obituaries

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...

Jan 2, 2026

Eugene "Gene" Renger, 79, of Houston, unexpectedly passed away due to natural causes on January 2, 2026.  He is preceded in death by his parents Dr. Everett & Judy Renger and niece Brandy Renger.  He was born in Hallettsville, Texas, August 9, 1946, where he attended Hallettsville Public schools along with Sacred Heart Sunday School.  Upon his graduation from...

Dec 30, 2025

Frank Elo Pavlicek, 58, of Yoakum/Hallettsville, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2025.  He was born on November 16, 1967, to Adolph & Anita Pavlicek Sr., in Harris County, Texas.

Frank was a graduate of Hallettsville High School and attended the HVAC Trade School in Victoria, Texas.  He retired from the Texas Department of Corrections.  After retirement...

Dec 27, 2025

Mary Leona Henke Honish, of Hallettsville, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Hallettsville, at the age of 79, after a long battle with dementia.  She was the fourth of eleven children born on December 10, 1946, to Leo T. & Viola (Klekar) Henke.  She grew up in Hallettsville, working on the family farm and helping take care of...

Dec 17, 2025

Patricia Ann Shimek Henke, of Hallettsville, passed away on December 17, 2025, in Schulenburg, at the age of 73 years, after a long battle with dementia.  She was the second of thirteen children born on November 6, 1952, to Wence & Helen Shimek.  She grew up in Hallettsville, working on the family farm and helping take care of her...

Dec 4, 2025

Lorene Julia Toll Stork, 92, of Ezzell, Texas entered into eternity with her Lord on December 4, 2025, at Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Hallettsville, Texas.  She was born in Waldeck, Fayette County, Texas, on December 20, 1932, at the family home to Herman and Frieda Sohr Toll.  She was baptized and confirmed at Waldeck Lutheran Church in...

Nov 30, 2025

Doris Ann Honish, 87, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2025.  She was born to August J. & Sophie (Rehak) Melnar in Moulton, Texas on November 14, 1938.  At an early age, she worked alongside her mother milking the cows and delivering the milk to their customers in the town of Moulton.  She...

Nov 19, 2025

Margie Ann Boethel Opela, of Hallettsville, was born May 3, 1944.  She peacefully passed away and was called to heaven by our Lord November 19, 2025, at the age of 81.  She married Joseph L Opela on November 6, 1971.

Margie loved her family, enjoyed planting but most of all loved being a Granny to her grandchildren.  ...

Nov 14, 2025

Emil Milous Doubrava, 91, of Shiner, passed peacefully and called to heaven by our Lord on November 14, 2025.  He was born on December 18, 1933, to Lawrence & Mary Motal Doubrava, in Moravia, Texas and raised in Lavaca County.  He was Honorable Discharge in 1955, from the US Army.

Emil was preceded in death by:  1st...

Nov 13, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Schneider, 90, of Hallettsville, passed away November 13, 2025.  He was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and attended schools there.  He was employed by Friedrich Refrigeration in San Antonio for most of his adult life until his retirement.

On February 16, 1974, Joe married Dorothy Matula at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville....