James M. Lynch

James M. Lynch obituary, Elmhurst, IL

James M. Lynch

James Lynch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Aug. 26, 2025.

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James M. Lynch, age 87, longtime resident of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Chicago; lifetime member IBEW Local 134; retired electrical inspector with City of Chicago, retired supervisor of mechanics with Cook County; former Elder at Belmont Assembly of God; member Full Gospel Businessman's Association; member Grace Gospel Fellowship; beloved husband of the late Sandra J, nee Canty for over 68 years; loving father of James Jr. (Carol), Theresa (Leo) Back, Phillip (Caryn), Nancy (Kevin) Cronin, Maureen (Bill) Hunt, Gary (Phyllis) Mills and the late Steve and Kathleen; proud grandfather of Michael, James, Sarah, Rachel, Carly, Sarah, Robert, Jessica, Stormy, Melissa, Aaron, Alan, Laura, Ryan, John, Justin, Rebekah, Sandra and Elijah and great-grandfather of 29; dear brother of the late Mary, Larry, Patrick, Jack and Matt; uncle of many but especially to his beloved nephew Danny (Linda); Visitation Thursday, August 28, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday, August 29, 2025, 8:00 a.m. until time of prayers 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m. at Grace Gospel Fellowship, 4N220 Rte. IL-83, Bensenville. Interment Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teen Challenge USA, 5250 N. Towne Center, Ozark, Missouri 65721. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
VISITATION
Thursday
Aug
28
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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VISITATION
Friday
Aug
29
8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
Aug
29
10:00 a.m. at
Grace Gospel Fellowship
4N 220 IL Rte-83
Bensenville, IL
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INTERMENT
Friday
Aug
29
Following Service
Mount Emblem Cemetery
Grand Avenue and County Line Road
Elmhurst, IL
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MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Teen Challenge USA, 5250 N. Towne Center, Ozark, Missouri 65721 http://www.teenchallengeusa.org

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