Margaret Lynch (1857-1929)

LYNCH, MCCARTHY

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/22/2013 at 20:39:23

Cascade Pioneer, April 4, 1929

MRS. MARGARET LYNCH
Widow of the late David Lynch of Garry Owen
Died March 31st

Mrs. Margaret Lynch, widow of the late David Lynch, of Garry Owen, died Sunday afternoon, March 31, at 4 o'clock p.m., at the family homestead in Butler Township. Mrs. Lynch's maiden name was Margaret McCarthy and she was born in Butler Township, Jackson County, October 26, 1857 and resided all her lifetime in the vicinity of her birth.

She was married to David Lynch July 16, 1876, at St. Patrick's church, Garry Owen, by Rev. Father Kelly. Ten children were born to them, four sons and six daughters, James D. Lynch and Miss Loretta of Des Moines; Mrs. W. A. Folk and William of Waterloo; Mrs. William Duggan and Joseph of Dubuque; Mrs. W. A. Sepka of Chicago; John, Mrs. Mary McCarthy and Gertrude, at home.

Mrs. Lynch was a devoted Christian woman, whose exemplary life was an inspiration to the community and whose sterling Catholic faith was an unforgettable devotion.

The funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's church, Garry Owen, Thursday morning, April 4th, Rev. J. P. Connell officiating.