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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.

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...

Isabell Gutierrez Klekar

Isabell Gutierrez Klekar

May 4, 2008

Mrs. Isabell Gutierrez Klekar, 63, of Eagle Lake, died May 4, 2008. She was born on October 6, 1944 to Frank & Otilia Flores Gutierrez Sr. in Hallettsville. She was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallace, Texas.

Isabell is survived by: daughter Linda Miramontes of Eagle Lake; brother George Gutierrez of Flatonia; 4 grandchildren, Mathalee Miramontes,...

Margaret Gipe

Margaret Gipe

May 1, 2008

Mrs. Margaret Gipe, 88, of Hallettsville, died May 1, 2008. She was born on Sept. 5, 1919 to John A. & Viola Smidt Besch in Texas City. She married Johnny Gipe on Oct. 2, 1971 in Houston. She was an avid reader and member of First Baptist Church of Hallettsville.

Margaret is survived by: son Randy Parr & wife...

Viola 'Dodie' Chovanetz

Viola 'Dodie' Chovanetz

Apr 28, 2008

Viola (Mrs. Alfred A) Chovanetz, "Dodie", 94, passed away on Monday morning 4/28/08 at her home in Hallettsville, Texas in the presence of her children and family. Viola or "Dodie", as she is known by her immediate family and friends, was a hard working rancher and mother of 7 children.

She was born and lived in Lavaca County in...

Donald 'Yip' Gauthier

Donald 'Yip' Gauthier

Apr 26, 2008

Donald "Yip" Gauthier, 51, of Hallettsville, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008. He was born August 3, 1956 to Alfred Eugene Roland Gauthier and Mary Louis Deader, in Gillette Wyoming.

Yip was a member of the American Mountain Men Association, The Texas Association of Buckskinners, and was associated with Crossroads of Texas Living History Association. He enjoyed...

Rosalie Brocker

Rosalie Brocker

Apr 19, 2008

Mrs. Rosalie Brocker, 96, of Sheridan, died April 19, 2008. She was born March 3, 1912 to Jerome & Linnie Ebener Mladenka in Koerth, Texas She married Joe Lee Brocker on Jan. 9, 1929 in Sweet Home, Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Rosalie is survived by: son Jerry L. Brocker & wife...

Louise Pohl Kuban

Louise Pohl Kuban

Apr 18, 2008

Mrs. Louise Kuban, 84, of Hallettsville, died April 18, 2008. She was born on Feb. 18, 1924 to Arthur "Bob" & Annie Whitley Pohl in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Felix F. "Pee Wee" Kuban on Oct. 22, 1965. She was of the Presbyterian faith.

Louise and her husband PeeWee moved to the Vienna area in 1973. They built...

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