Dorothy Lynch

Dorothy, age 84, passed away May 12, 2016 at the Kavanagh House in Des Moines surrounded by her family. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17th at St. Patrick Irish Settlement in Cumming. A visitation will be from 5 7 p.m. Monday, May 16th at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Patrick Irish Settlement Cemetery. Dorothy was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 24, 1931. At the age of 10, she moved to West Des Moines, IA. Shortly after graduating from St. Josephs Catholic Academy she married Francis Lynch on August 17, 1949 and they shared their next 61 years together until Francis passed in April 2011. Dorothy worked in retail during her early years and then tended to her family and farm for the rest of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading, traveling, puzzles, and taking part in activities with her friends at Woodlands Creek Assisted Living. Dorothy is survived by her three children, Debbie Porter (Tom) of Cumming, Shirley Wilgenbusch (Pete) of St. Charles, and Sharon Benshoof of Winterset; six grandchildren, Kevin Porter (Jenny), Holly Porter, Lori Vander Heiden (Ted), Andy Wallace (Jocelyn), Amy McCasland (Doug), Joe Wilgenbusch (Heather); eleven great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Luke, Adam, Shelby, Travis, Tyler, Sydney, Lane, Lauren, Kayden, and Emily; sister Georgia Hicks of Seward, NE and two brother-in-laws John (Joan) and Donald Lynch; many nephews, nieces and cousins. Memorials may be directed to the Woodlands Creek Activity Fund in memory of Dorothy Lynch. Online condolences may be made at www.caldwellparrish.com.