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Belmond Independent - Iowa
August 22, 2000

Gladys Mae Lynch, 93, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000, at the Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 18, at the United Church of Christ-Congregational with Pastor Lynne Spencer-Smith officiating. Music was provided by Carol Severson, organist; Marilyn Janssen, vocalist. Ushers were Charlie Wilson and Bob Watermiller. Casket bearers were Douglas Roelofsen, Louie Mennenga, Roger Johnson, Wayne Hinman, Stephen Hinman, and Steve Schnell. Interment was at the Evergreen Cemetery near Clarion.

Gladys Mae Cupp, the daughter of Harry and Elsie (Rosburg) Cupp, was born August 8, 1907, in Blaine Township, Wright County. She attended school in Rowan and graduated from high school in 1925. She completed her degree at Drake University in 1960, by going to college weekends, nights and summers. She taught school for many years, ending her career teaching first grade at Alden. Gladys was united in marriage to Wendell Schroder in 1930 and to this union Darwin was born. She married Francis Lynch in 1942 and to this union two sons were born, Jerry and Rick. She had lived in Belmond for several years and was a member of the United Church of Christ-Congregational. Gladys enjoyed playing cards, Senior Citizens, reading, her grandchildren, and her cats. Gladys is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wendell Schroder; husband, Francis Lynch; son, Darwin Schroder; and a sister, Mabel. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Sally Lynch of St. Libory, NE, and a son Jerry Lynch in California; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Elsie married Cupp, Harry C on 15 Sep 1904 in Clarion, Wright, Iowa, USA. Harry was born on 17 Jun 1880 in Grundy Center, Grundy, Iowa, USA; died on 3 Nov 1950 in Iowa, USA; was buried in Nov 1950 in Graceland Cemetery, Rowan, Wright, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]