Taylor, TX Obituaries

Sep 4, 2023

On September 4, 2023, God called Dean Wayne Betak home.

Dean was born on March 26, 1969, to Edward and Sharon Betak in Taylor, Texas.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church.  He attended St. Paul Lutheran School and then graduated from Thorndale High School in 1987.

On November 21, 1992, he...

Sep 4, 2023

Harvey Ray Laake, of Taylor, Texas, born September 26, 1941, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 4, 2023.  He was the son of Arthur and Frieda (Kroeger) Laake, who proceeded him in death; along with one brother, Arthur Laake.  He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Judy Milam Laake; children, Teresa Krause (Brett);...

Sep 4, 2023

Jerry Dee Herzog, 62, of Thorndale, passed away September 4th 2023 in his beloved family home where he raised his three children.  Jerry was born on October 16, 1960 in Houston, Texas alongside his twin brother, Terry.

Jerry was a devoted son, husband, father and Popo.  Jerry was a machine operator at his family’s business at Herzog...

Aug 30, 2023

Harvey Jay Sladek, aged 86, of Thrall, left us on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, creating a void that his vibrant life had once filled. Born on June 19, 1937, in Thrall, Harvey was a cherished child of Albert and Sophie Sladek.

He embarked on his educational journey at Thrall High School, graduating in 1955 with a foundation...

Aug 30, 2023

María Candelaria Hernández de Lavalle

Con gran pesar nos reunimos para recordar y honrar la vida de María Candelaria Hernández De Lavalle. Partió a la casa de Dios nuestro Señor el día 30 de agosto del año 2023, rodeada de su familia fiel y amorosa.

María Candelaria Hernández de Lavalle nació...

Aug 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of Benito (Bennie) Lopez

With heavy hearts, we gather to remember and honor the life of Benito Lopez, affectionately known as Bennie. He peacefully departed this world on August 28, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished moments that will forever remain in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have...

Aug 27, 2023

Barbara Jean Menning Leschber, 78, of Taylor, TX went to her eternal home after a valiant fight against cancer. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday morning, August 27, 2023.

Barbara was born on January 4, 1945 in Yoakum, TX to Lee Roy and Christina Menning.

She grew up with her...

Aug 26, 2023

On August 26, 2023, David Lee Martinez, also known as “Superman”, was called home by God and heaven gained an angel.  He was born on December 17, 1962, in Taylor, Texas.

David married the love of his life, Rebecca, eighteen years ago and they shared a special bond in which you never saw one without the other.  ...

Aug 23, 2023

William Gerald Welch, 74, left his earthly home on August 23, 2023, at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock. Gerald was born on December 3, 1948, in Abilene, TX to Cratis and LaVerne (Whitmire) Welch. He was the fourth of 6 children. Gerald graduated from Taylor High School in 1967. He married his sweetheart Brenda Joy (Phillips) Welch...

Aug 21, 2023

Vera Mae Schwartz, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2023, at 4:30 AM. Her legacy of love and warmth will forever remain in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born on July 14, 1934, in Flatonia, Texas, Vera Mae was the beloved daughter...

Aug 17, 2023

Joe Fazio was born on March 12, 1948 in Canarsie, NY (Brooklynn) to Salvatore and Rose (DeGeorge) Fazio.  He grew up with his sister, Sandra, and several cousins.  His youngest sister, Laurie came along later in 1966.

Family gatherings were frequent.  Joe was an energetic and happy child.  He had many friends and was well liked.  There...

Aug 10, 2023

Rodney Allen Williams was born on March 5, 1973 at Scott & White in Temple, TX. He was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father August 10, 2023 after a short, courageous battle with cancer and interstitial lung disease.

He married his beautiful wife Valerie in November of 2019. The love they shared for each other was perceptible...

Aug 9, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Steffek left his earthly world and was welcomed into his heavenly home on August 9, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1946 in Taylor to JA and Lucy (Beyer) Steffek. Ronnie attended SSC&M catholic school as a young boy. Growing up he worked on the family farm. He attended Granger High School and graduated in...

Aug 9, 2023

Ronald Rene Riley, born in Silsby, Texas on February 25th, 1951 to Lester and Dorothy Riley, passed away on August 9th, 2023.

Ron had a hard start in life and worked his whole life to provide a wonderfully adventurous life to his wife of 53 years as well as the six children they raised together. Life wasn't...

Aug 9, 2023

Rubie Mae (Machu) Loessin was the eldest of 9 children born at home to Albin E. and Vlasta (Kovar) Machu of Granger on March 24, 1941. Rubie developed early her masterful skills in childcare by assisting her Mom with the younger siblings.  Along with that duty, Rubie grew up performing the work children in rural communities knew well –...

Aug 9, 2023

Peggy Lee Jackson-Hall, 73, of Manor, Texas, peacefully passed from this Earth on August 9, 2023, surrounded by her faithful and loving family.

Peggy Lee Jackson-Hall was born on November 11, 1949, in Taylor, Texas, to parents Otha Dewitty Jackson and Clara Lucy McFarlin-Wilson.

She was lovingly known as sister, Memaw, or Aunt Peggy to...

Aug 7, 2023

William Lynn "Bill" Davis III, age 80, of Seabrook, Texas "went home to be with the Lord" on Monday, August 7, 2023.  Bill was born in Paris, Texas, to Mildred Louise Davis and William Lynn Davis, Jr.  He grew up in Taylor, Texas, and graduated from Taylor High School in 1961.  Bill was an outstanding football, basketball, and baseball...

Aug 5, 2023

John Matysek, 83, of Austin, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 5, 2023. John passed away peacefully at Belmont Village Lakeway, where he was a resident.

John Matysek was born September 28,1940 in Taylor, Texas, to Johnnie and Louise (Fojtik) Matysek. He grew up with one precious sibling, Debbie...

Aug 5, 2023

Frances “Evelyn” Wuensche went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the age of 97.  She was born May 15, 1926, in Thrall, Texas.  She spent the last 3 years living in Flower Mound, Texas with her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and John Nagel.  She lived most of her life in Thorndale, Texas, with her...

Jul 31, 2023

Robert Dale Stone, 62, of Taylor passed quietly from the confines of this earthly life on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 8, 1961, in Levelland, Texas, to James Robert and Lois Lynn (Murphy) Stone.

Robert had an extensive career having worked in the family Cotton Gin,...