Susan
Elizabeth
Flynn
December 26, 2019
Susan Schubering Flynn-ageless
Susan passed away on December 26, 2019. Surrounded by the love of her family. She was raised in Akron Ohio. Daughter of George and Margaret (nee Netzorg) Schubering. She graduated from Firestone High School. She had leading roles in most of the high school plays. After school, she also performed at the Firestone Theater in downtown Akron. After high school she attended Interlochen Summer Camp for the Performing Arts. Susan graduated from University of Denver and majored in Theater.
By the age of five, she knew that she wanted to be on the stage and that acting was her passion. Her first debut was on the “Deputy Don” children’s show which aired on WPBN in Traverse City Michigan. At the age of seven, Susan played opposite Pat O’Brian, in the “Loud Red Patrick” at the Cherry County Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan.
After graduating from college, she was off to New York City. She spent the majority of her life in The Big Apple. During her theater career, she performed with many notable actors such as Buddy Ebsen, Tab Hunter, Imogene Coca, Kitty Carlisle, Cathy Rigby, Joe Namath, Rock Hudson, Eddie Bracken, Madeline Kahn, Hal Prince, Betty Comden, George Abbott, Adolf Green, Cy Colman, John Cullum, Kaye Ballard, and Georgia Engel. Along the way through life, Susan made many amazing friends giving her and her family memorable experiences which always included house seats and backstage tours for her family.
Susan was very spiritual and she was a devout Christian Scientist.
Loving mother of Madeline Elizabeth "Cat" Flynn (Jason Morris). Dear sister of Rebecca L. McNaughton (Jack), caring aunt of Sarah & Grant McNaughton, and great aunt of Remington McNaughton. Also survived by her furry companions Beau and Leo. A special "thank you" to Michela Abrams O’Connor, Diane Findley, Jan Newberger, Richard Sabellico, David & Paul Cohen, George Dvorsky and Lillian Colon.
Also survived by her former husband Thomas M. Flynn and his siblings, Regina H. Flynn, Ann Marie Flynn, Maryellen Coffey (Joseph), and his nieces Marielle, Caitlyn, and Jillian Coffey.
She was a wonderful, loving mother to Madeline for over 20 years. She taught her many lessons through the years always supporting her daughter’s art, music, writing, and other (sometimes crazy) Ideas or passions. She loved her unconditionally and perfectly.
Family will receive friends, Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 4-8pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073 (248) 549-0500.
The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020, 11:30am at First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak, 320 W 7th St., Royal Oak, MI 48067. Visitation begins at the church at 11:00 am.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in New York at a later date.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts or NYC Children's Theater in Susan's memory or Interlochen Center for the Arts in Susan's memory.
Susan passed away on December 26, 2019. Surrounded by the love of her family. She was raised in Akron Ohio. Daughter of George and Margaret (nee Netzorg) Schubering. She graduated from Firestone High School. She had leading roles in most of the high school plays. After school, she also performed at the Firestone Theater in downtown Akron. After high school she attended Interlochen Summer Camp for the Performing Arts. Susan graduated from University of Denver and majored in Theater.
By the age of five, she knew that she wanted to be on the stage and that acting was her passion. Her first debut was on the “Deputy Don” children’s show which aired on WPBN in Traverse City Michigan. At the age of seven, Susan played opposite Pat O’Brian, in the “Loud Red Patrick” at the Cherry County Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan.
After graduating from college, she was off to New York City. She spent the majority of her life in The Big Apple. During her theater career, she performed with many notable actors such as Buddy Ebsen, Tab Hunter, Imogene Coca, Kitty Carlisle, Cathy Rigby, Joe Namath, Rock Hudson, Eddie Bracken, Madeline Kahn, Hal Prince, Betty Comden, George Abbott, Adolf Green, Cy Colman, John Cullum, Kaye Ballard, and Georgia Engel. Along the way through life, Susan made many amazing friends giving her and her family memorable experiences which always included house seats and backstage tours for her family.
Susan was very spiritual and she was a devout Christian Scientist.
Loving mother of Madeline Elizabeth "Cat" Flynn (Jason Morris). Dear sister of Rebecca L. McNaughton (Jack), caring aunt of Sarah & Grant McNaughton, and great aunt of Remington McNaughton. Also survived by her furry companions Beau and Leo. A special "thank you" to Michela Abrams O’Connor, Diane Findley, Jan Newberger, Richard Sabellico, David & Paul Cohen, George Dvorsky and Lillian Colon.
Also survived by her former husband Thomas M. Flynn and his siblings, Regina H. Flynn, Ann Marie Flynn, Maryellen Coffey (Joseph), and his nieces Marielle, Caitlyn, and Jillian Coffey.
She was a wonderful, loving mother to Madeline for over 20 years. She taught her many lessons through the years always supporting her daughter’s art, music, writing, and other (sometimes crazy) Ideas or passions. She loved her unconditionally and perfectly.
Family will receive friends, Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 4-8pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48073 (248) 549-0500.
The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020, 11:30am at First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak, 320 W 7th St., Royal Oak, MI 48067. Visitation begins at the church at 11:00 am.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in New York at a later date.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts or NYC Children's Theater in Susan's memory or Interlochen Center for the Arts in Susan's memory.
Visitation
A. J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave
Royal Oak, MI US 48073
Royal Oak, MI US 48073
Service
First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak
320 W. Seventh Street
Royal Oak, MI US 48067
Royal Oak, MI US 48067
Visitation after 11:00 AM
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Luncheon
First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak
320 W. Seventh Street
Royal Oak, MI US 48067
Royal Oak, MI US 48067
Luncheon will follow after service
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Fiorello H. Laguardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
100 Amsterdam Ave.
Manhattan, New York 10023
Manhattan, New York 10023
New York City Children's Theater
340 East 46th Street
New York, New York 10017
New York, New York 10017
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 Highway M-137
Interlochen, MI 49643
Interlochen, MI 49643
Interlochen was founded in 1928 and is located in beautiful northwest lower Michigan. Each year, thousands of artists and arts patrons come to Interlochen to experience world-class educational and cultural opportunities. Students study music, theatre, visual arts, film, creative writing and dance, guided by an outstanding faculty and guest artists, and inspired by the scenic beauty of our campus.
