Donna L. "Donna Baby" Lynch

Donna L. "Donna Baby" Lynch obituary

Donna L. "Donna Baby" Lynch

Donna Lynch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Donna L. Lynch, nee Baggett, age 88, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Michael (Jodi) Lynch and Lauren (Paul) Hoel; cherished grandmother of Kevin and Bradley Lynch, Brian (fiance Gen Taylor) Hoel and Kailey (Charley) Hlavin; dear sister of Jean (the late Fritz) DelPercio, Larry (Karen) Baggett and the late Doris (the late Frank) Revello; cherished daughter of the late Fred Baggett the late Neva, nee Ninness, Baggett; fond aunt and great-aunt of many. "Donna Baby" loved being with her family and friends – bowling, playing cards or gardening, but she loved nothing more than spending time with her grandkids. She will be deeply missed. Visitation Monday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Fairview Memorial Park, Northlake. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to the charity of your choice. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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