Marianne Tybur

Marianne (Mariola) Tybur, affectionately known to her grandchildren as ‘Babcia,’ was a loving, Polish, cornerstone for her family and friends.  She was born on April 19, 1942 in Dortmund, Germany, as the oldest child and only daughter of Klara and Stanislaw Jedrkowiak.  Escaping World War II, she moved with her family back to their homeland of Poland where she lived for ~20 years before starting a new life in the United States with fellow Polish native and love of her life, Longin Tybur.  Together they created a caring home for their three sons, Charles, Tom and Jim. It was a life that prioritized faith in God, love, education, Polish traditions and endless hugs and kisses.

Marianne as ‘kamien wegielny’ (cornerstone in Polish), held many critical roles for the family (historian, disciplinarian, healer, teacher, listener and more) while also being a genuine and sincere daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, aunt, grandmother and friend.  In all interactions, she was deeply genuine in her ability to feel others’ joys and sorrows.  She was eager and ready for phone calls and visits with her loved ones. The simple pleasures in life gave her the greatest happiness – a lovely flower, updates on her grandchildren or the perfect weather.  One never left her table hungry – offering third and fourth servings were standard, and she gifted something, no matter how small, on every visit.  She had a love for Wigilia (Polish Christmas Eve), dogs, cats, bunnies, babies, Dancing with the Stars, everything Polish and sweets!  Her sharp mind and memory (especially for dates) was one of her greatest gifts, which she held onto until the very end of her life.

After a short battle with an aggressive cancer, Marianne passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 24, 2021 leaving an enormous hole in the hearts of all who love her, especially immediate family of Longin (husband of 55 years); her three children: Chuck (Marcy), Tom (Tanya), Jim (Marie); and her seven grandchildren: Jonathan, Spencer, Ben, Maddie, Matthew, Noelle and Graham; and two younger siblings: Piotr and Johannes Jedrkowiak.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the church at Our Lady of the Valley.