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John Hollwitz Obituary

Hollwitz, John S. 82, of Mundelein, WWII Army Vet. Bbeloved husband of Rose Mary (nee McGuire) of 53 years, loving father of John (Therese) and Julie (Fred) Tye, proud grandfather of John and Katherine Hollwitz and Fred and Alison Tye. Retired Newspaper Stereotyper. Funeral Mass 11 a.m., Thursday, May 16th, at St. Mary of Vernon Church (Rte. 45, just west of Butterfield Rd.), Indian Creek, IL, with Visitation 1 hour prior. Interment in New York. Memorial donations to St. Joseph Indian School, Chamberlain, SD 57326 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by: McMurrough Chapel, Libertyville. 847-362-2626. Visit our Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 15, 2002.

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Juergen Roennau

May 17, 2002

Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you and your entire family at this time of your loss. May God sustain you and comfort you and, although you feel great sorrow, find joy in the memories and love shared.

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Chris O'Keeffe

May 16, 2002

Please accept my prayers and condolences as you celebrate your father's life.

Maria Dungca

May 15, 2002

We are deeply saddened by the news of Mr. Hollwitz's demise. Our family will miss John's friendly smile and warm handshake every Sunday morning at the 7:45 AM Mass at St. Mary of Vernon.

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