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1931 - 2007
 Gerald Walter Flanery age 75 of Rockford died at home on May 31, 2007. He was born in Hart, MI on August 2, 1931 the son of Stanley E. and Lena Mabel Beggs Flanery. Gerry was the owner of Gerref Industries in Belding for 22 years before his retirement to Shamrock Farms in Greenville. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Association and the West Michigan Sheepherders Association and St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Harvard. He was married in Hart on June 2, 1951 to Mary Ann DePeel and his role as a family man was his first priority.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, their children; Geri Anne and Larry Curtis of Cedar Springs, Samuel Lee and Jacalyn Flanery of Sparta, Dale Allen Flanery of Sparta and Michael Shawn Flanery of Greenville, his grandchildren; Melissa Curtis, Heather and Tony Mallory, Marci and Damian McDougal, Lisa Flanery, Jill and Chris Denny, Bridget Flanery, Sean Michael Flanery, his great grandchildren; Michael, Claire, Luci, Alayna, Ben and Luc. Also his mother, Lena Mabel Flanery of Mears, his siblings, Donald and Donna Flanery and Robert and Patricia Flanery both of Walkerville, Norman and Lynda Flanery and Cindy and Bill Carlson both of Mears, his mother-in-law, Wilma DePeel of Walkerville and sister-in-law, Mary DePeel of Walkerville and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday June 5, 2007 at 11 AM from St. Margaret Catholic Church Harvard with Rev. Father Phil Salmonowicz as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Margaret’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville from 7-8:30 PM with a Rosary prayed at 8:30.Memorial contributions may be given to ALS West Michigan Chapter, Lutheran Home Care, St. Margaret’s Church, Hospice or a charity of your choice. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Cheryle (Leach) Page
Sunday August 12, 2007 at
11:13 AM
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Dear Flanery Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss I know you are all very sad at this time but we will always remember what a friendly smiling face Gerry had.
So very sorry to have missed the funeral didn't get word until August 9th of his passing. May God Bless You ALL & comfort you in your time of sorrow. Love, Cheryle
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marci mcdougal
Wednesday June 20, 2007 at
12:44 AM
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hi to all that have come to this sight. We all miss Gramps very much and think of him daily. Gram if you read this I love you too. Marci
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Kimberly (Hurst) Kenward
Monday June 4, 2007 at
7:43 PM
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Mary - May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time. Thinking of you,
Kim (Hurst) Kenward
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Joan Larson McConnon
Monday June 4, 2007 at
9:59 AM
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So sorry for your loss. Jerry was a great man. My Dad, Alvin Larson, thought the world of him. I would like your address so I can send a request for a Mass.
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Clay & Peggy Denny
Sunday June 3, 2007 at
11:25 PM
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Dear Flanery Family,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts are payers are with all of you during this time. May God Bless you all, Clay & Peggy and Family
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Shirley & Mike Harris
Friday June 1, 2007 at
5:22 PM
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Dear Mary and Family,
We both are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Gerry for his smile and his friendship, and his great sense of humor. We have all of you in our prayer' and thought's at this time and always.
God Bless All, Mike & Shirley
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