Calahan Funeral Home

04/08/2026

Good morning! Temps are expected to reach 68° in Chicago today! It's the perfect weather for a fun Lunch and Learn at 12:30 with the Calahans! Call us and let us know you're coming! 773-723-4400

04/06/2026

Calahan Funeral Home was honored to join the community as sponsors at the Spend in the Black marketplace, hosted by Alderman William E. Hall and Pastor Charlie Dates Dates. This powerful event celebrated the importance of supporting Black entrepreneurs and investing in the economic vitality of our neighborhood.

Shirley Calahan was grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many respected friends and business leaders who continue to pour into our community. Among those were Dr. Michelle Willis, Principal of Gillespie Elementary School; Marguerite and Marquita Gatling of Gatling Funeral Home; Kamryn B Clothing; Diahann Sinclair of St. Bernard Hospital; and Henrietta Leak of Leak & Sons Funeral Home. Each represents the spirit of leadership, service, and entrepreneurship that keeps our community vibrant and thriving.

Mrs. Calahan also had the pleasure of joining Matt McGill of WVON 1690AM - The Talk of Chicago for a live interview, discussing the importance of collaboration among Black-owned businesses and institutions that serve our families every day.

We are grateful for Alderman Hall, Pastor Dates, and the organizers for bringing together so many outstanding leaders, entrepreneurs, and neighbors for a day of connection, commerce, and community pride. When we support one another, we strengthen the entire village.

04/06/2026

Tap the link for upcoming events in April, May, and June. Don't miss out. Register today!

You and a guest are invited to one of our FREE community seminars. Bring your questions and your appetite, but leave your checkbook at home.

04/04/2026

Join us on April 8 for lunch and an eye opening discussion.
Tap the link below for details and to register for this free event!

Are you curious about cremation or burial options? We invite you to join us at the Calahan Legacy Center for this free lunch & learn event. You'll learn how planning your final wishes will shield your family from unnecessary emotional and financial burden, and enjoy a free meal with our...

03/28/2026

Community showed up in a powerful way at the Englewood Fresh Foods Market hosted by Calahan Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Under the leadership of President Valerie Calahan Taylor, and alongside Christopher Watts of The Kindness Campaign, families were able to select fresh groceries to help prepare healthy meals at home.

Thank you to our amazing partners: Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, Teamwork Englewood, K Fresh Foods, Lisa Davis and Stephanie D. Coleman.

And most importantly—thank you to the Englewood community for coming out and supporting this effort. Together we continue to build a healthier, stronger neighborhood.

03/28/2026

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03/17/2026

Grief can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🤍
Calahan Funeral Home and Cremations, invites you to join our Virtual Grief Support Sessions, a safe and compassionate space to share, listen, and begin healing.
Each session is thoughtfully designed by our Grief Support Coordinator, Angela Turner-Susberry, to help you navigate loss. Take one step, one conversation, one moment of support at a time.

Thursdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
Virtual on Zoom
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit calahanfuneralhome.com for more information.
Healing happens in community. You are welcome here.

03/10/2026

Valerie Calahan, President of Calahan Funeral Home and Cremations, represented the Calahan family legacy with grace and pride as she presented the first Icon Award of the evening to the incomparable Fred Hammond at The 9th Annual Soar Awards, held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Greenwood Oasis . The event celebrated excellence in gospel music and honored those whose voices and ministries continue to uplift communities through faith and song.
Also in attendance were founders, Mr. Edward Calahan and Mrs. Shirley Calahan , along with Vice president, Edric Calahan, making the evening a meaningful moment for the entire Calahan family as they joined in celebrating the legacy and impact of gospel music.

03/01/2026

The 2026 Calahan Foundation Scholarship Season is officially live, and we are now accepting applications from students ready to lead and thrive in college and beyond. Each year, we award $5,000 scholarships along with mentorship and access to a powerful network that supports them long after graduation. If you know a student who demonstrates academic excellence, resilience, and a heart for community, tag them and encourage them to apply at https://tinyurl.com/CFScholarhip2026

🎓✨ The 2026 Calahan Foundation Scholarship Season is Officially LIVE!

We are now accepting applications for students ready to lead, serve, and thrive in college and beyond.

Each year, we award $5,000 scholarships to outstanding scholars. But we offer more than funding. Our scholars receive mentorship and access to a powerful network that walks with them long after graduation.

If you know a student who has a financial need, demonstrates academic excellence, resilience, and a heart for community. This is their moment. See the flyer below and visit our website for more details.

📆 Apply today. https://tinyurl.com/CFScholarhip2026
📣 Tag a student who should apply!

02/25/2026

Even in the midst of our shared grief, we are gifted with memories that make us smile and even laugh. That was Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. ! Brilliant, determined, courageous, while at the same time, full of hilarity and a master of one - liners!

This is an except from his acceptance speech as the Calahan Foundation, NFP honored Rev. Jackson at our annual Scholarship Benefit Gala in 2018. He had us in stitches!

Please continue to keep the Jackson family in your prayers.

02/17/2026

Today, the Calahan family mourns the loss of a giant, not only to the world, but to us.

For more than 40 years, Reverend Jackson was not simply a public figure we admired. He was our friend. He was our encourager. He was someone who showed up in moments of celebration, in moments of challenge, and in moments when quiet strength was needed most. His presence in our lives was constant, genuine, and rooted in love.

He believed in our family. He spoke life into our dreams. He reminded us, time and time again, that faith must walk hand in hand with action, and that service to others is the highest calling. Many people knew him as a civil rights leader, a trailblazer, and a voice for justice, but we also knew his laughter, his warmth, and his unwavering loyalty to his calling.

There are relationships that time strengthens, and ours with him was one of them. Four decades of memories, conversations, and prayers.
We are profoundly grateful that God allowed our paths to cross and our lives to intertwine for so many years. His legacy will live not only in history books, but in our hearts.

We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his remarkable family, who shared him with the world while loving him in the most personal way. We pray that God’s peace, comfort, and strength surround you in this season of loss, and that you feel the immeasurable impact of the life he lived and the love he gave.

Rest well, Reverend.
Your work was mighty.
Your love was real.
And you will never be forgotten.
With love, honor, and deep gratitude,
The Calahan Family

12/31/2025

We made it... TOGETHER! 2025 was a difficult season for many, and we honor the resilience, strength, and perseverance it took to move forward.As we welcome the new year, we reaffirm our commitment to the resolutions that guide our service every day:
to serve with compassion and integrity,
to support families beyond the service,
to honor every life meaningfully,
to move forward with hope,
and to embrace thoughtful innovation.

A new year is also an invitation for reflection, intention, and planning for the future. We encourage our community to consider personal resolutions that bring peace of mind, protect loved ones, and ensure wishes are known. Pre-planning is one meaningful way to care for your family tomorrow, today.

With gratitude for the trust you place in us, we look ahead with purpose, love, and continued commitment to this community. Here's to 2026... TOGETHER! 🎉🎊🌟💫