Judy Lynch

Judy Lynch

Age 73 of Wilmington, formerly Romeoville, passed away Monday September 26, 2016 at her home in Wilmington.

Born August 20, 1943 in Chicago, Judith Barbara was the daughter of Walter and Edith Reimer-Fiehl. She was raised and educated in Chicago, and on June 16, 1963, she married Thomas Alexander Lynch in Glasgow, Montana.  Judy gained her teaching certificate and was most recently employed by Booth Central School in Wilmington until her retirement. She enjoyed puzzle games like crossword and Sudoku, and being a member of a greeting card group that exchanged countless numbers of greeting cards with its members. Judy was an avid video game player, with games like Pokemon, Harvest Moon, and Dark Cloud being among her favorites. She was a sweet woman with a gentle disposition, who was family oriented. Judy will be remembered for her generosity and charming smile.

Survivors include her children: Julie (Mark) Shetina of Wilmington and Michael (JoAnne) Lynch of Wirtz, Virginia; four grandchildren: Sarah and Samantha Shetina, Christine Lynch, and Gage O’Brien; three siblings: Don Szczodrowski, Mike (Brenda) Zarembka, and Lucile (Dean) Morehouse; numerous nieces and nephews, and best friend of 65 years: Sharen Stennett.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother: Mildred Zarembka; her late husband: Thomas Lynch; and two brothers: Ronald Fiehl and A. George (Betty) Szczodrowski.

Per her family’s wishes, a private funeral service will be held, and interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, where Judy will be laid to rest with her husband.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Judy’s memory to Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Judy’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington 815-476-2181.