Tad Flanagan

Tad Wayne Flanagan, 45, of Niles, MI passed away on October 14, 2010 at 3:25pm at Lakeland Hospital, Niles. He was born December 2, 1964 in St. Joseph, MI to George and Rosie Flanagan. He was an active leader in 4-H for 27 years and a member for 7 years. In 1986 he married Mona “Lisa” Sandoval in South Bend, Indiana. Surviving is his wife, Lisa Flanagan; son, Josh Flanagan; parents George and Rosie Flanagan of Buchanan; brother, Timothy Flanagan of Fife Lake, MI; and many nieces, nephews. Devoted son, husband, father and brother. A very loving, warm, get to know kind of guy. A friend to all friends, a person that would help anybody that would need at any time of the day. No job is too tough to handle for him. He will always be there in our lives and our spirits and especially our love. We will truly miss him. Tad graduated from Galien High School and was self employed with Supreme Clean, a power washing company. The funeral service will be Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 11am at the Swem Chapel, Buchanan. Pastor Sean Kidd of the Buchanan Christian Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Visitation will be Monday, October 18, 2010 from 4-7pm also at the Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, The Josh Flanagan Scholarship Fund, c/o Country Heritage Credit Union or the the Berrien County Youth Fair Home Economics Building.