Michael J. Gyorkos' Obituary
PEORIA – Michael J. Gyorkos, 73, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 7:04 p.m. on April 29, 2023, in Palm Coast, Florida. Mike was born on May 12, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, to Julius and Emma (nee Wall) Gyorkos.
He married Beverly (nee Morris) Gyorkos on July 10, 1971, at Beverly Manor Church in Washington, Illinois. Mike worked as a Machine Operator at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria for 30 years. He served in the Peoria Army National Guard for 6 years. In his retirement years, Mike was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 115 Honor Guard. For many years, he enjoyed playing in the Flagler Senior Softball League.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Karen. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Beverly; his son Brian Gyorkos of Fremont, California; Brian’s wife Yvonne (nee Pang) Gyorkos; and two grandchildren Emma and Matthew Gyorkos.
A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am on Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 4600 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, Florida 32164. Heritage Funeral & Cremation Service of Bunnell, Florida is assisting the family. www.HeritageFlagler.com
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