Lynn C. Winikates Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lynn C. Winikates of River Forest, Illinois, departing on April 23, 2025 at the age of 83. Lynn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lynn C. Winikates to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Lynn is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Lynn's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband James Winikates; her sister Sharon Johnston; her children, Maribeth Cavanaugh, James Louis Winikates (Jimmy) and David Winikates; and her grandchildren, Maeve Cavanaugh, Dylan, Logan and Drew Winikates.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Luke Church (7600 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305). A Mass was held on Friday, May 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. An entombment was held on Friday, May 2nd 2025 at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery (1400 S Wolf Rd, Hillside, IL 60162).
