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Rita Flanagan Obituary
(nee Egan). Adoring wife of the late Gerald ("Jerry") Flanagan. Cherished mother of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Kathy M. Flanagan. Devoted daughter of the late William and the late Mary (nee Powers) Egan. Fond sister of the late Mary Egan, the late John (the late Patricia), the late William (the late Kathleen, best friend as well as sister-in-law), the late Margaret Egan, and the late Helen (the late George) Houlihan. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Michael and the late Margaret Flanagan, and sister-in-law of the late John (the late Geraldine) Flanagan, the late Thomas Flanagan, Robert Flanagan, and Rita (the late John) Keough. Treasured aunt to many nieces and nephews. Her daughter expresses many thanks for the kind and wonderful care given to her by Dr. David R. Buyer, niece JoAnn Egan, Kate Augustin, Lois Greybar, and neighbors James and Diane Lacki, as well as the compassionate, tender and respectful hospice care given by Stephanie Newell, Maegan Fookes, and chaplain Evan Goranson of Heartland Hospice Care, Frankfort, IL. Visitation Friday 3 – 9 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL for both Rita and Jerry, who passed away May 6, 2020, due to COVID restrictions no services were held at that time. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st Street, Orland Park, IL, Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment private. Please leave a memory for the family on Rita's Tribute Wall. Your stories will bring comfort to her family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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Leslie J Rosen
August 27, 2021
Dear Judge, I am so sorry for your losses. My sincere condolences. Leslie Rosen
Nancy Hablutzel
August 20, 2021
So sorry to hear of your losses. I send condolences and warm wishes to you from North Carolina.
Stay well,
Nancy Hablutzel
Steve Novosad
August 20, 2021
Dear Judge Flanagan,
Be grateful for the time you were able to share with your Mother. My sincerest condolences.
Randy Peters
August 20, 2021
Kathy, having lost my mother recently, I know your loss and how you feel at this time. My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother and father. May they Rest In Peace and now pray for you, and protect your every move as they reunite and look down on you from heaven. Stay strong.
Mary Mullarkey Neville
August 19, 2021
Kathy, I remember your mother (and dad) very well. I am Therese Hayes' cousin. You were in my parents' house a few times. Rita was a very memorable lady - pretty, funny, easy to talk to - just a doll! Very sorry for your huge loss.
Marcia Maras
August 19, 2021
Deepest sympathies on the loss of your wonderful mom! May she Rest In Peace!
Al Durkin
August 19, 2021
I'm so sorry Kathy to hear about your mom and best friends passing. Be grateful for the many good years you've had together for your entire life. Take comfort that her suffering is over and she's reunited with your Dad Jerry where they will continue to watch over and guide you until you are reunited again. I hope I will have an opportunity to share my condolences in person soon. I was always fond of your parents and have great memories of them when we were young. Love, Al
David Sternberg
August 19, 2021
My deepest sympathies Judge on the loss of your Mom. Always keep your memories of her in your heart.
Maryellen Kilkenny
August 18, 2021
Kathy, I´m so sorry for your loss. Aunt Rita was my favorite aunt and was always so good to all of us. I will miss her very much but I am glad she is at peace and with Uncle Jerry
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