Elick F Zak
May 30, 2015
Elick Fred Zak was born May 9, 1921 in Taylor, TX to Frank Zak and Aloisie (Vitek) Zak. Elick left his earthly home on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 94 years and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen Zak, and sister Elise Safarik. He is survived by his son Johnnie Zak and wife...
Pedro Alderete
May 29, 2015
Pedro "Pete" Alderete, born and raised in Taylor, Texas returned home to our lord on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was born March 16, 1964 to Isaias and Celia Alderete. He was a Journeyman electrician currently employed by Whiteside Electric. His joy was fishing, hunting and most of all enjoyed show casing his classic '53 Chevy. He loved spending...
Mildred Gilley
May 27, 2015
Mildred Gilley, of Taylor, Texas passed away on May 27, 2015 at the age of 95. Mildred was born July 19, 1919 in Fort Towson, Oklahoma to W.O. and Ella Key. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Gilley) Tone of Taylor, Texas and son, Jerry Gilley and his wife Cathy of Kingwood, Texas. She is also survived by...
Ruthie Rosalie Brinkmeyer
May 27, 2015
Ruthie Rosalie Brinkmeyer passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at the age of 80. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Hildo & Martha Prinz, brother Albert Prinz of Coupland and daughter Gay Lynn Brinkmeyer of Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 60 years James L. Brinkmeyer, her brother Wayland & wife...
Edward Joe Machac
May 27, 2015
Edward J. Machac of Cat Spring, TX passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday May 27, 2015 at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett, TX. He was 71. Edward was born on May 30, 1943 in Taylor, TX to the late Joseph and Hattie Vrana Machac of Granger, TX. Edward proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from May...
Essie Nadine Schroeder
May 24, 2015
Essie Nadine Schroeder passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the age of 89 in Pleasanton, Texas. Nadine was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on November 30, 1925 to Lloyd and Estella Tucker and was the fifth of six children. At the age of 17 while visiting her married sister, Lillian Estes in Mercedes, Texas, Nadine met Jack Pershing Parker...
Lanell "Nell" Reeves Poldrack
May 24, 2015
Margaret Lanell “Nell” Reeves Poldrack, age 82, of Coupland, passed away May 24, 2015. She was born June 7, 1932 in Taylor to Lucious Elmer and Minnie Lillian (Keese) Reeves. She attended Taylor High School and graduated in 1949. On November 3, 1951, she married Melvin Leon Poldrack at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rectory in Taylor and they celebrated...
Gene P. Doherty
May 24, 2015
Gene P. Doherty, 82, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Aspermont, Texas to Alice Rowena and Johnnie Phelps. Gene was an avid Dallas Cowboy football fan and spent many days watching games with her husband Gerald and she loved gardening. She worked as a bartender for...
Frank G. Gamez
May 23, 2015
Frank G Gamez of Granger, TX formerly of Taylor, TX returned to our lord Saturday May 23, 2015. He was born in Thrall, Texas on July 31, 1937 to Claudio and Concepcion Gamez. Frank married the love of his life Ortencia Dominguez, in Taylor on April 19, 1959. Frank served with honor in the Army National Guard he worked...
Erlene Manhart
May 20, 2015
Erlene Lillie Ida Krieg Manhart of Hutto, Texas, former long time resident of South Austin, Texas, went home to be with the Lord May 20, 2015 at the young age of 90, surrounded by family. Erlene graduated from Taylor High School in 1942 and shortly thereafter moved to San Antonio, Texas. She was the head of the Officer’s Payroll...
Evelyn Wagner
May 11, 2015
Evelyn Z. Wagner, age 88, passed away on May 11, 2015. She was born on September 24, 1926 in Taylor, Texas to Vera and John K. Zak. She attended the University of Texas at Austin in the 1950’s pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics. At UT, Evelyn was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and...
Cynthia Sue Dicks
May 4, 2015
Cynthia “Cindy” Piersol Dicks, age 54 a longtime educator in the Round Rock School System lost her yearlong battle to cancer. She passed away on May 4, 2015, at the age of 54 with her family and friends by her side. Cindy was the beloved wife of Paul Dicks and loving mother of Stacy Dicks Scarborough (Brandon) and Alex....
Florence Kruse
Apr 26, 2015
Florence Marie Eschberger Kruse passed away on Sunday April 26, 2015. She was born in Coupland, Texas on August 26, 1924 to Mary (Duve) and William Eschberger. On May 14, 1944, she married Delwood Kruse. This union was blessed with five children, 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her husband, brothers: James, George, Calvin “Doc”...
David "Big Ted" Sladek
Apr 24, 2015
David M. “Big Ted” Sladek, 65, of Temple passed away Friday, April 24, 2015. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Providence Funeral home, Taylor, TX. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Taylor City Cemetery. David was born October...
Betty R Jackson
Apr 23, 2015
Betty (Hagemann) Jackson of Taylor passed away on April 23, 2015. Born in La Grange, Texas to Tilda Ruth Hensel and Rudolph Hagemann, Betty graduated from La Grange High School in 1959. While studying at the University of Texas, Betty met her husband, Clark Jackson. They eventually made their home in Taylor, where Betty taught English and German for...
Kathleen Walther
Apr 23, 2015
Kathleen Walther, 62, of Austin passed away April 23, 2015. Memorial graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Coupland TX.
Gilbert J. Baran
Apr 21, 2015
Gilbert J. Baran, 80 of Taylor passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday April 21, 2015. Gilbert was born on November 29, 1934 in Williamson County to Joe F. Baran and Julie Ruzicka. Gilbert lived on his grandparents’ farm in the Polanka community speaking only Czech until he was enrolled in school. His mother died when he was...
Rosella Rieger
Apr 16, 2015
Rosella Rieger, 80, of Taylor, TX passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was born on February 24, 1935 to Frank Burk and Eva Morris Burk in Portland, Oregon. Rosella graduated from Gresham High School outside of Portland in June, 1953. She enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in the summer of 1953, and achieved the rank of Airman...
Lucille K. Trcka
Apr 15, 2015
Lucille Kaiser Trcka left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, after a short illness. She was born in Taylor, Texas, on November 11, 1930, to John and Elsie (Schroeder) Kaiser. She was baptized and confirmed at Wuthrich Hill Lutheran Church. On April 14, 1948, she married Alfred Trcka. Lucille was more than a...
Gladys Lumbley
Apr 15, 2015
Gladys Mary Tiemann Lumbley passed away peacefully on April 15, 2015, at the age of 95 at Brenham Rest Home in Brenham, Texas, where she had resided for several years. Gladys was born in Brenham on September 30, 1919. She was the first of three children born to William F. Tiemann, Sr. and Emma M. Tiemann who moved the...


