Evelyn Louise Hylbak
June 14, 1924 ~ January 22, 2015
Evelyn Lyn Louise Gates Hylbak, 90, Mount Vernon, died Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids from complications of Influenza A. Visitation for Lyn will be 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2015, at the Morgan Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2015, at the Community Bible Church, Mount Vernon. Burial 2:00 p.m. Monday at North Prairie Cemetery, West Liberty. Lyn is survived by her children: Lori (Robert) Burns of Pueblo, Colorado, Mark Hylbak of Atlanta, Georgia and Karin Capri of Mount Vernon; grandchildren: Greg Murphy, Che, Angela, and Anthony Krumm, Robin and Ryan Burns. Preceding her in death were her husband Vince, a daughter Sharae, and a brother Gale Baldridge. Lyn was born June 14, 1924 at Iowa City the daughter of Charles Russell and Hallie Louise Conklin Gates. She attended Downey Grade School, Downey, and graduated from West Branch High School in 1941 and from Iowa City Commercial College in 1942. Later she used those business skills to finance her college education. Lyn also attended Bethel Junior College in St. Paul, Minnesota, (now Bethel University), Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois and graduated from Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) in 1949. She married Vincent Thoe Hylbak on November 23, 1949 at Downey. The couple made their home in Rockford, Illinois, moved to Fort Madison in 1957 and finally to Mount Vernon in 1967. Lyn worked twenty years in the offices at the Hawkeye Record and the Sun newspapers before retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Community Bible Church and the New Century Club of Mount Vernon. Her joys were her church, her family, traveling, and her cats. Cards, condolences may be sent to: Lyn Hylbak Family, 4332 Benton Street N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 or memorials in her honor may be directed to: Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 W. Mount Vernon Road S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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Dear Mark, I hold you and all your family in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I always enjoyed talking with your Mom, and know how much she loved all of you and how much she was loved. Mary T.
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Goodbye my friend, You were a great mentor to me at the Hawkeye Newspaper, and enjoyed play bingo with you at Hallmark Care Center, Loved your laugh, Deepest Sympathy to your family for their great Loss. You will be missed.
I worked with Lyn for 2 years at the Mt. Vernon SUN, she was truly a delightful person and one of the first I knew when I moved to MV. We were opposites on many things, but that being said, I always remember a genuine affection and humor around our discussions. In the ensuing years I would love to encounter Lyn in town, church, or other places. Her family is well remembered. To her family, please know I share your loss and remember Lyn in the absolute best of lights. Her character was truly loveable and unique.
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Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting your mom and she was always to nice to me. I just found out today and I won’t be able to get to the funeral, but I wanted you to know that you and your family will be in my prayers. Merle
Mark and Karen, Your mom will be greatly missed. It was always great to run into her around town. She never missed an opportunity to talk about your latest accomplishments. She was so proud of you. I enjoyed her cheerfulness and quick humor.
Mark, We are so sorry to hear of Lyn’s passing. She was such a sweet and lovely person and will be missed by so many. Peggy and Carole Woodall
I loved Lyn. She was witty, kind and fun to be around. My sympathies go out to all of you. Karen Miller Thornton
Lori, Mark and Karin, I’m so very sorry for your loss….Lyn was quite the lady. I remember her well from the paper, any time I would see her, she’d ask “any news”? I always got a kick out of that. Also I remember our trip to Alaska with her and Mark. If I remember correctly, Mark took her on that trip to make her 50 states. He was so attentive to her. We all commented on his attention. It was a great trip. Know you are in my thoughts, we have lost a great lady and I know you all know that. With sympathy, Annamae Baker
Mark, Karin and Lori, Lyn was a warm and loving part of my life for many years. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing, but I’m so happy that you had her in your lives for such a long time. Lynette Taylor Senter
mark she must have been very proud to have the successes she had you being one i am very sure that you will find comfort in the memories you have my thoughts are with you jim
Thank-you Annamae! Many people shared stories of Mom at visitation and at the funeral service. Her days at the newspaper came up often. And, of course, the Alaska trip. It was the adventure of a lifetime, and Mom was so happy to visit her 50th state. Mom and I often talked about it, and I am sure you still do too. Thanks again for your thoughts. Mark
Thanks Jim. Mom was quite a lady and I am so grateful to have her as my Mom. Mark
Thank-you Peggy and Carole. Mom often talked about having dinner at your house. And when Mom and I talked on the phone, she always asked about “the girls across the street.” She will be missed. Mark
Thanks for your comments Bob. Mom always loved your photography in the Mt. Vernon Bank calendars. And I would ask her to send a couple of them down here to Atlanta. One for my refrigerator and one for work. Mark
Thanks for your comments Ruth. Yes, we miss her laugh already. Mark
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Lyn, she always shared stories of her family. What a kind, friendly lady, so glad I had the chance to get to know her. I will always remember her laugh.