Obituaries
Obituary for Ruth Flynn
Peoria-Ruth Flynn, 90, of Peoria, IL., passed away on Monday, February 5th, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
Ruth was born on April 3, 1927, a daughter of Michael J. and Edna P. (Black) Traynor, in northern Minnesota where she would often say, it was closer to go to Canada than it was to go to school.
She married Richard Flynn on October 5, 1946.  He preceded her in death in 2000 in Tucson, Arizona.  She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kate and one grandson, Chad.
She is survived by eight children; Amy Jane Flynn of Peoria, IL, Annie Burgad of Missoula, MT, Mary Wilson (Ed) of Delavan, IL, Patti Lewis (Tom), of Lawrenceburg, IN, Karen Carter (Dan) of East Peoria, IL, Mike Flynn (Becky) of Bozeman, MT, Tom Flynn (Margaret) of Billings, MT, Paul Flynn (Amy) of Glasford, IL; 38 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Ruth was a homemaker and a talented seamstress.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10 am, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 9 am to 10 am, prior to mass. Father David Richardson will officiate.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Mission, 507 W. 29th St., Tucson, AZ., 85713.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging on to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Ruth was born on April 3, 1927, a daughter of Michael J. and Edna P. (Black) Traynor, in northern Minnesota where she would often say, it was closer to go to Canada than it was to go to school.
She married Richard Flynn on October 5, 1946.  He preceded her in death in 2000 in Tucson, Arizona.  She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kate and one grandson, Chad.
She is survived by eight children; Amy Jane Flynn of Peoria, IL, Annie Burgad of Missoula, MT, Mary Wilson (Ed) of Delavan, IL, Patti Lewis (Tom), of Lawrenceburg, IN, Karen Carter (Dan) of East Peoria, IL, Mike Flynn (Becky) of Bozeman, MT, Tom Flynn (Margaret) of Billings, MT, Paul Flynn (Amy) of Glasford, IL; 38 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Ruth was a homemaker and a talented seamstress.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10 am, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 9 am to 10 am, prior to mass. Father David Richardson will officiate.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Mission, 507 W. 29th St., Tucson, AZ., 85713.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging on to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
10
Feb
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
St. Philomena Catholic Church
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Mass
Saturday
10
Feb
10:00 AM
St. Philomena Catholic Church
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Contribution
Trinity Mission
507 W. 29th St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
Tucson, AZ 85713
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