Holly Ann (Wall) Freund

Holly Ann (Wall) Freund, age 55, was welcomed into heaven on March 30, 2026. Her strength, determination, and quiet privacy in the face of breast cancer, diagnosed a year and a half ago, were nothing short of inspiring. Though she was taken too soon, she leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family.

Holly is survived by her husband, Michael, who walked alongside her in life, and her precious children, Jake, Justin, and Susan, who were the center of her world. She lived each day for them, and her love will remain with them always, guiding them through life.

Holly will forever be the precious daughter of Larry and Kathy (Kerrigan) Wall; the deeply loved and cherished sister of Cathy Notariano and Michael Wall; and is now reunited in heaven with her late sister, Susan. Holly missed Susan dearly through all the years since Susan went before them, and their bond of love was never diminished by time or distance.

Holly’s love extended to her nieces and nephews, Courtney (Andrew) Drufke, Nicholas Notariano, Liam Wall, Micaela Wall, Colin Wall, and Lauren Wall, who adored her just as deeply as she adored them. She held a special place in their lives, and in hers, they were truly treasured. She was also a treasured great-aunt to Amelia, Charlie, and Annie Drufke, whose lives she brightened with her warmth, kindness, and love. Cherished granddaughter of the late Clement and Eleanor Kerrigan and Dr. Frank and Holly Wall. Daughter-in-law of Kirsten Freund and David Freund; sister-in-law of Mark Freund and the late Jason Freund.

Truly loved niece and too many cousins and friends to count.

Visitation will be held at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 10134 South Longwood Drive, Chicago, Illinois, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the church on Friday, April 10, 2026, with family and friends gathering at 9:30 AM and Mass beginning at 10:00 AM.

Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Misericordia Home would be deeply appreciated in honor of Holly’s generous and loving spirit by clicking here. or by mail to 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, Tommy Kerrigan #3800A).

Holly would want us to remember: Love fiercely, laugh often, and always cherish the time we have with one another