On Sept. 11 Bishop Carliss Moody of Faith Temple Church hosted a grand birthday party for Mother Irene Tyler.
A long-time member of the community, Mother Tyler celebrated her 106th birthday. Born Sept. 7, 1904, in Petersburg, Ind., Mother Tyler has lived in Evanston since 1931. The occasion also celebrated her four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, 16 great, great-grandchildren and three great, great, great-grandchildren.