Obituaries

Albin Joseph ‘A.J’ Kutac

Albin Joseph “A.J.” Kutac, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the home he built with his cherished wife, Ethelyn (Jo) Renken Kutac, 55 years ago in Hallettsville. Surrounded by his loving family, A.J.

Celia Ann Simpson DeBord Kruse

Celia Ann Simpson DeBord Kruse passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the age of 89.  She was born at home in Hackberry on Jan. 23, 1935, the only child of Lawrence and Annie Fuller Simpson.She attended Hackberry School and graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1952.

Albin J Kutac

Albin Joseph “A.J.” Kutac, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the home he built with his cherished wife, Ethelyn (Jo) Renken Kutac, 55 years ago in Hallettsville. Surrounded by his loving family, A.

Milton Marvin Mika

Milton Marvin Mika, 74, of Hallettsville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 12.  He was born in Hallettsville to Edward John Mika and Alma Haas Mika on June 10, 1950.Milton graduated from Yoakum High School in May 1969 and enlisted with the United States Army.

Barbara Sue Luksovsky

Barbara Sue Luksovsky passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.  Everyone knew her in life as Suzy.  She was born on the family farm past Old Moulton to Zattie and Ida Johnson on July 31, 1940.  She grew up in town and spent the rest of her life in Moulton.

Evelyn Okruhlik

Evelyn Wotipka Okruhlik, 97, passed away on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. She was born July 23, 1927, to Edward Wotipka and Augustine Trojacek Wotipka.Evelyn is survived by three daughters, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one brother.

Doris Petrosky

This is not a typical obituary because my mother, Doris Hagendorf Petrosky, was not a typical person. I will not say that my sister Christina Freeman, her husband Greg, sons Tyler and Gavin, and I are survivors, as if in a war.

Carolyn ‘Tootie’ Steinmann Hunter

Carolyn “Tootie” Steinmann Hunter, age 94, of Hallettsville passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. She was born on Aug.  7, 1930 in DeWitt County to Edwin and Erna Steinmann.

Eunice Joyce Sparks

Eunice Joyce Sparks, 81, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center.  She was born to Victor and Hermina (Firasek) Rybak on Oct. 11, 1942 at their home near Moravia, guided by the light held by her father.

Doris Hellen (Caro) Gilbreth

Doris Hellen (Caro) Gilbreth passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Doris was born and raised in Pensacola.  After graduating from Escambia High School, Doris left Pensacola to explore the world.