Madelynne “Lynne” Wilcox, 71, Roanoke, Indiana, passed away May 5, 2021 at Peabody Healthcare Center in North
Manchester, Indiana. The daughter of the late James and Francis (Hayes) Wilcox, Lynne was born on May 16, 1949 in
Glendale Heights, Illinois.
Growing up in the Catholic Church, Lynne always had a deeply spiritual side. Even in her later years, she found
comfort in the knowledge that after life there is something more. After graduating from Glenbard North High School in
1967, Lynne went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree. For many years she worked in the Telecommunications industry,
where she managed properties that cell phone towers sat on for Nextel/Sprint.
In 1980 Lynne met her best friend, Sandy Jones. The two created a loving relationship and were life partners for thirty-
five years before Sandy passed away in 2015. During their time together they lived in Glendale Heights, Illinois, and
in Georgia, where they were loving mothers to their dogs. After Sandy’s passing, Lynne moved to Indiana. She was a
woman who enjoyed life, was at times cantankerous, and had a great sense of humor.
The loving memory of Madelynne “Lynne” Wilcox will be forever cherished by her sister, Patti (Bob) Seidel, Chicago,
Illinois; nephews, Jim (Heather) Wilcox, Roanoke, Indiana, Brian (Amanda) Wilcox, Berrien Springs, Michigan,
Mathew (Melissa) DiMarzio, Pingree Grove, Illinois, and Mike DiMarzio, Loves Park, Illinois. Lynne was preceded in
death by her parents; life partner, Sandy Jones; brother, James Wilcox Jr.; and sister, Jan VanMeter.
Private services for Madelynne “Lynne” Wilcox will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to honor the memory of Lynne Wilcox, memorial contributions may be made to St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
The family of Madelynne “Lynne” Wilcox has entrusted McKee Mortuary with final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com