Shirley Fay Lynch

Shirley Fay Lynch, 90, of Westmont, Illinois, formerly of Harbert, Michigan, died peacefully, Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Her life began February 7, 1935 in Houghton, Michigan, the only child born to Leonard and Hannah Segerstrom. She married James Lynch, August 25, 1962 in Marquette, Michigan. After fifty-six years of marriage, he preceded her in death.
    
Shirley was born and raised in Houghton, Michigan. After graduating from Northern Michigan University, she moved to Ann Arbor where she met her future husband, Jim. They settled in La Grange, Illinois where they raised their two sons and lived happily until retirement. During their time in La Grange, they formed a tight knit group of friends known as the “Zuni’s”, who became their friends for life. Their retirement years were spent in Harbert, Michigan in their cherished home on the shore of Lake Michigan, welcoming all visitors. Shirley was an avid member of the River Valley Garden Club, the Harbert Community Church. She loved Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, playing solitaire, and an evening glass of wine.     
    
Shirley will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by two sons, James Lynch, Jr. and Daniel (Karen) Lynch, both of Darien, Illinois; three grandchildren, Alex Lynch, Kristina Lynch, Teddy Lynch; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and life-long friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends will gather Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time in Harbert Community Church,            6444 Harbert Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125.

Shirley will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in Riverside Cemetery.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Shirley be made to Harbert Community Church, 6444 Harbert Road, Sawyer, Michigan 49125.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Pobocik Chapel, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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