Michael Taylor Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Michael Taylor (Salem, Illinois), born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 53, on December 23, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Taylor to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Ricky Dean Taylor, Sr.; his brother Ricky Dean Taylor, Jr.; and his grandparents, Jeff, Audrey McKinney, Elmer and Mary Taylor.
He is survived by: his mother Sharon Gillis (Danny) of Odin; his wife Jamie Taylor of Hoffman; his children, Brendin Williams of Washington, Roshelle Benninger of East Peoria, Reese Taylor of Washington and Bradin Taylor of Odin; his stepdaughters, Lexi Meyer of Mt. Vernon and Sierra Meyer of Odin; his grandchildren, Breanna, Brylee, Braxton and Brixton; his siblings, Jessica Gillis of Carter, Jeff Gillis of Odin, Jennifer Clark (Keith) of Breese and Brenda Hails (Roger) of Selmaville; and his grandmother Wanda Gillis of Odin. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Michael's memory to support the Centralia Humane Society and memorial donations will be accepted at the Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home, at 310 N. Broadway / PO Box 97, Salem, Illinois 62881, or by calling (618) 548-1234, who is honored to be of service to Michael's family during this time.
