Denise Flynn

MEMORIAL SERVICES : 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids, MN with Reverend Stephen Norby officiating.VISITATION : 2 hours prior to the service at the church on Monday.SURVIVORS : Her husband, Brian; her children: Matthew Scholtz of Plymouth, MN; Crystal (Jim) Preston of Park Rapids, MN; Laura Flynn of Duluth, MN and Jennifer (Jesse) Brunner of Cook, MN; 11 grandchildren; 1 sister, Dawn (Lloyd) Trullinger of New Ulm, MN; 3 brothers, Lu (Kim) Lilleodden of New Ulm, MN, Cory (Christine) Lilleodden of Park Rapids, MN and Orlin Lilleodden. DENISE KAY FLYNNApril 14, 1961 ~ August 2, 2012 Denise Kay Flynn, age 51 of Park Rapids, MN passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at St. Joseph"s Area Health Services in Park Rapids. Denise was born on April 14, 1961 to Orvis and Bernice (Blekstad) Lilleodden in New Ulm, MN. She attended the Hanska public elementary school and then went on to attend grade 7 " 12 in New Ulm graduating from the New Ulm Public High School with the Class of 1979. Denise then attended the Willmar Vocational Technical College where she studied cosmetology. In June of 1980, Denise was united in marriage to Scott Scholtz in Hanska. This marriage was blessed with 2 children: Matthew and Crystal. Denise and her two children made their home for a time in St. James, MN where she met Brian Flynn. They were united in marriage on June 27, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their union was blessed with 2 children: Laura and Andrea. From 1985 " 1995, the Flynn family made their home in Benson, MN. In 1995, they moved to Park Rapids where they have made their home on Portage Lake. Shortly thereafter, Denise endured the heartache of her youngest daughter"s death. Denise loved the outdoors, especially when she could be duck hunting or fishing with Brian. She loved to work with her hands knitting, crocheting, sewing or canning. Denise will be long remembered for her genuine concern and compassion for others. Denise was a long time member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids. Above all, Denise devoted her life to her husband and children whom she loved with all her heart. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Brian; her children: Matthew Scholtz of Plymouth, MN; Crystal (Jim) Preston of Park Rapids, MN; Laura Flynn of Duluth, MN and Jennifer (Jesse) Brunner of Cook, MN; 11 grandchildren; 1 sister, Dawn (Lloyd) Trullinger of New Ulm, MN; 3 brothers, Lu (Kim) Lilleodden of New Ulm, MN, Cory (Christine) Lilleodden of Park Rapids, MN and Orlin Lilleodden; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Denise was preceded in death by her daughter, Andrea Flynn and her mother, Bernice Lilleodden and her father-in-law, Al Flynn. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids, MN with Reverend Stephen Norby officiating. Congregational hymns will be: "Beautiful Savior", "Green, Green Grass of Home" and "On Eagles Wings". Special music will be: "Angels Among Us" and "I Will Always Love You". Visitation will be held for 2 hours prior to the service at the church on Monday.