Dolores Ann 'Dee' Lynch
December 28, 1934 - February 08, 2013
Obituary
MADISON- Dolores Ann “Dee” Lynch, age 78, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. She was born on Dec. 28, 1934, in Montfort, the daughter of Earnest and Geneva Holmes. On Oct. 18, 1951, Dee married Paul F. Lynch. For the past 18 years Dee was a beloved caretaker at Kindred Hearts in Cottage Grove. She is survived by her children, Gary (Cindi Henige), Dave, Cindy (Joe) Baldarotta, Danny, Doug, Debbie (George) Phelan, Paul Jr. (Nancy), Tim (Elizabeth), Tom (Heidi) and Brenda (Aaron) Perkins; grandchildren, Nicole and Lauren Phelan, Nicolo Baldarotta, Matthew Lynch, Emily and Benjamin Lynch, Olivia and Ava Lynch, Blake, Savannah and Brady Perkins and Tyler Lynch; sisters, Karen, Mary and Joan; and brother, Jerry. Dee was preceded in death by her husband, Paul who she dearly missed for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, with Monsignor Michael E. Hippee presiding. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. She is Mom. Larger than life. She was proud, dignified and true. She taught us the value of working hard. The values of kindness, giving and forgiveness. She is our guiding light. We will never forget Mom. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420
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Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, with Monsignor Michael E. Hippee presiding.
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Ted Hewitt
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Sorry to hear about your mom
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Ron Perkins
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Dear Brenda and family,
Although we are praying for all the Lynch family, I want to express our continued support, prayer and love as you adjust to your lives without your Mom being here on planet earth.
No words can sum up what we feel at times like this. I remember when my mother passed away. It was different. Somehow it was just not the same. I am sure you know what I am trying to say.
Even though we have been away from home ever so long, something just comes to an end, and we see things with a new view.
Barb and I do pray that God strengthens you, blesses you and helps you lots at this time.
Sincerely,
Ron Perkins
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Teresa Hinz
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Tim,
Losing a parent is such a difficult time in life. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family.
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Maribeth Weier
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To all of Aunt Dolores' family...my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time. I have so many memories of years passed, of the many times spent with your family. The camping trips to the Dells every summer, to the trips to Florida, to coming up to the 'city' to stay with the house-full of kids!
Your mother taught me many things through those times...I was always considered "one of the kids" when I came up to stay. She taught me that everyone helped out with chores, everyone pitched in, whether it was with cleaning, cooking, or taking care of the younger ones, and it all ran like clockwork!
But most of all, your Mom taught me how to laugh and have fun!!! She had such a contagious laugh! I was always inspired how she raised 10 kids, at what seemed at the time so effortlessly, and over years as my own sons grew, I remembered her lesson of encouraging all of you to work together and take care of one another.
I wish I could say that these times will be easy, but it is so difficult to lose a parent, and its yet another when now both parents are gone. I truly hope that you will all remember the many, many good times that you all shared with your Mom and Dad. Hold those memories close...they will help ease the loss, and someday hopefully will bring a smile or perhaps a laugh or two just remembering those good times!
Remember the life lessons that both your parents instilled in each of you...to work hard, have fun in life and take care of one another.
Love to all of you...Maribeth
Rest in peace Aunt Delores, God Bless.
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Aaron and Brenda Perkins Family
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Mom / "Gramma Lynch"
We are grateful to have had you in our lives for so many years. The way your eyes lit up with Blake Savannah and Brady, Your unforgettable smiles and giggles as you played and shared time with them will forever be remembered. The many meals we shared and times spent together visiting will be missed. We know you are in a better place. We know you lived your life to the fullest and had a positive impact on so many people. We really wish you were here. We do know you are reunited with Paul and we are comforted to know that and happy for the two of you. We will all meet again and we love you.
Brenda, Aaron, Blake, Savannah and Brady Perkins
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Linda Holmes
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I am so sorry for your loss she is now with Uncle Paul her love of her life may god bless them both stay stong.