Mark "Steve" Steven Taylor

Mark Steven “Steve” Taylor, 66, of Irving, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 21, 2025. Steve was born in Hillsboro, Illinois, February 17, 1959, a son of Laverne Eugene “Gene” and Wanda Elaine (Elam) Taylor. He was employed as a carpenter and was a member of Carpenter’s Local 725. He loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Steve was a member of Open Arms Fellowship in Irving, and New Attitudes Biker Club in Alton.

Steve is survived by his mother, Wanda Taylor of Irving; his son, Jason Huddelston and family of Florida; his daughter, Heather (Jake) Spensberger of Coffeen; his brother, Carl (Susan Shannon) Taylor of Irving; and several grandchildren.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Gene Taylor; a daughter, Carrie Lynn Taylor; a brother, Timmy Dean Taylor; sister Lola Sue “Cheeta” Durbin and niece Gina Dvorak.

Funeral services for Steve will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Open Arms Fellowship in Irving. Pastor Randy White will officiate. Burial will follow in Irving Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Open Arms Fellowship, 103 Cedar St, Irving, IL 62051.