In Loving Memory
Madeline L. Lynch
September 14, 1935 - December 11, 2023

VISITATION
Thursday, December 14, 2023
9:30 - 10:30 A.M.
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, December 14, 2023
10:30 A.M.
Holy Family Catholic Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Paul Kelly

BURIAL
St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Madeline L. Lynch, daughter of Hilary and Lillian (Flaherty) Millea, was born September 14, 1935, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Madeline had the joy of growing up in a large and loving Irish family.  She was one of eleven children, including three sets of twins. Madeline received her education in Emmetsburg, graduating from Emmetsburg Catholic High School.   Following high school, Madeline attended the University of Northern Iowa where she earned her teaching degree.

On June 18, 1960, Madeline was united in marriage to Thomas Lynch in Waterloo, Iowa. They  were blessed with three children, Thomas, Jr., Joanne and Robert.  Madeline and Tom lived in Waterloo, Algona, Emmetsburg and Sheldon.  Madeline taught school for a few years before she became a full time homemaker, caring for her family.  She and Tom returned to Emmetsburg after living in Sheldon.

Madeline was a faithful and devoted member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg. She enjoyed making rosaries for those serving in the military.

Madeline passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Emmetsburg Care Center in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilary and Lillian Millea; her husband, Thomas; six sisters, Veronica Ohrtman, Eileen Millea, Jean Millea, Ruth Avila, Catherine Mettler, and Jeanette Smith; and two brothers, Jim Millea and Tom Millea.

She is survived by her children, Thomas (Margie) Lynch Jr. of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Joanne Lynch of Emmetsburg, Iowa, and Robert (Bonnie) Lynch of Muskogee, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Millea of Tulsa, Oklahoma; her twin sister, Maureen Hemann of Emmetsburg, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home