BORN

1947

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street

Des Plaines, Illinois

Brian Holleran Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 15, 2017.

Brian W. Holleran, age 70, of Northbrook; beloved husband of Sharman (nee Wilke); loving father of Sean (Danielle), Matthew (Maggie), and Katherine (Vilmos) Kecskemethy; cherished grandfather of Brady and Kaden; dear brother of Michael (Susan), Maureen (Mark) Lutomski, Patrick (Wynnvan), Mary Ellen (Paul) Forrest, and Patricia (Tom) Beckwith; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Doris and William Holleran, his brother Sean and his father in law Earl Wilke. Visitation will be held Tuesday November 21, 9:00 am until time of service 12:00 Noon at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery, In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Catholic Charities.

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November 24, 2017

David and Colleen Leigh

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

November 22, 2017

Linda Mallette Gardner

My sincere sympathy to the Holleran family during this most difficult time. Brian and I were classmates at ND and it was always good to see him. His Mom was at Bethany Courtyards as is my Dad. She would always love to talk about Brian whenever I saw her there and brought me up to speed on him. She was so proud of him.
Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Linda Mallette Gardner
Horseheads, NY

November 21, 2017

All our prayers and thoughts are with all of the Holleran family at this difficult time. God bless all. Libby Forte and family

November 21, 2017

JERRY DONAHUE

Dear Mary Eileen, Condolences to you and your family.
God bless you all.

November 21, 2017

Karen Sharkey

Dear Mary Eileen,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I hope your memories comfort you, and the coming days bring you love and strength from family and friends.

November 21, 2017

Patrick Daugherty

This small message brings my deepest condolences on Brian's passing. May God grant him eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

November 21, 2017

Sarah Forrest

Dear Aunt Mary Ellen,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. Please accept my heart felt condolences for you and the rest of the Holleran Clan. May God comfort you all and give you all peace in the days ahead.
Love,
Sarah

November 21, 2017

Becky (Forrest) Schlag

Keeping all of the Holleran clan in my heart and mind and prayers today. I'm so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I remember him as always smiling and I love that so many of the photographs in this photo gallery captures his twinkle. I know you will miss him terribly, and I am so sorry for your loss.

November 20, 2017

Karen & Joe O'Brien

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Holleran clan. Brian will be missed but always present in spirit.

November 20, 2017

Gary Lutomski

To The Holleran Family:

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Brian. Please accept my deepest condolences. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Take solace in the cherished memories of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 20, 2017

Dear Sean,

To you your Mom, brother and sister I send my condolences. I am happy that Scott had your Dad and you as he was growing up even tho you two were stinkers at times :)) My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love,

Diane Wille-Anderson

November 20, 2017

Lawrence Dooley

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Brian was a great man, a good friend and colleague. I apologize for not being able to be with you to celebrate his life on Tuesday, but I will be there in my prayers.
Larry Dooley (Dallas, TX)

November 20, 2017

Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland

On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Brian is now at peace.

November 19, 2017

Dave and Connie Miller

Sharman, Sean, Matthew and Katie, Patrick and family-
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of your beloved husband, father and brother. Brian was a kind and caring gentleman and Connie and I have had the great pleasure of having him in our lives. As a family, we can vividly recall our many gatherings whether it be a birthday or holiday filled with love and joy as Brian was always there with a smile, to lend a hand when needed, to play hoops in the driveway or just watch and talk Chicago sports. Many of our greatest family memories include Brian and he will always remain in our hearts. Our most deepest sympathy for your loss and know you are all in our hearts and prayers. Love, Dave & Connie

November 19, 2017

Family

Karen and Jeff Wadler

It was a great privilege to become part of the Holleran family through the marriage of our children. Brian, we enjoyed getting to know you and Sharman. We will miss your smile, sharing your love and concern for family, interesting conversation and stories, being together watching our grandchildren play hockey and baseball. Most of all we will miss YOU. Our condolences and love to Sharman and the entire Holleran family.
Karen and Jeff

November 18, 2017

Joseph Holleran

In my thoughts and prayers for your loss. He was a gentle..giant of a man, in so many ways.

November 17, 2017

To the Holleran family, I'm so sorry for your loss of a great man.
My prayers are with you.
Mary Birdsall Sheehan-Adams

November 17, 2017

Cathy & Dave Weber

Sharman, Sean, Matt & Katy,
We're so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Unfortunately we're out of town and won't be able to attend his service. Sending prayers of love, comfort and peace to you all.

November 16, 2017

Dick Birdsall

There are no words for me to express my sympathy to his family. With the 65 years we have been friends l cannot think about not hearing his voice. I will have memories of out time together that will carry me until we meet again. Rest in peace my friend.


Dick & Sherry Birdsall

November 16, 2017

Family

Ruth Betnar

Sharman and family, please know that we are thinking of you as the lost of someone so dear to you and the entire family is difficult. Living away from Illinois I did share a couple of phone calls with Brian and know how important family was to him, cherish those family memories. If it were possible to be there to pay our respects to Brian we would come but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We send our love,
Ruth and Bob

November 16, 2017

Coworker

Dennis and Barbara Leonard

My sincere condolences to the Holleran family.

November 16, 2017

Family

Donald & Cindy Kosloff

We love and miss you Brian very much. You will always be in our hearts.

November 16, 2017

Friend

Jerry VandeBerg

My deepest condolences to Brian's family. I know there is nothing that I could say to make your loss any easier. I know Brian's spirit will always be with us and I will always remember all the fond memories of a man I called my friend.
We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry VandeBerg

November 16, 2017

SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE HOLLERAN FAMILY......

TINA BIRDSALL GOFF, CORNING NY

November 16, 2017

Charlene Basile

My deepest sympathy to the entire Holleran family. I've know Brian as a long time family friend. He was truly a wonderful person and feel so lucky to have known him and called him friend for so many years. I am so very sorry for your loss.

November 16, 2017

John Bamber

My condolences to the Holleran Family. Along with his dry sense of humor and his sarcastic wit, Brian was a true gentleman. He was a friend and will be missed.

November 16, 2017

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Ron Michalak

My condolences to the Holleran family. Brian was a colleague and dear friend of mine all of my career. You were loved and will be missed.

November 16, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Holleran family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Brian was a wonderful boss and friend. I admired him so and will truly miss him. Gail Robinson (Arlington Heights, IL)

November 16, 2017

Today I am remembering all the good times we had at all the Burrow's trips.... My sympathy to your family may all the good memories you have shared help you through these difficult times.

Barbara Jackson-Marten

November 16, 2017

Coworker

GARY MARTEN

BARB AND I SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE HOLLERAN FAMILY , AM GOD GIVE STRENGTH THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

November 16, 2017

Ron Chapman

We pray for comfort to Brian's family at this time of loss. Brian was a great guy, a true family man, proud of his family, and I was honored to call him my friend for over 20 years.

November 15, 2017

Darlene Bonds

My condolences to Brian family and friends my prayers go to all of you during this difficult time

November 15, 2017

Coworker

Valerie Hoffman

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you.
Brian you will be missed, but you will be loved forever in our hearts and with our memories.

November 15, 2017

Friend

John N. & kathleen Wurth

Dear Sharman, Shawn, Matt and Katy,
Kathleen and I would like to express our deepest and most sincere condolences on your loss. I don't have the right words to express my love for Brian. He was like my brother and I will miss him dearly.
Trust in God and he will give you comfort during this time of sorrow. God bless the whole Holleran Family.

November 15, 2017

Bill Borchert

You will be missed........We certainly had our wonderful times together, holidays and work, we did our best to make it fun and profitable!
You did well Brian, Loved you......God Bless

November 15, 2017

Coworker

Jenni Jayhan

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

November 15, 2017

Coworker

Jenni Jayhan

Remembering Your wisdom, kindness and working on lap tops...Youll be missed BH!

November 15, 2017

Brian O'Donnell

Dear Sharman & family,
Our deepest sympathies & condolences on the passing of Brian. He - and his family - were such a large part of my childhood and early schooling in Elmira, NY and we kept in touch through the years, most recently with our high school 50th reunion two years ago and 70th birthday celebrations this year. In life one has many acquaintances but few real/true friends you can count on no matter what --- Brian was one of those rare real/true friends and I will miss him for the rest of my life. He and you all will be in our thoughts & prayers - we mourn his loss with you! Love - Brian & Jerry Ann

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