John H. “Pops” Hollis, 78, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Tekonsha, Michigan, surrounded by his family.
John was born July 29, 1942 to John J. and Margaret E. (Stumpf) Hollis in Valparaiso. He graduated from Wheeler High School with the Class of 1960. On January 4, 1964 he married Mary L. Shabi at Old St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso. John worked for U.S. Steel in Gary, IN for 46 years retiring in 2009 as automotive coordinator.
He enjoyed farming, having daily coffee with the “Counter Lizards” at Bob Evans, spending time with his family, but most of all spoiling his grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Hollis, of Valparaiso; daughters, Diane (Randy) Shank of Tekonsha, MI and Christine (Thomas) Littlefield of Syracuse, IN; grandchildren, Dr’s Andrea (Luke) Lirones, Kendall Littlefield, Nathan Littlefield, Casey Littlefield and Leo Wrage; sister, Barbara Kloese of Valparaiso; sister-in-law, Terry Sue Hollis; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jeffery Hollis.
Services are pending from Lighthouse Funeral and Cremeation and they will be held in Valparaiso, IN. More details will be posted soon.
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