"I?m so sorry for you and your family?s loss. I am one of Mike Rebatzke granddaughter Tessie. I was very sadden when I heard the news. A couple memories I had growing up and being around him (uncle ty) was he used to do the Donald Duck impression! He did it quite well! Another one was when we would be in the basement of my grandpas work shop eating peanuts laughing about funny jokes him letting me give Ruger Gunner and spunky dog treats! He was a fun person to be around! May he Rest In Peace ??"
In loving memory of
Tyrone "Ty" Vlahovich
June 2, 1948 - January 23, 2022
Tyrone M. "Ty" Vlahovich, 73, of Farmington, passed away at 4:12 am Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his residence. Ty was born on June 2, 1948 in Farmington to Steve and Esola (Veterane) Vlahovich. Ty married Michele Stapleton on September 19, 1998 in Rome, IL. She survives along with four children; Stephanie (Vince) Lombardi of Rockford, Jennifer (Scott) Sabourin of Appleton, WI, Nick Stapleton of Peoria Heights and Jessie Stapleton of Jacksonville, FL, two brothers; Jack Vlahovich and Tommy Vlahovich, two sisters; Trisha Kendall and Sonja McCormick, nine grandchildren; Austin Lombardi, Brooke Lombardi, Kyle Lombardi, Kendall Whitney, Ethan Whitney, Trevor Sabourin, Ryan Sabourin, Miranda Stapleton and Madison Stapleton.
Ty worked at Caterpillar for 34 years. He was a member of Rome Baptist Church in Rome, IL.
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a visitation from 5-7 pm Friday, January 28, 2022 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton, where services will be 3pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington. Memorials can made to The Ark animal shelter in Lacon, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. To view Ty's DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Very sorry to hear that Tyrone passed. I was Tyrone's second cousin. His Father, Steve and my Grandpa Joe were brothers. The last time I saw you and Tyrone was when I worked at Greenview nursery and you brought Aunt Esola with you. What a wonderful surprise it was to see you all! god Bless, Pebbles Donahue"
"Michele, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was saddened to hear about Ty passing. Prayers and hugs for all of you. Nancy Snyder"
"My deepest sympathies for your family. May his memory be a blessing."
"I express my colences to Tyronne's family. I am his second cousin but moved away years ago and lost contact with him. I returned several years ago to help my mother. I was saddened to hear about him passing and as I view his tribute video I see that he lived a very happy and active life. I remember Ty best as a child when we would all play together on Fort Hill in Famington, however it was only after he took his daily nap and practiced his accordian. Aunt Esola was adamant about that and would come outside and shoo us away because we were yelling at his bedroom window to come outside and play. Many wonderful childhood memories of a sweet cousin. My love to all. Vikki Hibberd"
"Michelle we are so sorry for your loss. Ty and his parents were so good to us through the years . If there is anything we can do for you please don't hesitate to ask . Tom and Jeanette Wolford"
"Michele, I was so surprised and sorry to hear of Ty?s death? I am praying for strength for you and your family. Hugs??"
"Our deepest sympathy to the family. We knew and worked with Ty at Cat. Also a few parties with Ty in those years. Dick & Georgiann Davis"
"Played a lot of baseball with and against Ty in our younger years! He was always fun to be around and had a quick smile and a friendly word he shared with everyone. That was the way he was with everyone and the way he approached life . He will be missed."
"Michelle, we are so sorry for the loss of your husband, Ty. Remembering the years that we've seen you at the girl's basketball games from Pearce through high school. We're thinking of you and praying for you all. Jesse, sending prayers and hugs. Mama Bear (Dot) and Bill Gavin"
"Michelle, all our love goes out to you. Ty was such a good guy, so mucb fun to be around and a true and dedicated friend. We are going to miss him and hope that you will not lose touch.
Our Most Heart Felt Condolences,
Kathy Bello and Marcy Stollings"
"so sorry jessie for the lost of your dad prayers and hugs "
"Michele, we are so sorry to hear of Ty?s passing. We have so many memories of him cheering at all the girls? games. You have our deepest sympathy."
"My sincere sympathy and prayers to the family,As you remember your beloved Tyrone , May Our Heavenly Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way.Psalms 94:18,18"
"When Ty retired from Caterpillar, I replaced him ... at least as well as I could He was super in so many ways! Then got to work with him when he came back to our group as a contract worker. He had the greatest sense of humor and was also a wonderful co-worker. And so much knowledge! My deepest condolences go to Michelle and the children and grandkids. I know he will be missed by so many! Love you, Ty"