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Edward Boland Obituary
Age 91, late of Lisle, Saturday January 24, 2009 at Villa St. Benedict . He was born in Lockport and lived in Lockport for 71 years before moving to Lisle in 1992. Retired from Texaco, Inc. in 1981 after 43 years of service. A member of St. Dennis Church, Lockport and the Lockport Moose Lodge #1557. An avid baseball player, who played on the Texaco Refinery and Lockport Moose baseball teams from 1934-1948, he also played Minor League Professional Baseball for the Forest City Collegians, where he one time faced Bob Feller and met, at the time, scout Honus Wagner.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Laura (LaBorence) in 1957; his second wife, Catherine (McCalmont) in 1991; his parents, Charles and Katherine (O'Shaughnessy); his brothers, John, Charles "Bud" and Raymond.
Survived by his loving and devoted children, Kathleen (Joseph) Loscheider of Rockford, Patrick (Beatrice) of New Canaan, CT, Brian (Janet) of Lockport, Mary Laurie (Brad Moffatt) of Mesa, AZ, and John (Jill) of Naperville; ten grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The Boland family would like to thank Lito, Edward's caregiver for the past year and also the staff at Villa St. Benedict and St. Thomas Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis School, St. Thomas Hospice or Villa St. Benedict would be appreciated.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, 9:30 am to 11:00 am at St. Dennis Church, Lockport, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Arrangements by:
O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME, LOCKPORT 815-838-5010.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Boland
Rayna (Poston) Hill
February 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Conrad Stanley
February 4, 2009
Mary and Brad
I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I never met him but he sounds impressive. I hope things are going well for you both. Should you find yourselves ever in Rangely, please stop in. I'll give you the tour and offer a room. Again, my condolences. Conrad and Bev
Shirley Hickey
January 28, 2009
Brian and family,
I am so so sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Rich and Chris Diaz
January 28, 2009
Pat and Bea, we were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy in you loss. We are sorry that we couldn't be there for you, but we are in Florida. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill Hopper
January 28, 2009
Brian and Family,
Please accept my condolences and the passing of your father and grandfather.
Colleen Erickson
January 27, 2009
To the Boland Family,
Thinking of the happy childhood memories of having your Dad and your family as neighbors. May God's grace comfort all of you during this time of grief. Pat Hester and Colleen(Hester) Erickson.
Bill and Joy Blogg
January 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rich and Jean Boland
January 27, 2009
TO THE BOLAND FAMILY
Jean and I were so sorry to hear of the death of Unce Ed. We send our sympathy to all of your family. We have happy memories of his cheerful personality. Be assured we will be thinking of him and his family on Thursday.
God Bless you.
Rich and Jean Boland
Donis "Lawson" Cummings
January 27, 2009
Brian and Janet and entire Boland family. I'm sorry for your loss and hope the memories are priceless
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