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Richard Pyburn Obituary

Richard E. Pyburn, age 80, a 53 year resident of Downers Grove passed away November 27, 2012. Loving father of Ken (Marcia), Lori (Steve) Tervo, Tim (Chris) and Mike (Lisa) Pyburn. Cherished grandfather of twelve. He was a Korean War veteran and member of American Legion Post 80 of Downers Grove. He was also a certified public accountant, who owned and operated a business in Downers Grove for forty-three years and loved to play golf and be with friends and family at the lake. Visitation was Thursday, November 29, from 3-9 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL. Funeral service at the First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, Friday, November 30, at 1 p.m. Interment at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Il 60674. For more information, www.toonfuneralhome.com or 630-968-0408

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Nov. 30, 2012.

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Alan Petrucci

November 22, 2019

Always in my thoughts! He helped me in many ways! Never forget his southern comfort manhattans! Water rusts the pipes!

Alan Petrucci

April 15, 2013

So sad. Decided to call him to meet for lunch. It has been to long since we lunched and had his favorite drink, a Southern Comfort Old Fashion!
Line is disconnected. Hope he was knocking around retired. No home number in my possession. Googled him and discovered the worst.
He was a great friend!

American Heart Association

December 1, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home

November 30, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Gina Winkelman

November 29, 2012

Every time Dick would sit in my barberchair I knew we were going to have some fun and laughs! He will be missed very much by all of us at Main Street Barbershop. What a wonderful and sweet man! Every time I travel to Florida I will think of Dick!

Sue and Bob Gehm

November 29, 2012

Dear Ken and Marcia,
We send you our deepest condolences at this very difficult time. Our love and prayers are with your whole family.

Capritta Family

November 29, 2012

Dear Pyburn Family,

Dick was more than a neighbor to us, he was a big part of our "lake family." He will be sorely missed, but we are thankful that he gave us all of you.

With love,

Lydell, Michelle, Matt, and Cord

Gary Knoblauch

November 29, 2012

We will miss Dick. He was a long time friend.

Patricia Burke

November 29, 2012

Dear Lori and Family,
Was so sad to get your call. Rich was a wonderful man, so generous and wise and always full of fun. He never failed to be there for others, too. I know you will miss him much. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

With much love, Pat (Schroeder) Burke

Helen Baumann

November 28, 2012

Dear Lori and Family, Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I know it's a very sad time, but hoping the love, memories, laughter and prayers of friends and family will give strength and ease the sorrow. Time heals all wounds. Take care, Warm regards, Maggie B.

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