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Michael Callahan Obituary

Callahan, Michael W. Of Elmhurst, age 81. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Cullen); loving father of Colleen (Ray Geiger), Michael, Jr. (Jennifer), Timothy (Kathi), Patrick (Leticia), Kevin, Sean (Cathy) and Bridget (Peter Ryndak) Callahan; proud grandfather of Michael and Matthew Geiger, Meghan and Ryan Callahan, Daniel, Patrick and Katie Callahan, Bianca, Tony and Brisa Callahan, Michael Callahan, Clare and John Callahan and Kathleen, Casey and Michael Ryndak; dear brother of Helen Callahan, Kathleen (Terry) O'Brien, Geraldine (Michael) Rice and the late Tom (late Viola), Mary (late Ed) Ziebell, Patricia (late John) Collins, Daniel (Betty) Callahan and Patrick Callahan. Visitation Friday, December 28, 2018, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Visitation Church for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For further info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 26, 2018.

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January 8, 2019

My condolences on your loss. Longevity is certainly a blessing, and death at any age is too soon. Please let God's love cover you like a blanket and comfort you as you mourn.

Lynne CV

December 31, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Callahan. May you allow the promises of God found at Matthew 5:4 to bring your family comfort.

VG

December 29, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Michael. May the cherished memories you have of your dear loved one help sustain you during this time. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40.

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December 28, 2018

My deepest sympathy to your family, and may you keep in mind the scriptural hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time. John 17:3

December 28, 2018

My condolences to the family. May Almighty God give the family the strength and comfort that is needed during this difficult time.

Liza Flatley Callahan

December 27, 2018

I am so sad to learn of Mike's passing. My deepest sympathies are with Ann and all of the Callahan family at this time. I really loved Mike! He kept us laughing all the time. I will never forget the joy he spread everywhere he went! He will be sorely missed. You guys are all in my thoughts and my prayers. God bless you all at this deeply sad time in your lives. Please let me know how I can be of help. Sending you all my love and massive hugs.
Love, Liza and Mike, Ashley and Mikey. xx

PS It's nice to imagine him up in heaven with Patrick and Rory and all the lads celebrating a life well lived. xx

December 26, 2018

My deepest heartfelt sympathy are sent to the Callahan family and friends. So sorry for your loss.
Psalm 116:15

December 26, 2018

I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this sad time. Psalm 121:1,2

December 26, 2018

Dear Pat & Kevin,
Sorry to hear of your Dads passing. May God bless you in your time of sorrow and bless you with the Happy Memories you shared !!!

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

December 26, 2018

Dear Pat & Kevin,
Sorry to hear of your Dads passing, Ma

Teresa O'Brien

December 26, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Nora Mulholland

December 26, 2018

Ann and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mike could not have received better love and care. Your families dedication has been so respected by your extended family. I hope there is peace in knowing that he has joined so many of our clan and is once again, able to laugh and be the character we all enjoyed for most of his life. In sympathy with Love, Nora Mulholland

B. Musial

December 26, 2018

Though the words are few, the sympathy is great and God's love is greater than all. Psalms 68:20

JMS

December 26, 2018

May the Callahan family gain comfort and strength from God's promise at John 6:40 because he cares for you (1 Pet 5:6,7)

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Memorial Events
for Michael Callahan

Dec

28

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Dec

29

Funeral

10:15 a.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Dec

29

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Visitation Church

IL

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Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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