Marilyn Flynn

MARILYN MARGARET FLYNN
Marilyn M. Flynn was born the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Johnston) Baker in Creston, Iowa and died at her home in Afton, Iowa on October 23, 2011 at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 20 days.
Marilyn attended most of her school years in Creston, however graduated from Leon High School in 1964. She and Jerry Flynn were married in Des Moines, Iowa on December 31, 1966, however were divorced at a later date. This marriage was blessed with two children: Jill and infant Derek, who died at birth.
Marilyn spent most of her working career as an office manager working for Schmidt and Henry Carpet of Des Moines; Rhiner Plumbing of Waukee; and as the human resources employee at the Lakeside Casino in Osceola. She also worked at the Casey's in Afton where she made doughnuts. Marilyn enjoyed the outdoors. She loved hiking, fishing, and gardening. She had an extensive flower garden. She enjoyed playing with her animals, both dogs and cats. Marilyn was an avid Cyclone and Cub fan. She spent hours reading every kind of novel you can imagine. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with family and especially her grandsons. Marilyn was a very considerate person and made a special effort to not be judgmental of anyone. She also never met a stranger.
Marilyn leaves the following to celebrate her life: daughter Jill Gronwold and husband Tracy of Earlham, IA;sister Linda Kisler of Lake City, IA; brothers Steve Baker of Indiana and Bill Baker and wife Jan of Auburn, IA; as well as two special grandsons: Jesse Reed of Earlham, IA, Casey Reed of Earlham, IA and companion Mike Herrick of Afton, IA.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her son Derek Flynn; her parents Charles and Elizabeth Baker and her sister Marlene Hart.

In Loving Memory of

Marilyn Margaret Flynn

Age 65

Born March 3, 1946 - Creston, Iowa

Died October 23, 2011 - Afton, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 am October 27, 2011
Kuhn Funeral Home
Earlham, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Pastor Neal Hanley

SPECIAL MUSIC
"How Great Thou Art"
"On Eagles Wings"
"Amazing Grace"

PALLBEARERS
Jesse Reed Casey Reed
Cale Kisler Travis Kisler
Chad Baker Ted Herrick

INTERMENT
Waukee Cemetery
Waukee, Iowa

KUHN FUNERAL HOMES
Dexter Earlham Redfield
www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com

CROSSING THE BAR
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from
Out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark.
For though from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.
Alfred Tennyson
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GOOD NIGHT, MOTHER MINE
Life is so wonderful, life such as thine;
Death cannot end it, dear mother of mine!
Morning will come again gilding the trees,
Spring notes will sound again sweet on the breeze!
This is not dying, my brave mother dear,
Thou art but climbing up out of here,
Out of the struggles and out of thy pain,
Out where with Christ life will flower again.
So, then good night, mother, only good night,
Turn thy dear face to the mansions of light,
Life is so wonderful, life such as thine;
Death cannot end it, Good night, Mother mine!

by Ralph Spaudling Cushman