Taylor, TX Obituaries

May 26, 2024

Our beloved mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dolores “Dolly” Steinocher, passed away on May 26,2024.

Dolly was born June 26, 1931, to Robert Mackenzie and Catherine “Gleason” Mackenzie, in Chicago Ill.

Dolly Mackenzie met the love of her life, Charles Steinocher in Chicago Ill.  After only knowing each other a couple of months they were engaged.  ...

May 25, 2024

Betty Jo Rowe, 94, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2024, at New Hope Manor in Cedar Park, Texas. Born on December 5, 1929, in Thrall, Texas, to Josephine and Jim Kropp, Betty Jo lived a life marked by love, dedication, and joy.

A proud graduate of Thrall High School, Betty Jo married Jack Rowe from Taylor,...

May 24, 2024

Adored Texas rodeo cowgirl Donna Gail Hill Shiller rounded the third barrel and headed home on May 24, 2024.

Born to parents Maxine and Cecil Hill on July 15, 1943, Donna Gail grew up in Oak Hill (now part of southwest Austin, Texas) where her family operated Hill’s Arena. The constant activity at the arena – weekly...

May 23, 2024

Diane Renee (Batla) Volek, 75, of Weir, Texas, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Diane was born on October 17, 1948, in Taylor, Texas, at the Johns Clinic & Hospital to Joe and Mildred (Strmiska) Batla. She graduated as the valedictorian...

May 21, 2024

Lonnie Ray Janke was born on April 1, 1938 in Bartlett, TX and passed away on May 21, 2024 at 86 years old. After graduating from Bartlett High School in 1956, Ray married the love of his life, Ruth Vogler. on June 28, 1959. The two built an incredible life and family together throughout the years.

Ray's...

May 18, 2024

Larry Safarik entered Paradise on May 18, 2024. Larry was born in Taylor, TX on August 22, 1945 to parents Arnold and Gertrude Safarik.  He was raised on a farm in Thrall, TX and learned the ethic of hard work at an early age.  Larry graduated from Thrall High School where he lettered in all sports.  He then continued...

May 17, 2024

Dennis Raymond Messex Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home to be with his lord and savior on May 17th, 2024, with his devoted wife of 56 years by his side. Born on February 25, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Roy Johnny and Sophia Messex, Dennis spent his early years traveling across the lower 48 states due to...

May 16, 2024

George Steidel, 70, of Austin passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on May 16th, 2024.

George Martin Steidel was born on August 1st, 1953 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to Ernest and Lila (Taylor) Steidel. He grew up with two sisters, Alison and Valerie. George graduated from high school in 1971. He spent his young adulthood...

May 13, 2024

Irene Adele Schroeder, a resident of SPJST Senior Living in Taylor, Texas went to her eternal home on May 13, 2024, at the age of 98. Irene was born February 20, 1926, in Thorndale, Texas to Otto and Meta Niemtschk, the fifth of eight children. She was baptized on March 28, 1926, and confirmed on March 17, 1940, at...

May 11, 2024

Gladys Beatrice Anderson was born on July 30, 1922, in Round Rock, to parents Ernest and Mancie Anderson. She was the youngest of the three daughters.   Gladys was raised on a dairy farm and helped her dad deliver milk on the way to school in the mornings.  Gladys attended Round Rock public schools and graduated in 1941.  She also...

May 7, 2024

The Schroeder Family is heartbroken to announce the death of Charles Ault Schroeder, 75, of Taylor, Texas, who sadly left us on May 7, 2024, due to natural causes.  Charlie enjoyed a 53-year career as an educator and counselor at Taylor ISD.  A beloved member of the Taylor Duck family, Charlie believed in the possibility of every student and...

Apr 27, 2024

Tony Salazar age 74 of Taylor, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 27,2024.

Tony Salazar was born on March 24, 1950 to Eulogio and Petra Salazar.

Tony graduated from Taylor High School in 1969. Tony was a hard working man who worked at Alcoa and was a house painter throughout his years. He was also...

Apr 26, 2024

Rodney Arthur Preston

“Preston”

Rodney Arthur Preston, known to family and friends as “Preston,” passed away peacefully at his home in Granger, Texas, on April 26, 2024, at the age of 83.

Preston was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on September 1, 1940, to his parents Nimrod and Francis Preston.

On March...

Apr 22, 2024

Donald (Donnie) Lynn Jaecks, 72, of Taylor, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2024.

Donnie was born to the late Hildren (Buddy) and LaVerda Jaecks in Taylor, Texas, on August 17, 1951. He was a beloved and lifelong resident of Taylor. Donnie dedicated 38+ years of service to the Union Pacific Railroad before retiring. Additionally, he worked...

Apr 22, 2024

Larry Wade Flippin, Sr., 74, of Taylor passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. He is now at home in heaven.

Larry was born on February 24, 1950, in Giddings to Claude Flippin and Mary Markert. He graduated as valedictorian from Lexington High School in 1969. Larry married Shirley Marie Urbanek on December 22, 1973. They were...

Apr 19, 2024

Leslie Eugene Loessin was born February 25, 1936, in Circleville, Texas to Oscar E. "Sug" and Elizabeth "Lib" (nee Komandosky) Loessin. Les began working at an early age in his family’s 50-year enterprise in Circleville, the Loessin Gin, while attending elementary classes at the old Circleville school and later transferring to Taylor schools. While in high school, he brought...

Apr 17, 2024

Pedro Lopez, 89, of Granger, Texas, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Pedro Lopez was born on June 13, 1934, in Thorndale, Texas, to Jose and Juana (Perez) Lopez.  He was married to Ofelia Lopez (Flores) for 65 years.

Pete is preceded in death by his parents, his half-brothers,  Domingo Ramirez (Magdalena), Porfirio Ramirez (Maria)...

Apr 16, 2024

Dennis Artieschoufsky, 75, of Taylor passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 after a long illness.

Dennis was born on August 5th, 1948, in Georgetown, Texas to Adolph and Minnie Artieschoufsky.

He joined the US Naval Reserve (2 years active and 4 years reserve) in October 1966. He was stationed aboard...

Apr 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Juanita Herrera Gonzalez:

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who graced our lives with love, wisdom, and compassion. Juanita passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will forever endure in the hearts of all who knew...

Apr 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Melvin Leon Poldrack

June 7, 1933 - April 15, 2024

Melvin Poldrack, a devoted father, beloved husband, and revered farmer-rancher, died peacefully on Monday, April 15th at the age of 90. Born on June 7, 1933 in Taylor, TX to parents Charlie Poldrack and Lucy Bachmayer Poldrack, Melvin embodied the values...