller

Roy L. 'Woodie' Fuller

Jun 1, 2008

Mr. Roy L. "Woodie" Fuller, 78, of Sheridan, died June 1, 2008. He was born on Dec. 13, 1929 to Harley J. & Maude Briscoe Fuller in Sheridan. He married Margie Faldyn Fuller on Feb. 11, 1953 in Bay City. He was of the Baptist Faith, and a Veteran of the Korean War. During the Korean War, he received the...

Jerome L. Dornak

Jerome L. Dornak

May 30, 2008

Mr. Jerome L. Dornak, 79, of Hallettsville, died May 30, 2008. He was born on May 24, 1929 to Louis J. & Albina Kutach Dornak in Lavaca County, Texas. He was a member of the American Legion and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Jerome enjoyed cooking BBQ when family came to visit him. He always was willing to...

Mildred O'Brien

Mildred O'Brien

May 17, 2008

Mildred O'Brien, 91, of Hallettsville, died Saturday, May 17, 2008. She was born April 2, 1917 to the late Victor Ben and Mary Lenore Kunze Gerdes. She was a retired school teacher having taught in the Stacy, Sheridan, Moulton, and Hallettsville Schools. She also worked for the Texas Human Resources and the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce. She was a lifelong...

Eugene Edward Kutach

Eugene Edward Kutach

May 14, 2008

Mr. Eugene E. Kutach, 69, of Hallettsville, died May 14, 2008. He was born on May 12, 1939 to Adolph A. & Angela Recek Kutach in Wied Texas. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Eugene is survived by 2 sisters, Margaret Kucera of Victoria and Martha Repka of Hallettsville.

Eugene was preceded in death...

Tressa Lucille Brown

Tressa Lucille Brown

May 10, 2008

Mrs. Tressa Lucille Brown, 93, of Hallettsville, died May 10, 2008. She was born on Sept. 28, 1914 to Robert Lee & Florence Farish Cook in Monticello, Arkansas. Tressa lived in Lavaca County since 1982. She was a member of Eastern Star #417 in Houston and ABWA (American Business Women's Association). She and her late husband, Charlie Brown, had a...

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