Craig G. Hollarbush Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Craig G. Hollarbush, 72, was called by the Lord into His Eternal Care on March 10, 2018. He was born April 26th, 1945 in Woodstock, IL. Craig passed away as a result of complications from Whipple surgery at Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora. Craig was a 1963 graduate of East Aurora High School. He installed carpet independently with his forever friend, Jim Braun, for over thirty-five years while owning and operating Spirits Unlimited Liquors until his retirement in 2006. Craig was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He was a member of Aurora Athletic Club in North Aurora, IL and Amvets post 103 in Aurora, IL. Between traveling, fishing and special events, there was never a dull moment with Craig. His proudest moments involved those spent with his family. Survivors include his long time special friend, Lynn Fahlmark; his daughter, Cassandra Hollarbush; his son, Kris (Bethany) Hollarbush; five grandchildren Alexis Jodeen DeGarmo-Hollarbush, Connor and Emerson Hollarbush and Katie & Patrick Hollarbush; two sisters Cindy (Bob) Kutin and Mary (the Late, Steve) Bergan; one brother Rick (Fiance, Leslie Bonifas); one brother-in-law Jon (Pam) Lacey; sister-in-law Joyce Harner and several special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Jodeen (Lacey) Hollarbush; his son Paul Hollarbush in 2009; his father John Aurthur "Jack" Hollarbush; his mother Dorothy Jean Gallagher; sisters-in-law Sharon (Jim) Hammond, Jackie Lacey and Cindy Hollarbush and by his brother-in-law Dale Lacey. Before Dad’s passing he expressed how much he loved his family and friends and how grateful he was for everyone’s support. We will forever remember you, love you and keep you close in our hearts. Funeral Mass will be offered by Fr. Matthew Lamoureaux, M.I.C. on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Patrick Church, 406 Walnut Street, Yorkville, IL. 60560, (630) 553-6671. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Aurora. Visitation will be Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm with a Liturgical Wake Service at 5:30pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL. 60506, (630) 631-5500. Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to sign the guest book or to leave condolences for Craig’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to the Hollarbush family would be appreciated.

Craig G. Hollarbush

April 26, 1945 - March 10, 2018