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Lynch, Helen Ann
Helen Ann Lynch, 75, of Coralville, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Mercy Iowa City due to complications from pneumonia. She was surrounded by all of her children. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3000 12th Ave., Coralville. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Lensing Funeral Home, 605 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City. The rosary will be recited at 2:45 p.m., and a vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Helen is survived by her five children, Connie (Dan) Carder of Coralville, Brenda (Allan) Vestal of Urbandale, Jammie (Tom) Goedken of Solon, Jim (Jill) Lynch of Coralville and Dawn (Fred) Nettnin of Chicago; 10 grandchildren, Michael (Cassie) Goedken, Mac Goedken, Brittany Carder, James Vestal, Kelsey Carder, Eleanor Vestal, Andie Lynch, Ella Nettnin, Claire Lynch and Irene Nettnin; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Donations on behalf of Helen can be made to one of two organizations close to her heart: Children's International or Habitat for Humanity.
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