Helen V. Lynch (nee Roth), age 97, of Countryside, IL. Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Sherrill E. Lynch. Devoted mother of Janet (Larry) Lock and the late Melvin (Barbara) Lynch. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Brandy) Lock and Kevin (Michelle) Lock. Proud great-grandmother of five.

Preceded in death by her husband, son, great-grandson, a sister, and four brothers.

Helen was an avid gardener, traveler, and an award-winning photographer.

Funeral Services are 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, IA.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will take place at Sheridan Cemetery, Malcom, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Thomas Hospice, Hinsdale or to the Veterans of Foreign Wars are appreciated.