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Gary Holmen Obituary

Holmen, Gary P. 48, of Edison Park, beloved husband of Diane (nee Greif), loving father of Nicholas and Rebecca, dear son of Christa and the late Paul Holmen, fond brother of Donald (Irene), Bryan (Kim) and the late Mark (Janet) Holmen, son-in-law of Frank and Catherine Greif, brother-in-law of Keith (Anita) Greif, Marlene (Mark) Neuhalfen, Rita (Terry) Turbak, Donna (Bill) Rathunde, Marty (Tina) Greif and Rob (Amy) Greif, fun-loving uncle adored by many, many nieces and nephews. Dedicated 25 + year employee of Com Ed. Visitation Friday, from 2 until 9 p.m., at The M.J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago. Family and friends meeting Saturday, at The Church of Saint Juliana for Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Gary P. Holmen Children Education Fund. Cremation private. For further information: 773-631-1240, 847-823-6540 or www.suerth.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 24, 2008.

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Beth ODriscoll

April 18, 2020

Remembering Gary on this anniversary. He was a great guy and is missed by many! I will always remember his kindness and hospitality. ❤

Jim Horan S.S.C. Com Ed

April 29, 2008

Gary and I went to Taft together, then worked together at Edison. We had good times in highschool, even better times at work. Holmen family, don't ever forget the good times with Gary, I know I never will.

Jasmine Cadiz

April 29, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss, he was an AMAZING PRSON!!! Always made me smile always knew how to cheer me up no matter what. You will always be in my prayers. God Bless.
Jasmine @ asthma & allergy assoc.

Rich Bake

April 26, 2008

Dear Holmen Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Gary, I went to Taft with him and remember him as an all around good and fun loving guy.

Jim Wilda

April 26, 2008

Becky,

My condolences on the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family.

Ron Nichols

April 25, 2008

Family and Friends of Gary,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you. I worked with Gary for a short time at Comed,it was a very good time, agood time to have known such a kindhearted person.

Pat & Bernie McGonagle and Family

April 25, 2008

Diane, Nick and Becky:
We were so sorry to hear about Gary passing away. He was a good man, funny and friendly. He showed us all how valuable life is and to live it to the fullest. We hope that God keeps you wrapped safely in his arms and helps to ease your pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

St Juliana Men's Club

April 25, 2008

Dear Holmen Family,

Please accept our prayers and deepest sympathy on the passing of Gary. He certainly was a very good man. He was a great officer and member of our club for many years. He will be missed by all of us.

Beth & Patrick O'Driscoll

April 24, 2008

Gary was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all. We are so sorry for your loss.

Julie Keller

April 24, 2008

My heart and prayers are with your family.

Doreen Gauthier

April 24, 2008

Dear Christa --
Our deepest sympathies.

Lighthouse Point Library Family

Olivia Antosz

April 24, 2008

I'm sorry for your lose. I went to grammer school with Becky and I always knew Mr. Holmen to be a kind man. He will be in our prayers.

Neil Holmen and family

April 24, 2008

Gary, you will be missed. Your strenght was inspirational. Our hearts our broken for you and your family. You will nevr be forgotten.

Jamie & Greg Huebner

April 24, 2008

Gary was one of the nicest people that I've met. We will miss him so much. Our prayers are with the family.

Bob and Linda Hack

April 24, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences at Gary's passing. I went to high school with Gary and although it has been many years, I will always remember him as a nice guy with a good sense of humor. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.

Corrine Pollina

April 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tim and Julie Rasso(Daughter of Mel and Karen Fillipp)

April 24, 2008

Our thoughts are with you in this time of deep sorrow.

Mike, Mary and Brennan Roach

April 24, 2008

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

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