Daniel Joseph Lynn, age 71, surrounded by love, peacefully passed away on July 14th, 2023. Born in Council Bluffs, IA and grew up in Quincy, IL. He was a proud graduate of Assumption High School in East St. Louis, IL., Class of 1970. Go Pioneers!!
Dan moved to Chicago in 1985 and began a successful career as a Financial Advisor. He loved helping and guiding his clients toward achieving their financial goals and dreams before he retired in September 2021. He loved music, (he owned nine guitars!) art, cigars, wine, old fashioned cocktails, and his beloved Chicago Cubs and was a season ticket holder since 1996 and finally got to see them win the World Series in 2016.
He loved the water and Captain Dan enjoyed driving his boat Honor Thy Father, on Lake Michigan. He loved to cook and made the best ribs, and you were lucky if you got to enjoy them.
Dan was a lover of learning, was curious about the world and everything in it. Together with his wife Nancy, they traveled across the United States and to Argentina, China, Costa Rica, Gibraltar, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, and Spain.
Active member of St. Paul Church in Chicago, having served on its Financial Council and sang in the choir. He was a man of deep Catholic faith. It was his faith that sustained him during his two-year long battle with bile duct cancer, which he fought courageously with humor and grace.
Dan was a kind, compassionate, funny, strong, selfless and charitable man. He was mischievous, had a warm smile and there was always a twinkle in his eye. He was always the first person to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He always considered himself a blessed and lucky guy. He saw life as being full of opportunities and saw the best in everyone. He became fast friends with everyone he met. He touched countless lives and will be truly missed.
Dan is survived and missed by his loving wife of 17 years, Nancy Rocha; children Joseph and Sarah; grandchildren Dylan and Gabriella; sisters Rose (Ron) Hamann and Eileen Lynn; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, in laws and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Rosemary (Loper) Lynn, brother John Lynn and sister Kathleen Lynn.
May Dan’s memory be a blessing to all who loved and knew him.
Visitation: Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 from 3:00 pm till 8:00 pm at Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illlinois 60162. Funeral Service: Monday, July 24, 2023, St Paul Church 2127 West 22nd Place Chicago, Illinois 60608 Family and friends will meet at the church for Mass/Service Celebration of Life 10:30 am Burial St Mary Cemetery, 87th and Hamlin Ave, Evergreen Park, Illinois.
Memorial luncheon to follow at St. Paul Church Hall. Family and friends are encouraged to wear their Chicago Cubs gear in honor of Dan.
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Nancy, Laura and I want to express our deepest condolences to you and your family!
I am so glad that Dan and I got to rekindle our friendship after s long absence.
You two will forever be in our hearts and keep our lions strong.
Dear Nancy, Sarah, Joe, Dylan & Gabby
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Dan…. husband, dad, grandpa…. I feel very fortunate that I got the chance to meet him . We shared some very good moments that I’ll cherish forever. I loved going to the wedding, spending Christmas together, Dan’s 70, and the visits to Chicago… even when he was so sick, that wonderful smile and conversations are treasures to keep.
I hope the many good memories shared with him and knowing he left beloved and cared for can help fight the weight of his absence. Sinatra’s song “My way” is what comes to my mind if I think of him. I’m convinced he left in peace and well beloved.
you are all in my heart. love. Paula
Nina A.
Dear, Nancy
Expressing my sincerest condolences for the loss of your cherished husband Dan lived a life full of love and will be greatly missed. May his soul rest in eternal peace🙏🏾.🥲🥲
Although we didn’t have the privilege of knowing Dan very well, we always enjoyed the times we spent together in Costa Rica. He was generous, funny and very friendly. We will miss his visits.
Dear Nancy and Family,
Dan was one of my favorite people in the world. I’ve known him for 30 years and he was one of the most fun, friendly and kind man I’ve ever known.
I am grateful to have rollerbladed all over the city of Chicago with Dan, have drinks and be his stylist for all these years.
Dan will be greatly missed and I’m grateful that I got to spend lots of valuable time with him.💞
My thoughts and prayers are that he is at peace and for all who loved and will miss him.
May God’s blessings be with you.🙏🏼
Sincerely,
Jennifer Mandli💞
Dear Nancy and Family,
Dan was one of my favorite people in the world. I’ve known him for 30 years and he was one of the most fun, friendly and kind man I’ve ever known.
I am grateful to have rollerbladed all over the city of Chicago with Dan, have drinks and be his stylist for all these years.
Dan will be greatly missed and I’m grateful that I got to spend lots of valuable time with him.💞
My thoughts and prayers are that he is at peace and for all who loved and will miss him.
May God’s blessings be with you.🙏🏼
Sincerely,
Jennifer Mandli💞
Dan was a special guy that lite up every place he went. I treasure his friendship and the memories we shared. Dan loved his special girl – Nancy.
God bless you Nancy. We are here for you whenever you need.
Sincerely
Cathy Ortiz
I will miss you
Henry
Dan was and is a great friend.
What an absolutely genuine great guy to know and my heart goes out to you Nancy – your love for each other was observed by all! What you and Dan had for 17 wonderful years is a dream of what many couples want!! May you find peace in your heart mind and soul as time passes. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers!! I will miss that happy man that was fun to share shots of tequila with at Martins Corner! May he rock on with the best guitar players in heaven!! Until I can see his smile and genuine kind soul again!
His contagious smile and uplifting spirit will always be with us. Thinking of you Nancy and all of your family and sending thoughts and prayers.
Nancy – My heart is aching right now and I can’t imagine the pain you must be experiencing
Danny loved life and I’m so glad he met you in the process.
He’s now with the Angels singing (I’m sure) watching over you and all the family.
Blessings and Peace 🙏🙏🙏
Annie
Nancy – I am very sorry for your loss. Dan was a great guy as you well know.
It’s a tough road ahead but there is light out there. I am happy to have known him.
Nancy
We’re out of town so sorry that we will miss the visitation and service. Our heart hurts for your loss. Dan was a great friend and will be missed.
Dear Nancy, Mike and I are sending you all our love and prayers. Your Dan was such a beautiful, sweet man! My Mom, Aunt Betty always said he had twinkling eyes and was such a treasure. We are so happy we were able to spend some time together in the last few years. We are always here in Pennsylvania, just a call away if you need Anything. God Bless You and Dan and all the family. Dan is safe with his heavenly family and Our Lord Jesus.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes 5:16-18
We rejoice and give thanks knowing that Dan has eternal life, this very moment in the loving presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our prayers are continuous in our thanksgiving and praise to the One who provides for our every need, in every circumstance, especially as He chose Dan to be with Him now.
Our prayers are with you Nancy, family and friends, who will surely miss the fine, fun loving character who is Dan.
Hey, we’ll see you soon Dan! But a blink of an eye.