Alanson "Hap" P. Holly, 73, of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025. Born in La Jolla, California on April 11, 1951 to the late Forrest Merton and Jean (nee Treadway) Holly. In 1975, Hap met Stephanie, the love of his life, while working as a camp counselor in Buena Vista, Colorado at Adventure /Unlimited Ranches where she was a camper. They married on August 28, 1976.
Hap attended Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. He and Stephanie were active members of Emergency Management Agency together and he was a member of the Lions Club and Toastmasters International in Des Plaines. Hap published a blog, the RAIN Report and was an avid amateur radio operator, operating under the call sign KC9RP.

Hap is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Stephanie Holly. He is also survived by his sister Faith (the late Tom) Holly-Hall, sister-in-law Joyce Holly, and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents Forrest and Jean, brothers Forrest Holly Jr and William (the late Cher) Holly.

Hap will forever be remembered as a tremendously kind man with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Hap's name to your favorite charity. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For more information, please visit http://www.glhillsfuneralhome.com or call (847) 699-9003.