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STANLEY HOLBROOK Obituary

Stanley Holbrook of Mount Prospect for 40 years Visitation for Stanley Holbrook will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Monday, at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect, where services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Entombment will be in All Saints Cemetery. Born Oct. 7, 1929, in Evanston, Ill, he passed away Aug. 20, 2010, at Lee Manor, Des Plaines. Mr. Holbrook was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired district manager for Illinois Bell with 30 years of service, and a member of Telephone Pioneers. He was a former member of the Lions Club, Kiwanis, and served on the Chicago Junior Chamber of Congress. Stanley was the beloved husband of Florence Holbrook (nee Moore); loving father of Ellyn (Dan) Blauser, Karen (Dan) Kinnare and Diane (Dave) OBrill; cherished grandfather of seven; and dear great grandfather of four. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna (nee Dalton) and Rufus Holbrook and his brother, Joseph (Barb) Hollbrook. Donation may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, www.alz.org For funeral information, 847-255-7800 or www.friedrichsfh.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Aug. 22, 2010.

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Margie Eck

August 31, 2010

You will be missed. Take care of the rest of the family up in heaven!

August 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Shannon Tryba

August 23, 2010

Diane,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lee Ann Holbrook

August 22, 2010

Uncle Stan, We will miss your impish smiles and "bad bOy'behavior that won our hearts. Aunt Flo, Ellyn, Karen, Diane, and families, you are in my prayers.

Maria (Garces) Rincon

August 22, 2010

Ellyn, my Condolences to you, Karen, Diane your mom an all Holbrook family members.

August 22, 2010

Dear Florence, Karen, Ellyn, Diane and families: May you remember all the good times spent with Stanley. You will think about them, and smile, then you will know he is always with you in your hearts! God Bless you at this sad time. John & Laurie Nichols

Diane OBrill

August 22, 2010

OMG Dad....I thought I was as smart as you with computer technology! My first post looked like it didn't take so, I tried again....Once again, it wasn't there....tried again...So thats why you have 3 loving messages from you daughter! :-)

Scott OBrill

August 22, 2010

Papa, You were truly an amazing person. I always hoped for one day that I could be as crazy as you were, you had no doubts or worries about anyone watching what you did. Ill miss you but I will always know you will be looking down on everyone. I will continue to be the best I can be because I remember how often you would come and support all of us in any activity that we did. Until we meet again, I love you!!!

Dolores Kowalski

August 22, 2010

Dear Stan, We were very sorry to hear of your passing but know you are in a better place now. We will never forget all the good times we enjoyed . Dolores and Gene Kowalski

karen kinnare

August 22, 2010

Dad,
Because of you I am a lifetime Cub fan. (Actually I should be pissed at you for that one). I always prayed you would live to see them go to the world series. At least you got to see the Bears win the Super bowl.
Your sense of humor is a gift I will always cherish..You made it OK to be "nutty"...The stories will live on..You are now A LEGEND.. I love you always ......Karen

Tammy Rice

August 22, 2010

There are no words to make the hurt go away, but may you find comfort in knowing you are not alone . . . and neither is he. The suffering is over; there is only peace now, and yet a tremendous void. You'll miss him always, but remember the great times and what he meant to you.

My heart goes out to the entire Holbrook family during this difficult time. I wish you all comfort and peace.

August 22, 2010

Aunt Flo, Ellyn, Karen, Diane and all the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Stan was a wonderful man and father. Whether he was busy making everyone laugh or trying to convince a very independent niece that she should spend the night instead of driving home late in the night, he loved his family with all his heart. He will be missed terribly. I understand what you are all going through. You are all in my prayers.

Love Libby

Diane OBrill

August 22, 2010

Dear Dad, I love you with all my heart! You have fought the battle of a lifetime...Its been many long years that you suffered, I'm glad you are finally at peace. I will miss being able to hug,kiss and tell you I love you. I promise I will still send my love up to you all the time. Please look down upon us to help us all get thru these difficult times and most of all please send you strength down upon mom. You cherished the ground mom walked upon, you were so proud of your daughters and grandchildren....You left us many memories to laugh about. You were always the life of the party....I'm sure your traditions will carry thru with Matt/Mike :-) They seem to have inherited your entertaining style! My heart is heavy with sadness but I know in time it will heal...I will miss you forever and ever....Rest in piece dad....I LOVE YOU....DI

Diane OBrill

August 22, 2010

Dear Dad, My heart is heavy right now but in time it will heal...I will love you always and forever. You fought the battle of your life, its been a rough road and I'm glad you are finally at peace....You have left many happy/funny memories for all of us to focus on. You were my "rock" in good times/bad...Please look down upon us and help us take care of Mom. You chershed the ground she walked upon, you were so proud of your "girls" and you grandchildren. We will hold those memories forever in our hearts. I love you with all my heart....Love, Di

Ellyn Blauser

August 22, 2010

Dad, you always told me that I wasn't in the Korean War, but I feel as if I were now and I lost my Seargant and best friend! We have both fought hard bettles in life, but you more than I. You, my brave dad have finally won the war! I love you!

Love,

Ellyn

Diane OBrill

August 22, 2010

Dear Dad.....My heart is heavy, I love you so much. You have left so many happy memories for all of us to reflect upon. You were the life of the party, making everyone laugh all the time. You had a giving heart and were always so proud of your "girls" and your grandchildren. You cherished the ground mom walked on with all your heart. It's been a long painful road for you and the family. Even though your mind wasn't with us for a very long time, I was able to come see you, hug you, kiss you and tell you I love you....I promise I will continue to send my love to you up in heaven. The pain and suffering is over, rest in peace my dear father....

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