Michele Taylor

Michele D. Taylor, age 60, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.

Per the wishes of Michele and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Born Michele Denise Loney on July 13, 1962 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the second youngest of seven children born to Darrell and June (Blocker) Loney. She grew up in Cedar Rapids, where she enjoyed dancing, singing in choir and playing the violin. She graduated from JFK High School with the class of 1980 and several years later, made her home in Toledo, where she raised her family. Michele was united in marriage on May 2, 2008 to the love of her life, Ray Taylor Jr. She worked as a 911 dispatcher for Tama County until her retirement in 2022. She loved taking trips to Florida and collecting seashells, and more than anything, spending time with her grandchildren.

Michele had a big heart and will be deeply missed by all those who loved her, including her children: Cassie Fraser and Travis Blankenburg; stepchildren: Ray Taylor III, Nathan Taylor, Melissa Tanner and Laura Taylor; her grandchildren: William “JT” Marshall, Abbigail Fraser, David Fraser, Gabriel Williamson, Ray IV, Brice, Austin, Samara, Zayden, Antonio, Lexi, Pedro, Jimena and Adrian; her siblings: Darrell Loney Jr., Melissa Loney and Doug Loney; and numerous other extended family members.

In eternal life, she is reunited with her beloved husband, Ray; her son Christopher Michael Taylor in infancy; her parents, Darrell Sr. and June; her siblings: Marcia Moore, Dana Loney and Brenda Loney; and all other beloved family members who have gone on before her.