Lynn is survived by her beloved spouse of 53 years, Richard Mathias, her children Robert (Lisa), David (Amy) and Emily (Thomas Filippini), and her nine grandchildren: Molly, Chloe and Matthew Mathias, Mackenzie, Hayden and Sam Mathias, and Annabel, Lucy and Olivia Filippini, as well as her cherished nieces and nephews.
She was born in Riverside, IL, in 1942 to Thomas and Emily Hellyer. She was predeceased by her siblings Thomas Hellyer and Walter "Corky" Hellyer.
"Gummy" as she was known to her adoring grandchildren and many members of the community, had a sincere love for her family and friends. She enjoyed needlepointing (17 Christmas Stockings for her family!), gardening (Member of the Garden Guild of Winnetka), reading and spending summers at her beloved home on High Lake in Northern Wisconsin.
Lynn was an avid volunteer, and her primary passion was service to JourneyCare Hospice, where she had a long and meaningful relationship.
Lynn attended Ferry Hall a.k.a. Lake Forest Academy, Michigan State University, and graduated from National College of Education.
Lynn's loving heart and mischievous spirit will be missed by scores of friends and family. A service celebrating Lynn's life will be held at Kenilworth Union Church at 3PM, Tuesday, May 7th.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to NorthShore Hospitals Foundation, The Janardan D. Khandekar, MD Personalized Medicine Innovation Fund, 1001 University Place, Suite 248, Evanston, IL 60201, or give online at give.northshore.org. Lynn credits Dr. Khandekar with “saving her life” during her battle with breast cancer 30 years ago.
