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William “Bill” Flannagan
William “Bill” Flannagan
Cedar Rapids
William “Bill” Flannagan passed away on November 29, 2025, in Cedar Rapids.
He was born on September 3, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Lyle and Marie (Blanchard) Flannagan. Services and interment were held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Bill is survived by his children, Patrick (Brooke) Flannagan and Jennifer (Kip) Cox; his grandchildren Harper and Beckett Flannagan and Blaine and Anthony Cox.
He is preceded in death by his wife Sheila (Hanken); and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family to be distributed to the grandchildren.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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