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In Loving Memory of

Florence Lyons

October 12th, 2024

Obituary

Florence Lyons, Age 91, passed away on October 12, 2024; beloved wife of 60 years to the late Ronald; loving mother of Mark and Susan (Joseph) Hanacek; cherished grandmother of Jacob and Leah Hanacek. Florence was preceded in death by her dear parents David and Bessie Dribin. A member of the Chicago Board of Education for 38 years, she spent most of those years teaching at Linne Elementary. She was an avid reader, loved old classic movies and crossword puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. Memorial donations may be made to The Crohns and Colitis Foundation, www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org, as colitis had a profound effect on her quality of life. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Chapel service, Friday, October 18, 2024; 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For the link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Shalom Chapel Service

Date & Time Friday 10/18/2024 at 10:00 AM

Address Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva

The Family will be receiving calls of condolence at:
The Lyons Residence
3205 N. Volz Drive East
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

Friday 2 PM - Sundown

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