Anita Flynn

Anita Flynn

Anita Flynn, 81, of Schuyler, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at St. Joseph's Villa in David City.


Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 10, 2022,  10:30 A.M.

Divine Mercy Parish, St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Schuyler, Nebraska

Rev. Gerry Gonderinger, Celebrant

Visitation Thursday, June 9th  5-7 P.M. with 7 P.M. Rosary-Kracl Funeral Chapel

Visitation Friday 8:30-10:00 A.M. also at the chapel

Committal in Holy Cross Cemetery   Lunch following in the church hall

Memorials in care of the family for future designation

Anita was born February 12, 1941, in Dodge, Nebraska to Joseph and Gertrude (Stalp) Maresh.  She graduated from Dodge High School and attended Wayne State Teacher's College.  She lived in Omaha and worked for Mutual of Omaha.   On  April 15, 1961, she and Maurice Flynn were married in at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Dodge.  They had a "true love affair" for 58 years.  While raising her six children, Anita was very active in her church and community.  She was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church, taught CCD, sang in the choir and was a leader of the Rosary.  She also belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary, the Red Hats, PEO., PTA  and Extension Club and the Schuyler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.  She worked at the Benedictine Mission House, taught ESL classes and worked in Special Ed at the High School.  Anita was also a poll worker and volunteered for Blood Drives.  She enjoyed water aerobics, attending all activities of her children and grandchildren and spending time with her numerous friends. Her friends and family will miss her smile and fun-loving spirit.

Anita is survived by her three daughters; Michele (Corey) Sindelar, Lincoln, Kelli (Hampton) Bargatze of Richmond, Virginia, Jacki Flynn  of Papillion, three sons; Mark Flynn of Schuyler, Mike Flynn of Omaha and Steve (Amy) Flynn of Omaha, three brothers; Francis Maresh, Jerry (Ruth) Maresh and Ronnie (Karen) Maresh, all of Dodge, 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Maurice in 2019, grandson Michael Flynn, three nephews; James H. Flynn III, Pat Flynn, John Maresh and a niece, Laura Flynn.