John Harold Martinsen
Nov 6, 2016
Our father, John Harold Martinsen, passed away very handsomely and peacefully at home, Taylor, Texas on Sunday, November 6, 2016. As was his usual habit before taking a trip so as not to wake everyone up, he slipped away from us just before dawn. His grandfather always told him “to be handsome in all he did” and he was...
Meta Miller Schneider
Nov 6, 2016
Meta Miller Schneider passed away November 6, 2016, at the age of 97, following a brief illness. Meta was born February 12, 1919 in Gerald, Texas to Elsie Kramer Miller and Rudolph Miller, the second of four children. Meta grew up in Waco, graduating from Waco High School. On January 14, 1943, she married Sgt. E. G. (Ed) Schneider...
Randall Keith Kolinek
Nov 5, 2016
Randell Keith Kolinek, 60, of Taylor passed away Saturday, November 5th, 2016 at Christopher House Hospice, Austin TX surrounded by his loving family. Randell was born on October 10, 1956 to Leroy and Irene Kolinek (Ihlenfeldt). He married Maria P. Medrano on January 26, 1985. Randell had a big heart and was always willing to help neighbors and family...
Robert John Bohac
Nov 4, 2016
Robert John Bohac, 64, was called home by our Father surrounded by family on Friday, November 4, 2016. Robert was born in Taylor, TX on February 2, 1952 to Agnes (Hajda) and Albin N. Bohac. He married Diane Kotrla on October 12, 1974. They were married for 42 years. Robert was a farmer his entire life and his son,...
Martha Louise Ritchey Davis
Nov 2, 2016
Martha Louise Ritchey Davis, age 103, of the Shiloh community passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the SPJST Nursing Home in Taylor, Texas. Louise was born in the Lawrence Chapel community on April 14, 1913 to Robert Lee and Lydia Frances Edge Ritchey. On November 17, 1932, she married Bland B. Davis. Louise was a member of...
Jack Cullen Winterrowd, Sr.
Oct 27, 2016
Jack Cullen Winterrowd, Sr. of Thrall, died October 27, 2016. He was the only son of W.A. and Margaret Stiles Johnson Winterrowd and was born on April 4, 1934. He married Shirley Lawrence on August 28, 1954 and was a graduate of Thrall High School in 1952 and Texas A&M University in 1956. He was a farmer and lifelong...
Santos Vargas Castro
Oct 27, 2016
Santos V. Castro, age 83, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. Santos was born November 1, 1932 to Ysidro and Eusebia Vargas. She attended school in the Thrall I.S.D. She married her teenage sweetheart, Lionzo Castro, May 16, 1957. Santos was owner of Sandy’s Pizza in East Chicago, Indiana and was employed by various companies in Indiana before moving...
Annie Angeline Adelle Maly Michalik
Oct 26, 2016
Annie Angeline Adelle Maly Michalik, 91, of Georgetown, returned to her heavenly home on October 26, 2016 after a short period of declining health. Annie was born to Edwin & Albina (Simcik) Maly in Taylor, Texas on July 22, 1925. She was baptized, confirmed, and taught Sunday School classes at the Taylor Brethren Church, of which she was a...
Nola Fay Dubec
Oct 25, 2016
Nola Fay Dubec passed away on Tuesday, October 25th, at Falcon Ridge Nursing Facility in Hutto. Born March 26, 1943, Nola was a life long resident of Central Texas. Nola was a giving woman who put other's needs before her own. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, and bingo. She spent countless hours playing rummy, Yahtzee, and dominoes with her...
Gordon Adolph Hejl
Oct 24, 2016
Gordon Adolph Hejl Reverend Gordon Adolph Hejl, 98, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 24, 2016 at home. Gordon was born on February 21, 1918 near Taylor, Texas, to Adolph Hejl and Milady Jansa Hejl. He graduated from Taylor High School in 1936. He attended Hus School, Class of 1937. Gordon served in...
Edward Patschke
Oct 20, 2016
Edward Wilhelm Patschke passed away October 20, 2016 at the age of 91 years. Edward was born January 23, 1925 in Thorndale to Paul Wilhelm and Louise (Frosch) Patschke. He was baptized February 15, 1925 and confirmed April 2, 1939 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thorndale by Pastor F. H. Stelzer. He was a lifelong member of St....
Jacqueline Walker
Oct 17, 2016
Jacqueline Ann Walker, 64, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 in Hutto. Visitation will be 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Providence Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at a later date in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Leon S. Garcia
Oct 17, 2016
Leon Silva Garcia was born on September 2, 1944 in Thrall, Texas to Jim and Juanita Garcia. He grew up attending school at Thrall. At the age of 17, Leon enlisted in the United States Army. He later joined the Texas National Guard Army and retired after 34 years. On September 27, 1963, Leon married the greatest love of...
Joe Y. Sanchez
Oct 16, 2016
Joe Sanchez, 64, of Hutto, passed away on Sunday, October 16th, 2016. He was born in Taylor on March 2, 1952 to Mike & Carmen Sanchez Sr. He married Mary Sandoval and had 2 sons, Steven and Christopher. He was a painter by trade and was kind enough to take the time to teach others his skills to better...
Marie Jones Samuelson
Oct 14, 2016
Marie Stone Jones Samuelson, 95, of Elgin passed away in her home on Friday, October 14th, 2016. She was on born on December 17th, 1920 in Bastrop County. Marie was a loving wife and mother whose family was her greatest joy in life. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Marie was preceded in death...
Gregoria Torres Carranza
Oct 14, 2016
Gregoria Torres Carranza, age 67, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at a Round Rock hospital. She was born on March 12, 1949 to Lorenzo and Julia (Carlin) Torres. She was a 1968 graduate of Taylor High School. She worked as a health care giver provider at Will O' Bell Nursing Home, John's Community Hospital and SPJST Nursing...
Amy Riewe
Oct 13, 2016
Amy L. Rewie, age 46, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the oldest daughter born to Roger and Patricia Faglie. Amy was a well-respected member of the Austin Paralegal community. A family memorial service will be held at 2821 HWY 29E Bertram TX 78605 Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
Marlene Joyce Olbrich Drummond
Oct 2, 2016
Marlene Olbrich Drummond went to be with the Lord, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on October 2, 2016. Marlene was born on January 14, 1943 in Thorndale, Texas to Howard and Margie (Newman) Olbrich. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Thorndale and attended Thorndale High School. On January 24, 1960 she married...
Willie Heselmeyer
Sep 28, 2016
Willie Heselmeyer died on September 28, 2016. Willie was born November 17, 1914 near Taylor, Texas to Fritz and Alvina (Meiske) Heselmeyer. He was baptized and confirmed at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Wuthrich Hill and attended Turkey Creek School. On November 2, 1938 he married Elda Zeplin. They were happily married seventy-seven years. Willie lived and farmed...
Foy "Doc" Moldenhour
Sep 19, 2016
Foy “Doc” Moldenhour, 89, died Monday, September 19th, 2016 at Granger Villa. He was born June 27th, 1927 in Granger, TX to Joe and Clara (Bartlett) Moldenhour. He attended Granger schools. After graduation, he served in the United States Army. After serving his country, he spent his time farming and ranching in the Possum Creek area. He was in...