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Neil Flanagin Obituary

Flanagin, Neil of Winnetka, IL, died May 15, 2002, at the age 71 following a courgeous battle with cancer. With sorrow and deep affection, we mourn his loss. He died peacefully, with his wife and children at his side. Neil was a loving husband to Mary, devoted father to John (Annette) Flanagin, Margot (Dion) Kapsimalis, Nancy (Bill) Doyle and Jill (Keith) Yavitt and loving Poppy of Jake, Katie, Brendan, Henry, Sam, Julia and Grace. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 p.m., at Siants Faith, Hope & Charity Church, Linden Ave. and Hill Rd., Winnetka. Burial will be private. Donations may be made in memory of Neil to Phillips Academy, Andover (180 Main St. Andover, Mass, 01810) or to Hadley School for the Blind, (700 Elm St., Winnetka, IL, 60093). Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 18 to May 19, 2002.

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TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT EVANSTON HOSPITAL

May 23, 2002

On behalf of the entire members of Transitional Care Centre,we want to share with you the great and painful loss of your devoted and cherished father who was a most gracious gentleman while in our good care and was loved by all who cared for him. Please rejoice in the Lord for He giveth and taketh but we have the Heavenly promise and assurance that he has gone to sleep in the bossom of The Lord and that on the last day we shall all share a greater glory with God. Our regards and condolences.

Rodrigo Ocampo

May 22, 2002

Dear John, Annette and family,



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my father 8 years ago, and I know how tough it is. On the positive side, there isn't one day where his support helps me, especially in the harder moments!



Very best regards,



The Ocampo-Quevedo Family

The Cronins

May 21, 2002

Our heartfelt sympathies and thoughts go out to the Flanagin family. May the warmest and happiest memories of Neil help to carry you through this difficult time.

Lynn Orlebeke

May 21, 2002

Dear Nancy, Bill, Brendan, Julia, and to all your immediate and extended family and friends,



We send our prayers and deepest sympathies to each of you during this most difficult time of mourning and loss. We hope your wonderful memories will offer some comfort and solace in the days to come.



Our love,



Lynn and A.P.

Len Solomon

May 21, 2002

Deep sympathy on your loss.



Cherie, Len, Keith & Brent Solomon

karen mead

May 20, 2002

Neil was a good, kind person ... thus his presence will be in all things good in this world.



My thoughts are with you.



Take care all.

love karen mead

Fiamma Fay

May 20, 2002

Mary, Jill and family you are in our hearts and prayers. Please accept Rob and my deepest sympathy and know that we are sending you our love via New York.

Fiamma Fay Morton and Rob Morton

Jim Dible

May 20, 2002

Dear Mary and family,

Judy and I have you in our prayers.

Neil's warmth, humor and willingness to help were evident to all of us who came to know him at Times Publishing.

Jim and Judy Dible

Chris Mead

May 19, 2002

Mary and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Neil was a wonderful, generous, warm man. Take care of yourselves during this difficult time.

Gina Ferazzi

May 19, 2002

John, Annette, Jake and Katie -



I'm thinking of you. I'm very sorry for your loss _ Gina

Ken and Marlene Richmond

May 19, 2002

Our thoughts are with you at this time

RICHARD MORRISON

May 18, 2002

Mary anad Family please accept my ndeepest sympabthy on your loss. I have the best memories of Neil aas roommate for 2 years at law school,

Laird joins me in extending our best wishes.



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Georgia & Peter Heisinger

May 17, 2002

Margot & Family, Our thought and prayers are with your family during these difficult days. May your loving memories of a great father sustain you! Fondly,

Georgia & Peter Heisinger (& family)

lee bakakos

May 17, 2002

Jill, Margot and family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. please take care.... Love, Lee

Council of Science Editors

May 17, 2002

John, Annette, and Family:



Your friends at the Council of Science Editors are thinking of you and extend our deepest sympathies for your loss.



CSE

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