Calton "Cal" Taylor

Calton "Cal" Taylor, 83, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Flossmoor. Cal was born on January 2, 1943, in Mt Vernon, son of Arnold and Victorine (Calais) Taylor. He is survived by his daughter, Tina Franklin; son, Donald (Michele) Taylor; son, Adam Taylor; brother Ralph Dean (Dolores) Taylor, sister-in-law Marilyn Taylor. Grandfather to nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Cal is preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Victorine Taylor; sister, Ada Page; brother, Joe Taylor. Cal was a Master Mason since 1971 and a Shriner. Cal was a member of the A.B.A.T.E. motorcycle organization and enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles. He worked as a tool and die maker and retired from Caterpillar. Cal had many friends and lived life to the fullest. He will be missed by all. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.