Flynn, SSND, Sr. Mary Frances, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She is survived by her brothers Mark (Ellie) Flynn of Seattle, WA, Tim (Julie) Flynn of Kansas City, MO, Niel (Sue) Flynn of Springfield, MO and Dan (Cathy) Flynn of St. Louis, MO. Beloved by friends, classmates, Sisters in Community and SSND Associates.
Services: Visitation/Prayer Service will be held at The Sarah Community,12284 DePaul Dr. Bridgeton, MO 63044, April 6th, at 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Marian Chapel. Funeral Mass be held, April 7th at Theresa Center Chapel, 320 East Ripa Ave. St. Louis, MO 63125 with Visitation at 10:00 a.m. Sharing of Memories at 10:45 a.m. and Mass at 11:15 a.m. Internment at Sancta Maria in Ripa Cemetery. A service of Kutis Funeral Home, City Chapel.
She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.
I have fond memories of Sr. Mary Frances. She taught me when she was teaching at st
Francis de Sales/Notre Dame Elementary
I had no idea that through her God would unite me with her cousin Jim to become husband
We will always love you Sister Mary Fran
Condolences to the Flynn family and everyone that had the blessing to know her.
Francie, later Sister Mary Frances, is always a vibrant contributor to everything St. Philip Neri. Devoted to her dear parents, four energetic brothers, the entire Flynn family, the Notre Dame community, SPN Forever and countless others, she shared enthusiasm and laughter. She will always be remembered.. May she rest in heavenly peace..
I had the joy & privilege of meeting and befriending Sr. Mary Frances Flynn back in Ripa and then meeting up in Chicago.
She was kind and shared her heart.
I will miss her.
R.I.P
Sister was my baby sitter on 2 occasions…..when I was growing up in St. Philip Neri Parish and then when I was assigned to St. Peter Parish in St. Charles where she was Principal of the school!!! A Holy and Compassionate Disciple of Jesus whom she loved and served. May the Good Times of the Heavenly Kingdom be yours!!!
Tim Flynn and family,
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Sister Mary Francis. I believe I met her in St Louis at a family reunion. She was a gentle but strong force and will be greatly missed by everyone blessed to have had a part in her life. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Love, Patti Sinnett Kinman (John’s daughter)
Sister Mary Fran was a true blessing
She was my grade school teacher many years ago, little did I know that many years later I would and marry her cousin Jim. God definatly blessed me with our relationship guiding me in life.
We offer condolences to Sister Mary Fran’s family and community she will be missed.
I was among her students at St. Francis de Sales. She was an excellent teacher. I had the good fortune to run into her from time to time as an adult. A great human.
my heartfelt condolences to the Flynn family.
Friends with Francie since 4th grade. A great friend. She was always praying for me!! She will be missed.
Condolences to her brothers and their families.
Heaven is a better place today knowing Mary Frances entered arm & arm with Jesus.
So sorry for your loss from ALL of the Donovans & Walnut Park People.
Sr Mary Fran was a devoted SSND and teacher. She was so sincere and a genuinely caring person. I so enjoyed talking about Religious Education which we shared.
She so loved her brothers,, her sister-in-laws and of course her nieces and nephews.
She truly was “a Good and Faithful Servant.”
Rest in Peace
I worked in the office next to Sr. Mary Fran in Belleville. She was the archivist; I’m the editor of The Messenger, the diocesan newspaper. I was privileged to have the opportunity to get to know her. We had a lot of interesting conversations and a few laughs along the way. Her absence has created quite a void in the workplace. I couldn’t attend the Funeral Mass, but I’m so glad I was able to watch it online the day after. It was a touching ceremony. It was nice to hear from all her brothers, whom she talked about often. Rest in peace, Sister.
May God Bless the Flynn Family as they bury their sister, Mary Frances. We were lucky to live next to her Irish Grand, Agnes Flynn, on Kingshighway. Theresa of the Joseph P Rice Clan