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William Holwell Obituary

Holwell, William E. "Bill" age 59, died suddenly in an automobile accident on Friday, January 5, 2007, loving dad of Lori Maes, dear grandpa of Jessica and John, brother of Gerry (Jack) Monson, Beverly Schopper, Robert Holwell, Kathy (John) D'Rango, Steve (Dawn) Holwell and the late Carol Holwell, also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, January 11, 2007, 9 a.m., from Damar Funeral Home, 7861 S. 88th Ave., (2 mi. West of 79th & Harlem), Justice, IL, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 708-496-0200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2007.

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Dina Humbert

January 15, 2007

Bill,

I met you through my sister-in law Heather.You were one of the nicest people I ever met.We had alot of fun and lots of laughs.May you rest in peace.My deepest sympathies to your family.

Dina

Rick Seefeldt

January 10, 2007

Bill Thanks for all the help over the years. You will be missed.
Rick Seefeldt

Steve & Cathie Gleason

January 10, 2007

Jack and Gerry,
We are deeply saddended by your loss. We only knew Bill for a short time, but he always made us feel like we had been friends forever. We will miss him greatly. We know that he will be watching over all of us.

Bob & Dee McCaughey

January 10, 2007

We are truly sorry for your loss Our sympathy to Gerry & Jack and all the family What a beautiful gift for the angels

Diane Sorensen

January 10, 2007

Gerry and Jack, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your brother was a great guy. We all loved him at Patsby's.

John Handschiegel

January 10, 2007

May our Lord bless you and help you through this time of sorrow. Bill (Whale) was truely a great friend and will surely be missed by all who knew him.

Susan Daniels

January 10, 2007

So many years have passed. As we all get to 59 and beyond our thoughts are that Bill's passing was just too soon. Our memories of days gone by are good ones. Bill (Whale) will be fondly remembered.
Susan, Marge and Bob Holwell

Sandie Avila

January 10, 2007

Bill you will be missed greatly not only by me but so many other people that had the privilege of knowing you! I hope they have that corner stool for you up there! Gerry & Jack my thoughts are with you and your family! May he make the angels smile and laugh like he did for all of us at Grecos! Love Sandie

Nikki Popp-Flisk

January 9, 2007

Lori, I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know how painful it is to lose a parent but you are a strong person & with the help of family & friends you'll get through this. Remember that your Dad is in a better place now & think of the happy times. I am so happy to see the comments others have made knowing how he made us laugh & was a man who was always laughing & joking. God Bless you Bill & I'll miss seeing you at Jessica & Johnny's parties.

Cheryl Martinez

January 9, 2007

Bill was truly 1 of the best customers I've ever had (@ Patsby's). He ALWAYS made everyone around him smile & laugh. He will be greatly missed! It's a sad, sad, day.

Bob and Kathy Quaid

January 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that we are with you at this most difficult time. Bill will aways be in our hearts and we will miss him.

Tammy Steffek

January 9, 2007

To the family of Bill- All of my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. If there is anything that I can do to help please let me know. Remeber friends are there when you need them most. God Bless

Danica Marsenic

January 9, 2007

Bill was truly wonderful person. He was a wonderful brother-in-law. Bill was always there when you needed him. The world is now a lonely place. I pray that the Angels watch and protect him always. Love Didi

kathy berg

January 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Bill. He succeeded in putting smiles on the faces of everyone he encountered. We're going to miss you , Bill.

Maureen Dietz

January 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know he will be deeply missed. He truly was a wonderful man. I am thinking of you Jack and Gerry.
Maureen--(Mo)

Jan Steitz

January 9, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Neil Cacciottolo

January 9, 2007

To: The Bill Holwell Family:
I am sorry to hear about Bill. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We have had many good times at Nina's as Bill was always the life of the party.He will be missed.

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