Joann Elizabeth Lynch

STOUGHTON-Joann "Joey" Elizabeth Lynch, age 90, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at home. She was born on Aug. 10, 1928, in Janesville, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Ovren) Wene. She married Robert Lynch, who passed away in 2000. Joey graduated from Stoughton High School and took accounting classes. She was a bookkeeper for Coldwell Banker Real Estate and for Yahara Builders. Joey was a talented carpenter and was active with carving classes at the Senior Center. She enjoyed nature and camping, was a lifelong fisherman with many trips to Canada, and raised and trained dogs. Joey is survived by her sons, Tom (Mary Beth) Lynch and John (Lori Wild) Lynch; grandchildren, Matthew (Aly) Lynch, Abby (Adam) Kuehn, Peter (Dana) Lynch, and Erik Lynch; great-grandchildren, Miles and Lola; and Edgar the cat. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and sisters, Isabelle and Georgia. Per family's wishes, a private celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family will forever be grateful for the kindness and incredible care provided by Peggy Kiss and her aides, Sam, Lee, Regina, Julie and others along the way. They enabled Joey to stay in her home to the end. Thanks also to her wonderful neighbors who helped throughout the years of her illness and to Agrace HospiceCare for their support and help. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590