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Joan Flanegin Obituary
YATES CITY - Joan Miller Flanegin, 92, retired in Annapolis, Md., formerly of Yates City, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, surrounded by loved ones.
Joan was born in Metamora on May 25, 1920. She attended the Academy of Our Lady and went on to Dickenson's Secretarial School in Peoria.
Joan worked in Peoria and for the FBI in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco before marrying Hurff Cratty Flanegin on Dec. 28, 1946. They were happily married for 25 years, residing in Texas, Alaska, Missouri and finally to the family farm in Yates City, where they raised seven children.
Widowed in 1972, Joan worked at various law offices in Illinois then relocated to Washington, D.C., working for the American Bar Association from 1976 until retirement in 1988. After retiring, she moved to Annapolis, Md., occupying her time with baking, quilting and spending time with her family.
Joan is survived by one sister, seven children, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many beloved relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, with the Rev. Mark Graham officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow the funeral in Elmwood Township Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
To view Joan's tribute video or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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Patrick Lopeman
September 17, 2012
Saddened by the loss of your MOM. My prayers are with your family.
September 7, 2012
thoughs and prayers go out to all the family. May God be with all of you. Joan Bernard Forrey
September 6, 2012
Thinking of everyone at this time. So very sorry for your loss. YC Class of 1970
Karen (Zink) Richards
September 4, 2012
Rest now, Joan. Your work is done. You're with God and all the angels who love you.
Art Detmers
September 4, 2012
My prayers are with the Flanegin family during this time of sorrow.
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