Michael Flanagan

Michael Lee Flanagan, 71, of El Paso, IL passed away at 11:07 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on April 25, 1950 in Bloomington, IL a son of Joseph and Rose Walsh Flanagan. He married Nadia Lederman Sapoznikow. She survives.

Survivors also include his siblings, Mary Jo (Dan) Naus of Knoxville, TN; Margaret Crummy of Loveland, CO; Mark Flanagan of South Bend, IN; nephews Brian and Bradley Crummy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Walt Crummy.

Michael retired from Prairie Farms in Peoria  after many years of working.

He graduated from Illinois State University in 1973.

Michael was in the Army  National Guard after he graduated from college.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in El Paso. Father Robert Rayson will officiate.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in El Paso. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in El Paso is handling arrangements for the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

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