Lorene M Machu

Lorene Marie Machu passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 90 years, 2 months. She was born on May 16, 1936, in Coupland, the daughter of Edward Rudolf and Winnie Klima Machu. Lorene was baptized on December 14,1936, in the Granger Brethren Church by Rev. Josf Barton. When the family moved into the Taylor area, she was confirmed at the Taylor Brethren Church where she remained a lifelong member.

Lorene attended Taylor High School and during her senior year, she worked at KTAE Radio. One of her most unforgettable memories was when she and friends went to the Skyline Club in Austin where Elvis was performing and he gave her a kiss on the cheek. Upon her graduation in 1956, she went to Nixon-Clay Business School in Austin on scholarship. Lorene then started work at Texas Automobile Insurance Plan (TAIP) in Austin where she would then retire on December 31, 1993.

She later enjoyed her gambling trips and playing the slots, but her favorite hobby was local Bingo!

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents; sister’s Melba Roepke and her husband Gene and Mildred “Millie” O’Brien; brother’s Eugene Machu and wife Effie and Johnnie Machu and wife Aileene. She is survived by her brother, Howard Machu and wife Bonnie and bother-in-law Lloyd O’Brien along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd. NW., Taylor, Texas 76574, on August 8, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

A Funeral Service will follow at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd. NW., Taylor, Texas 76574, on August 8, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Committal Service will take place at Taylor City Cemetery, E 4th St, Taylor, TX 76574, on August 8, 2026, from 11:15 am to 11:30 am.