Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1927
DIED
2016
FUNERAL HOME
Phyllis Tyk Obituary
Born: December 24, 1927; in Chicago, IL
Died: December 7, 2016; in Crystal Lake, IL
Phyllis J. Tyk, 88, of Crystal Lake passed away December 7, 2016 at her home.
She was born December 24, 1927 in Chicago to Charles and Lottie Kluga. She married Richard M. Tyk on Sept. 18, 1948 in Chicago.
Phyllis loved to read. Her love of reading could have supported the local bookshops. She enjoyed old movies including Disney, Charlie Chan, and any old mysteries. Phyllis was also a huge Cubs fan who was delighted to have lived to see them win the World Series.
She is survived by her husband, Richard M. Tyk; her children, Richard W. (Diane) Tyk, Susan Pearson, Dennis (Denise) Tyk; her grandchildren, Kelly (Matt), Janet (Jack), Traci (Jason), Kristen, and Katelyn; and her great-grandchildren, Tristan, Brandon, Abbey, Jayden, Stella, Hudson, and Madison.
She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Rick Pearson; her sister, Mildred (Leslie) Tyk; and her parents.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm on Sunday, December 11 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Visitation will continue from 10:00am to 10:30am prayers on Monday, December 12 at the funeral home when there will be a procession. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.
Interment in Crystal Lake Memorial Park will be private.
For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.
Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Tyk
Sponsored by Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home.
3 Entries
December 10, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Carol and Robert Herley
December 10, 2016
Dear Mr Tyk, wonderful friend Susie and family. Our deepest sympathies to you. May you be comforted by your lifetime of memories and feel God's warm embrace as you mourn. We're just a phone call away. With sincerity and love.
Monica, Bob & Michael Vitek
December 9, 2016
Our deepest sympathy for the whole family. Aunt Phyl was one very special lady. Always enjoyed seeing her & your dad because we would end up gabbing and laughing so hard each and every time. She had an amazing smile! Heaven received another wonderful angel. God bless.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Phyllis Tyk's name
Memorial Events
for Phyllis Tyk
Dec
9
Dec
11
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home500 West Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Dec
12
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home500 West Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Funeral services provided by:
Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home500 West Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
How to support Phyllis's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Phyllis Tyk's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
