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Mary Flaherty Obituary

Mary E. Flaherty, 91

Mary E. Flaherty, 91 of Monticello died at 10:57 am Friday, February 22, 2013 at I.U. Health White Memorial.

She was born on July 5, 1921 in Monticello to the late Orson and Olive (Thompson) Cope. Her marriage was to Everett C. Flaherty on July 5, 1948 in Fowler. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2004.

She is a graduate of Gilboa High School, which was near Remington and was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed birds. Most of all she cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Anita Broyles of IL, Linda A. Flaherty of Monticello; 7 grandchildren, Kelly (Bill) Knopf, Lori (Jeremy) Mitchell, Erin (Mark) Hemmerling, Leslie (Brian) Townsend, Kevin (Pam) Flaherty, Derek (Kathleen) Flaherty, Daniel (Sheana) Flaherty; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a son, David Flaherty; 2 brothers; Douglas Cope and Donald Williams; a sister, Ruby Marcus; and a grandson, Charles "Chuckie" Ward.

Visitation will be from 4 pm until 8 pm (EST), Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello. Rosary will be prayed at 3:45 pm at the funeral home.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 am (EST), Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church with Father Gerald Borawski officiating.

Burial will follow at Riverview I.O.O.F Cemetery, rural Monticello.

Memorial contributions may be given to Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

You may sign the online guestbook at http://www.springerfuneralhome.com/

Published by Journal & Courier from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2013.
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Dear Linda, and families, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffuicult time. May the cherished memories comfort you.

Richard Davis

February 26, 2013

Sorry for your loss

Bobbi & Ron Hafer

February 25, 2013

To all the Flaherty family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you know she is with her maker and will be forever in his arms.

Larry Shuster

February 25, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, grandmother. She will be missed by so many. God now has opened his arms to your mom to become his angel, and she will always be watching over you.

Carolyn, Ed, Abi Watson

February 25, 2013

Anita
Sorry to hear about your Mother Passing, any time a Parent Passes it is a tought time in Life to have to face. Mothers are always extra special. Your family will be my thoughts.

Phil Kretzmeier

February 24, 2013

To My Cousins Anita and Linda, I will Always have fond Memories of my Aunt Mary and our times we use to all have as FAMILIES when families stuck together no matter what. Blood is always thicker than water, I can remember spending time with my dad shortly before he left us. And I remember him calling out to Ruby,Doug and Mary. Not a day go's by that I dont miss him, but now I know he has his Mom and Brother and Both his sisters to take care of him. His Earthly and Heavenly Family. My prayers are with you my Cousins.

Becky (Williams) Price

February 24, 2013

Dear Anita, Linda and families, I was very sorry to read about your Mother's death. I always thought she was one of the nicest people I knew. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie Terrell Strole

Bonnie Strole

February 23, 2013

I help take care of Mary many years ago at the Chiropractor office. She was always so cheerful.. Her words of advice to me. " Don't mop the floor on your hands and knees. It's hard on your knees. R.I.P. Mary. You will be kindly remembered and sadly missed.

Marilyn Berkshire

February 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rebecca Crider

February 23, 2013

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