Obituary

  Michael Flynn, an old time resident of Mercer county, passed away at the home of his son, John Flynn, northeast of Aledo last Thursday at the age of 86 years. Mr. Flynn came to Mercer county in 1862 and settled on the home farm in 1864. During his long residence here he was one of the best and stalwart supporters of good citizenship and a man of good example in his life. His death is mourned by many friends.
          Obituary
  Michael Flynn was born in County Galway, Ireland, September 24, 1828 and died at his home four miles northeast of Aledo, Ill., on November 12, 1914. He came to America October 8, 1849. He was married to Catherine Derr January 9, 1862. To this union three children were born, William, John and Dennis. His wife, Catherine Flynn died December 4, 1866. He was married again on October 15, 1867 to Bridget O'Brien who with John and Dennis survive him, William having died June 7, 1886. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Michael Kennedy of Creston, Ia. Funeral services were held from St. Patrick's church at Chesterton, Ind., and burial was in the St. Patrick cemetery beside his first wife, Father Eberle of St. Patrick's church officiating.
(Aledo Times Record, Thursday, November 19, 1914, p. 8)