Obituaries

Ervin Victor Grafe (Erv)

Ervin Victor Grafe (Erv), 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.   Erv was born on Dec. 25, 1936 in the family farmhouse near Hallettsville.  He attended Sacred Heart School where he met his future wife, Mary Rose when he was in the 3rd grade. Erv attended St.

Bonnye Raye Kersh

Bonnye Raye Kersh passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 in Brazoria.  Bonnye was born Feb. 21, 1941 in Corpus Christi to Grady and Margie Whitley.  Bonnie graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1958.  She then attended Durham Business College in Victoria.  On Dec.

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.