Taylor, TX Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

Emma Aileen Wells

Jan 19 th , 1945

Emma Wells, age 76 passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Emma was an extraordinary loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She married the love of her life Herman E. Wells (Buddy/Sarg.) when she was a young teenager. Together they raised five children in the Austin...

Jul 23, 2021

Vlasta Helen Svehlak Kaderka of Austin passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on July 23, 2021. Vlasta was born August 17, 1930 to August Svehlak and Annie Novak Svehlak in Granger, Texas and was the middle child of eleven. Her fondest memories were of her childhood with her parents and siblings Lillian, Agnes, Martha, Annie, Mary,...

Jul 22, 2021

Donald Wayne Thiele, 74, of Bartlett, passed away Thursday July 22,2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Ewald & Alma Thiele and survived by his daughters Dalena Thiele of Bartlett, TX, Vanessa Thiele, and grandson, Dustin Thiele of Sandpoint, ID.

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Jul 21, 2021

Mildred Rebecca Beran, 66, of Taylor, lost her battle with cancer and gained her angel wings on July 21, 2021.

Mildred was born on May 1, 1955, in Taylor, to loving parents John and Elsie (Zezulka) Faltesek. She was a 1974 graduate of Taylor High School. On June 8, 1974, she married the love of...

Jul 20, 2021

Betty Lou Krieg, 89, departed this life on July 20, 2021.

She was born May 26, 1932, in Williamson County, the daughter of Ed and Elsie Krieg. She grew up on a farm, and later moved to Taylor after the family farm was sold.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Elsie...

Jul 18, 2021

Henrietta Marion passed away July 18, 2021, at the age of 66.  Henrietta was born to Uriah and Mattie Wesley in Rockdale, Texas on January 19, 1955.  She attended Rockdale Public Schools. Henrietta confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and united with Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Rockdale and later after moving to Taylor, TX, she...

Jul 16, 2021

Lydia Mae Stiba Kaspar

January 28, 1930 – July 16, 2021

Lydia was born the fifth of six children on January 28, 1930, to John and Victoria Stiba in Rice’s Crossing, Texas near Taylor.  She graduated from Taylor High School, Class of 1947,and Durham’s Business School.  She married Tony Kaspar on June...

Jul 15, 2021

Cruz Dominguez Heimer departed this life, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Round Rock, Texas.

Cruz was born July 9, 1947, in Taylor, Texas,  to Ygnacio Dominguez and Conception Saucedo.  She grew up in a loving, close-knit, family with eight sisters and four brothers.  Cruz raised four children: Jimmy Jr, Barbara, Sylvia and...

Jul 15, 2021

Adriann Torres, aged 27, departed this life on July 15, 2021

She attended and graduated from Taylor High School.

Adriann lived each day to the fullest. She was giving and unselfish, always putting others before herself. She enjoyed makeup and fashion, as well as dancing and enjoying music. She was also a loving sister to...

Jul 12, 2021

James R. Glass, 90 of Bartlett, TX formerly of The Hornsby Bend area of Eastern Travis County, passed away peacefully on his ranch surrounded by family & friends.

James Robert was born on August 3, 1930, in the bend of the Colorado River known as Hunters Bend to Ella Voncile Dailey & James T. Glass. He grew...

Jul 12, 2021

Lonnie Ewalt Kruger, age 77 of Taylor, Texas passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 12, 2021, at St. David’s Hospital Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas.

Born and raised in Hutto, Texas to Ewalt (Jim) and Janey Dove Kruger on October 13, 1943.  He attended Hutto Schools and graduated, he was on...

Jul 10, 2021

Elda Heselmeyer died on July 10, 2021 at the age of 104. Elda was born November 8, 1916 in Taylor, Texas to Gus and Ella (Wuthrich) Zeplin. She was baptized and confirmed at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Wuthrich Hill and graduated from Taylor High School. On November 2, 1938 she married Willie Heselmeyer. They were happily married...

Jul 9, 2021

Helen Edith Skrahak Filla, 81, of Taylor passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 9 th , 2021.

Helen was born on May 22 nd , 1940 in Holland, Tx. to Joe and Frances Skrahak.  She grew up in Dallas and moved to Taylor her senior year, where she graduated high school.  She married the...

Jul 7, 2021

Donald Edward Berry, 75, of Coupland passed away peacefully, surrounded by the comfort of loved ones, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Don was born on October 18, 1945 in Springfield, Illinois to Elsie (Angelo) and Frank Berry. He grew up in the Harlingen and Corpus Christi areas of South Texas, and as an adult, was a long-time...

Jul 7, 2021

Patricia “Trish” Mueller, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, in Georgetown, Texas. Trish was born July 26, 1945, in Taylor, TX, to the late Bernice and Luther Johnson. She graduated from Taylor High School. Trish was married to Bobby Mueller, who preceded her in death. The couple were often seen working side by side at their restaurant, Louie...

Jul 6, 2021

Stephanie Louisa Torres

Was born in Austin, Texas to Jose Armando Perez & Yolanda Perez on October 23, 1989

Stephanie attended Sanchez Elementary, Martin Middle School, & Travis High School.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her father Jose Armando Perez, her maternal grandparents Estefania & Lucas Carrillo. Her paternal grandparents Luz &...

Jul 4, 2021

With heavy hearts, the Cross-family regrets to announce the passing of their beloved Norman Lee Cross. His sharp wit, outrageous sense of humor, goofy personality, stubborn will, and tremendous love for his family will be greatly missed.

On February 5, 1960, Norman Joined the United States Marine Corps. He was assigned to Platoon 218 Second Recruit Battalion...

Jul 4, 2021

Jimmy was born in Austin, Texas, the third of six children of Ted and Margaret Duffy Aanstoos. Soon after his birth, the family relocated to Taylor, Texas, his mother’s hometown. While his career took him to other places, Taylor was always his home.

He loved being a Taylor Duck! A 1969 graduate of Taylor High School, who...

Jul 3, 2021

John Arthur Bigon Sr, 96, of Taylor went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021.  He passed away peacefully at Scott and White Hospital in Round Rock surrounded by his family.

John Arthur Bigon Sr. was born on August 31st, 1924 in Temple, Texas to John William and Annie (Zavodny) Bigon.  He grew...

Jun 26, 2021

Ynez Carolina Riojas, 51 of Austin, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday June 26, 2021.

Ynez was born on February 10, 1970 in Taylor, Texas to Frank & Yolanda Riojas.

She was a 1988 graduate of A.N. MacCallum High School in Austin, Texas and a homemaker while raising her two children. Ynez...