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James Houlihan Obituary

Houlihan, James Joseph beloved husband of Sandy (nee Ybarra), loving father of Jennifer, Sandra, Samantha and Kevin, cherished grandfather of Sierra, Alyssa, Jorge and Brisa, devoted son of Judith and the late James Patrick Houlihan, grandson to the late Richard and Jessie Zirngibl and John and Marie Houlihan, dearest brother of Marie (Kevin Wyman, CPD), Judy (Tom) Totosz, Pam Houlihan, Daniel, CPD (Michaelene, CPD) Houlihan, Casey Kensek, the late Kevin Houlihan, dearly loved by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Sunday, 8 p.m. at Hann Funeral Home, 8230 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview. Interment private. Visitation Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. For more information call, 708-496-3344 or visit us online at hannfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 26, 2007.

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BROWN FAMILY

June 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Thomas Hickey

June 1, 2007

Hooper and Family,
Sorry we couldn't be there in your time of need, but please except our deepest sympathies. If you need anything, just know will be there for you.

Sincerely,
Tom Hickey and Family

Yvonne Hartman

May 30, 2007

Dear Judy and family,
Our hearts go out to all of you.
May you find comfort in knowing
so many care.

With heart felt sympathy,
Yvonne (Morikawa) Hartman

albert(nick) pulido

May 30, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jenny garcia

May 29, 2007

Houlihan/Ybarra family
We are very sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and all of your family.
Munchy & jenny Garcia & family

Aunt Kay (Godmother) & Uncle Larry Mueller

May 29, 2007

Dear Judy,
Our thoughts and parayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that Jimmy now has a special guardian angel to watch over him.

angie and jonathan spencer

May 28, 2007

with deep sympanthy

anthony and donna cardoza

May 28, 2007

sorry about your loss

Tom Browm

May 28, 2007

DAN,I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOU LOSS,YOUR IN MY PRAYERS. Tommy Brown

Diane Larry Cekal

May 27, 2007

We are truely very sorry for your loss our hearts will always be with you stay strong and always know your memories will keep with you forever Love Always
Diane & Larry

Ricky Zirngibl

May 27, 2007

When we were young we grew up together. We always had a lot of fun. You were never in a bad mood, something I could learn from and try to emulate in my future years. You are a great fun loving cousin. You will be truely missed by all.
Love you cousin, Ricky

May 26, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Rocky and Kathy LoCoco and Family

Margaret Yentzer

May 26, 2007

Dear Judy and family, Our hearts and prayers are with your family at this time. We wish to express our sympathy and love and will be asking for PEACE and God's many blessings for you all.
May you find much happiness in your shared memories. Hugs, Margie [Barrett] Yentzer

MARY ZIRNGIBL

May 26, 2007

Will always remember your smile as you were wearing it all the time and the love you show me through the years and the fun we had AS YOUNG FAMILES TOGETHER
YOU ARE IN GODS HANDS NOW
LOVE AUNT MARY

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