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Michael Flanagan Obituary

Flanagan, Michael

Michael Flanagan, age 83, late of Homer Glen and formerly of Waterford, Ireland, passed away September 26, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Mary Rita (nee Donegan). Loving father of Sean (Inga) Flanagan and Michael (Emer) Flanagan. Cherished grandfather of Colin, Micheal, Deirdre, Aidan, Emma and Rebecca. Dear brother of Donal Flanagan, late Maureen Reid, late Bridget Feritter and Joan Tobin. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael was a retired Stationary Engineer of Union Local 399 with over 50 years of dedicated service. He was also a member of Chicago GAA. Funeral Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:15am at RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES,12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, Mass 10am. Interment Good Sheperd Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-8pm. For further information 708-301-3595 or rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 30, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Michael Flanagan

Oct

1

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES/HOMER GLEN

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Oct

2

Service

9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES/HOMER GLEN

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Oct

2

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Mother of Good Counsel

16043 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen, IL 60491

Oct

2

Interment

11:15 a.m.

Good Shepherd Cemetery

16201 104th Ave, Orland Park, IL 60467

Funeral services provided by:

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Homer Glen

12641 W. 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491

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