Lynch, Maxine Age 97, formerly of Gordon, WI, passed away peacefully the day before her 98th birthday, on 2/19/2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Lynch; parents, Luanna & John Cahill; son-in-law, Jerry Kline; grandson, Mike Kline; and five siblings. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her, including her daughter, Luanne Kline; grandchildren, Mary (Greg) Hendrix, Cathleen (Jim) Olson, John Kline, Elizabeth (Mike) Randall, Pat (Lea) Kline, Peg (John) McCartan; great-grandchildren, Mariah (Matt), Emily (John), Joe, Michael, Danny, Beck, Ainsley, Rachel, Conor, Jack, Claire; and great-great- grandaughter, Kaya, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Maxine will be remembered for her generous spirit and love of life. She touched many people's lives over the years through this love, while running Gordon's grocery store with her husband Jack, the decades of Girl Scout leadership, years of civic involvement, Garden Club, Bible Study, bowling and of course dancing. Her greatest source of pride & joy was her family. Special thanks to the staff at Jones Harrison, the Hospice of the Twin Cities, and Kathy Beckman. Funeral Mass 10am Thursday Feb. 26 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church -9900 Lyndale Ave S. - Bloomington (952-881-8671) with visitation at church 1 hour before Mass. Memorials will be accepted by the family for Maxine's favorite charities. Cremation Society of Minnesota Edina 952-924-4100
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
You should here some of the stories that some of the older generation that lived in Gordan have told me !
(if it wasn't for Jack and Maxine Lynch and Jack Pine trees they wouldn't have made it through most of the winters....What a pleasure to know such wonderful people.
Rest in Peace Auntie Mac and Uncle Jack.
Jimmy Cahill
James Cahill
February 19, 2021 | Superior, WI
Luanne,
I will miss your mother very much. I brought her Holy Communion every Monday and prayed with her. She frequently asked me to pray for your health, which I do and will continue to do so.
Joseph Cavaleri, Eucharistic Minnister, Jones-Harrison Residence.
Joseph Cavaleri
February 27, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN
I feel so lucky and honored to have had the pleasure of knowing Max. She lit up a room with her wonderful smile, sense of humor, and kind heart. I loved it when she called me kid.
Pam Andresen
February 26, 2009 | Jones Harrison, MN
I had the honor of knowing Maxine when she lived at Parkshore in St. Louis Park. I know that I speak for many here that she was a lovely spunky lady and we still have cherished memories of her wonderful smile and spirit.
Marti Briest
February 24, 2009 | St. Louis Park, MN
Dear Luanne and children, I was so sorry to hear about Maxine. What a vibrant person she was! I treasured the lunches we had when Luanne, Shirley and I went out for lunch with our mothers and we were the "kids". I am sure she leaves a legacy of memories for you to cherish. I wish I could attend the funeral but I am in FL. My sympathies to all of you. Sheila Kelly
February 23, 2009
Auntie Mac,
I wish you love, I wish you health
I wish you wealth in store.
I wish you heaven after death
how can I wish you more.
I love you and thank you for EVERYTHING
you did for me. You touched so many lives. You will be remembered FOREVER.Oh what a heavenly reunion there will be. Say Hi to Mom for me.
Love, Mary Beth
February 22, 2009
What blessing for us to have had Auntie Mac in our lives! She did amazing things in her life—with her beloved Jack, she met John, Bobby and Ted and worked hard for civic and community good. She was the hub of extended family life on Two-mile Lake in Gordon where we were lucky to gather. She told stories, put on plays and encouraged singing and dancing. She had the most positive outlook of anyone I have known. She had so much fun—just living and she spread that joy among all her many, many...
Rosann Cahill
February 22, 2009 | St. Paul, MN
