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Wiley Lynch Obituary
Wiley J. Lynch 75, of Forreston, died Monday, September 4, 2017, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Wiley was born and raised in the community he loved of Forreston on October 30, 1941; the son of Jack W. and Florence (Kohl) Lynch. He married Carol A. Henning November 12, 1960, at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Forreston. He worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for many years; he was an Ogle County Deputy Coroner, EMT for the Forreston Ambulance Service, and owned and operated Wiley's CITGO in Forreston and in his later years he enjoyed selling Louisiana Style Snow Balls to the hometown kids and surrounding communities. Wiley was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, an avid Forreston Cardinal fan, he most enjoyed being outdoors on his deck, fishing and hunting. His family was always most important to him, especially all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Carol Lynch of Forreston; son, Jim Lynch of Forreston; daughters, Barbara (Daniel Sr.) Cederholm of Forreston and Jodie (Mark) Hundertmark of German Valley; sister, Leatrice Bicksler of Leaf River; six grandchildren, Daniel Cederholm Jr., Christopher (Chelsey) Cederholm, Amanda (Justin) Johnson, Jeremy (Sarah) Hundertmark, Joseph (Katie) Hundertmark, and James W. Lynch; nine great-grandchildren, Samantha Cederholm, Hannah Cederholm, Zach Cederholm, Gage Cederholm, Cooper Johnson, Emma Hundertmark, Eva Hundertmark, Mason Hundertmark, and Grant Hundertmark; and many nieces and nephews. Wiley was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dale Green, and sister, Ione Goodwin.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2017, at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Scott Ralston will officiate. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in Wiley's memory. Please sign his guestbook and share a remembrance at www.burketubbs.com
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Teresa Severson
September 8, 2017
So sorry to read of Wileys passing my family and I have wonderful memories of you all back in the River Forest Riders day..Prayers to you all.
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glenda whitson
September 8, 2017
Barb and carol and the rest of the family. Wiley was a great man he was always fair to everyone, could make all smile. may the good lord keep you in his loving embrace. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
jimmy anderson
September 7, 2017
carol and family,Sorry to hear of Wileys passing.Thoughts are with you and your family
Jay Rouzan
September 7, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss Wiley was great guy you have my most sincere condolance
Connie (Burton) Willey
September 6, 2017
Carol and family: Sorry to hear about the passing of a great man. I know you will all miss him dearly. He's in good hands now with God as all of our many Forreston Family and Friends are. Lesley sends her condolences to you all
John Cook
September 6, 2017
Thinking of the Lynch family, Wiley was a good man.
JOSEPH TSCHUPP(PONTNACK)
September 6, 2017
HOPE it helps to know that GOD is holding your loved one in his arms ang holding you in his heart THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Laurie Markel
September 6, 2017
Carol, I am so sorry. Thoughts and prayers.
Dorene Shores
September 6, 2017
Carol and Family- Our families want to express our sympathies to you in the loss of Wiley. He will be truly missed- a wonderful man. Gary Abels and Kevin Shores Families
Amy (Juergens) Ter Hark
September 5, 2017
Wiley was always a hoot every time I saw him at a family reunion or sitting outside his Snow Ball wagon, smiling & joking with everyone. He will be missed. My sympathies to the family.
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