Lynne Eschbach Lewis

She was born in Riverside, Illinois on Valentine’s Day, 1937 to Tom and Helen O’Donohue. Lynne was dedicated to nursing, volunteering, and serving others. She leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

She was a graduate of St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing. She also attended Loyola University in Chicago. She married the late Willard Eschbach, they had four children and moved to Dunwoody, Georgia in 1972.

Lynne ‘s legacy of resilience, Irish pride, and devotion to family will be deeply missed and forever remembered. She approached her life fearlessly, and ready to help others in any way she could. She especially enjoyed traveling with her family, volunteering for Honor flights for WWII Veterans, and cheering on Navy to beat Army.

Lynne served 35 years as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room at Northside Hospital. She retired as the Education Coordinator for Surgical Services. She married the late Bob Lewis of Roswell and was a member of the Country Club of Roswell and Saint Brigid Catholic Church, which she immensely enjoyed.

She is survived by her sons Bill Eschbach (Sherri), Brian Eschbach (Julie), daughters Deborah Rearden (Joel), Laura Thompson (Neal), grandchildren Lauren (Tony), Maria (Sam), Angela, Michael, Maddi, Colin, great grandchildren Teddy, Liam, and her loving brother Tom O’Donohue and family of Chicago.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital may be made in Lynne's memory at www.StJude.org .

The funeral mass will be held Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11 AM at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek, Georgia. There will be a celebration of life reception to follow.