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AVIS HOLDA Obituary

Avis L. Holda, nee McGahey, age 83, of Norridge, at rest May 9, 2011; beloved wife of the late Casimir "Cass" Holda; loving mother of Nancy (Patrick) Briggs and Sally (Ken) Knecht; fond grandfather of Katie, Dan, Amanda and Leah; great-grandmother of Samantha and Aiden; dear sister of the late Iden (June) McGahey and the late Shirley (Richard) Johnson; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, from 2 until 8 p.m., at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Monday, lying-in-state from 10 a.m., until time of funeral service, at 11 a.m. at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, IL. Donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children www.shrinershq.org would be appreciated. For info. 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 13, 2011.

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Jeff Bennett

May 14, 2011

I have been in the golf industry for over 35 years and Avis and Cass are 2 of the favorite people I ever met. Our introduction through business turned into a treasured life long friendship. I spoke to Avis frequently since Cass's passing. Avis was so proud of her family and spoke frequently about her children, grandchildren and at the same time always showed her interest in others and their well being. I will always respect her thoughtfulness, strength and unwavering beliefs in right and wrong.

When you visited the house of Cass & Avis Holda the WELCOME mat was always out and she made you feel more comfortable and relaxed than if you were in your own home.

I will never forget the times we spent sitting together at the slot machines in Las Vegas, or the dinners at PGA Shows or the times when I visited as a guest at Ridgemoor! Avis lived, laughed and loved better than anybody! I consider myself extremely fortunate to be a friend of Avis. Avis you will be missed but never forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Holda family through these difficult times.

May 13, 2011

My condolences to the family. May the words found at Psalms 90:10 give you as much comfort as it does to me knowing that Avis lived a life well lived. May our hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate a life well lived.

Barb Seltzer

May 13, 2011

Aunt Sissy was another mom to me-and my cousins are my other sisters. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. All our love, Sherry, Barb, Michael, Sam, Kimmy and Ben.

May 13, 2011

My Aunt Sissy was another mother to me, and my cousins are also my sisters. I love you so much. As Mark said, Aunt Sissy, Uncle Cass, my mom and dad are all together-waiting for the rest of us to join the family reunion. My heart is with you, and all our prayers. Kiss Patrick for me (germ free).
Love, Barb, Michael, Sam, Kimmy and Ben

Russ and Jan Johnson

May 13, 2011

Aunt Sissy will be truly be missed. Our deepest thoughts go with the family.

Chuck Quinn

May 13, 2011

I will keep Avis, one of the greatest people I have ever met, in my prayers. My condolences to the family.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

May 13, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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