George A. Calhoun

1932 - 2016

George A. Calhoun obituary, 1932-2016, Elmhurst, IL

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

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George Calhoun Obituary

George A. Calhoun

Born: April 11, 1932

Died: May 2, 2016

George A. Calhoun, 84, of Elmhurst, died peacefully surrounded by his family on May 2, 2016. He was born in Chicago on April 11, 1932. Devoted husband of Sandra nee Johnson for 59 years; loving father of Lynn (Bill) Nichols, Patricia (Bob) Natale, Julie (Joe) Palermo and Carrie (Andrew) Read; grandfather of Brittany, Billy and Bethany Nichols, Christopher (Caitlin) and Katharyn Marzec, Robin, Paige and Carly Palermo and Isobel, Hollis and Iris Read; dear son of the late Catherine Calhoun.

A talented baseball player, he had to turn down his invitation to try out for the Chicago White Sox, when he was drafted into the Navy during the Korean War. George was stationed in Oahu and served at sea on the U.S.S. Princeton. Later in life, he was an avid "Price is Right" fan, was on the show twice, and got to "come on down!"

Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 5, 2016. Prayers 9:00 A.M. Friday, May 6, at the funeral home, going to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass at 9:30 A.M. Entombment at All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Cat Guardians, Salvation Army or Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club of Chicago.

Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on May 6, 2016.
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Sandy and Family,
I was so sorry to read this tonight. I offer my heart felt sympathy for all of you. George was a good friend as well as a solid honored employee strongly contributing to the success of our company.

I will keep you in my Prayers as I know how you are hurting.

James Sr. Myrtle

June 14, 2016

I noticed George's obituary in the Tribune and it brought me back to my youth as an baseball player at Roosevelt High School where George and I were teammates on the baseball team. I was a shortstop with aspirations to be the next Chicago Cub's shortstop and, apparently, George wanted to be a player for the White Sox. I recall that George was a first baseman, perhaps a pitcher????. Neither one of us reached our goals, me because of an arm injury after high school and George by being drafted into the Navy. I recall George as a very affable person and teammate. May he rest in Peace.

Bruce Lund
674 Honeysuckle Dr., Naperville , Il.

May 6, 2016

I am sorry for your loss.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Lynn

May 4, 2016

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May

5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel - Elmhurst

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

May

5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel - Elmhurst

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

May

6

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel - Elmhurst

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

May

6

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

IL

May

6

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

IL

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Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel - Elmhurst

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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