Robert Allen Taxis

Robert Allen Taxis, 84, of Plano, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Accent Care in Naperville, Il. He was born on February 26, 1942 in Sandwich, IL. The son of Wendell and Anne (Charleston) Taxis. He married Patricia Ann Jurney on June 22, 1963 in Plano, IL. Bob loved woodworking and making many things in his shop. When he was younger, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He like riding his motorcycle and was an avid Chicago sports fan. He loved playing Euchre. Bob proudly served as the Assistant Chief for the Plano Fire Department for many years.

He is survived by one daughter, Marcy (Tim) Ayers, of Sandwich, IL; two sons, Doug (Mandy) Taxis and Steve (Melanie) Taxis both of Sandwich, IL; eight grandchildren, Christopher Haws, Erin Blanchard, Logan Taxis, Evan Taxis, Bailee Taxis, Braxtin Taxis, Dougie Taxis and Finley Taxis; seven great-grandchildren, Mason, Devon, Jaxon, Jetson, Isla, Maddox and London; one sister, Penny (Denny) Stenson of The Villages, FL.; one brother, Rick Taxis of Plano, IL and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL. from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm with burial to follow at Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. Memorials in Bob’s Honor may be directed to Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District.

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Turner-Eighner Funeral Home

3952 Turner Ave

Plano, IL 60545

(630) 552-3022