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John Boland Obituary
John Raymond Boland, age 93, 54 year resident of Villa Park and the last 7 ½ years at Beacon Hill, Lombard, died Thursday December 6, 2018 at Beacon Hill. He was kind, witty, and young at heart and left an impact on all he met and will be missed by all who knew him. He was born to the late John and Cecilia Boland, April 21, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois He married the late LaVerne Boland nee Sauve on July 17, 1948 and enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. An amazing family patriarch to his loving and four devoted children, 10 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Pat (Glen “Bud”) Brooks of Plainfield, John (Kathy) of Delavan, WI, Kathi (John) Mahler of Wheaton and Geri (Tom) Gill of Lombard. Grandchildren, Bryan (Michelle) and Matt (Alicia) Brooks, Leslie (Kevin) Warnecke, Sara (Ryan) Gregg, Mike, Nick (Alexis) and Keith (Chelsea) Mahler, Patrick, Kevin and Kellie Gill. Great- grandchildren Isabella, Tommy, Abby and Maddie Brooks, Ethan, Camden and Deelan Gregg, Dylan, Kayleigh, Emma and Wesley Mahler. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. John honorably served in the United States Army in World War II and was station in the Philippines. He went to Washington DC with the Honor Flight in May 2014. He proudly retired from the CTA after 44 years of loyal employment in accounting. John, LaVerne & family were early and active parishioners of St. Pius X Church, Lombard for 61 years. They sacrificed to graduate all four children from St. Pius X Elementary school.
Visitation Monday Dec 10, 2018 9:30 a.m. until time of prayers 11:00 a.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, Il Mass 11:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Church (Westmore- Meyers & Madison St), Lombard, IL. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to American Diabetes Association. For info 630-832-4161
The family wishes to thank and are forever grateful to the devoted staff and employees of Beacon Hill and Peace Hospice and Palliative Care for their excellent care and compassion.
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for John Boland
From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.
December 14, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jerry & Pat Murrin
December 8, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jacqueline Washington
December 8, 2018
My sincerest condolences go out to you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Laura Mc Kinney
December 8, 2018
Dear Pat and family,
So sorry for your loss. It is never an easy thing to say good bye especially at the holidays!
Keeping you and your family close in prayers and hoping the wonderful memories of the good times together uplift you and the Lord grants you peace!❤
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December 7, 2018
Thinking of you and all your family.
Rosemary Kolak Kero
December 7, 2018
I remember him fondly from the many times we gathered at your house during high school! He always greeted me with a smile - such a warm & sincere man! My condolences to you & the whole Boland family. Im sure your mom was standing at the gates of Heaven to welcome him !
❤
Rosemary Kolak Kero
Sandy, Ron,Sean,and Kelly Hancock
December 7, 2018
Will always remember he had a perpetual smile on his face and always laughing! Wonderful man. Patriot. Already miss you, will always be in our heart.
So sorry for your loss to his family. God Bless!!!
Mary Catherine Kosmach
December 6, 2018
Our prayers are with all of you.
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