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Joseph Holwell Obituary

Holwell, Joseph M. age 60, suddenly, ret. Sgt. of the Bridgeview Police Dept., beloved husband of Ruthann (nee Zapfel), loving father of Daniel, Laura (Clifford), Beth (Edward) and Christopher, proud grandfather of Bethany, Danielle, Joshua, Jacob D., devoted son of Margaret and the late Joseph P., fond brother of William (Cindy), Robert, Susan Daniels and Vincent (Ann), loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial service 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2003, at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment private. 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 8, 2003.

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Jean O'Neill Wakefield

July 14, 2003

To the Holwell Family,

My deepest condolences and sympathy are with your family during this time of loss.

Your cousin
Jean

Nancy Karasek

July 14, 2003

Beth,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know that the memories of your father will keep him in your heart. Please tell me if there is anything I can do in this difficult time.
Nancy

Jennifer Nelson

July 14, 2003

Beth, I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your father. Please know I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With Sympathy,
Jennifer Nelson

Paula Kiger

July 9, 2003

Beth, on behalf of the Healthy Kids staff, please accept our deepest sympathy.

Priscilla Pulido

July 9, 2003

Beth,

Many prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time in your life. I know the precious memories that you have of your father will keep you strong and will keep him alive in your heart forever.

God Bless you and your family,

Priscilla Pulido

Nagma Trehan

July 9, 2003

Dear Beth,
Sorry to hear about sudden loss of your dad. Take care in this difficult time.
~Nagma Trehan

Linda Carpenter

July 9, 2003

Dear Beth and family:

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. May God bless and strengthen you all.

Linda

Mike Johnson

July 9, 2003

Dear Beth and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. May God be with all of you comfort you during this sorrowful time.
Sincerely,
Mike Johnson

Lt. Russ Harvey

July 9, 2003

Dear Ruthann and family of Joe,

My condolences for the sudden loss of Joe. He played an important roll in my early career with the department, offering guidance to this wide-eyed young patrol officer. Now, 25 years later, I still recall the sage advice of years of experience he provided to me. He will be greatly missed.

Liz Bernardi

July 8, 2003

Dear Beth and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your dear father's death. Please know that I am praying for all of you at this time of great sorrow. I pray for all of you to have strength to get through this. Your dad was a great man and I know he will be terribly missed.

Love,
Liz

Peg Moster

July 8, 2003

Dear Beth - My condolences on the loss of your father which I understand was unexpected and quite sudden. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you lay him to rest. God bless. Peg Moster

Kelly Sabol

July 8, 2003

To Beth Rhodes and the entire Holwell Family,

I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you for this sudden loss.

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

Sincerely,
Kelly Sabol (DHACS)

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