Lynne Westphal

Lynne Westphal, 71, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with long-term health issues. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2301 E Court Street, Iowa City. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church. 

Lynne was born on September 15, 1955, in Cedar Rapids, to Richard and Shirley Lanning. She graduated from Alburnett High School and Mount Mercy College. Lynne worked as a part-time elementary teacher before beginning a 20+ year career at the University of Iowa Hospital, retiring as an office coordinator in the Department of Pathology.

On June 4, 1994, she married Brian Westphal. They enjoyed trips to Florida and South Dakota, as well as sharing a love of Iowa Hawkeye sports. They raised Lynne's three daughters and Brian's son.

Lynne also enjoyed travel with other family and friends, as well as a love of cooking. Her love of family and for her Lord and Savior were most important.

In addition to her three daughters, Breanna, Hillary, and Jessica, and stepson, Adam, Lynne leaves behind her mother, Shirley, sister, Brenda (Jeff) Krause, brother, Ron Lanning, many grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Lanning.

Memorials may be directed to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 2301 E Court Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52245.