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Patrick J. Lynch

1952 - 2021

Patrick J. Lynch obituary, 1952-2021, Eureka, IL

BORN

1952

DIED

2021

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Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home

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Eureka, Illinois

Patrick Lynch Obituary

Patrick J. Lynch

March 15, 1952 - March 10, 2021

GIBSON CITY - Patrick J. Lynch, 68, peacefully passed away Wednesday March 10, 2021 at home. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday March 16, 2021 at Rosenbaum Funeral Home in Gibson City, followed by a visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Drummer Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Casual dress attire is encouraged.

Pat was born March 15, 1952 in Bloomington, Illinois, a son of Francis W. and Helen V. Wright Lynch. He is survived by two brothers: William (Linda) Lynch of Decatur, Indiana and Gerald (Georgia) Lynch of Gibson City; seven nieces and nephews: Gary (Julie) Coit of Gibson City, Vicki Kirkpatrick of Elliott, Tony (Tonietta) Coit of Sarasota, Florida, Shannon McBarnes of Auburn, Indiana, William (Heather) Lynch of Decatur, Indiana, Jerry (Laura) Lynch of Gibson City and Darren (Kelly) Lynch of Naperville. Also, many great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Mary Frances Lynch and Marie Celeschi.

Pat was a sheet metal worker in Chicago for over forty years, traveling back and forth. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and cheering for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Bears. Pat often reminisced about his two trips to Ireland and being able to meet several members of the Lynch family. He was happiest spending time with his family and friends.

Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.rosenbaumfh.com.

Published by The Pantagraph on Mar. 13, 2021.

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Memorial Events
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Mar

16

Rosary

10:30 a.m.

Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home

508 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530

Mar

16

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home

508 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530

Mar

16

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

IL

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Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home

508 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530

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