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Edward Rolfsen Obituary

Rolfsen, Edward L. Age 83, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 in Holland, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue in 2009. Ed was an active member of St. Gregory the Great for many years. He loved singing in the choir for over 10 years and his greatest joy was traveling around the world with them and performing at the Vatican. Edward was a proud alumni of Loyola University and a faithful Cubs fan. Ed is survived by his daughters, Paula Rolfsen and Julie Kimber; granddaughters, Alisa and Sarah Kimber all of Holland, MI; siblings, Carl and Pat Rolfsen of Ft. Wayne, IN and Marilyn Moore of Holland; nieces and nephews, Carl and Debbie Rolfsen, Tim and Rhonda Rolfsen, Peter and Kathleen Rolfsen, Mary Rolfsen, Cathy and Steve Colbert, and Jeff and Jennie Rolfsen; and many great nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation will be Friday, September 16 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great, 5545 N Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60640. Burial at Rosehill Cemetery. Memorial contributions can made to St. Gregory the Great of Chicago. For info, please call (773) 561-6874, or go to: www.DrakeAndSonFuneralHome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2016.

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Barbara T Lea

October 10, 2016

I had the honor and joy of being in the choir for a time period with Ed, and being a fellow parishioner at St. Gregory Church. Ed was so special - and he showed great care and compassion for all those he met. I think of him so fondly, and mis him dearly. Rest in peace with the angels and God - always enjoying the heavenly choirs! You are truly a gift from God to all of us still here.

Kay McCarthy

September 17, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him. His faith was very great and he was an inspiration. I enjoyed being in the St. Gregory the Great choir with him.

Mera Wei

September 16, 2016

To The Rolfsen Family:

May God Bless you and your family in
this time of sorrow.

Mera Wei

September 14, 2016

Offering my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that suffering and death will end here on earth. "But the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." ~Ps. 37:10

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5545 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60625

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