Dr. Flanagan delivered two of our babies and I loved how kind and compassionate he was. When I was eight months pregnant and had just lost my mother (also one of his patients), he made an extra effort to reach out to me with his sympathies. I will never forget that act of kindness. For his years of service to our community, may he rest in peace.
Dr. Michael C. Flanagan
June 18, 1943 – May 26, 2026
Dr. Michael C. Flanagan, age 82, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Woodcrest of Country Manor, St. Joseph. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, at 11:00a.m. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Full military honors will be held immediately following the service. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minnesota, at a later date.
Dr. Michael C. Flanagan was born on June 18, 1943, to Willard “Pat” C. and Dorothy E. (Peterson) Flanagan of St. Louis Park, and subsequently Golden Valley, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota, undergraduate and graduate school, obtaining his M.D. in 1968. He joined the US Navy and was stationed in New York City at St. Alban’s Naval Hospital, where he met and married a Navy nurse, Kendra L. McLeod, while on an open-heart team. He changed his specialty to Obstetrics and Gynecology at Great Lakes Naval Hospital, and subsequent duty at Orlando Naval Hospital prior to his discharge in 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War. He returned home to join the St. Cloud Medical group, where he spent 7 years, then opened his own practice, “Central Minnesota OB-GYN,” until 2002.
He loved living in Central Minnesota and following his patients’ stories. He and Kendra celebrated 57 years of a wonderful marriage. He was grateful to the many friends he made, especially Tuesday Night and coffee on Saturday morning. He indeed was blessed with a wonderful life.
He is survived by his wife, Kendra Lee Flanagan; children, Kelly (Neil) Fandel, Ryan (Maureen) Flanagan; grandchildren, Samuel John Fandel, Jacob Michael Fandel, Abigail Rose (Lars) Brekhus, Claire Elizabeth (Jonathan) Flanagan Nijenhuis, Margaret Brooke Fandel, Brecken Ryan Flanagan; siblings, Timothy (Karen), Jeri (Tim) Johanning, Mary Edgren; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Thomas and Patrick.
Guestbook
Mike had a way about him. He made everyone feel special and appreciated. He was a pillar of the community I belonged to, with him, and a beacon of hope and promise. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
Mikey we’re one of the best friends I ever had or ever will have I have enjoyed our friendship I will truly miss you
To a man that taught me so many life lessons and how to be a better man just by your example. Your friendship and guidance means the world to me. Love you forever Mike.
Services
Schedule Details
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, at 11:00a.m. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Full military honors will be held immediately following the service. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Minnesota, at a later date.