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John Holly Obituary

Holly, John G. John G. Holly, 87, U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. John was preceded in death by his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara (nee Dunlap) Holly. Devoted father of Thomas (Catherine) Holly, Michael (Marguerite Welsh) Holly, Katherine (Michael) McCarthy, Adrienne (Jeffrey) Green; cherished grandfather of Nicole Little, John (Allison) Holly, Monica Little; great-grandfather of Maryssa Mixon, Maryah Little, Matthew Little, Maryonna Little and Laura Holly; beloved son of the late Elroy and Helen Holly. Proud member of Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 73 for over 60 years. In lieu of flowers a donation to the USO, 333 S. Wabash, 16th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 or West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 W. Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 is appreciated. Family and friends to gather for a memorial celebration Saturday, January 20 at Noon, Carleton Hotel, Oak Park with lunch to follow. Valet parking provided at the 123 Marion Street entrance.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 14, 2018.

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January 5, 2019

My dad was a partner with John Holly at AMI All Metal Installers. My dad passed away 1/17/17 and I met a man named John o'Connell today. It made me think of his other partner. My sister and I could not think of his name. I looked up into the sky and his name came to me. I googled John Holly and saw that he passed away 1 year ago today!! (This was written 1/4) Sometimes the world hands you reasons to believe in a higher being!! My prayers go out to your family. Maybe they are in heaven doing sheet metal together. Peace!! Kathy Rockich Quaid

Danny LePine

January 22, 2018

To all of you, I will always fondly remember with a big smile your Father's strong yet loving voice and all the great positive wisdom he & your Mother shared with me on the front steps of your family's home. I remember him telling me that whatever I did in life to make sure I put 100% into it, that will make or break you. Those words have stuck with me in all I attempt. I'm greatful to have known your Dad & Mom.

Ellen Butler

January 14, 2018

To all of John's family,
Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you.
We will miss John's crazy jokes, and Thunder will miss all the treats John gave him.
John's neighbors.....Ellen and Hank Butler and Thunder (our dog).

January 14, 2018

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to John's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.

Christy Waters

January 9, 2018

Adrienne - I am so sorry - we love you! Jeremy and Christy

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