Emma "Dollie" Tyler

Emma "Dollie" Tyler obituary, Rock Falls, IL

Emma "Dollie" Tyler

Emma Tyler Obituary

Published by McDonald Funeral Home, Inc. - Rock Falls on Nov. 9, 2014.
ROCK FALLS – E. E. "Dollie" Tyler, 77 of Rock Falls died Sunday November 9, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 28, 1937 near Rock Falls, the daughter of Arthur and Edna A. (Vogel) Martenson. She married Paul Tyler on December 28, 1956 in Rochelle, IL. Dollie and her husband had operated the Glass Rail Lounge in Erie, IL; farmed North of Morrison, IL.; worked for former State Senator Clarence Darrow and was an active member of Whiteside County Politics. She enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with her family. Surviving is her husband, Paul; five children: David (Connie) Tyler of Fulton, Donald (Sharon) Tyler of Fulton, Deanna Hammack of Rockford, Deb (Reg) Marruffo of Sterling and Doug Tyler of Rock Falls; 26 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Arlie Martenson. Private family graveside services will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, rural Dixon.

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Joan (Olson) Johnson

November 12, 2014

So sorry to learn of Dollie's passing. We had lots of fun together in Tampico Grade School and Tampico High School. Sending our sincere sympathy to the family from the Class of 1956.
Joan

Cheryl and BrianLee Scykes.

November 12, 2014

Dollie, Sending our deepest sympathies to all of your family. We will remember your smile and cherish the time we got to know you. You were part of our hemodialysis family and we will remember your smile always. Love, Cheryl and BrianLee

Shelley "Weber" DeShane

November 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss. You will always miss her. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.

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