Ed Callahan
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a.. b.. c.. a.. b.. Ed Callahan, 64, of Bloomington, Illinois died peacefully at his
home on Wednesday (May 31, 2017), surrounded by his family and friends. He was a valiant
warrior battling glioblastoma for the last 18 months.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Ed was a graduate of St. James High School, Chester, Pa., and
Pennsylvania State University. He retired from the accounting and railroad industries.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Alice Burke Callahan, and brother,
Larry (Suelynn) Callahan.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Dolores; his daughters, Kara (Michael)
Lorentson, Conshohocken, Pa.; and Katie (Mohamed) Abouelmagd, Bloomington; two
granddaughters, Laila and Talia; his sister, Kathy (John) McNeely, and Steve (Ann)
Callahan, both of Pennsylvania. He enjoyed his nieces, nephews and grand-nieces.
Arrangements were entrusted to Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, Illinois with
cremation rites accorded. A private service will be held at a later date.
To express condolences, please visit
www.carmodyflynn.com.