Francis Frank FLANAGAN

23 SEP 1941 - 7 JAN 2022

• BIRTH: 23 SEP 1941, Chicago, Cook, IL
• DEATH: 7 JAN 2022, Center for Hospice, Mishawaka, IN

• MARRIAGE: 10 DEC 1966, Michigan City, La Porte, IN

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[N31037] Francis (Frank) Flanagan
September 23, 1941 - January 7th, 2022

Francis (Frank) Flanagan passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7th, 2022, at Center For Hospice Care, Mishawaka, Indiana. Frank was born in Chicago, IL, on September 23, 1941, to Patrick and Ruth (Curda) Flanagan. On December 10, 1966 in Michigan City, IN, he married Sandra Bartels, who preceded him in death on September 9, 1997. Surviving are one son, Patrick (Holly) Flanagan of Lynnwood, WA, sisters Ruth (Vince) Runfola of Danville, CA, and Helen (Jeff) Harold of Antioch, IL, and grandchildren Noah and Olivia Simorjay of Lynnwood, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Patrick, and sister Mary. Frank graduated from Bishop Noll Institute in Gary, IN in 1959, and the University of Notre Dame in 1963 with a communications degree. Frank then served in the Air Force from 1964 to 1968, stationed in Samsun, Turkey and Fort Meade, MD. After his time in the service, he entered radio, starting as a news and sports broadcaster for WLOI-AM in La Porte, IN. Frank made Michigan City, IN his longtime home as News Director for WIMS-AM during the early to mid 1970s. He then started his Human Resources career as Human Resources Manager for Joy Manufacturing and PSW Industries in Michigan City, and Foamex in La Porte. He retired in 2012 after serving as Human Resources Manager for the St. Joseph County Airport Authority, South Bend, IN for 10+ years. Frank enjoyed all sports, Notre Dame Football and Basketball (men’s and women’s) were his favorites. Other must watch teams were the Chicago Bears and White Sox, but not the Cubs. He also loved movies (favorites were The Quiet Man, High Noon, and Flash Gordon serials), fictional detective/crime TV shows, concerts, and golf. Frank was a longtime member of and Lector for Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. He also loved participating in Michigan City Exchange Club meetings and activities, and enjoyed volunteering with Meals On Wheels in his retirement. The family will be holding a private celebration of life at a later date. In place of flowers, please make a donation in Frank's memory to Center For Hospice Care at cfhcare.org.
Posted online on January 15, 2022
Published in South Bend Tribune