Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jo Mills "Burley" Hobson

Jo Mills "Burley" Hobson

Jun 27, 2025

 Jo Mills "Burley" Hobson was born in Austin, Texas as the only child of Joseph and Nellie Mills. Jo, known as “JoJo” to her friends and family, grew up in Austin (her favorite town). She briefly lived in the Driskell Hotel, attended Austin public schools, and enjoyed exploring all of the historical and main attractions of Austin. She especially liked...

Joseph Michael Juranek

Joseph Michael Juranek

Jun 24, 2025

Joseph Michael Juranek, a faithful servant of God and beloved brother, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025. He was 84 years old.

Born on December 23, 1940, in Taylor, Texas, to Joe and Agnes Juranek, Joe grew up with seven siblings on a family farm nestled in the countryside outside of Taylor. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, where his...

Marcella Albina Neal

Marcella Albina Neal

Jun 22, 2025

Marcella Albina Vrana Carpenter Neal, loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, passed away on June 22nd, 2025 in Bastrop, Texas. She was 90 years old.

She was born on October 31, 1934 in Littlefield, Texas to Stanley and Wilma (Dubec) Vrana. At the age of 4, her family moved to Granger, Texas where she grew...

Jessie Hinojosa Alderete

Jessie Hinojosa Alderete

Jun 21, 2025

Jessie “Chuy” Hinojosa Alderete, 77, of Taylor, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Jessie was born on December 1, 1947, in Mission, Texas. He married the love of his life, Beatrice Pachicano Alderete, on February 12, 1966 and they had three beautiful children.

He was a skilled and hard-working man. He began his...

Norman Herman Klotz

Norman Herman Klotz

Jun 16, 2025

Norman Herman Klotz, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett, Texas.

He was born on January 17, 1932, in the Hoxie community to Walter and Marie Klotz, and was raised there alongside his siblings. Norman attended school in Hoxie and Thrall, graduating in 1950. After high school, he worked various jobs until he...

Shirley Ann Kruger

Shirley Ann Kruger

Jun 13, 2025

Shirley Ann Scott Kruger, 79, of Taylor, Texas passed away peacefully at Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing Home, on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Born and Raised in Elgin, Texas to Grover Cleveland Scott and Ina Fay (Allen) Scott on August 18, 1945. She attended Elgin schools and graduated in 1965. She enjoyed playing basketball, volleyball, softball, and powder puff football. She was...

Eugene Ernest Janke

Eugene Ernest Janke

Jun 9, 2025



Eugene (Gene) Ernest Janke passed away on June 9, 2025, from natural causes at 94 years of age in Mansfield, Texas.

Gene was born on November 6, 1930 at his family home in Milam County, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Annie Janke and brother Leonard Janke of Davilla, Texas. He is survived by his loving...

Bertha Howard

Bertha Howard

Jun 9, 2025

Bertha Nunez Howard of Taylor TX passed away on June 9, 2025 at the age of 43. She was born in Taylor, TX to Candelario and Beatriz (Garcia) Nunez. She attended school in Taylor and was a proud graduate of the “Class of 2000”.

Bertha was a character of her own. She was open hearted, goofy and a light in the...

Rebecca Ellen Cuba

Rebecca Ellen Cuba

Jun 7, 2025

Rebecca Ellen Cuba of Taylor, TX passed away in her home on June 7, 2025.

She was born in Taylor, TX on April 22, 1955, to Edward Hejl and Olga (Kubicek) Hejl. She grew up with two brothers and graduated from Taylor High School. She then married her husband Arnold Cuba Jr. and started their lives together. She enjoyed cooking for...

Ramona 'Mona' Helen Pavlas

Ramona 'Mona' Helen Pavlas

Jun 5, 2025

Ramona Helen Pavlas, 59, of Taylor, was sent to her eternal home on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Ramona was born on December 17, 1965, in Houston, Texas, to Jake and Helen (Vala) Pavlas. She grew up with an older brother and a younger sister. Ramona graduated from Taylor High School in 1984, and attended Austin Community College where she pursued an...

Mary Werchan

Mary Werchan

Jun 3, 2025

Mary Ann Hranicky Werchan, January 3, 1930- June 3, 2025

Mary Ann Werchan passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 at the age of 95. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by her two children, Carol Lea and Paul Werchan (Terry), 11 grandchildren: Justin, Braxton, Shannon, Lindsey, Ashton, Alexis, Walter, Hannah, Emma, Arthur, Lydia...

Karl Ross

Karl Ross

Jun 2, 2025

Karl Ross age 62 of Taylor passed away on Monday June 2, 2025 in Round Rock.

No services are planned at this time.

Toni Annette Ehrhardt

Toni Annette Ehrhardt

May 31, 2025

Toni Annette Ehrhardt, age 80, of Round Rock, passed away Saturday May 31, 2025, in Round Rock. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday June 7, 2025 At the St. John's Cemetery in Georgetown at 3:00 pm.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Dorothy Hirt

Dorothy Hirt

May 27, 2025

Dorothy Georgia “Fojtik” Hirt, 92 of Taylor Tx passed away Tuesday May 27th, 2025. Dorothy was born on October 5th 1932 in Taylor Tx to, Emanuel & Vinnie (Zrubek) Fojtik. She grew up with her six sisters; Millie Rieger, Vlasta Arganizo, Lydia Hayes, Louise Matysek, Margie Hamann, Alice Zak, and one brother Albert F. Fojtik. All who have predeceased her...

Nancy Jean Stimach

Nancy Jean Stimach

May 25, 2025

Nancy Jean Stimach, age 70, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born on February 25, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, Nancy was the beloved daughter of Frank and Evelyn Stimach. Her journey through life was marked by dedication, faith, love, humor, and a deep passion for animals, nature, and the people she held dear.

A...

Rojelio Galindo

Rojelio Galindo

May 22, 2025



Rojelio “Roger” Galindo, age 60, of Granger, TX, passed away suddenly on May 22nd, 2025.

Rojelio “Roger” Galindo was born on January 17, 1965, in Amherst, Texas, to Jose Sr. and Olivia Galindo. A proud graduate of Littlefield High School, Class of 1983, Roger carried with him a deep love for his roots, his family, and life’s simple joys.

On July 24,...

M'lisa Christine Stolle

M'lisa Christine Stolle

May 18, 2025

M'lisa Christine Stolle, 56, originally from the Austin/Pflugerville area, passed away Sunday, May 18th 2025 at Shannon Health in San Angelo, TX.

She was born in Taylor, TX on June 26th, 1968, to Ernest W. Stolle Jr. & Diana L. (Wernecke) Stolle. M'lisa graduated from Pflugerville high school in 1986. She attended college at Southwest Texas State and Texas Tech for...

Robert Gene Ackerman II

Robert Gene Ackerman II

May 16, 2025

Robert Gene Ackerman, age 50, of Taylor, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at his home in Taylor.

Robert Gene Ackerman II was born in Woodstock, Illinois on October 5, 1974 to Robert Gene Ackerman I and Denise Kotyza Ackerman.

At the age of 7, his family moved to Taylor, TX. He attended Taylor Schools and graduated from Taylor High School...

Sara Lynn Sanders

Sara Lynn Sanders

May 12, 2025

Sara Lynn Sanders, 48, died May 12th, 2025 at her Thorndale home with her husband and daughter by her side.

Sara was born March 28th, 1977 in Quanah, TX to Jim and Lynette Sweeney. She cherished the red dirt and wide open spaces that are characteristic of West Texas. She graduated as Valedictorian of Paducah High School in 1995.

In 2000, Sara...

Frederic Allen Bittner

Frederic Allen Bittner

May 8, 2025

Frederic Allen Bittner was born July 9, 1941, to Reinhold Fritz Bittner and Alice Mahlow Bittner on their family farm located east of Thrall, Texas, on Bittner Hill. He entered rest May 8, 2025. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Thrall. He attended Thrall Public Schools and graduated from Thrall High School in 1959 as...