Christine M. Byrne
February 26, 1931 - April 26, 2021
Christine M. Byrne, 90, of Elmhurst, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born February 26, 1931, in Chesterton, Indiana, to Andrew and Louise Royko. Christine is survived by her daughters Marlene (Terry) Knapp and Rita Clark; her grandchildren Terry Jr. (Mandy), Joe (Amy), Mike (Lindsey), Christina (Anthony), John (Wendy), Dan (Jen), Jesse (Stephanie), and Kathy (Mike); her thirteen great grandchildren; her siblings Andrew Royko and Louise (Jim) Stowe; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Ambrose Byrne; her son Jim Byrne; and her parents. Visitation Sunday, May 2, 2021, from 3 pm until 5 pm, at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 N. York Street, Elmhurst. Funeral Mass 10 am, Monday, May 3, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 145 E. Grand Avenue, Bensenville. Please meet at church - there is nothing at the funeral home Monday morning. Burial to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks are required. Attendance is limited to 50 people. No food or drink allowed.
Christine M. Byrne, 90, of Elmhurst, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born February 26, 1931, in Chesterton, Indiana, to Andrew and Louise Royko. Christine is survived by her daughters Marlene (Terry) Knapp and Rita Clark; her grandchildren... View Obituary & Service Information