James "Jim" O'Halleran

July 18, 1933 - May 14, 2011

Richmond, IL James "Jim" O'Halleran James "Jim" O'Halleran, 77, of Richmond died Saturday, May 14, 2011 surrounded by family members at his residence. Jim was born July 18, 1933 in Woodstock, the son of the late John J. and Theresa (Strait) O'Halleran. He attended Harvard High School. He was married to Phyllis M. Covell August 1, 1953 at St. Patrick's in McHenry. He worked as a supervisor at Union Special in Huntley for 35 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Richmond for 55 years, where he served as an usher and worked at Bingo for many years. He was a member of the Richmond Lions Club for many years; his love of bowling kept him busy for many years, including a 300 game in Fox Lake in 1975. He was in the golf league at Union Special for several years and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He enjoyed his large family, spending quality time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. James is survived by his wife Phyllis, three daughters, Pamela (Steven) Fiedler amd Christine (Dennis) Holian, both of Richmond, Kathleen (Jeremy) Marx of Ramsey; three sons Thomas (Deborah) O'Halleran of Pell Lake, WI, James (Amanda) O'Halleran of Crystal Lake, Kevin (Sandy) O'Halleran of Powers Lake, WI; a daughter-in-law Joan O'Halleran of Wonder Lake, 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; two sisters Betty (the late George) Madden of McHenry, Joanne (the late Frank) Branham of Apache Junction, AZ; two brothers, Fred O'Halleran of McHenry and Kenneth (Pat) O'Halleran of Woodstock. He was preceded by his parents, a son David O'Halleran, a granddaughter Natalie O'Halleran, a great grandson Tanner O'Halleran and a sister Dorothy "Punky" O'Halleran. Visitation will be 3 to 8 pm Tuesday May 17, 2011 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St, Richmond. Mass of Resurrection will be 10:30 am Wednesday May 18, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Richmond, IL with Msgr. James McLoughlin and Fr. Hugh Gavin officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Richmond. Family request donations to Pioneer Center 4001 W. Dayton McHenry, IL 60050 or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois 410 S. Hager Av Barrington, IL 60010 or Richmond Fire/Rescue District 5601 Hunter Dr Richmond, IL 60071. www.ehornadams.com