Timothy "Timmy" R. Doyle, age 59, of Manhattan passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Erin (John) Haley, two grandchildren, Sophia and Dylan, his brothers; Kevin (Patty), Jamie (Peggy), Terry (Rose), Bobby, Andy (Chrissy), and Danny (Katie), his sisters; Colleen Schroeder, Kara Boeckman, Tracy (Ed) Clark and Megan (Tim) Baldermann, numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marilynn (nee Fitzgerald) Doyle, his maternal grandparents, Robert and Martha Fitzgerald and his paternal grandparents, Frank and Edna Doyle. A lifelong resident of Manhattan, Timmy was an active member in the community. He earned his Bachelor's degree from college of St. Francis and his Master's degree from Governors State University in public administration. He coached little league for numerous years and assisted with Vacation Bible School. Timmy was a volunteer fire fighter for two years and served as a Manhattan Village Trustee for eight years. Timmy was a current member of the Manhattan School Board District 114, serving since 1991. He also served as a member on the board of the Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843. Timmy has touched many lives and will be dearly missed. Funeral service for Timmy will be 9:30a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015 from Forsythe Funeral Home to St. Joseph Church, Manhattan for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be Friday from 3-8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Manhattan. Memorials to the family would be most appreciated.
Forsythe Funeral Home
507 S. State St. (Rt. 52)
Manhattan, IL 60442
815-478-3321
www.forsythefuneralhome.com