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- Joan Flanagan
APPLETON, Wis. -- Joan Flanagan, age 80, was born to eternal life on Wednesday evening, July 6, 2011, with her family at her side.
She was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Darlington Wis., to the late Mary Rubado, and was raised in Darlington and then Madison. She attended Edgewood high school and College. Joan met Hank Flanagan who was attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and they married on May 19, 1950.
They had 5 children, all born and raised in Bear Creek, Wis. Joan loved raising her family in Bear Creek and was involved in community life there for many years. Hank and Joan moved to Appleton in 1976. Joan worked for Curtis Door in New London for many years, and then General Electric in Appleton as an industrial sales representative.
After her retirement from General Electric, Joan became very active in Appleton's community organizations. She loved the PAC and volunteered there, as well as at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, and the Thompson Center.
Joan enjoyed being a red hatter and also loved her line dancing every week at the Thompson Center. She loved to travel and took her five children and their families on a two week trip to Italy over New Year's 2009, where everyone had a great time.
She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and was a kind and loving person.
Joan moved to Brewster Village long term care facility in August 2009 after suffering a spinal cord injury from a fall which left her paralyzed. She resided there the past two years, and her spirit, courage and bravery were phenomenal. She was an inspiration to everyone she came in contact with.
She will be lovingly remembered.
Joan is survived by her five children; Colleen (Mike Miller) Flanagan, Appleton and Mercer, Wis.; Dennis (Sally) Flanagan, Nekoosa, Wis.; Brian (Karen) Flanagan, Appleton; Terry Flanagan, commerce City, Colo.; and Barry (Sue Pelot) Flanagan, Apple Valley, Minn.; and her six grandchildren; Carey Flanagan, Milwaukee; Sarah Flanagan, Appleton; Paul (Gina) Flanagan, Chicago; Erin Flanagan, Appleton; Kelly Flanagan, Chesapeake, V.; and Scott Flanagan, Denver, Colo.; and her two great-grandchildren Brogan and Keenan (Sarah) Flanagan, Appleton. Joan is also survived by sister-in-law Anita (Flanagan) Fredrichs, Marian (Flanagan) Powers, Marlene (Lemberger) Erickson, Priscilla (Prunty) Flanagan; and a brother-in-law Patrick Flanagan; and many nieces and nephews.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Hank Flanagan, her parents Mark Erickson and Mary (Kirwan) Rubado, and brother Robert Erickson A Mass of Christian Burial for Joan Wis.ll be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton, with Father Dennis Ryan officiating.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Valley Funeral Home from 4:00--8:00 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, family and friends may visit at St. Bernard from 9:00--10:00 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Bear Creek
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1931 - 2011 (80 years)
