Arlene M Lynch Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Arlene M Lynch of Rapid City, South Dakota, who passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arlene M Lynch to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Merlin Armstrong and Elma Joseph (Bye); her brothers, Andrew Armstrong, Donald Armstrong and Jeffrey Joseph; and her brothers-in-law, David Ladd and Everett Kibble.

She is survived by: her husband Phil Lynch of Mary's Cathedral; her children, Edward Lynch (Josh VanBuskirk), Dennis Lynch (Marilyn) and Kyle Lynch (Brenda); her grandchildren, Nicole Lee (Brian), Kari Lynch (Joe Owen), Kaitlynn Lynch, Kari Whittaker (Daniel), Brendan Lynch (Zayna) and Bridget Lynch; her great grandchildren, Takoda Lynch, Israel Looking Elk, Xavier Whittaker, Maské Lynch, Ava Lee, Hanna Lee, Kaelib Whittaker and Wowiyuskin Veaux; her siblings, Lynn Armstrong (Rose), Sharon Kibble, Connie Haydon (Frank), Marcia Ladd and Debra "Duber" Armstrong; her cousin Julie Venious; and her daughter-in-law Patti Lynch.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Kirk Funeral Home (1051 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701). A prayer will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 5:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Church (4500 Jackson Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57702). A burial will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Black Hills National Cemetery (20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785).

In lieu of flowers, Memorial may be directed to Camp Friendship, P.O. Box 1986, Rapid City, SD 57709.