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Joel Callahan Obituary

Callahan, Joel T. Age 78, retired CFD and retired carpenter and member of Carpenter's Local Union 141. Beloved life companion of Judi Miller; loving brother of Mary Lou Wattles, James Callahan, Jerome Callahan, Celia Ann Sonka, and Madonna Klepac; cherished uncle and great-uncle of many; great friend to many. Visitation Sunday from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem), Orland Park, IL to St. Julie Billiart Church. Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity appreciated. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 18, 2015.
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May your love and fondest memories give you comfort as your heart begins to heal.

C. Johnson

January 24, 2015

Joel and I were friends from Reavis High school days. We went to visit his Grandparents in Georgia when we were 17 years old. Joel had a back hoe and would dig foundations for my jobs back then. we also worked at McCormick place together.
Joel was a good man.God Bless his memory.

Milt Andersen

January 18, 2015

Joe, you were a cherished friend. I have so many happy memories from our younger days. Rest in peace friend. Chris C.

January 18, 2015

Dear Judi and Family

Please except our deepest condolences on the loss of Joel he will be missed by all who knew him. Joel fought so hard for his health but God had other plans for him and now he is another angel watching over all who knew him. We are so sorry we can't be there in person but we are in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love to all

Judy and Lou Lonero

Judy and Lou Lonerp

January 18, 2015

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

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Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

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St. Julie Billiart Church

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15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

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