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Bernard Callahan Obituary

Bernard "Bernie" J. Callahan, 85, passed away at his home, Saturday, April 25, 2009, of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dear husband of the late Dorothy J., nee Davis; loving father of Barbara A., James P. (Mary), and Susan E. (Fabrice) LeRoy; doting grandfather of Patrick M. and Elizabeth M. Callahan, Jessie L. and Olivia L. LeRoy. He is survived by his devoted companion, Myrna Kent, many nieces, nephews and countless friends. A long time resident of Elmhurst, Bernie grew up in Dixon, Illinois; the son of the late Raymond D. and Catharine "Iva", nee Maley. Bernie served as an aerial photographer in the Navy during WWII, stationed in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. He is preceded in death by his brothers Raymond, Edwin, Richard, William and Jerome. Visitation at The Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, on Monday, April 27, 2009 from 3-9 P.M. Prayers at the mortuary, Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 9:00 a.m, followed by a Celebration of Funeral mass, 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Elmhurst, IL. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the American Lung Association. 1749 S. Naperville Rd. Suite 202, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. Info 630.834.1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Apr. 28, 2009.

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Julie Gruse

April 30, 2009

My thoughts are with you, the Callahan family, wishing you all comfort in your time of loss.

I have wonderful memories of Prairie Avenue, South Street, and the old neighborhood. Sure would love to know how all of you are doing.

Trish Scott

April 28, 2009

Dear Suzy, Jim, Barb and Myrna,

Our deepest sympathies at your loss of Bernie...what a wonderful man! I will always remember his great sense of humor, his love of life and his kind heart. I am so glad I had the honor of knowing him. Bob and I send our love and healing thoughts to you all.

Love,
Trish Scott and
Bob McFerran

Ann Kent

April 27, 2009

To Myrna and Bernie's family -- you are in our thoughts! Barb and I feel fortunate to have met Bernie . . . and are delighted you had such a great man as a part of your life, Aunt Myrna! Love, Ann and Barb

Cheryl Anne [Cornwel] Turek

April 27, 2009

So sorry to hear about the loss of Bernie. He was a good friend and neighbor of my family for many years in Elmhurst. My sympathies to Barb, Sue, and Jim.

Matt and Laurie Miller

April 27, 2009

Our condolences to your family!

Maureen Schmid

April 26, 2009

Aryeh and I want to express our sympathy to all the family in your loss. Bernie was a treasure. He put everyone at ease with his kindness and humor. I recall his willingness to help whenever there was a problem.

Dick Miller

April 26, 2009

We loved hearing about the WW II stories and listening to stories about the family. Our love to Susan, Barbara and Jim, Dick and Barbara Miller

Billy Callahan

April 26, 2009

Uncle Bernie was my Godfather and I couldn't have asked for a better or more kinder one. I last spoke to him at my dad's funeral,(his brother, Bill), last year. Now all the Callahan boys of that generation are gone...but NOT forgotten. I already miss Uncle Bernie and all my uncles. I pray that God will rest his soul now.

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