White Funeral Home
400 First Street West
Independence, Iowa 50644

Independence – Deloris D. Lynch, 93 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died on Friday, September 30, 2022, at ABCM-West Care Center in Independence.  She was born on February 9, 1929, in Cono Township of Buchanan County, Iowa, near Rowley, the daughter of Gus and Martha Adelia (Hart) Bergstrom.  She graduated from high school in Quasqueton, Iowa, with the Class of 1946.  On September 14, 1946, she and Clement Hugh Lynch were married in Winthrop, Iowa.  He preceded her in death in 2009.  Mrs. Lynch was a psychiatric aide at the Mental Health Institute in Independence before retiring.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Independence.

Mrs. Lynch always had a garden where she grew flowers, particularly peonies and roses.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and walking.  She also flew with her husband in their plane.

Mrs. Lynch is survived by 1 daughter, Anne Dake of Independence, 3 grandchildren, Lori Harris of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aaron (Linda) Haas of Independence and Jeff Dake of Vinton, Iowa.  She is also survived by 16 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, 1 daughter, Christine Hutsenpiller, 2 grandchildren, Mike Dake and Tracy Haas, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the White Funeral Home in Independence with Rev. Paul Evans officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence.  Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4^th, at the funeral home.  On line condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.