Leslie A. Hollarbush

Leslie A. Hollarbush, 59, of Bristol, IL, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her home. She was born December 23, 1961 in Aurora, IL. Leslie spent her adult life raising and cherishing her daughter, Kealin. They were beyond mother and daughter; they were best friends. This was her life and passion for 21 years. The next best thing in her life was when she met the Love of her life Rick Hollarbush. Kaelin could not of been more happy for her mother seeing everyday the love and enjoyment she shared with Rick. For the past 9 years Leslie and Rick were inseparable and always on the same page as far as likes and the things they shared in every day life. Together the two of them went on adventures that neither of them would have experienced if they had not met. Until the very end, she was looked on, by both Rick, and Kaelin primarily, with assistance from some of her closest friends and family. A wife/Mother could of never asked for more. Anyone who knew Leslie would know that she was a devoted mother and wife and then as a grandmother of her dearest Grandson Kolton, they were her life. She loved and cherished her entire family and her friends. Leslie worked for over 35 years at Nicor Gas and was scheduled to retire on 5/30/2021. For those who were close to Leslie knew she fought a fierce battle over the last three years taking on Pancreatic cancer like a gladiator. She fought harder then anyone of us thought humanly possible. Please keep Leslie in your heart and cherish the memories you have of her. She is survived by her husband Rick Hollarbush; her parents, Sue and Larry Grant;her beloved daughter, Kaelin (Joe) Kearns; her stepdaughters, Jaci (Zach) Weber and Jodi (Nate) Banks, her stepson's Jake Hollarbush and Justin (Katelyn) Hollarbush; her grandchildren Kolton Kearns, Ari, Londyn, Addi Banks, Charlotte, and Emma Weber; her sister Lynn (Jim) Stadler; her brother Mark (Mary) Grant; and numerous nieces and nephews; and Special Friends, Nicole McCue, Cassie Hollarbush, and Patty Brown. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Herman and Dorothy Ramos, Ralph and Rose Grant; and her dear friend Darlene McCue Funeral from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY will be Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 10:00 am to St. Patrick Church in Yorkville, IL at 11:00 am. Fr. Matt Lamoureux will officiate with interment at St. Patrick Cemetery in Bristol, IL. Visitation will be Monday, May 24, 2021 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL, 630-631-5500. Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Leslie's family. Due to Covid-19 pandemic protocols, non-family visitors are asked to pay their respects to the family for only a few minutes and exit the funeral home in a timely fashion. Face masks are required for those in attendance.

Leslie A. Hollarbush

December 23, 1961 - May 20, 2021