Palisade, CO - Thomas B. Flynn, 68, passed away February 21, 2012, 2:50pm at Palisade Nursing Center in Colorado. Born in Rockford, IL in April of 1944. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen Flynn who resides at their home of 17 years in Dove Creek, CO. Tom, as he was affectionately called, was an avid hunter and taxidermist. Tom is predeceased by his parents Daniel J. and Matilda A. Flynn. A funeral service will be held at 10am Thursday March 8, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N Alpine Road Machesney Park, IL. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made online at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com