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William Callahan Obituary

Callahan, William J. 75, of Grayslake, died June 30, 2008, at ManorCare Health Services in Libertyville. He was born November 24, 1932, in Chicago. Bill was a flag store owner and member of the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Grayslake Chamber of Commerce and active member of the Viking Park Singles. He is survived by his son, Kevin (Martha) Callahan; his daughter, Mary (Michael) LeMoult; his grandchildren Kerri and Ryan Callahan and Michael and Meghan LeMoult; his sister, Joan (Lucien) Burch; and his brother, Tim Callahan. Friends of the family may visit on Thursday, July 17th, from 3:00 p.m. until 8 p.m., at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Visitation will continue at 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 18, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, until the time of the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gift of Hope, 660 North Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 (www.giftofhope.org). For information, call: 847-223-8122.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 3, 2008.

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Dolores & Ernie REschke

July 15, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to you Mary Pat and Martha, and family. Our family will always remember the good times we had with your family. You are in our prayers.

Love, Ernie and Dolores

dianne m anderson

July 15, 2008

I didnt know you but your dad was the best and so, his son must have also been good..the apple doesnt fall far from the tree..
The Klapaks

Carol Manthie

July 6, 2008

Mary Pat, Suzie, and Kevin: Our deepest symphathy to all of you on the loss of your father. There is not enough room here to share all the memories we had of him and your mother. God bless you all and I'm sure your dad is sharing his many jokes with the angels. Roy Baldwin and Carol and Jim Manthie

Bill and Denise Chap

July 3, 2008

So many St Patrick Day parties we shared with this sweet Irishman. No one will ever tell a Father Murphy joke like Bill Callahan. Bill and I will miss him greatly. Ours prayers and love go to all his family at this time. Love Denise and Bill Chap xoxo

Lauri Loef

July 3, 2008

My deepest sympathies go out to Mary Pat, Kevin and their families. I didn't know your father very well, but I know how much you all loved him. You have had such a tough couple of years. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

P.S. Mary Pat, I keep the picture of Sue that you gave me on my desk at work and take time to look at it every day. Thank you for that. I miss her so much.

Erna/Paul Zich

July 3, 2008

So long ago when our children were young we shared many good conversations with the family and friends. So sorry for your loss

Ron and LuAnn Kinney

July 3, 2008

Bill was a great neighbor,and very good at telling his Irish jokes.
We enjoyed living across from you many years ago.

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