Taylor, TX Obituaries

Dec 9, 2024

Raymond James Stefek was called to be with the Lord on Monday December 9th, 2024. Raymond was 1 of 10 children raised in Granger Texas.  He was one of the most respected and well-known tractor mechanics in the Central Texas area. Raymond was married to the love of his love Helen (Stuchly) Stefek in 1959, and they were married...

Dec 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Domingo Flores Herrera, who left us on December 6, 2024, at the age of 79. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, whose presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Domingo Flores Herrera was born...

Dec 4, 2024

Rita Zimmerhanzel Huser (AKA “Rita Baby”), 74 of Taylor passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

Rita was born on Dec. 16, 1949 to Charlie and Angel Zimmerhanzel. She graduated from Taylor High School in 1968.

In 1992, she married Joe Huser.

The highlight of her working career was as a teller...

Dec 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of  Sue Ikard Harness

Sue Harness, 84, of Huntsville Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024 in Pflugerville, TX, surrounded by family. Sue was born on September, 18, 1940, in Huntsville, Alabama. She lived a full life with a touch of flair and a passionate love for her family.

Sue had...

Nov 26, 2024

Stafford Graham Bengtson, 82, of Taylor, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on November 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Stafford was born on April 24, 1942, in Elgin, Texas to Botvid Hilder and Dagmar Marian Bengtson. He graduated from Elgin High in 1960, where he was a member of the Elgin High Band. After...

Nov 24, 2024

Amy Watson, born June 26, 1950 passed away November 24, 2024.

Full obituary pending

Nov 22, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Sherry Lea Biggs, passed away on November 22, 2024, at the age of 53, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

She is now reunited with her late husband of 24 years, William Joseph Biggs, as well as her mother, father, and sister in the kingdom of heaven. Sherry leaves behind...

Nov 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Manuel Flores Jr.

February 24, 1964 – November 22, 2024

Manuel Flores Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on November 22, 2024, surrounded by the family he cherished so deeply.

Born on February 24, 1964, in Muldoon, TX, Manuel was the son...

Nov 11, 2024

Kathleen Rovilla Taylor Dotson of 94 years old, passed November 11, 2024 in Round Rock Texas. She was born on March 24, 1930 in Diamond, Missouri.

In 1948 she graduated high school and married the love of her life Richard Allen Dotson on November 2. Together they had two beautiful daughters, Marta Dotson Baysden and Vickie Dotson...

Nov 9, 2024

Henry Ripple, Jr. was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 82.

Born on January 25, 1942, in Taylor, Tx, to Henry E. Ripple, Sr., and Ann Ripple (Dusek).  Henry grew up in a loving home that instilled the values of hard work and faith. He graduated from Taylor High...

Nov 8, 2024

With pained sadness we announce that Eugene Alston Thoms died on November 8, 2024.

Eugene was born on December 25, 1979, to Linda Lewis and Alston Thoms in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in Pullman, Washington and moved to College Station, Texas mid-way through high school. After graduating high school in 1998, he moved to Olympia,...

Oct 28, 2024

LaRue Rathke Raesz, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. Born on June 22, 1930, in Holland, Texas, she was the only child of Doyle and Lena (Lindemann) McWilliams.

In 1949, LaRue married Walter 'Shorty' Rathke, who preceded her in death in October 2002.  Together they raised four beloved children. LaRue was a devoted homemaker...

Oct 20, 2024

Marjorie Lynn Purcell, 82, of Taylor, Texas went to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Lynn was born on March 28, 1942 in Taylor to Welton and Marietta House.  She had the privilege of growing up in a small-town community along with her older brother Welton Jr.  She graduated from Taylor High School in 1960....

Oct 17, 2024

Gordon Dale Taylor, beloved husband of Pam Taylor and loving dad to Ben and Michelle, walked into Heaven early Thursday morning, October 17, 2024. His family rejoiced around him as he met Jesus, face to face.

Gordon was born on March 19, 1950 in Elgin, Texas to Harry and Lenora Taylor (deceased). He was one of 8...

Oct 16, 2024

Samuel Adam Alderete “Sammy” 48 yrs old of Taylor. Tx passed away on October 16th, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.

Sammy was born on November 23, 1975 in Taylor, Tx to Samuel and Augustina Alderete, he was one of four siblings.

He graduated from Taylor High School in 1994. He was employed for...

Oct 13, 2024

Charlotte Ann Kruse was born on February 4, 1950, to Florence (Eschberger) and Delwood Kruse in Taylor, Texas.  She passed from this life in the early morning of October 13, 2024.

She married Frank Vrana, Jr. on July 8, 1972.  They were married for 39 years until his passing in 2011.  They were blessed with a daughter,...

Oct 11, 2024

Anastasia Lynn Lopez (Stacy), 40 of Austin went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Stacy was born on September 23, 1984 in Austin to Adolph Lopez and Yvonne Oranday. She grew up with one younger brother and one younger sister.

Stacy was a sweet and loving person who gave the...

Oct 11, 2024

Abel Jacobo Villafuerte, 74, passed away on October 11, 2024, at a hospital near Round Rock, Texas, due to long-term health issues.

Sr. Villafuerte was born on December 1, 1949, in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, to Ma Luz Jacobo and Eucebio Villafuerte, Abel moved to the United States in his twenties. He married Maria Carmen Cervantes on April...

Oct 7, 2024

Carl Beran, Jr., 83, of Thrall, Texas, returned to his heavenly home on October 7, 2024, after a valiant battle with a brief illness.  His firm faith in God supported him during his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Carl was born to Carl Sr. and Albina Beran in Taylor, Texas, on February 21, 1941.  He was...

Oct 3, 2024

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Rosalie Fowler, passed away on October 3, 2024.

Rosalie was born on March 12, 1948, to Joe Kaderka and Martha Martinka of Granger, TX. She always fondly recalled her childhood, reminiscing about helping her dad on the farm, playing with her sisters and brother in the cotton fields, and helping...