obituaries

Mar 29, 2026

Doyleen Georgia Chromcak Drozd, 84, of Hallettsville; a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on March 29, 2026.

Doyleen was born on January 20, 1942, to George Chromcak & Leona Schmand Chromcak as an only child and was raised in Moravia, Texas. On June 11, 1961, she married the love...

Mar 24, 2026

Edwin Daryl Chovanetz, 77, of Missouri City, Texas, passed away at home on March 24, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1948, in Hallettsville, TX, to Edwin & Leona Chovanetz. He attended Hallettsville High School, where he was active in sports, including baseball and football, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and KJZT. He went on...

Mar 20, 2026

Timothy “Tim” Spanihel, age 63, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on March 20, 2026. While his passing was quiet, his life was anything but, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to his family.

Tim was born on September 8, 1962, in Houston, Texas, to Marcus and Joyce Spanihel, Sr., and was the youngest of five...

Mar 8, 2026

Faye Marie Vavrusa, 94, of Hallettsville, lovingly known as Marie and Aunt Ree, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 8, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1931, to Luther Monroe & Alva Stubbs Robinson near Dayton, Texas. She was the youngest of seven children. At an early age, she worked at the family sawmill with her...

Mar 4, 2026

Leon Dwayne Holt, 64, of Hallettsville, passed away March 4, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1961, to Leon J. & Erna Reid Holt, in San Marcus, TX. He married Kathy Wilene Janca on October 29, 1988, in Hallettsville, TX.

Leon is survived by: his children, Shane Hebert, Jessica Hebert, Gary & Kristin Hebert, Sabrina Holt, William Holt and Alex...

Mar 3, 2026

Damas Partida Garcia, 92, of Hallettsville passed away on March 3, 2026. She was born to Juan & Teresa Herrera Partida on December 11, 1933, in Lavaca County, Texas. She graduated from Hallettsville High School. She worked in managerial positions throughout her career. She married David Garcia Jr. on December 16, 1988.

Damas was preceded in death by: her parents; sisters,...

Mar 2, 2026

Clayton Joseph Migl, 20, of Hallettsville, passed away March 2, 2026. He was born in Yoakum on February 2, 2006, to Gary & Wendy Migl. He was raised in Hallettsville and Pearland. He returned to Hallettsville in 2020, and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 2024. He was employed by Beran’s Gin Mill & Feed Company in Moulton.

Clayton started collecting...

Mar 1, 2026

Florentino Guerrero, 81, of Hallettsville, passed away March 1, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1944, to Zaragosa & Marie Guerrero, in Beeville. He married Margarita De Leon.

Funeral Mass Service: 10:30 am, Friday, March 6, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville; with Visitation starting at 9 am and Rosary starting at 10 am. Officiant: Rev. Michael Rother....

Feb 16, 2026

Alton August Zbranek, 81, of Hallettsville, TX, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026.  He was born on January 2, 1945, in Hallettsville, TX, to Edward & Natalie Appelt Zbranek.

Alton attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School. He was a devout and dedicated Catholic who looked forward to weekly Mass and the Rosary. His love for Jesus was evident...

Feb 16, 2026

Dorothy Kouba, of Hallettsville, was born on January 25, 1932, in Moulton, Texas, to Thomas H. & Rosie Welfl Tousek. She lived life most of her 94 years to the fullest. She was mischievous, feisty, creative, resourceful, faithful and very hardworking. These qualities provided the foundation that helped her persevere through the good and bad times of her life.

As a...

Feb 13, 2026

Grateful for a long life lived, we announce the passing of Ludmilla “Lillie” Mizera Pavlica, who passed peacefully at the age of 102 on February 13, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1923, in Lavaca County, Texas, to Tom & Josephine Mizera.

Lillie lived in Gonzales, Texas, and worked at the cotton gin. She married Julius Pavlica and they settled...

Feb 9, 2026

Henrietta Janak Jansky, 91, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2026. Born on June 18, 1934, she lived a life deeply rooted in love, faith, and family. On August 22, 1954, she married the love of her life, Freddie J. Jansky. Their 52 years of marriage were filled with devotion, adventure, and companionship until his...

Feb 6, 2026

John Glenn “Glenny” Hessler, 72, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully February 6, 2026, in Hallettsville. He was born on April 3, 1953, to Alfred J. & Annie Grahmann Hessler Sr., in Hallettsville.

Life gave John a difficult start, as he was born without the ability to walk. His parents devoted their life in providing love and care for him. He learned...

Feb 4, 2026

Darlene Taylor, age 74, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away peacefully and ascended to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2026. She was known for her radiant smile, love for jewelry and polka music, and her unconscious influence to teach others about unconditional love and resilience. She would laugh and smile to get your...

Feb 4, 2026

Daniel H. Kubena, 90, of Hallettsville, passed away February 4, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1935, to Anton J. & Agnes Linhart Kubena in Hallettsville. He attended St. Mary University in San Antonio from 1952 -1954 in the ROTC program. He graduated from Mortuary School in 1955 and serviced 71 years as a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer with the...

Feb 3, 2026

Alice Peck Schutz, 98, of Weimar, passed away on February 3, 2026, in Schulenburg, Texas. She was born September 24, 1927, the third child of Joseph & Karolena [Wanjura] Kunz. Born and raised just outside of Weimar, she attended the country school at Svelto. When both of her older brothers left home to serve in WWII, she stopped attending school,...

Jan 27, 2026

Julia Marie Orsak Timm, age 95, of Hallettsville, passed away January 27, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1930, to the late Frank & Rosie Orsak in Lavaca County, Texas. She married Henry Garner “Bunny” Timm on March 4th, 1951. She attended Mont school through eighth grade and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1949. After high school she...

Jan 23, 2026

Patricia Ann Stroud, passed from this life on January 23, 2026, at the age of 82. Pat, as she was known to everyone, was born in Hallettsville, on April 29, 1944, the youngest of eleven children born to Theofil & Emilie Bujnoch. She was a member of the K.J.Z.T. for over 50 years.

Pat spent her childhood and younger years in...

Jan 4, 2026

Georgia Mae Schneider Bludau, 92, of Rosenberg, passed away on January 4, 2026.  She was born on December 10,1933, in Hallettsville, Tx to her parents Alvin Frank & Annie Mary (Kalcak) Schneider.  She attended Hallettsville High School.  A true competitor at heart, she excelled in basketball, volleyball, softball and band.  After she graduated from high school in 1952, she attended...

Jan 3, 2026

Eunice Armstrong Einkauf, 100, passed away on January 2, 2026, at her home in Houston, Texas, after a brief illness.  She was born on June 20, 1925, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Minnie Josephine Hansen Armstrong and Meynell Benson Armstrong.

Eunice came to Texas from Canada in the late 1940's and lived in San Antonio for many...