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Flanagan, Mary Rita

Mary Rita Flanagan (nee Donegan), age 75, late of Homer Glen and formerly of Little Flower Parish, Chicago, passed away November 30, 2020. Beloved wife of Michael Flanagan for 53 years. Loving mother of Sean (Inga) Flanagan and Michael (Emer) Flanagan. Cherished grandmother of Colin, Micheal, Deirdre, Aiden, Emma and Rebecca. Dearest sister of Don Donegan and the late Peggy Lowery. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mary Rita was an active member of Our Mother of Good Counsel Church. Funeral Thursday, 10:15am at RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143 rd St., Homer Glen to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, Mass 11am. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-8pm. 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2020.

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Mary Mullarkey Neville

February 21, 2023

I remember Mary Rita from LF parish and from Irish dancing with Jerry O'Loughlin. She was 3 or 4 years older than I. I looked up to her and she made Irish dancing a lot of fun. I didn't see her after 1962 because my family moved to Mt Greenwood. She was great! RIP.

Beth Costelloe Carey

December 15, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Only heard today about Mary’s passing. I have some fond memories of her during the years. May she Rest In Peace

Martin Redmond

December 15, 2020

Very sorry to hear about Mrs. Flanagan’s passing. I only just learned the news yesterday and it was a shock to say the very least. I would like to offer my deepest condolences on behalf of my family and as Secretary of Chicago GAA, the entire board. Ár dheas de go raibh anam dhillis.

PAMELA REDMOND

December 14, 2020

So sorry for your loss. I have only just heard today about Mary's passing. Have many fond memories of her and all the events we attended through the years.
Pam Martin( Redmond)

MYRON SZALAJ

December 3, 2020

My deepest condolences to the whole family. I am so sorry.

Mike OBrien

December 3, 2020

Thinking of you during this sad time.

Tammy Price

December 3, 2020

Dear Uncle Mike, Sean & Michael and families, I am so very sorry about your Mom and sorry that I could not be there in person (due to Covid) to offer my condolences and share with you what your Mom meant to me. Sending virtual hugs and love to all of you. I believe in the "Gift of Time" where you make the best memories to cherish. Your Mom had a heart of gold and love to spoil all of us with material things, as you know all so well, quite a shopper. But I do not value material things, I value the priceless memories. Your Mom created so many good memories as we were growing up that I will always cherish. I thought you boys were so lucky because your Mom rented the "Bus of Fun" to have your Birthday Parties on. I felt so fortunate when she took us to "Bozo Circus "and Tommy was picked to play the spoon game. We would have never had the experiences of going to "Old Chicago" and "Great America" if it were not for her, because our Mom didn't drive expressways. Besides all those fun adventures, If it were not for her, I would never have pierced ears. She bought me earrings and stood up to her brother & told him that she was taking me to have my ears pierced. I was thrilled because I was the only one out of my friends that did not have earrings and prior to that he would not allow that. She was a special person to me that was why I chose her to be my Confirmation Sponsor. I could go on with lots more memories, but I want to leave space for others to write. You guys are in my heart and I hope that you find comfort and healing as you cherish all the great memories you have with her. Love ya, Tammy & Dave

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Marian Walsh

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Bernie & Marina Meehan

December 1, 2020

Our dear friend is not lost,
Nor has she travelled far,
Just headed home before us,
And left the door ajar.

Richard Bober

December 1, 2020

Mike, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Richard Bober

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Marie Walsh

December 1, 2020

Mike Sean Michael & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Mary's sad and sudden passing. What a lovely lady she was always kept in touch via Facebook from across the miles. We are thinking of you all at this heartbreaking time. Sorry we can't be with you. All our love from your family in Waterford Ireland Marie Nicky Walsh & Family xxx

Janet Litterio

November 30, 2020

Dear Flanagan Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mary was a wonderful, faithful filled woman. I will miss her so. God Bless each of you during this most difficult time.
Janet Litterio

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