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James Houlihan Obituary

Houlihan, James D. beloved son of John J. Vernal (nee Devitt) Houlihan, loving brother of Maureen (Lloyd) Betourney, Michael J., William P. (Cindy), Terence J. Patricia C., Denis L. (Suki) and Brendan F. Houlihan, dear uncle of Nicole, Matt, Megan, Drue, John, Grant, Mariah, Neil and Corinne. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Monday, 9:45 a.m. from The John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, to Incarnation Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Irish Christian Brothers Retirement Fund. 708-361-4235. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 8, 2002.

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Danny Richards

September 7, 2023

My Friend,It's been 21 years since your passing
We think of your laughter, wisdom and friendship often

Danny Richards & Family
Springfield Illinois

Laura Cody

September 20, 2002

Jimmy,

You will be missed here on Earth, but I know I'll see you again in Heaven.

Love Ya Lots,

Laura

Sharon Nilles

September 20, 2002

We will miss you Jimmy. What a kind soul you are. You were always Kind and supportive to all that crossed your path. Like the song, "Only the good die Young".



Until me meet again,



Sharon Nilles

Patty Houlihan

September 17, 2002

Jimmy I will always remember your smile that touched our hearts. I will carry on your name and the message of love. I love you and I miss you. God bless you and all our family and friends. Your loving sister, Patty

Denis Houlihan

September 8, 2002

Jimmy you will be missed.

Mary Brekke

September 8, 2002

Steve and I send our sincere sympathy to you and Vernal, John. We remember all of your children fondly. We talked to Dan, John and Chris amd told them about Jim's death and you have their sympathy also. Life was not easy for Jim, but he never stopped trying. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.

Love to all Houlihans,

Mary and Steve Brekke

Brendan Houlihan

September 8, 2002

God bless Jimmy!

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