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Lynne Fitzsimmons Obituary
Born: December 8, 1943
Died: March 13, 2018
Lynne Grace Fitzsimmons, 74, of Huntley, died peacefully on March 13, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. She passed with her beloved children by her side.
Private family services were held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to North Park Elementary School Creative Drama Program, c/o Wendy Andrews, 2017 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618. Please reference Lynne on memorial gifts. Lynne was an ardent supporter of the arts.
Lynne was born December 8, 1943 the daughter of Kenneth and Fern Carlson. She worked as a software training specialist for the state of Illinois, and spent forty years raising her children in Rock Island. She lived in Sun City for the last fifteen years, where she enjoyed an active social life including the Scandinavian Club, frequent road trips with her girlfriends, baking, gardening, Christmas crafting, puzzles and online genealogy research. Just last June, Lynne traveled to the Galapagos Islands to celebrate her grandson's graduation.
Lynne was a devoted mother and grandmother, a stand-in mother for many others, and her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She was full of unconditional love and really enjoyed a good laugh.
Lynne is survived by her children, Doug Fitzsimmons and Anne Gruber; their spouses, Marjan and Jim; and by her grandsons, Zachary and Benjamin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Bruce Carlson.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Linda True
March 20, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Lynn was a dear friend, and a beautiful person. May she Rest In Peace
Linda True
March 20, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Lynn was a beautiful woman and a dear friend.
March 17, 2018
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such as those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR
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