Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits?read=163 Surname: Flynn ------------------------- Obituary Carthage Republican Cathage, Illinois March 2, 1927 Frank T. Flynn Frank T. Flynn, the son of Thomas and Bridget Flynn, was born November 28, 1869, and died February 21, 1927, aged 57 years, 2 months and 23 days. He was born near Ferris, Illinois where he spent the greater part of his life. He was married February 24, 1898, to Miss Clara Merritt. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, one son, Floyd, at home and two daughters, Mildred, at home, and Mrs. Lela Harrell of Niota, Illinois, also one little grandson, four brothers, John, William E., Robert G., and Charles M., one sister Rosa E. Thompson, who preceded him in death in August 1899. Mr. Flynn was one of our most highly respected citizens. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America for many years. He will ever be remembered by those who knew him for his cheerful patience. Although he was a great sufferer for six years before his death, spending fourteen months in the Woodmen Sanitarium of Woodman, Colorado, returning to his home in Ferris, Illinois, April 8, 1926. Father we'll lead our steps to God After the desert here we roam, We'll try to tread the path that you have trod, And make your home our home. The funeral of Frank T. Flynn was held Thursday February 24, 1927, from the Methodist church at 1:00 p.m.. Conducted by Rev. J. K. Worrell. Burial in Moss Ridge Cemetery.