Taylor, TX Obituaries

Robert Lee Vitek

Robert Lee Vitek

Jun 10, 2015

Robert Lee Vitek, 81, of Taylor passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Robert was born March 2, 1934 to Ed and Emily (Gaida) Vitek in Granger, Texas. Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 5:30 P.M. Saturday, June 13, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church in Thrall, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John...

Gwendolyn Hobbs

Gwendolyn Hobbs

Jun 10, 2015

Gwendolyn Belva “Tootsie” Alexander Hobbs passed away, Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Tootsie was born January 3, 1922 to Thomas Jefferson Alexander and Cassie Nora Bridgewater Alexander. She married Harold Everett Hobbs October 26, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and infant daughter, Belva Yenette Hobbs. Belva was born August 22, 1942 and died August...

Ralph Martinez

Ralph Martinez

Jun 8, 2015

Ralph “Rabbit” Martinez, age 81 of Taylor passed away Monday June 8, 2015 in Taylor. He was born July 27, 1934 to Guadalupe and Ralph Martinez. He was a cement truck driver for Bryco for over 15 years. Rabbit loved to shoot pool, go dancing and had a great love for music. He is preceded in death by his...

Mary Jo Garrett-Streit Bolfing

Mary Jo Garrett-Streit Bolfing

Jun 6, 2015

Mary Jo (Garrett-Streit) Bolfing, 85, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Waco, TX, the city of her birth. Mary Jo was born August 6, 1929 to Bessie and J.B. Garrett. She graduated from Waco High School in 1946. She married Johnnie Armin Streit of Taylor in 1949. After 31 years of marriage Johnnie died in November of 1980....

Susan M Eckstein

Susan M Eckstein

May 31, 2015

Arrangements are private.

Elick F Zak

Elick F Zak

May 30, 2015

Elick Fred Zak was born May 9, 1921 in Taylor, TX to Frank Zak and Aloisie (Vitek) Zak. Elick left his earthly home on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 94 years and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen Zak, and sister Elise Safarik. He is survived by his son Johnnie Zak and wife...

Pedro Alderete

Pedro Alderete

May 29, 2015

Pedro "Pete" Alderete, born and raised in Taylor, Texas returned home to our lord on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was born March 16, 1964 to Isaias and Celia Alderete. He was a Journeyman electrician currently employed by Whiteside Electric. His joy was fishing, hunting and most of all enjoyed show casing his classic '53 Chevy. He loved spending...

Mildred Gilley

Mildred Gilley

May 27, 2015

Mildred Gilley, of Taylor, Texas passed away on May 27, 2015 at the age of 95. Mildred was born July 19, 1919 in Fort Towson, Oklahoma to W.O. and Ella Key. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Phyllis (Gilley) Tone of Taylor, Texas and son, Jerry Gilley and his wife Cathy of Kingwood, Texas. She is also survived by...

Ruthie Rosalie Brinkmeyer

Ruthie Rosalie Brinkmeyer

May 27, 2015

Ruthie Rosalie Brinkmeyer passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at the age of 80. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Hildo & Martha Prinz, brother Albert Prinz of Coupland and daughter Gay Lynn Brinkmeyer of Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 60 years James L. Brinkmeyer, her brother Wayland & wife...

Edward Joe Machac

Edward Joe Machac

May 27, 2015

Edward J. Machac of Cat Spring, TX passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday May 27, 2015 at Will-O-Bell Nursing Home in Bartlett, TX. He was 71. Edward was born on May 30, 1943 in Taylor, TX to the late Joseph and Hattie Vrana Machac of Granger, TX. Edward proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from May...

Essie Nadine Schroeder

Essie Nadine Schroeder

May 24, 2015

Essie Nadine Schroeder passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the age of 89 in Pleasanton, Texas. Nadine was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on November 30, 1925 to Lloyd and Estella Tucker and was the fifth of six children. At the age of 17 while visiting her married sister, Lillian Estes in Mercedes, Texas, Nadine met Jack Pershing Parker...

Lanell "Nell" Reeves Poldrack

Lanell "Nell" Reeves Poldrack

May 24, 2015

Margaret Lanell “Nell” Reeves Poldrack, age 82, of Coupland, passed away May 24, 2015. She was born June 7, 1932 in Taylor to Lucious Elmer and Minnie Lillian (Keese) Reeves. She attended Taylor High School and graduated in 1949. On November 3, 1951, she married Melvin Leon Poldrack at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rectory in Taylor and they celebrated...

Gene P. Doherty

Gene P. Doherty

May 24, 2015

Gene P. Doherty, 82, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home. She was born on May 11, 1933 in Aspermont, Texas to Alice Rowena and Johnnie Phelps. Gene was an avid Dallas Cowboy football fan and spent many days watching games with her husband Gerald and she loved gardening. She worked as a bartender for...

Frank G. Gamez

Frank G. Gamez

May 23, 2015

Frank G Gamez of Granger, TX formerly of Taylor, TX returned to our lord Saturday May 23, 2015. He was born in Thrall, Texas on July 31, 1937 to Claudio and Concepcion Gamez. Frank married the love of his life Ortencia Dominguez, in Taylor on April 19, 1959. Frank served with honor in the Army National Guard he worked...

Erlene Manhart

Erlene Manhart

May 20, 2015

Erlene Lillie Ida Krieg Manhart of Hutto, Texas, former long time resident of South Austin, Texas, went home to be with the Lord May 20, 2015 at the young age of 90, surrounded by family. Erlene graduated from Taylor High School in 1942 and shortly thereafter moved to San Antonio, Texas. She was the head of the Officer’s Payroll...

Evelyn Wagner

Evelyn Wagner

May 11, 2015

Evelyn Z. Wagner, age 88, passed away on May 11, 2015. She was born on September 24, 1926 in Taylor, Texas to Vera and John K. Zak. She attended the University of Texas at Austin in the 1950’s pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics. At UT, Evelyn was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and...

Cynthia Sue Dicks

Cynthia Sue Dicks

May 4, 2015

Cynthia “Cindy” Piersol Dicks, age 54 a longtime educator in the Round Rock School System lost her yearlong battle to cancer. She passed away on May 4, 2015, at the age of 54 with her family and friends by her side. Cindy was the beloved wife of Paul Dicks and loving mother of Stacy Dicks Scarborough (Brandon) and Alex....

Florence Kruse

Florence Kruse

Apr 26, 2015

Florence Marie Eschberger Kruse passed away on Sunday April 26, 2015. She was born in Coupland, Texas on August 26, 1924 to Mary (Duve) and William Eschberger. On May 14, 1944, she married Delwood Kruse. This union was blessed with five children, 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her husband, brothers: James, George, Calvin “Doc”...

David "Big Ted" Sladek

David "Big Ted" Sladek

Apr 24, 2015

David M. “Big Ted” Sladek, 65, of Temple passed away Friday, April 24, 2015. Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Providence Funeral home, Taylor, TX. Celebration of Life Service will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Taylor City Cemetery. David was born October...

Betty R Jackson

Betty R Jackson

Apr 23, 2015

Betty (Hagemann) Jackson of Taylor passed away on April 23, 2015. Born in La Grange, Texas to Tilda Ruth Hensel and Rudolph Hagemann, Betty graduated from La Grange High School in 1959. While studying at the University of Texas, Betty met her husband, Clark Jackson. They eventually made their home in Taylor, where Betty taught English and German for...