Kelley H. Lynch

Kelley H. Lynch. The best mother that her three boys (Liam, Hugh, and Teddy) could ever hope to have. She was the epitome of a giving mother in life, teacher of tough moments, friend in shared joy, or mentor in life's lessons.
Kelley grew up in Lenexa, Kansas and formed lifelong friendships from her high school years attending Notre Dame de Sion, an all-girls Catholic high school, of which she was extremely proud. After high school, ever the confident young woman, she went out East and attended Villanova University and formed friendships that continue to this day.
Ever seeking a challenge, she then moved to Chicago and decided to earn a law degree from Loyola University. The years after law school saw her fully embrace the City and the City in turn embraced her. She worked for the City of Chicago's Department of Law, ran a few Chicago Marathons, Hot Chocolates, Shamrock Shuffles, Runs for Gus, Lincoln Park Zoo Runs, and others. She was always active and ran or biked the lake front trail almost daily and kayaked the Chicago River. As a true connoisseur, she hit many of the new restaurants throughout the City's neighborhoods and embraced the rich sport scene (except for her unquestioning loyalty to the Kansas City Chiefs). And ever the intelligent person, she saw the error of her ways and wisely converted from being a Cub fan to the White Sox nation (though one might question the wisdom of such a decision this year).
Kelley also loved rescue dogs, having several over the years, including Bailey, Stella, and her current loyal friend Zoey. Kelley had an inner grace and calm which nurtured many lifelong friendships. Those who knew Kelley as a friend were the lucky ones, since she was loyal and giving.
She loved watching her boys excel in life, whether through running, school, art, or friendships. She loved to travel and was excited to share her love of Italy with the boys on a family trip on summer 2023. She always appreciated time with family, whether at home, at Lake Geneva or on big family trips.
Kelley is survived by her husband, Bryan; their three children, Liam, Hugh, and Edward "Teddy"; her parents, Robert and Judy Hoehn (nee Harris); her sister, K. Sarah Hoehn; her brother, Michael R. (Leah Nicole) Hoehn; her parents-in-law, William and Adele Lynch; her brother-in-law, William (Elise) Lynch; and many loving nieces and nephews.
We miss and think about Kelley - every day.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1107 North Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610. On Thursday, May 23, 2024, a Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1107 North Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610. Limited parking will be available in the school parking lot, which is west of the Church, located at 363 West Hill Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610. Limited additional parking maybe be available adjacent to Union Missionary Baptist Church, 940 North Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois and at the surface lot located on the Southeast corner of Oak St. and Orleans St.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Kelley Lynch to support the Leukemia research of Dr. Michael Drazer at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. Checks may be made payable to the "University of Chicago Medicine" and sent to the following address: University of Chicago Gift Administration and Business Data, Kelley Lynch Memorial, 5235 S. Harper Court, 4th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60615. Alternatively, you can donate online at givetomedicine.uchicago.edu; please note "Kelley Lynch" in the Special Instructions field or 888-824-4224.
For further information please call 312-421-0936.