William Flynn 1857-1884

FLYNN, VAUGHN, LOFTUS, JAEGER

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 5/18/2016 at 00:04:16

The Dubuque Herald – Jan. 4, 1884
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William Flynn, Cut Down In The
Flower of His Manhood.
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After an illness of three weeks duration, William Flynn, one of the proprietors of the Lorimer House sample rooms, died yesterday morning at 7:30 o’clock, at his residence, corner of Walnut and Julien Avenue. His untimely death was caused by erysipelas and general debility, and is said was hastened by a wound upon his head which he received about two weeks since. For several months past he has been ailing, and when prostrated his illness took the form of erysipelas and affected the brain. He had been confined to the house for several days, and thinking himself somewhat better, he ventured out in the cold, after which a reaction took place, and he died as above mentioned. He was unconscious during his last hours and suffered intensely.

He was born in Colesburg, Delaware County, March 6, 1857, being therefore 26 years of age. He had been a resident of this city for many years and was in the employ of Mr. Nic. Jaeger before engaging in business. This he did a year or more since Mr. T. J. Loftus, the firm being known as Loftus & Flynn, and conducting the Lorimer House sampling rooms. Six months since he was married to Miss Mary Decker. His mother resides on Air Hill Street. The surviving brothers and sisters are Frank, Mary and James, of this city, and Joseph of Chicago. The latter will arrive from Chicago this morning.

William was a warm heated generous young man and was highly esteemed by a large number of friends in this city. He was the same genial man to one and all alike, and his early demise is deeply regretted. To his devoted wife and mother he was particularly attached, and was the idol of their hearts. To them and to the afflicted family the sympathy of all kind hearted people is extended.

Coroner Vaugh will probably hold an inquest over the remains today, it being reported that the wounds inflicted by his brother hastened his death. From a conversation with several who are familiar with the circumstances surrounding the lamentable affair we are informed that such is not the case. However, the inquest will probably bring out the facts.

The funeral will take place Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. Services will be held at the Cathedral, and the remains interned at Key West.