John Louis Bolus
Of Arlington Heights

“Lou” was born in Waterville Maine on March 29, 1922. He was the youngest of three boys born to Amilia & Norman Boulos. His two brothers were Al & Paul.

He married his beloved wife Jane (nee Wire) in 1947, and they truly celebrated 49 years of blissful marriage, which blessed them with two sons Daniel & Gary.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, many dear friends and his wife Jane who along with their four Wire Haired Fox Terriers greeted him into eternity on July 1, 2010.

“Papa Lou” is survived by: His sons Daniel Boulos & Gary Boulos and his daughters in law Marianne (Kurth) Boulos & Lisa Boulos; his grandchildren, Sandy Borring, Kelly Boulos Kruczek, Kevin Boulos, Jamie Hultberg, Nicole and Matthew Boulos; his grandsons in law, Jim Borring, Robby Kruczek, John Hultberg, and his granddaughter in law Eileen Bearer; his step grandchildren, Amanda Strom, Nora Sutherland, Donald, Alissa and David Kurth, and Karla Boulos; his great grandchildren, Devin and Alyssa Borring, Milena, Gianni and Lucca Kruczek, Ethan and Dylenn Hultberg; his step great grandchildren, Alex and Zack Borring, Audrey, Donald and Jonathan Kurth, and Abigail Strom; some nieces and nephews, a few remaining dear friends and some really wonderful neighbors. All of whom will miss him and the way he cared so much for his family and friends.

Lou loved life and was a true HERO. Even through hard ships as a child he had a survivor’s winning spirit. When he turned 20 he joined the Navy and served on the USS Franklin during World War 2, this ship was bombed on March 19, 1945 and over 700 United States Navy personnel were killed. It was the Navy that brought Lou to Illinois, when he was stationed in Chicago he met Jane…and it was smooth sailing from that point on.

Lou was an avid fisher men and golfer and Lou was also known for throwing some legendary parties.

Lou was a true success in business; he worked for Polk Bros, Norge, Fedders, and Mid Lake distributors. His hard work paid off and he was able to provide a comfortable life for his wife and two sons.
Lou and Jane traveled the world together and enjoyed life to the fullest. Lou spent the last 50 years in his home in Arlington Heights IL.

Lou was presented with awards in the Navy, in business, and even a few fishing awards, but the award that meant the most to him was the family that God rewarded him with that he loved so completely and so selflessly.

Papa Lou you are our HERO, you will be missed, the imprint that you left will be felt forever. Please help us celebrate the life of John Louis Bolus our much loved HERO.

Visitation from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Funeral service 11:30 AM, Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. followed by entombment with military honors at Memory Gardens in Arlington Heights.

A luncheon will be served after the Funeral Service at The Wellington of Arlington Heights located at 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights Illinois.


 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004