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Valerie Holloway Obituary

Holloway, Valerie Denise Age 47, beloved daughter of Harrietta and Kenneth (now deceased), and devoted sister to Tony and Michael, died on February 8, 2015, from complications related to illness. She was a dear and trusted friend to many, including the community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Catholic Theological Union. Valerie will continue to be loved for her strong and hopeful spirit that refused to be diminished in the face of challenge, her warm personality and gift for making people laugh, her thoughtfulness in attending to others, her commitment to justice, and especially for her enduring faith. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 10:00 a.m., at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5472 S. Kimbark, Chicago. The Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle. Interment to follow.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 12, 2015.

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February 12, 2015

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you during this difficult time.

Sr. Laurie Brink

February 12, 2015

My sympathy and prayers are extended to all of Valerie's family and friends. She was truly a woman of God in whom there was no guile (John 1:47). She is now resting in the arms of our loving God.

February 12, 2015

I will miss this very dear friend and exceptional woman.
The Holloway family remains in my heart and prayers.
Sr. Betsy Pawlicki, OP

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Memorial Events
for Valerie Holloway

Feb

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

5472 S. Kimbark, Chicago, IL

Feb

13

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

5472 S. Kimbark, Chicago, IL

Feb

13

Interment

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