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Jennifer Marie Lynch
1972 - 2013
Jennifer Marie Lynch
1972 - 2013
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Jennifer Lynch Obituary
Norwalk
Jennifer Marie Lynch, age 40 of Norwalk, IA, died on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Jennifer was born on October 22, 1972, in Minot, ND. She is the daughter of Marvin and Mary Glaser.
After graduating from Millard South High School in Omaha, NE, in 1990. Jennifer attended Beloit College in Beloit, WI and later attended Mercy Medical College in Des Moines, IA, graduating as a registered nurse.
She was married to David Lynch on September 5, 1998 at St. Patrick's Irish Settlement in Cumming, IA.
Jennifer was devoted to her Catholic faith. She was driven in her career as a nurse, and took great pride in helping people, specifically children with whom she worked with in the pediatric ward. She loved her family and was a loyal wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was extremely dedicated to her children and helping them achieve their dreams and potential. A compassionate heart, giving spirit and an incredible generosity defined Jennifer. She will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, David Lynch and children, Carli Adrienne Kenyon and Benjamin David Lynch of Norwalk, IA; parents, Marvin and Mary Glaser, Fort Myers, FL; brother, Abraham (Monica) Glaser of Kansas City, KS; sister, Adrienne (Joe) Petsick of Omaha, NE.
Visitation will be on May 9, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Caldwell Raddatz Funeral Home & Crematory, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale IA. A Funeral mass and burial will be held, Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St.Patrick's Irish Settlement, 3396 155th Street, Cumming, IA.
Her simple philosophy about life was: I hope your dreams take you to the corner of your smiles…
To the highest of your hopes…
To the windows of your opportunities…
And to the most special places your heart has known.
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Darrel Blunck
May 19, 2013
Jennifer was my nurse when I was going
thru cancer surgery and treatment at
Mercy...she became a friend and I am so
sorry to hear of her dying at such a young age...our sympathy to David and
the children.We just learned of her
passing...so late in sending this note
Shelly Polansky
May 13, 2013
My dearest cousin Jen, I miss you dearly and know you are at peace. Obviously god needed another angel to watch over us. Until we meet again!!! Love you Jen.
Carmen Thomas
May 12, 2013
I had the great opportunity to work with Jen at Blank she always spoke of her family and how great the are...whenever her husband and children would come visit her at the hospital during a long shift you could see the love she had for them,,,that love continues on..I am so sorry for your loss she was a great woman..May God bless you in this your time of sorrow
Penny Braun
May 12, 2013
Dear Lynch family,
I am so very sorry and saddened to hear of Jennifer's passing. She was such an amazing woman and oh, how she always had a smile on her face. Jennifer was my children's first piano teacher... and kindermusik teacher. She hired my oldest daughter, as a teenager, to help her in her coffee shop. Jennifer was the only one I've ever known, who could raise 2 small children, run a music studio, a coffee shop and go to nursing school all at the same time... and keep a smile on her face throughout it all! You could just tell she loved life and she loved the journey. Again, I am just so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my continued thoughts and prayers.
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Dave Thorpe and family
May 10, 2013
Dave, Ben and Carli you are wonderful people that we have been blessed to know and are so sorry for your loss. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
May 10, 2013
Adrienne & Joe, May God bless you in this time of Sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Tom Clark Sr, & Kristine Clark
Darrett Boone
May 9, 2013
To the Lynch Family, it is a pleasure to have known Jennifer, she inspired me into going to college and I was to invite her to my ceremony and I couldn't help to acknowledge the news. I would like to Thank God first and foremost on having Jennifer around.
carol sadler
May 9, 2013
the omaha sadlers extend our deepest sympathy to the lynch and kenyon families. may god bless you all. byron, carol, jeni, alix and roslyn
Todd Rhonda and Nicolette Backman
May 9, 2013
To all of Jennifer's family we are so very sorry for your sudden loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all and our deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you
May 9, 2013
Adrienne and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Jennifer. You are all in our prayers.
Shannon Mullen
May 9, 2013
My sympathies to the Lynch family. Jen's kids were her greatest accomplishments and her were her heart. She also gave her heart and compassion to many at Blank and she will be missed by many. Prayers and hugs!
May 9, 2013
Dave, Carli, Ben and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. May the happiest of memories warm your hearts.
Holly & Jason Collins, Keegan, Sammy & Gabi
Tim and Kristal Daniels
May 9, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Wanted to let you know that Jennifer made a huge impact on Noah and Braden. She was an amazing woman.
Tami Wood (Orta)
May 9, 2013
Dave, my prayers go out to you all.
Ashleigh Cerenzo
May 9, 2013
Adrienne and family I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you all
Richard & Nicole Bunch
May 9, 2013
So, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Family.
Lucy Yates
May 9, 2013
Dave
I am sorry for your loss I really loved working with Jennifer here at Anixter. She taught me alot.
The Starmer Family John, Sheila, Hunter & Nolan
May 9, 2013
Dave, Carli and Ben,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. Jen will be missed greatly. Take comfort knowing that you have such a special angel watching over you.
Pat, Wendy, Hannah & Jake Hill
May 9, 2013
Dave, Carli & Ben
We have shared many great memories! Some of them being: camping in 100 degree weather, teaching religious education which included Christmas caroling, attending numerous sporting events and many more. That is how we will remember Jen, always giving of her time & full of life. Know that are deepest sympathy is with all of you now.
Carolyn Lynch
May 9, 2013
Dave,I was so so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Michelle & Brian and kids Haupts
May 9, 2013
Dave, Carli and Ben,
Jen was one of a kind. How blessed we are to have known such a beautiful person and her cherished family. Her smile will live on with Carli and Ben! Jen will be so missed. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Denise Raymond
May 9, 2013
Dave, Carli and Ben-
Jennifer was the most compassionate person I have ever known. She lived life to the fullest every day. Know that she is in a better place and no longer suffering.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
May 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Leighton Richmond
jennifer blake tyler davis
May 9, 2013
we are s sorry . our thoughts and prayers are with you all right now and I am so so so sorry
Carla Novak
May 9, 2013
Adrienne,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Cory Glaser
May 9, 2013
Dear cousin Jen, you will be forever missed, god needed another angel and picked the best. Dave, Carli, and Ben, sorry for your sudden loss, prayer, time, and knowing Jen will never have pain again, only happiness and heavenlyness from here on out will hopefully heal your pain.
Angela and Jason Lofton
May 8, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Jody and Bryan Albers
May 8, 2013
Mary, Marvin, Abe and Monica, and the rest of the Glaser family. We are so sorry for your loss. You have a beautiful angel watching over you
Lisa Pasternak
May 8, 2013
Dave, Carli, Ben and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, as you cope with this sudden loss. I know that strong family and community will provide needed support and comfort during this challenging time.
Ray Smajd
May 8, 2013
Dave was great to work with at Qwest. You're in our thoughts and prayers, in this time of sorrow.
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