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Toni Byford Obituary
Born: March 28, 1944
Died: September 22, 2025
Toni M. Byford 81, of DeKalb, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on March 28, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Anthony Mueller and the late Mildred Bethke Mueller. She married Daniel Byford on November 11, 1967.
Toni is a graduate of Taft High School in Chicago. She worked at Teletype in Chicago before marrying Daniel. She worked for the DeKalb School system as food service provider and sold Avon for over 30 years. She also enjoyed bowling and reading. She enjoyed traveling with Daniel. She was active with the DeKalb Elks, Moose, and Lions clubs with Daniel. She was also a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb.
Toni is survived by a son Michael (Lisa) Byford of Waterman, IL, a daughter Cindy (Brian) Kozumplik of Sycamore, IL, two grandsons, Zak (Fiancé Rachel Gavin) Kozumplik of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Rik Kozumplik of Sycamore, IL, a sister-in-law, a niece, and a nephew.
She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel in 2023, and her parents.
A visitation will be held Friday, September 26, 2025, from 1:00pm-2:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church 511 Russell Road DeKalb. The funeral service will be held Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Marty Marks officiating. The burial will be immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Also thank you to the staff at DeKalb County Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.
Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.
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Jan VanderMeer
September 25, 2025
Cindy, I'm so sorry about your mom's passing. She always had the biggest smile when I visited at the nursing home, and she liked to joke with people, too. Loved her laugh. I hope that good memories of her life with your dad bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Lela Green
September 25, 2025
Cindy, Brian, & Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Toni was a fun person to know, her friendship was a gift. God’s blessings all.
Michael Johnson
September 24, 2025
Byford Family,
So sorry to hear of Toni's passing .
Her and Dan were clients of mine for years and I really enjoyed working with them.
It was always fun to buy Roses from them each year to help the Lions club.
I miss them .
God Bless your family
Michael Johnson
Darla Hartman
September 24, 2025
My deepest sympathy for the family. I had great fun with Toni especially bowling. She was always laughing and became my mom's friend for a long time. They are together in heaven still having fun and bowling.
Lisa Kapity
September 23, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mae
September 23, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan and David Jones
September 22, 2025
Cindy and Mike you are in my prayers and my heart Have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Toni and Uncle Dan Love y’all
Rebecca Ann Leneau
September 22, 2025
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers! You were a good daughter Cindy and loved her well.
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