Obituaries

Hilmer R. Galetka

Hilmer R. Galetka, 95, of Hallettsville, passed away, Wednesday,  Dec. 21, 2022.  He was born n Hallettsville on Sept. 25, 1927, to John and Theresa Mikush Galetka. He attended Boethel School and Baldwin’s Business College. Hilmer enlisted on Jan.

Donald Clyde Adams Sr.

Donald Clyde Adams Sr., 90, of Hallettsville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.  He was born on Oct.  5, 1932 to Mary Evelyn “Margie” Goode and Carl Adams of Louise.

Rosemary Ellis

Rosemary Ellis, 55, of Hallettsville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.  She was born on Dec.  17, 1967, to Jacinto and Natalla Reyes Rios Sr. in Gonzales. Rosemary is survived by one son; two daughters; her mother; three brothers; three sisters, and one granddaughter.

Florene Hybner

Florene Hybner, 81, joined her heavenly family Sunday, January 1, 2023. Visitation will be held at Shiner Funeral Home starting at 4 p.m., with Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023, in Sts.

Donna Gail Appelt Coldewey

Donna Gail Appelt Coldewey was born Aug. 4, 1947  in Hallettsville, to Edgar and Millie (Elstner) Appelt. She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Donna was a very talented person and love to quilt, knit, and paint. She always had many projects going.

Janie (Buzek) Wolf

Janie (Buzek) Wolf, 67, of Hallettsville, joined her heavenly family on Dec. 12, 2022, while at Houston Methodist Hospital after a short battle with cancer.  She was born July 23, 1955, in Hallettsville to Victor and Leona (Gerlich) Buzek.

Vernon Eugene Duty Sr.

Vernon Eugene Duty Sr., 75, of Hallettsville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.  He was born on Aug. 11, 1947, to Robert B. and Charlotte Williford Duty, in Houston.  After high school he joined the Navy.

Susan Hohmann

Susan Arlene Short Hohmann, 66, a longtime resident of Wimberley, passed away on October 30, 2022 after a valiant struggle with heart failure. Funeral services were held on November 7, 2022 in Austin, with the Rev. Herb Beyer officiating.

Marie Caka

Marie Antonia Petru Caka, 91, of Shiner, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. Visitation was held from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2023, with rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Sts.

Agnes Adamek

Agnes Jemelka Adamek, 87, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born January 2, 1935 in Shiner to Rudolph and Agnes (Migl) Jemelka. She attended Green School and St. Ludmilla Catholic School. Agnes married Gilbert G. Adamek on July 14, 1952 at Sts.