Submitted by: Dan Rich

Rev. William P. Holleman

Oct. 17, 1934 - May 26, 2008

South Bend Tribune 5/28/2008
SOUTH BEND - Rev. William P. Holleman, 73, of South Bend, passed away after an extended illness at 9:40 a.m. Monday, May 26, in his residence. Rev. Holleman was born on October 17, 1934, in South Holland, IL, and had resided in the Michiana area since 1975, coming from South Milford, IN.

On February 8, 1964, in South Holland, IL, he married the former Phyllis G. Bos, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Brenda K. Holleman and Barbara R. Holleman, both of South Bend; a son, Bradley J. Holleman of South Bend; two grandchildren, whom he loved and cherished, Alan Holleman Reeves and Alison Holleman Reeves; a sister, Judith Larsen of Tampa, FL; and a brother, Robert G. Holleman of Fruitport, MI. Rev. Holleman was preceded in death by his parents, and by a brother, Herbert Holleman Jr. Rev. Holleman retired and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who loved antiques, handball and watching all sports. He was a graduate of Iliana Christian High School in Lansing, IL, and enjoyed his three years at Calvin College and Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and all who had the opportunity to know him during his wonderful life journey.

Visitation hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 29, in the Hanley & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road/Indiana 23, South Bend. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, in the funeral home, with Pastor Joseph Emmerth officiating. Burial to follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. The family request that all memorial contributions be made to Southern Care Hospice, Inc., National City Bank Bldg., Suite 340, Mishawaka, IN 46545. The HANLEY & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and services and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Holleman family.