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John Houlihan Obituary

Houlihan, John Patrick Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (nee Conboy); loving father of Margaret (Joel) Andersen, Mary Jo (the late John) Delles, Jimmy (Mark Welch) Houlihan, Kathleen (Ed) Schodrof, Susan (Vernon Hammersmith) Houlihan, Maureen (Pam Ibbotson) Houlihan, Bridget (Michael) Dreyer, Jean (Maureen O'Malley) Houlihan and the late Elizabeth Houlihan; cherished grandfather of Charlie, Christopher, Nicole, Emma, Sarah, Michael, Quinn, Colin, Rylan, Gavin and Trevor; proud great-grandfather of Nuala, Aidan, Liam, Keira and Logan; dear brother of Eileen (the late Ernie) Stalla, and the late Mary and Glenn Faure; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 8:45 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Former owner of Houlihan's Irish Hutch at various Chicagoland locations. thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 10, 2016.

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JANET ALEXANDER GOLDBLATT

August 22, 2016

Houlihan cousins, I am so sorry to learn of Jack's passing. My mom( Betty) and I spent time talking with him via telephone from Florida in recent years regarding growing up with my dad his 1st cousin ( Lt.Bill Alexander, CPD). He was a wealth of knowledge, and a fine man. Jack, may you be rejoicing as you reunite with Peggy and Elizabeth.
With deepest sympathy to all, your cousin, Janet Alexander Goldblatt

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

February 27, 2016

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. John will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 FEB, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Carolyn Devivo

February 11, 2016

Both your parents were great people and raised a great bunch of kids and grandkids. Your family is in our prayers!
xo~Carolyn

February 11, 2016

Jean, my deepest sympathy to you, Maureen and your whole family, losing your father. God Bless, Jane

Mary Gates

February 10, 2016

Dear Friend, you will be missed.

Gabriele Lakie

February 10, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the Houlihan family. So sorry for your loss of your father/Grandfather. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time.

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

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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12

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Feb

12

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

St. Gerald Church

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5570 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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