Michael G. Taylor Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully on, Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Connie Taylor; son, Michael (Dianna) Taylor Jr.; stepdaughter, Cathy (Jody) McQuarters; grandchildren, Tiffany (Wes) Danielewicz, Collin Michael McQuarters, Meaghan Riley McQuarters, Phillip Bennett, and Ethan Batson; great grandson, Blake Danielewicz; sister-in-law, Marion (Jack) Graham and his dear friends, Ron (Dale) Prohl. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, George (Eleanor) Taylor; daughter, Melissa Salazar; grandson, Michael G. Taylor III; brother, George Taylor Jr., and his stepson Michael Joseph Vaisvilas.

Mike above all, loved with his whole heart and soul. He loved his family and friends. There was nothing he would not do for them. Mike had a wonderful sense of humor, and his laughter would fill the room. He loved to dance, vacation near the mountains and to celebrate Christmas. He collected eagles and was proud to fly the American flag. Mike was truly a patriot who loved his country, freedom and democracy. He will truly be missed, and no one will ever be able to fill his shoes.

Funeral services for Michael will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 12:00PM. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until time of services. Inurnment will follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle Joliet, Illinois 60431 would be greatly appreciated.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.