Lyle H. Flach
Lyle H. Flach
Lyle H. Flach, 78, passed away March 9, 2024 with his family by his side.
He was born March 17, 1945 in Warrensburg, Ill., to a successful farm family, the fifth of five children of Herman Rudolph and Opal (Harbarger) Flach.
Lyle was baptized a Christian and had a deep love for his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a longtime active member of Calvary Church. Lyle will be remembered for his extensive contributions in the cattle industry, including his work as an auctioneer, love for horse racing, passion for Illini basketball and devotion to his family.
He married the love of his life, Kathy Jo Eyre, on Dec. 23, 1996. They were best friends and shared over 27 wonderful years together.
Lyle was a devoted father to four daughters, Kathleen (Boe) Flach Quisenberry of Springfield, Mo., Melinda “Suzanne” (AJ) Bayless of Chillicothe, Ashley (Steven) Dennis of Sherman, Ill. and Elizabeth (Benjamin) Burkard of Hillsboro; 13 grandchildren, Jeffery (Jennifer) Wood, Jacob Wood, Justin Wood, Melina Bayless, Noah Hauke, Landan Hauke, Logan Hauke, Danielle Dennis, Ryan Dennis, Brielle Dennis, Cameron Burkard, Braydon Burkard and Ashton Burkard; four great-grandchildren, Anastasia, Autumn, Aspen and Adaline; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roger and Jim Flach; and two sisters, Norma Bell and Anna Butcher.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the Mowrystown Church of Christ with Pastor Chris Gobin officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1p.m. Friday.
Burial will be in Mowrystown Cemetery in Mowrystown
The Edgington Funeral Home, Mowrystown, is serving the family.
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