Submitted by Dan Rich

Michael G. Tylavsky

Nov. 24, 1950 - July 8, 2008

South Bend Tribune 7/10/2008
MISHAWAKA - Michael G. Tylavsky, 57, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008, in his home. Mike was born November 24, 1950, in South Bend, a son of the late George and Virginia (Kubiak) Tylavsky. He grew up in South Bend and graduated from Adams High School in 1969.

On October 13, 1973, Mike married Beverly Luccki and the couple lived in South Bend until settling in Mishawaka in 1977. Mike was employed for 32 years at United Pet Foods and at one time for Eagle Pet Foods. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Mike's surviving family includes his wife of 34 years, Beverly; a daughter, Nicole (Randy) Banks of Mishawaka; two granddaughters, Delanie and Machaela Banks; three brothers, Bernie (Karen) Rouhselang, Larry (Shirley) Rouhselang and George Tylavsky; three sisters, Georgine (Ron) Martin, Suzanne (Bill) Thistlethwaite and Diane (Todd) Halsey; a sister-in-law, Kathy Tylavsky; and an aunt, Virginia Kubiak. Besides his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a son, Nathan, a brother, James, and by a sister-in-law, Judy Rouhselang.

Friends may spend time with Mike's family Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka. Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Memorials may be made to the Leukodystrophy Foundation, 2304 Highland Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178; or to the charity of one's choice.