Lillie Louise Hobratschk

Lillie Louise Hobratschk LITTLEFIELD-Lillie Louise (nee Neuenschwander) Hobratschk, 88, of Littlefield went to be with her Lord Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at her home. She was born Dec. 17, 1926, in Littlefield, Texas, to Albert and Emma (Stockinger) Neuenschwander. Lillie married Vastine John (V.J.) Hobratschk on April 11, 1948, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Littlefield. She was a lifelong partner of V.J. farming in the Littlefield area. A devoted Lutheran, Lillie was active in her church and traveled to Lutheran Church Extension Fund conventions. She was a dedicated wife and mentor to her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent cook, and had a kind, loving spirit. She is survived by three sons, Ralph Hobratschk and wife Lynn of Friendswood, TX, Larry Hobratschk and wife Carol of Littlefield and Allen Hobratschk and wife Celeste of Carefree, AZ; a daughter, Mary Wright and husband Richard of Littlefield; nine grandchildren, Mark and wife Dee Wright , Michael and wife Leesa Wright, Jason and wife Denise Wright, Kasi and husband Bryan Culwell, John and wife Brittany Hobratschk, Aaron and wife Camille Hobratschk, Brian and wife Keeli Hobratschk, Kyle Hobratschk, and Steven and wife Kayla Hobratschk; and ten great-grandchildren. Waiting for her in Heaven were her husband, V.J. Hobratschk; and her parents. Funeral services commemorating the life of Lillie Louise Hobratschk will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Littlefield with Rev. Loren Zell, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Littlefield Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Wright, Michael Wright, Jason Wright, John Hobratschk, Aaron Hobratschk, Brian Hobratschk, Kyle Hobratschk, and Steven Hobratschk. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, and Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 409 W. 3rd, Littlefield, TX 79339 or the Lutheran Hour. Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield.