10/28/2026
Chamber of Commerce Volunteer
of the Second Quarter
Honoring Lynn Trone
Some people have a gift for seeing the beauty in the world around them. Others have a gift for seeing what their community needs and finding a way to make it happen. Lynn Trone has both.
Blessed with extraordinary artistic talent, Lynn has shared her creativity with her community in countless ways. From her beautiful Western artwork to her contributions to theatrical productions such as Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, her imagination and talent have enriched the lives of those around her.
Lynn's creativity has also been on full display through her award-winning Smiles Day parade floats, bringing smiles and a little extra magic to a beloved community tradition.
But Lynn's contributions extend far beyond her artistic abilities.
When the community came together to bring new life to Rushville's Princess Theater, Lynn and her husband, Chris, stepped forward to help get things rolling, serving as the theater's initial managers. Marie Wallace later took over as manager, faithfully serving in that role for many years. Lynn also served as the theater's longtime president.
The Princess Theater's success was truly a community effort, made possible through the dedication of countless volunteers, supporters, and area businesses. Their combined efforts earned the project a Governor's Hometown Award, recognizing what a community can accomplish when people work together.
That same spirit of cooperation helped bring another important community project to life through the 96 Track Association. Lynn and Chris were among the many dedicated individuals who contributed their time and energy to the track, including helping with concessions and maintenance. With the support of numerous volunteers, individuals, and local businesses, the track project also received a Governor's Hometown Award several years later.
Lynn's heart for helping others led her to co-found Horses with Wings, a nonprofit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding opportunities for children with disabilities. Alongside Terri Houser, Lynn traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, for certification training, helping establish the program in Illinois. Although the program paused during COVID, it was eventually restarted and entrusted to others to carry its mission forward.
Her dedication to Hope Church and her willingness to lend a hand wherever needed are further examples of a lifetime spent giving back.
As if all of that weren't enough, Lynn also mows and helps maintain the local airport! It's just one more example of her willingness to roll up her sleeves and tackle whatever needs doing, often without fanfare or recognition.
Those who know Lynn understand that she is a force of nature. When she sees a need in her community, she doesn't hesitate. She steps forward, lends her talents, and finds a way to help.
Perhaps one of Lynn's most remarkable qualities is her humility. Despite the countless ways she has enriched her community, she is always quick to recognize the contributions of others. She understands that the greatest accomplishments are rarely achieved alone, and she has spent a lifetime bringing people together, sharing her talents, and helping turn wonderful ideas into reality. Maybe this is what makes Lynn's contributions so special. She doesn't volunteer for recognition. She gives her time, talent, and energy because she genuinely cares about the people and the place she calls home.
On October 30, Lynn and Chris will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary, a beautiful testament to a partnership that has touched so many lives along the way.
Today, we celebrate Lynn Trone not only for the remarkable things she has helped accomplish, but for the generosity, creativity, determination, and community spirit she brings to everything she does.
Congratulations, Lynn Trone, our Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Quarter! Your community is a brighter, more beautiful place because you're part of it.
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