Obituaries: Hollahan

Posted on September 22, 2017

Donald C. Hollahan, 97, of Pontiac, IL, formerly of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Evenglow Inn in Pontiac.

There will be no services.

He was born December 27, 1919 in Pontiac, IL a son of James and Eva (Bromley) Hollahan. He married Thelma Lommatsch on March 1, 1941. She died November 4, 2012.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Carl and James Hollahan, four sisters: Eva Kemp, Mary Branz, Reva Lind, and Teresa Garland. He is survived by one sister: Berniece Barrett of Pontiac, IL.

Don served his country in the United States Army during WWII in France achieving the rank of Captain.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com.

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