Taylor, TX Obituaries

Alvin ("Al") Carl Patschke, Jr.

Alvin ("Al") Carl Patschke, Jr.

Mar 9, 2011

Alvin (Al) Carl Patschke, Jr., was born February 16, 1950 and passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the age of 61. He was a member of Christ Fellowship Church. Al was a 1968 Thrall graduate and later served in the U. S. Air Force where he was stationed in Wichita, Kansas and Indian Mountain, Alaska. He...

Eldon F. Emmons

Eldon F. Emmons

Mar 7, 2011

Eldon F. “Stump” Emmons, 85, went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 7, 2011. Stump began his life on February 3, 1926 in Erick, Oklahoma as the son of Elmer and Lula Emmons. Stump grew up in a Christian home with lots of love, joy and laughter. He exhibited these traits in his daily life and passed...

James ("Jim") W. Defrese

James ("Jim") W. Defrese

Mar 3, 2011

J. W. (“Jim”) DeFrese, 83, passed away March 3, 2011. Jim was born August 30, 1927 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, son of Ike and Bertha DeFrese. He is one of 8 children, two brothers and 5 sisters. Jim survived the harsh climate and economic conditions of the Dust Bowl that engulfed Oklahoma. When he was old enough he joined the...

Virginia Nava

Virginia Nava

Mar 2, 2011

Virginia Nava, 58, passed away March 2, 2011. Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Providence Funeral Home. Reciting of the Rosary will begin at 7 PM. Graveside services will be Monday, March 7, 2011 at 2 PM at Holy Cross Cemetery in Granger, TX.

Myrtle "Artie" Johnson

Myrtle "Artie" Johnson

Mar 2, 2011

Myrtle “Artie” Johnson, 88 years, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Artie was born May 1, 1922 to Gus and Myrtle (Ruthven) Sanders near McDade, TX. She married Alvin Johnson December 22, 1939. Artie was a homemaker and was employed by various doctors and hospitals in the Houston area for 20 years. She was a member of the United...

Alex Veselka

Alex Veselka

Feb 26, 2011

Alex Charles Veselka, 87 of Taylor, Texas was called by his Heavenly Father to be with his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen, on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Preceding him in death is his parents, Raymond and Mary Ann Veselka; wife, Helen; brothers, Edmond and Raymond Veselka; and sister, Elizabeth Meyer. The visitation will begin Wednesday, March 2nd, at...

Harry E. Hanson

Harry E. Hanson

Feb 24, 2011

Harry Eric Hanson, 92, of Hutto passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011, in Georgetown, TX. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Sunday, February 27, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor, TX. Celebration of Life services will be Monday, February 28, 10 am, at Hutto Discovery Methodist Church with Reverend Paul Gravley officiating. Burial will follow at Hutto City...

Frances Walton

Frances Walton

Feb 20, 2011

Frances Walton, 81, of Taylor, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2011. She was surrounded by her family at her home. Frances was born in Italy, Texas on May 11, 1929 and moved to Taylor in 1973. She was the daughter of the late Santiago and Cleofas Romero of Taylor, Texas. Frances was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Clayton Adams

Clayton Adams

Feb 19, 2011

Clayton Wayne Adams, 34, of Thorndale passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. Clayton was born to Ray (Buster) and Deborah Adams on August 28, 1976. He is survived by mother, father, brothers, Carroll Ray and Clint Adams; along with numerous relative and friends who all love him dearly. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, February...

Gwendolyn Ging Sanders

Gwendolyn Ging Sanders

Feb 19, 2011

Gwendolyn Ging Sanders, 76, of Coupland passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 21, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery in Coupland.

Billye Jean Wesolowski

Billye Jean Wesolowski

Feb 17, 2011

Billye Jean MaCuk Wesolowski, 82 years old, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 17, 2011. Billye loved the Lord, her faith and especially her family. She taught her sons to treat all people with dignity and respect. She always led by example. Her entire working life was spent in retail, and she loved it. She enjoyed meeting...

Valasta S. Supak

Valasta S. Supak

Feb 17, 2011

Valasta Sophie Martinek Supak (92) went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 17, 2011, at 9:55 p.m. She was born on September 19, 1918, in Columbus, Colorado County, Texas, to John and Mary Johec Martinek. She attended Santa Ana School near Ellinger, Texas. On October 5, 1937, she married her “Sweetie” John Anthony Supak at St. Mary’s...

Joe A. Davis

Joe A. Davis

Feb 14, 2011

Joe A. Davis Our sweet Daddy went to his heavenly home on February 14, 2011. He was born on May 10, 1926 in Austin, Texas to Luther John Davis and Imogene Jones Davis. He spent most of his life in the eastern part of Travis County. He attended Austin High School. He served in the US Navy during World...

Bari Bodden

Bari Bodden

Feb 13, 2011

Ms. Bari Bryce Bodden May 17, 1941- February 13, 2011 On May 17, 1941, a beautiful soul was born named Bari Bryce Bodden. Her childhood came to a close when she graduated from Lamar High school in 1959. She continued her education at the University of Houston where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 1963. Ms. Bodden...

David Michael Richards

David Michael Richards

Feb 11, 2011

David Michael Richards, 28, of Hutto passed away Friday, February 11, 2011.

Nelda Vorwerk

Nelda Vorwerk

Feb 8, 2011

Nelda Vorwerk, 95, of Taylor, died February 8, 2011. She was born to William and Alvina (Meyer) Schroeder on March 15, 1915. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Taylor Garden Club for many years. Nelda received “Yard of the Month” numerous times. She also did beautiful hand work with beads, stitching and sewing. She is...

Janiece Olga Grimes

Janiece Olga Grimes

Feb 1, 2011

Janiece Olga Grimes, 81, of Thrall, TX passed away February 1, 2011. Janiece was born May 20, 1929 to Herbert and Olga (Zeplin) Schroeder. She was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Wuthrich Hill (now Prince of Peace). Janiece is survived by her son Douglas Kaatz; grandchildren Jonathan and Kyla Kaatz; twin sister Janet Brinkmeyer and...

Nathan Joseph Huf

Nathan Joseph Huf

Jan 31, 2011

Nathan Joseph Huf, 21, of Granger passed away Monday, January 31, 2011. Nathan was born October 3, 1989 in Temple to Leonard and Lillie (Knapek) Huf. Nathan was a Trisomy 13 individual with multiple special needs who far surpassed his life expectancy. He was active in his community attending all his brothers’ sporting events, attending and participating in weddings,...

Albina Dykowski

Albina Dykowski

Jan 30, 2011

Albina (Naizer) Dykowski, 92, of Georgetown, TX, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2011. Albina was born on February 2, 1918, to Frank and Agnes (Stuchly) Naizer in Naizerville, TX. Albina married Ambrose John Dykowski on June 17, 1940 in Granger, TX and they lived on their farm in Davilla, TX and then moved to...

Clay Channing Pasemann

Clay Channing Pasemann

Jan 29, 2011

Clay Channing Pasemann, 48, of Taylor passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011. Clay was born May 21, 1962 in Taylor to Glen Roy and Donna (Valenta) Pasemann. He was preceded in death by his parents. Clay is survived by Janet Leschber of 20 years; his children, Clayton & Shanna Holder, Lacy Leschber & Chris Salazar, and Crystal & Cameron...