Lynn Frances Maynard of Escanaba, Michigan has passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the care of Pathways Hospice, on November 4th 2023.
Lynn was a compassionate, quick-witted, and devoted Daughter, Mother, and most recently, Grandmother. Lynn was, in most situations, the glue that held people together.
Lynn is survived by her Son, Ethan Anderson, and Fiancée Mandy Helzer, Daughter, Emily and Husband Casey Thorell, and two grandchildren, Evelyn and Piper, her Mother, Frances Maynard, Uncles, Bernard and Michael (Debby) Kulczynski.
Lynn is predeceased by her Father, Bernard “Bernie” Maynard, and both Maternal Grandparents, Bernard “Ben” and Stella Kulczynski and Paternal Grandparents, Bernard “Ben” and Cecilia Maynard.
Earning an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Bay De Noc Community College, and a Bachelor’s of Science from Northern Michigan University, Lynn later pursued careers in her areas of study. Lynn went on to pursue a Master’s degree. She was an avid lover of country music, attending many concerts throughout her lifetime. Lynn will be remembered fondly by late nights dancing in the kitchen while putting away dinner, and early morning shared cups of coffee. Lynn will be greatly missed today and forever by family, friends, and all of the people who had the chance to know her.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday June 12th from 10 to 11 AM at the St. Joseph and St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 AM with Father Timothy Ferguson officiating. Luncheon will follow in the church hall, Lynn will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Escanaba at 1 PM.