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Flanders, Michael John
Michael John Flanders, 52, of Arlington Heights, Ill., previously of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away March 31, 2012, after a courageous journey with pancreatic cancer.
He was the loving spouse of his best friend, Mary Beth (Arzbaecher); adored father of Kelsey, Adam and Paul; son of Mary (Herr) and the late Raymond Flanders; and brother of Thomas, David (Susan Ecroyd), Robert, Susan and James (Merideth). Mike was also a loving nephew, uncle, and friend.
Born Oct. 25, 1959, Mike was a passionate individual, a proud Iowa Hawkeye, avid fisherman, enthusiastic gardener and outdoors adventurer.
He had a 30-year career in the IT industry, concluding with Baker & McKenzie law firm in Chicago.
He will be remembered as someone who enjoyed life to the fullest, bringing joy, laughter and memories to all he encountered.
A celebration of Mike's life will be held at a memorial mass at St. James Catholic Church, 820 Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, Ill., at 5 p.m. (CST) Monday. A local Cedar Rapids celebration of Mike's life will be planned in the coming months.
In lieu of flowers, please support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by joining or donating to “Team Flan Man” in the Purple Stride Chicago Walk at
http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1006597
Published April 2, 2012 in The Gazette
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