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Madison Stacy Amelia Holleran
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Madison Holleran Obituary
She was the daughter of James and Stacy (Sherman) Holleran.
She is survived by her siblings, Carli Rach Bushoven, Ashley, Mackenzie and Brendan Holleran; her grandparents, Norman and Leola Sherman and Eileen Holleran; and her aunts, Cassie Fallwell, Mary Hennessee, Sheila Banks and Leslie Henderson. She was predeceased by her grandfather, James Holleran.
A funeral Mass will be held at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Guardian Angel Church, 320 Franklin Turnpike in Allendale. Interment will be private.
Arrangements are by The Jacob A. Holle Funeral Home in Maplewood.
Memorial donations may be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall St., 29th Floor New York, NY 10005.
14 Entries
hope-clare clement
November 25, 2018
for the holleran family ~
i just read your daughter's story.
i will never forget her, and her family.
may the brilliant
shimmering shining star,
your maddy
forever sparkle ~
may your hearts be graced,
of her generous smiles ~
may each memory,
embrace your being
with her joy~filled, compassionate,
loving, magnificent heart ~
a comet
a precious gem
a fighter
an e t e r n a l
gift ~
your maddy ~
the sunshine of sunrises
the sun's glow and warmth
after a storm ~
a gracious field of wildflowers and
the beauty of neverending indigo seas ~
the masterpiece of your maddy
for a l w a y s for
evermore ~
C C
November 9, 2018
See you in heaven. Dance with the angela.
Brian M
January 23, 2015
My heart aches for the family and friends of Madison. Today would have been my sister's 45 birthday. 26 years ago Linda committed suicide home on break during her freshman year in college. Her story was strikingly similar to Madison's. As I read the article today in People, chills went through my body and tears welled up as I relived those first few days. I am so sorry that Madison is now your angel. She will be in my thoughts and prayers forever.
C T
July 29, 2014
God bless Madison and the Holleran Family.
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C P
July 29, 2014
Madison,
Dance with the Angels. I will see you in Heaven.
C
March 24, 2014
Still thinking about your daughter. I know it's way too soon for your pain to begin to subside yet please know there are many who still hold your family close and pray for you you and for Maddy.God Bless!
Susan Morse
January 25, 2014
I cannot stop thinking about your beautiful, accomplished daughter. From what I have read about Madison over the last few days, she was one of the great ones. I find your family to be incredibly brave and selfless in your efforts to try to help raise awareness to others in the midst of your own tragedy. I suspect we will be hearing more from the Holleran family who will unselfishly find some good to come from this devastating loss. I will continue to pray for your family and Madison. God bless you.
Lindsey Epting
January 23, 2014
Dear Holleran family,
I've read all about your sweet Madison. There are no words to express how truly sorry I am for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you all.
Michael Mooradian
January 22, 2014
Mr Holleran, I am writing you this message as a dad who just pulled his student athlete son out of Columbia in December. My son Alec's story parallels your daughters in almost every way. From the type of high school they went to through to the athletic success. My son was a 3X State Wrestling Champion in Michigan and 1 time runnerup who went to an all boys catholic school Detroit Catholic Central he had many college options as your daughter did and chose Columbia. He started as a true frosh and it was a very difficult transition for him. I did not want him to go back this fall but its the child's decision and i never knew how bad things were or were about to get. I knew something was wrong late in the semester and wanted to make it to Christmas break which we did. After he went back *(day after Christmas due to athletic obligations) i felt uncomfortable about it. He then became very distant wouldn't answer phone or return texts for the next 2 weeks. Long story short his mind was in a very similar place to your daughters and we somehow convinced him to come home. We are rebuilding his life right now. My point is that there is no way you could have known the depths of the situation we love our kids so much and they have been so successful at everything that as a dad you just feel they will "push trough" like they have so many other times. But these schools are different and the strength the kids have gets sapped by the unforgiving environment. Our son was saved by the grace of god we (my wife and I) could have been sharing your story. If there is anything i can do please let me know. I would like this story to be shared with other families whose "super achiever" kids go to Ivy League Schools. God bless you and please work on forgiving yourself its what your daughter would want. Share your message and story to perhaps help others. I will gladly help you with that. God bless your entire family i will pray for you all and plan on talking about this story with my son. Mike Mooradian [email protected]
January 22, 2014
I had a friend who passed 2 years ago. Her story and Madison's story are alike. You may feel so alone but you are apart of something that many others have gone through. Please reach out to others, this will see you through your darkest moments. In the mean time take one day at a time and embrace all the love around you. You will be in my thoughts daily.
The Rodgers Family
January 21, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family and know that you have a beautiful angel watching over you now to help you find peace at this difficult time.
Rebecca Valudes
January 21, 2014
You do not know me but I lost my 25 year old son to suicide earlier this year. My heart breaks for your family. I will be thinking about your family & holding you close in prayer. Be gentle on yourself. Take one day at a time. God bless you.
January 21, 2014
My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
January 20, 2014
My deepest sympathies for your loss. May you find comfort in your loving memories
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