Florence Anne Tyioran

Florence Anne (Meggesin) Tyioran, 92, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at The Tiller’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oswego, IL. She is now reunited with her beloved Louie. Florence was born on November 25, 1921 in Aurora, Illinois. She graduated from St. Nicholas Grade School in 1935 and Madonna High School in 1939. She married Louis J. Tyioran on February 15th, 1945. During their 49 year marriage, they shared a devotion to St. Michael Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church in Aurora. Florence was dedicated to the church bake sales, the ladies’ cleanup crew for the church holidays, and was the seamstress of the alter cloths and the priests’ vestments while Louie participated in the Men’s Club activities which included maintenance work on the church buildings and the upkeep at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Florence was a devoted mother who showed her love to her family through cooking and baking. Her stuffed cabbage, monkey bread, cefla, lamb cakes, strawberry torte, breaded pork chops, and dressing were just a few of her homemade creations. Cakes, pies, and cookies were made from scratch-never box mixes. Volunteering was a passion for Florence and she was actively involved in the Marmion Mother’s Club, Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts, chaperoning at Aurora Central Catholic High School dances, organizing activities at the Friendly Center Club, and, because of her 15 year dedication to the residents of Countryside Care Center in Aurora, was voted Volunteer of the Year by their staff. Florence’s amazing typing and shorthand skills placed her in secretarial positions at Marmion, Aurora Pump, and Barber Greene. Her outgoing personality was an asset when she clerked for her brother, John, who owned Aschuler’s Clothing Store on North Broadway in Aurora in the 1960’s. Her home was always immaculate and Florence herself was a meticulous dresser. She only wore dresses or skirts -- never slacks. Florence was always ready for an adventure. Her famous line “Let’s go.” was heard after an invite to a concert, play, dinner, or vacation. One of Florence’s proudest moments was when she received her driver’s license when she was 51. Once she had that license, and because she loved sales, she would aim her vehicle in the direction of Kohl’s Carson’s, and Fannie May. On her 80th birthday, she, on her own, bought her beloved silver Pontiac Bonneville. In Florence ‘s later years, when dementia robbed her of expressing her thoughts, she became even more devoted to children, smiling and waving to them whenever she saw them, and she had a very special bond with her seven year old great granddaughter, Haylee. Florence was preceded in death by her beloved husband Louis, parents Frank and Anna (Sabo) Meggesin, her adored brother John, brother George and sister Mary in infancy, son Frank in infancy, nephew James Meggesin in infancy, niece-in-law Colleen Meggesin, father-in-law and mother-in-law Peter and Rose (Popp)Tyioran, and her beloved companions Koko, Korkie, Zack, Dante and Tabby. Survivors include Florence’s three children, Robert L. Tyioran (Diana) of Oswego, Mary Anne Ryan of Sugar Grove, and Diane L. Tyioran of Montgomery, two granddaughters, Krista Tyioran of LaSalle, and Karrie Chilton (Andrew) of Plano, great-granddaughter, Haylee Baker of LaSalle, her special sister-in-law, Anne Wilkinson of Tahlequah, OK, special nephew, John Meggesin( Becky) of St. Charles, special nieces Kathy Mathers(Jim) of Colorado Springs, CO, Nancy (Howard) Lemcke of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Laurie Meggesin (David Duran) of Clearwater, FL, sister-in-law Sylvia Coyne of Aurora, and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 3 at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY at 9:30 AM to St. Michael Church, located at 609 N. Lincoln Avenue in Aurora at 10:00 AM, The Very Reverend Father Aurel Pater will officiate. Interment with be at St. Michaels Cemetery. Visitation for Florence will take place on Sunday, March 2, from 4 PM to 7 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora. Prayer service will be at 6 PM. Memorial contributions in Florence’s name can be made to Saint Michael’s Cemetery Fund. A special thank you to Doctors Wailam Kwok and Roy Houlahan of Dreyer Medical Clinic, Home Helpers Caregivers and Staff, The Tiller’s and Harbor Light Hospice for making Florence’s later years and last days comfortable. Much appreciation also to Florence’s dedicated neighbors, Ethan, Peggy, and Ed Moreno who faithfully looked after Florence, her home, and her yard. For further information, to sign the online guest book, and to leave condolences for Florence’s family please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com

Florence Anne Tyioran

November 25, 1921 - February 27, 2014