Marilyn A. “Tito” Gyerko, a longtime resident of Plymouth, Indiana, died peacefully in the presence of her family on Sunday morning, March 25th 2012 at South Bend Memorial Hospital.
Born June 2, 1939 in East Chicago, Indiana, Marilyn was the daughter of Robert E. and Helen A. (Sefchak) Taylor. She was a graduate of East Chicago Washington High School Class of 1957, where she was a proud member of Club Sigma Tau. For many years she resided in Hammond, Indiana where she was a dedicated employee of the School City of Hammond, working at Washington Irving Grade School for many years.
On June 21st 1958 she became the bride of Peter A. Gyerko in Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church in East Chicago where she was a longtime member.
Marilyn was a kind and thoughtful person who cared deeply for her family. She enjoyed crafting, gardening and was known as a great cook.
She is survived by her husband Peter, a daughter Karen (Dave) Kinney of Las Vegas, Nevada, a son Dr. Peter (Nancy) Gyerko of Troutdale, Oregon, three grandchildren, Ella and Riley Gyerko and Anthony Kinney. A sister Janis (Delfino) Alamo of Las Vegas and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother John R. Taylor and a sister Julie K. Bickell.
A memorial service will be held at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth on Saturday, March 31st 2012 at 1 p.m. with calling from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (EDT). Life Celebrant Roberta Norris will officiate.
Preferred memorial gifts may be made to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org/donate/
Nikki (Bokich) Wielgos says
Mom called this morning to tell me. I am so sorry Mr. Gyerko. I have so many childhood memories that involve the two of you. You both were such good friends to my parents.
Ceil Colburn says
Pete and family,
I am so sad to hear of your mother\’s passing. Please know that i am holding you all in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this difficult time. Let me know if there is anything i can do to support you.
Ceil
Wendy Trotman says
Dear Dr. Gyerko and Family,
I just wanted to let you know that I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers and in my heart.
Very Truly Yours,
Wendy
Linda Frechette says
Dearest Pete, Peter, Karen and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Marilyn\’s passing…what a beautiful, wonderful person!! I\’m so happy that she is not struggling and suffering anymore with her illness. We have so many wonderful and FUN memories of the family just being together and talking, playing cards, croquet, picking fruit at the cottage, fishing and on and on. Marilyn was always the artistic one who was so good at preserving photos and memories for us all, and she was always happy and in a good mood! What a remarkable and kind person, great friend to anyone that needed her. She will be very missed and fondly remembered by many, even those of us who haven\’t spent time with her for years. Life just gets in the way sometimes, everyone working and busy and people moving to other areas, which makes it hard to keep in touch and spend any quality time together. We have a strong, devoted family none-the-less, and we will all have a beautiful visit in her honor on saturday 🙂 see you then. fondly, linda frechette
Nikki (Bokich) Wielgos says
Mom called this morning to tell me. I am so sorry Mr. Gyerko. I have so many childhood memories that involve the two of you. You both were such good friends to my parents.
Ceil Colburn says
Pete and family,
I am so sad to hear of your mother\’s passing. Please know that i am holding you all in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this difficult time. Let me know if there is anything i can do to support you.
Ceil
Wendy Trotman says
Dear Dr. Gyerko and Family,
I just wanted to let you know that I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers and in my heart.
Very Truly Yours,
Wendy
Linda Frechette says
Dearest Pete, Peter, Karen and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Marilyn\’s passing…what a beautiful, wonderful person!! I\’m so happy that she is not struggling and suffering anymore with her illness. We have so many wonderful and FUN memories of the family just being together and talking, playing cards, croquet, picking fruit at the cottage, fishing and on and on. Marilyn was always the artistic one who was so good at preserving photos and memories for us all, and she was always happy and in a good mood! What a remarkable and kind person, great friend to anyone that needed her. She will be very missed and fondly remembered by many, even those of us who haven\’t spent time with her for years. Life just gets in the way sometimes, everyone working and busy and people moving to other areas, which makes it hard to keep in touch and spend any quality time together. We have a strong, devoted family none-the-less, and we will all have a beautiful visit in her honor on saturday 🙂 see you then. fondly, linda frechette