Obituaries

Patricia Ann Vollintine

Patricia Ann Vollintine, also known as Patricia, peacefully passed away in Hallettsville on Aug. 14, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on Jan. 10, 1943, in Dalhart.

Lena Partida

Lena Partida, 92, of Hallettsville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.  She was born on July 6, 1931 in Hallettsville to Martin and Felipa Rivera Aldaco.  On June 13, 1949, she married Lupe Partida in Hallettsville.   She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Ben Mozisek

Ben Mozisek was born on March 16, 1953, in Shiner to the late Rudy and Carrie Dornak Mozisek.  He was the youngest of five sons.  He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Ben graduated from Shiner High School in 1971 and began his career as a carpenter for Mr.

Carolyn Jean Melnar Rokyta

Carolyn Jean Melnar Rokyta, 78, of Port Lavaca, passed away on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.   She was born on Sept. 14, 1945 in Hallettsville. Carolyn was a very loving and kind-hearted person who cherished her family deeply.  She took great pride in her grandchildren and their accomplishments.

Laverne L. Valis

Laverne Lanell Valis, 87, of Shiner, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. Visitation was held from 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, September 29 followed by a prayer service at 6 p.m. at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Homer Charles Bade Jr.

Homer Charles Bade Jr., 90, of Cuero, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.   He was born on December 9, 1932 in San Antonio, to Homer and Hertha Windmeyer Bade. He married Lila Eunice Frieda on February 7, 1954 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sublime.

Reta East

Reta East (ORetabelle Mary Goodrich, Connor, East), 102 years old, of Hallettsville, passed away peacefully at her residence at the Hallettsville Rehab and Nursing Home on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.

Delores Kartman Chaloupka

Delores Kartman Chaloupka, 89, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 with her family by her side.  Delores was born in Hallettsville on Sept. 1, 1934 to Louis and Annie Volcik Kartman. Delores was raised in the Moravia community with her sister, Dot.

Michael J. Pohler

Michael Joseph Pohler, of Shiner, passed on September 17, 2023, at the age of 71. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 at Shiner Funeral Home, followed by a rosary at 7 p.m.   Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 28 at Sts.

Mildred Lillian Davenport Boethel

Mildred Lillian Davenport Boethel, age 103 years and 8 months, of Hallettsville, passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at Beehive Homes Assisted Living Center in Spring, where she had been residing since December 2022. Mildred was born on Dec.