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James Houston Obituary

Houston, James J. "Butch" Age 75. Devoted husband of June (nee Roche); loving father of June (John) Taylor, Maureen Houston, Karen (Marty) Mangin, Dina (Billy) O'Brien, Heather (Matt) Sheehan, and Jimmy (Kelly) Houston; proud Papa of Kyle, Jake, Connor, Ryan, Patrick, Danny, Emily, Ellie, Molly, Jack, and Nora; beloved son of the late Betty and James Houston; dear brother of Betty (late Tom) O'Connell, Bob (Pat), Jay (Diane), the late Donald and the late Mary; fond cousin of Ann Glosa; and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Loyal member of IBEW Local 134, Garfield S.A.C. and Marrs Meyer American Legion Post 991. Memorials may be made to Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org. Visitation Sunday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home (T.P. Kerrigan Sons Directors), 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 108th & Oxford Ave, Chicago Ridge. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For funeral info: 708-636-0031, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Deborah Yager

December 3, 2014

Dearest June and family,
We have just learned of this deeply sad news and may our whole hearted and deepest sympathies be with you all throughout this most difficult time. May God's love envelop you and may you all find peace in knowing Butch is safe with the Lord.
With all our love and much fondness,
Deb, Jim and Kim (Yager)

Cathi Mitchell

December 2, 2014

June and family, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. When I think of him - all i can see is his smiling face. The loss is tremendous. I wish i could have been with you to give you a hug. I am so very very sorry at the loss of this wonderful father, grandfather, and husband. I am sending my very best to you.

Dan Collins

December 1, 2014

Butch was a great person and will be missed by many.

December 1, 2014

Dear June, and each of your children....
Our hearts are with you - God Bless you with
peace. The John Evans Family

Sis McDermott

November 30, 2014

Dear June and Family: Our prayers are with you . God Bless!

Maureen Fleckenstein

November 30, 2014

June & Family,
Love & prayers at this very sad time. May the love of family and friends bring you strength and comfort. No man loved his wife, children, grandkids, family and friends than Butch Houston did. It was an honor to have shared in his life on earth. I can hear the singing in heaven as he is embraced by all who have gone before him and are welcoming his soul into his Heavenly home. Rest In Peace loving, loyal friend. You will be missed by all who cherished your friendship.

beth Lee

November 30, 2014

To Houston family condolence , James is one of my patient that really nice . Now he's in good hands no more pain or sorrow, Rest In Peace James.

Maureen Fleckenstein

November 30, 2014

June & Family,
God Bless and comfort you at this very sad time. To know Butch was to love him. He was the best friend to so many and will be missed greatly. All the souls in Heaven are rejoicing and welcoming him with open arms. He has earned his place among the Angels.
Rest in eternal peace dear friend & "brother".

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Memorial Events
for James Houston

Nov

30

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

T.P.Kerrigan Sons.

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Dec

1

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

T.P.Kerrigan Sons.

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Dec

1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Ridge Church

108th & Oxford Ave,, Chicago Ridge, IL

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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