Taylor, TX Obituaries

Zada L. Downing

Zada L. Downing

Oct 27, 2011

Zada Louise Downing, 89, passed away on October 27, 2011. She was an active and vibrant citizen of Coupland, Texas. She is survived by her only child Judy Downing, three grandchildren, Eric Kaysen and his wife Roseanne, Crystal Horn, and Kit Kaysen, seven great grandchildren, her younger brother, Lewis Williams and his wife Ruth, as well as numerous cousins,...

Raymond E. Stauffer

Raymond E. Stauffer

Oct 27, 2011

Raymond E. Stauffer, 83, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. Raymond was born on June 19, 1928 to Ernest Stauffer and Alvina Friemal Stauffer. Raymond married Mary Ann Matula on April 22, 1954. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage. He served four years in the United States Air Force, during the Korean conflict. Raymond is preceded in death by...

Harry L. Moerbe

Harry L. Moerbe

Oct 23, 2011

Harry Leroy Moerbe entered through the pearly gates and is now sitting as a joint heir to the kingdom of Heaven. He passed from his earthly life on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Harry was born and raised in Thorndale, TX. At the age of 18 years old, he joined the Southwestern Bell family, working all over South Texas for...

Dawn E. Mathews

Dawn E. Mathews

Oct 14, 2011

Dawn E. Mathews, 82, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011. No services are planned at this time.

Benjamin Gregory David

Benjamin Gregory David

Oct 12, 2011

On October 11, 2011, Benjamin Gregory David left this world and was commended into the hands of our Lord Jesus. Thirteen year old Benjamin passed without pain, and in the presence of his friends and family. The moment of his death was attended with songs, prayers, and the reading of the scripture. Benjamin, the third of five children, is...

Bertha Safarik

Bertha Safarik

Oct 10, 2011

Bertha Jane (Cadan) Safarik, 95, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 14, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home with Charles Amos officiating. Burial will follow at the Granger Brethren Cemetery. Bertha was born April 17,...

Verla Jean Martini

Verla Jean Martini

Oct 7, 2011

Verla Jean Martini, 84, of Elgin, TX, formerly of Taylor, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.

Randy B. Tibbit

Randy B. Tibbit

Oct 7, 2011

Randy Brian Tibbit was born on December 10, 1956 in White Settlement, Texas and passed away on October 7, 2011 in Taylor, Texas. Randy was preceded in death by his brother Bill and nephew Chad. Randy is survived by his wife, Marilyn, his daughter Mandy Taff and husband Tim, his son Brandon Tibbit and wife Kirby, his parents, Frank...

Mildred Townsend

Mildred Townsend

Oct 4, 2011

Mildred Machu Townsend, was born in Granger, TX on May 29, 1923 to Joe M. and Tracy (Zetak) Machu. She went home to Heaven on October 4, 2011. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Edward Townsend of Round Rock, TX; brother Albin Machu, Sr.; sisters Vlasta Filla and Hattie Kallaja. Mildred “Granny” is survived by two children:...

Margaret Hajda

Margaret Hajda

Oct 3, 2011

Margaret (Margie) Hajda, 87, of Granger, TX, died Monday, October 3, 2011. She was born August 27, 1924 to Joseph and Agnes Kurtin. Margie is survived by her husband V. J. Hajda; sons Wesley Hajda, Jr. and wife Henrietta, and Mike Hajda and wife Sally; daughters Theresa Hajda and friend Jerry David, and Anne Shirocky and husband Alan. She...

Timothy M Hajda

Timothy M Hajda

Oct 2, 2011

Timothy M. Hajda, 68, went to his eternal home on Sunday, October 2, 2011. He passed away at his home in Taylor after a lengthy illness. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be 7 pm, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor. Funeral Mass will be 10 am, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Gertrude A. Porter

Gertrude A. Porter

Sep 30, 2011

Gertrude Annis Porter, age 91, of Taylor, TX, died September 30, 2011. She was born June 23, 1920, in Thorndale, TX to Annie and Max Westerman Sr. She spent her early years in Thorndale, TX as the fourth of eight brothers and sisters. On September 21, 1947, she married Ben Clark Porter in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Navy Chapel....

Doris Wiesner

Doris Wiesner

Sep 29, 2011

Doris Brinkmeyer Wiesner passed away September 29, 2011. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 P.M. Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 3, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial to follow at the Taylor City Cemetery.

Geraldine Laverne Walker

Geraldine Laverne Walker

Sep 28, 2011

Geraldine Laverne Walker, age 94, of Hutto, TX, formerly of Taylor, TX died September 28, 2011. She was born May 29, 1917 in Santa Barbara, CA to Ora and Clarence Gilstrap and spent her early years in the Comanche, TX area. On January 28, 1939 she married Lewin Leonard Walker who worked on the railroad and was transferred to...

Herman Brinkmeyer

Herman Brinkmeyer

Sep 26, 2011

Herman Brinkmeyer, 89, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011. He was born January 27, 1922 to Fritz and Lena (Fathauer) Brinkmeyer, Sr. He was the youngest of twelve children. On July 27, 1947 he married Janet Schroeder. Herman loved farming and working on clocks. In his younger days he enjoyed dancing. Herman is survived by his wife; his son...

Charles Steinocher

Charles Steinocher

Sep 25, 2011

Charles J. Steinocher, 83, of Hutto, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at his home. He was born July 2, 1928 to Vaclav and Anna Steinocher in Moulton, TX. He was married to his wife Dolores MacKenzie on October 21, 1950 in Chicago, IL. He joined the Army Air Corps at 18 and after getting out of the service, he...

Wilbert Weise

Wilbert Weise

Sep 23, 2011

Wilbert “Uti” Otto Weise,81, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011 in Taylor, Texas surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born to Herman and Louise (Winters) Weise on June 30, 1930 in Thorndale, Texas. “Uti” was Baptized, Confirmed and continued to be an active, lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Thorndale until health issues...

James Scott Killough

James Scott Killough

Sep 22, 2011

James Scott Killough, 42, of Taylor passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011. The Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:30 P.M. Sunday, September 25, 2011 at First Baptist Church (7th & Davis). Burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.

Lavona Appel

Lavona Appel

Sep 22, 2011

Lavona Marie Bargfrede Appel was born to Henry F. and Mary C. Bargfrede on October 18, 1925 in Alma, Missouri. Lavona married Rev. Vernon M. Appel in 1950 and has lived in Thorndale since 1959. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she taught school for 33 years. She was preceeded in death by her husband,...

Michael David Gola

Michael David Gola

Sep 22, 2011

Michael D. Gola, 57, of Taylor passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at his residence. The Rosary will be 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 26, 2011 at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Mass will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fth. Lonnie Urban officiating. Burial to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery....

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