Marion Hollahan

Marion Hollahan, 80, surrounded by all her children, passed into Heaven on May 3, 2008. She was born June 18, 1927 to Charles Joseph and Mabel Grindel of Chicago, Ill.

She married Paul Hollahan and they had seven children. She was a retired bookkeeper. Marion moved from Chicago in 1988 to Reno. Two years later she moved in with her son, Jim who became her roommate and best friend for the next 19 years. Marion loved sports of any kind and could often be heard in the neighborhood cheering on her team. Mom loved to sing, dance, read and do crossword puzzles. She cherished her time with all her children, grand children and great grandchildren. She loved her Sunday outings to church.

Marion was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, William and Robert Grindel, and her sons, Mark and Timothy Hollahan.

She is survived by her children, Margaret Bartak, Jim Hollahan, Linda and Lynn Brolsma all of Carson City; Judy and Al Albanese of Lansing, Ill.; Bill and Teri Hollahan of St. John, Ind., her grandchildren, Christina Wyatt (Christopher), Breanne and Owen Brolsma, Matt Bartak all of Carson City, Michael Bartak (Stacy) of Milwaukee, WI., Christopher, John and Dominic Albanese of Lansing, lll, and Ryan Hollahan of St. John, Ind., her great grandsons Jack Wyatt and Michael Bartak.

Our mom was the strongest, most loving and greatest example of a mother. We all will miss her tremendously. We would like to thank Dr. Basa, the third floor nurses at Carson Tahoe Hospital, Joy, Maris, Brenda, Renee, Jen (you are going to make a wonderful nurse) and especially Teresa who showed us how to let go and let our mom pass with dignity and respect. We will never forget your kindness. A very special thanks to Sister Marie, we would have been lost without your support and kindness, Mom thanks you too!

Most of all, thank you Mom for always being there!