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Michael Lyons Obituary

Lyons, Michael Joseph Age 83. Beloved husband of Mary Catherine, nee Donelon, married 56 years. Loving Da of Mary Therese Lyons, Evelyn Lyons, Patrick (Mary) Lyons, Michael Lyons, Redmond (Danielle) Lyons and Sean (Sharon) Lyons, Proud grandfather and papa of Colleen, Margaret and Timothy Lyons, Karsyn, Morgan and James Lyons, Jack Michael Lyons. Loving son of the late Richard (Dixie) and Mary Scott Lyons, Fond brother of Tess (the late Jack) Mahoney and John (Brenda) Lyons of Ireland and the late Beecy, Anne (the late Tom) Gibbons, Redmond, Mary, Richard (the late Rita), Patrick (Bridget) and Thomas (Kathleen). Kind brother-in-law of Theresa (Ray) Walsh. Fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Native of Askelane, Roonagh, Louisburg, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Member of St. Germaine Men's Club. Proud veteran of the Korean Conflict (1950 -1952) 45th Thunderbird Division. Member of American Legion Post #854, Evergreen Park, IL. Retired 33 year employee of Michael Reese Hospital. Gold member Local 399. Our sincere appreciation to all the card players and the Friday night games that he sincerely loved being part of. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Parkinson Foundation will be appreciated. Funeral Wednesday 9:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Germaine Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment with military honors at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. for info call 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 14, 2011.

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March 20, 2011

To the Lyons Family, March 20,2011

Sorry for your loss. We were out of town and didn't hear of the wake and funeral until today. John and Mary Barrett

Bacon Family

March 16, 2011

Lyons Family,
We are sorry for your loss, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Christine Chaput

March 16, 2011

Dear Evelyn,
I just wanted to express my sincere condolences to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Christine Chaput
Loyola University Medical Center

March 16, 2011

Dear Lyons Family,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Misialek Family

Richard Lyons

March 16, 2011

Aunt Mary, Mary Therese, Evelyn, Patrick, Michael, Redmond and Sean,
our sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of Uncle Mike, a gentleman; he will be missed.
I have a lot of fond and happy memories of his (and your) various trips back home to Askelane and Roonagh.
Happy that Dad and Mam were able to make the trip out for the funeral.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
sincere condolences,
Richard, Helen, Shane and Eve
(living in Dublin .... but forever Askelane)

Austin Lyons & Family

March 15, 2011

Dear Auntie Mary,

Deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

We will fondly remember Uncle Mike and he will be sadly missed.

March 15, 2011

To Aunt Mary and Family, sincerest sympathies to you all, My thoughts and prayers are with you all, thinking of many happy times when you all visited over the years and he`d alway bring me along as his guide,
With many happy and fond memories of Uncle Mike,
regards John Lyons Jr, Askelane Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, Eire.

March 15, 2011

Dear Lyons Family, Deepest sympathy to your family from all of the Mc Mylers, formerly of Carramore. We have fond memories of Mike as we grew up together. May he rest in peace!
Sincerely, Mc Mylers: Breege, Paddy, John, Anne, Margaret, Joe and Claire

March 15, 2011

Dear Mary and Family,

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Your are great neighbors and were one of the first families to greet me when I moved in right behind you. That was almost sixteen years ago. Mike was my garden buddy. We chatted every day about the tomatoes, etc. He was a soft spoken, gentle man. I will miss him terribly. May eagle's wings deliver him to the awaiting arms of our Lord.

Love and prayers,

Barbara Spangler and Family

Ann Marie Murphy

March 15, 2011

Dear Lyons Family,

I cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. From the impromptu babysitting which included Bologna & Miracle Whip sandwiches all the way to Mr. Lyons riding his bike every morning down the block, my brother, sister, and I have such fond memories of him growing up. He, as well as all of you, played such a huge part in our lives and we will forever be grateful. Mr. Lyons was one of the great ones and will truly be missed.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear." ~ Unknown

Love,
Ann Marie Murphy

Rita Kevin Mayer

March 15, 2011

To the Lyons Family and Pat and Mary,
So sorry to here about your Dad. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Love Rita Kevin Mayer and Family

Lyons Family - Ireland

Nancy Bond

March 14, 2011

To the Lyons family-

On behalf of my mother, Sarah D. O'Toole Bond (an Accony Scott/O'Toole family cousin of Michael's) and our entire family we are sincerely sorry for your loss. My mother Sarah's grandmother was Sally Scott O'Toole and her grandfather Patrick Joyce, was first married to Sally's sister Anne Scott. Both were Aunts to Michael's mother Mary. Michael's uncles on his Lyons side were related to, and great friends of my grandfather and Sarah's father, John O'Toole of Accony, so very, very long ago.

The Bond Family

Thomas & JoAnn Breault

March 14, 2011

To the Lyons family, out thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 14, 2011

Pat - sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob and Anne Johnson
P.S. My great grand father was Patrick Lyons!

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