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James O’Halleran Obituary
He was born July 18, 1933, in Woodstock, to the late John J. and Theresa (Strait) O'Halleran.
He attended Harvard High School.
He was married to Phyllis M. Covell on Aug. 1, 1953, at St. Patrick's in McHenry.
He worked as a supervisor at Union Special in Huntley for 35 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Richmond, for 55 years, where he served as an usher and worked at bingo for many years.
He was a member of the Richmond Lions Club for many years; his love of bowling kept him busy for many years, including a 300 game in Fox Lake in 1975.
He was in the golf league at Union Special for several years and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He enjoyed his large family, spending quality time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; three daughters, Pamela (Steven) Fiedler and Christine (Dennis) Holian, both of Richmond, and Kathleen (Jeremy) Marx of Ramsey; three sons, Thomas (Deborah) O'Halleran, of Pell Lake, Wis., James (Amanda) O'Halleran of Crystal Lake and Kevin (Sandy) O'Halleran of Powers Lake, Wis.; a daughter-in-law, Joan O'Halleran of Wonder Lake; 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty (the late George) Madden of McHenry and Joanne (the late Frank) Branham of Apache Junction, Ariz; and two brothers, Fred O'Halleran of McHenry and Kenneth (Pat) O'Halleran of Woodstock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David O'Halleran; a granddaughter, Natalie O'Halleran; a great-grandson, Tanner O'Halleran; and a sister, Dorothy "Punky" O'Halleran.
The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 Main St., Richmond.
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Richmond, with Msgr. James McLoughlin and the Rev. Hugh Gavin officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Richmond.
Donations may be made to Pioneer Center, 4001 W. Dayton, McHenry, IL 60050; Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington, IL 60010; or Richmond Fire/Rescue District 5601 Hunter Drive Richmond, IL 60071.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-678-731.
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Memories and Condolences
for James O’Halleran
May 18, 2011
To The O'Halleran Families,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. He was a loving and caring and dedicated man.
May God Bless you and all your familes.
The Mojica Family
Brenda [Resh] Eichelberg
May 17, 2011
Dear Joan,
We bought your house on Broadway. You and the family have our prayers and sympathy.
Brenda [Resh] Eichelberg
Rick Johnson
May 17, 2011
To the O'Halleran family, you have my deepest sympathy. Your dad was a great man and a good friend. We worked together many years at Union Special. I will always have great memories of the St. Pat's Day outfits that he would wear to work! Great times! Great Guy! You are all in my prayers. Rick Johnson
stan maravelias
May 17, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.From stan and Donna Maravelias
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Chris Holian
May 16, 2011
Thank you to all our family and friends for your prayers and thoughtfull
words. We sincerely appreciate it. Our Dad was a humble, caring, hardworking, faithfull man and would do anything for anyone that needed help. We will continue to make him proud by following in his footsteps.
Sincerely,Chris Holian (His daughter)
Karey Wittenborn
May 16, 2011
Pam,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing!
I am thinking about you and sending you all my sympathy.
Love, Karey
judy Brusek
May 16, 2011
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Terry Kerkman
May 16, 2011
How blessed we all have been to know such a kind and gentle man. Jims' sense of humor, and contagious smile will be memories forever embedded in all our hearts. The best times in our childhood years were spent at the Ohallerans. Jim built a baseball field in the backyard in Solon Mills where we spent many a summer day feeling like this must be kid heaven. Even after a hard days work he would spend time outside with all us kids joking and laughing or more likely fixing something us kids broke.The pride and love Jim showed for all his children was incredibly humbling. Knowing Jim Ohallreran has been a true blessing and we are all richer in spirit because of him. Our hearts and prayers go out to Phylis and all the Ohalleran Family.......... Love The Priester family
May 16, 2011
Sorry for your loss
todd
May 16, 2011
Words can't say how much ill miss you,my memories are fond and many your smile your laugh always will be close to my heart.each time I bowl each time the cubs and bears play ill think of you.no more pain for you now go be with my father and son and all those that left before. each time I here the thunder ill know my dad found his doubles partner and your both still throwing strikes
Mimi (Hill) Bierman
May 15, 2011
Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your father/husband. I have memories of him being a hard worker, who was very proud of his family. May you find peace and laughter through memories of him, it can be good medicine in difficult times like these. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wally& Linda Siewrok
May 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of good times that you had with him help ease the pain at this difficult time.
Love Ya both
Leena Schreiner
May 15, 2011
Ashley
May god bless you in the time of sorrow. Grandpa was very happy to have you taking care of him these last 4 weeks. He will be in no more pain. And he will be looking down from heaven looking over you. Remember all the good times you have had with him.
Love,Dad &Leena
John and Shelly Walczak
May 15, 2011
Please know that you are in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. We know that you will find the strength in your family and friends to help you. Jim was a wonderful man and will be missed by all that knew him. May the memories you have help ease the pain of this difficult time.
May 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He is watching his cubbies win the big one now .Cuz he didnt see it down here. May god be with you now and forever. Love Kerry and Gwyn Schultz
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