Tommie Lynn Thornton Holden
May 31, 2026
Tommie Lynn Thornton Holden, 80 years old, of Hallettsville, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, peacefully in her home with family by her side. She was born January 3, 1946, to Daniel Arthur Thornton & Merle Jean Jenkins Thornton in Wharton, Texas.
Tommie attended Eagle Lake High School and graduated from Sul Ross University. At 24, she began teaching and taught...
Margaret Marie (Janak) Bludau
May 30, 2026
Margaret (Margie) Marie Janak Bludau, of Hallettsville, peacefully went home to the Lord on May 30, 2026. She was born on August 8, 1936, to Georgia Melnar Janak & Edward (Eddie) Janak in Hallettsville, Texas. She was 89 years old. She was the oldest of two children.
Margaret attended Old Sweet Home School until the 8th grade. She graduated from Sacred...
Jerry J. Kallus
May 28, 2026
Jerry J. Kallus, 93 of Hallettsville, was born on January 19, 1933, in Hallettsville to Joe P. & Wilhelmina Steffek Kallus. He passed away on May 28, 2026, at home after a lengthy illness.
Jerry attended school at Mossy Grove until the 9th grade and graduated in 1952, from Hallettsville High School. He entered the U. S. Army on June 11,...
Alice Sue Garner Hermes
May 26, 2026
Alice Sue Garner Hermes, 78, of Ezzell, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Sue was born to James and Virginia Garner in Hallettsville, Texas on June 25, 1947. She married Alton Hermes on September 17, 1966. They were blessed with 59 years together.
Sue grew up in a farm and ranch family. The family loved to rodeo and were very active...
Edith Mary (Cunda) Konarik
May 23, 2026
Edith Mary (Cunda) Konarik, 92, of Hallettsville, with hearts full of love and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother. She passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her family. Born on August 15, 1933, in Robstown, TX, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Annie Hermis...
Susan Emily (Moore) Walker
May 13, 2026
Susan Emily (Moore) Walker, 87, of Hallettsville, passed away May 13, 2026. She was born on July 4, 1938, in McComb, Mississippi, the beloved daughter of Dennis and Avil (Robinson) Moore. On June 21, 1958, she married the love of her life, Billy Walker, in Houston, beginning a beautiful marriage filled with faith, family, hard work, and unwavering devotion to...
Dorothy Marie (Grafe) Bujnoch
Apr 28, 2026
Dorothy Marie (Grafe) Bujnoch, 93, of Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on April 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Dorothy leaves us with a legacy of love that resides in the hearts of all those she touched and inspired. However, the extent of her legacy might surprise many, even those who know her well. Dorothy believed that our histories...
Harry Clinefelter Jr.
Apr 7, 2026
Clarence Harold Clinefelter Jr. (Harry), 78, passed away peacefully at home in Moravia, Texas, surrounded by family and loved ones on April 7, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1948, in Cleburne, Texas, to Harold Clinefelter & Yvonne Moffett Clinefelter.
Harry later moved with his family to Beaumont, Texas, where he attended Ogdan Elementary, Crockett Junior High and graduated from...
Doyleen Georgia Chromcak Drozd
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...
Edwin Daryl Chovanetz
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...
Timothy "Tim" Spanihel
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...
Faye Marie Vavrusa
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...
Leon Dwayne Holt
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...
Damas Partida Garcia
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,...
Clayton Joseph Migl
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...
Florentino Guerrero
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....
Alton August Zbranek
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...
Dorothy Kouba
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...
Ludmilla "Lillie" Mizera Pavlica
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...
Henrietta Janak Jansky
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...