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RICHARD F. LYONS

1922 - 2015

RICHARD F. LYONS obituary, 1922-2015, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL

BORN

1922

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway

Arlington Heights, Illinois

RICHARD LYONS Obituary

PROSPECT HEIGHTS - Richard F. Lyons, native of Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland, age 93 was born June 5, 1922, 9th of 12 children born to Mary and Redmond Lyons. Richard was the beloved husband of Jean (nee Rausch) and the late Marion (nee Gibbons), mother of his children; cherished father of Marian Alvarado, Pat (Linda) Lyons and Katie Lyons; adored grandpa of the late Tim Alvarado, Michael (Maureen) Alvarado, Katie Alvarado and Brian Alvarado, Lisa (George) Trunek, Ricky and Danny Lyons; dearly loved great-grandpa of Cassidy and Jake; beloved step-father of Sheila McCabe and the late Robert (Pat) McCabe; step-grandpa to Michael (Sasha) Arabinko, Kelly (Christopher) Mattran, Michael (Angie) McCabe, Brian (Josie) McCabe, and step-great- grandpa to Delaney, Connor, Avery, Kian, Kylie, and Donovan. Richard was preceded in death by 10 siblings (Tom, Paddy, Christina, Nora, Mary, Austie, Annie, Redmond, John, Jim) and survived by the youngest sibling, Sister Dympna (Celine) Lyons. Richard was a loved uncle and cousin to many and friend to all. Worked as a carpenter for the Chicago Park District for 30 years until 1984, and enjoyed playing golf for the following 30 years. He deeply loved his family (and golf) and we will always miss and love him. Visitation will be Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 3-8PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights and Monday, November 30 at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights from 9:30 AM until time of funeral mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Timothy's Ministry, P.O. Box 421, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 appreciated. For information, 847-253-5423 or lauterburgoehler.com

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Published by Daily Herald on Nov. 28, 2015.

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Annie Nowlin

December 2, 2015

Katie, Marian and Pat: I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. There is no need to tell you how special a man he was. Loving, fun and bright are just of the few descriptors I'd ascribe and in our few short meetings, he managed to make me feel the center of attention, the only person in the room who mattered.

Alice Simon

November 30, 2015

To the Lyons Family,

My deepest sympathies to all of you. Mr. Lyons was a sweet, gentle, loving man. I remember seeing him often on Gregory Street, he'd smile that smile of his, and wave, or talk for a bit, cheerful and friendly as always. A kind man.

May God bless you all at this time.

Alice

Marianela Abello Peterson

November 29, 2015

My heart-felt sympathy goes out to the Lyons family, especially to Katie and Marian. May God's loving and protective embrace surround you and your loved ones during this sad time. May time bring happy, healing, and comforting memories of your dear dad. I know he will always reside in your hearts and minds. Strength, Peace, and Love.

Jeanette Meizner

November 28, 2015

My condolences to your family and deepest sympathy.

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2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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30

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St. Alphonsus Liguori Church

411 N. Wheeling Road,, Prospect Heights, IL

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411 N. Wheeling Road,, Prospect Heights, IL

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2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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