John T. Tyner age 85 of DeKalb, IL. died on Friday May 20th, 2011 in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. Born on March 16, 1926 in Chicago, IL, He was the son of Walter and Emily Tyner (Defner).

John was married to Lucia Pistilli on May 26, 1951 in Glenview, IL. He was a retired editor of magazines in the Power and Energy industry. He was also a retired Public Relations representative of Conn organ and owner of Public Relations Midwest.

A talented musician, John played piano, organ, bass, and cello.

John had lived in the DeKalb area over the past 8 years moving here from Glen Ellyn, IL, his residence of 56 years. After graduating from New Trier High School in Wilmette, IL class of 1943, he entered the U.S. Navy in 1944 and graduated from the Illinois Institute of technology with a BS in Electrical Engineering, 1950.

Survivors include: daughter: Christine (Steven) Perkovich of DeKalb, son: Anthony Tyner of North Aurora, IL, grandchildren: Claire Perkovich, Joe Perkovich, Ellie Mateo, Lowell Tyner, Samantha Tyner, Jordan Tyner, Andrew Tyner and Makenna Tyner. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Lucia, son: Timothy Tyner, daughter-in-law: Joan (Kumpala) Tyner.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 at 10:30am to 12:00pm in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow at 12:00pm until 12:30pm. Private burial will be held at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Braidwood, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date.

To send online condolences visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-3841

Service:
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

12:00pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

10:30am to 12:00pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home