Photo courtesy of Hollerbach Funeral Home - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Jul 7, 1934 – Apr 9, 2013 (Age 78)
Joseph F. Hollerbach, 78, Beloved husband of Marian (nee Wersching) for 59 years. Loving father of Frances (Art) Staniec, Patricia, Jeanette (John) Knill, Anita (Rich) Block and Joseph (Michelle). Cherished grandfather of Art (Nikki) Staniec, Janine
Knill, Jason Knill, Jordan (Cassie) Knill, Daniel Staniec, Matthew Block, Lisa Block
and Samantha. Devoted great-grandfather of Alexis and Cody Staniec. Dear brother of Joan Schulthesz. Loved brother-in-law of Betty Weiss and Joan (John) Depong. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Leaving many cherished and lifelong friends. In 1955, Joe became a licensed funeral director and was the second generation to enter the family business started by his father in 1926. He remained
licensed for 58 years. In 1977, Joe and Marian became the sole proprietors of Hollerbach Funeral Home and brought sons-in-law and a son into the business. In 1981, Joe and Marian bought their dream home in Arkansas overlooking Bull
Shoals Lake. Since their retirement in 1999, they enjoyed boating, fishing and most of all visits by family and friends. Visitation on Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at
Hollerbach Funeral Home, 4022-36 N. Elston Ave at Irving Park Rd. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Diabetes Association, Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation or American Parkinson's Disease Association Midwest Chapter.
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Dan, Kelly, Caitlin & Allison Rose
April 16, 2013 | Streamwood, IL
I am so sorry for your loss. I will hold the entire family in my prayers. If I can be of service in any way please let me know.
God Bless
Wendy Walsh
April 15, 2013
Dear Marian,
I am so very sorry to hear about Joe. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts, heart and prayers.
Sheila Dunne
April 15, 2013 | Fairview, AR
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful man with a big heart. He will surely be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will miss him very much.
Debbie, Bryan, Emily & Ian Rose
April 14, 2013 | Schaumburg, IL
Marian,
We just wanted to let you know our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Nothing we can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know we are thinking of you. Love to you and your family.
Merlyn & Debby Graves
April 14, 2013 | Punta Gorda, FL
Frances, and family - my heart goes out to losing your dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo(sephine) T. Letwaitis
April 12, 2013
Our prayers are with you in your time of grieving. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
~The staff at The Poet's Study.
April 12, 2013
A great sadness comes with the loss of a dear friend. Joe will be deeply missed by Ran and I. We love you all and give you our deepest of sympathies.
Ran & Charlene Branaman/McBee
April 11, 2013 | Flippin, AR