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Elsie Flynn-Meyer Obituary

Elsie Belle (Erwin) Flynn-Meyer, age 83 of McHenry IL, formerly of Perry, died on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at home after an 8 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's.

She was born on October 9, 1933 to Chester and Edna (Walker) Erwin in Tecumseh.

Elsie was a long time member of the Perry United Methodist Church as well as a Charter Member of the Perry Squares.

Elsie married Albert Flynn in 1951, he preceded her in death in 1993. Elsie married Ernest Meyer in 1995, he preceded her in death in 1999.

She is survived by two sons Kenneth (Sheila) Flynn, and Darrin Flynn, daughter Yvonne (Cliff) Robinett, two sisters, one brother, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Allen Flynn, a grandson Eric Flynn, and brother, Leon Erwin.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial in her honor will be held Thursday, March 2nd at 11:00 am at Perry United Methodist Church with a luncheon immediately following.

Memorials can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org) or Perry United Methodist Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 8, 2017.

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Dan and Sharon Vincent

January 10, 2017

Now you have a great mind and a body that is limitless. Enjoy your Jesus.

Carrie Obermayer

January 9, 2017

Rest In Peace sweet Elsie . ❤

Lorene Martins

January 9, 2017

Elsie was such an amazing woman! She lived behind us in Perry and I truly enjoyed the time we spent together. I think of her often.

Jessica Bubser

January 9, 2017

Always in our thoughts

January 9, 2017

Sorry for your loss. She was a grand lady! The Kiels.

Laura Westmoreland

January 8, 2017

Sending love and light.

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