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Lawrence "Larry" Houle

1959 - 2013

Lawrence "Larry" Houle obituary, 1959-2013, Schaumburg, IL

BORN

1959

DIED

2013

Lawrence Houle Obituary

Lawrence "Larry" Peter Houle, 53, passed peacefully on August 14, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous journey with ALS. He was the adored husband of Katherine "Katie" (nee Ambrose) for 31 years and the devoted father of Kristen, Jennifer (Jacob) Stinger, and Thomas Houle. Larry was born on August 19, 1959 and was the loving son of Richard and Patricia (nee Brausch) and the dear brother of Rich (Nancy), Steve (Jane), and Anne Houle. He was the cherished son-in-law of Lew and Angela (nee Aschenbrenner) Ambrose, and beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. He graduated from Loyola University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1981 and had a lifelong career in technology business development. His passion for life and acceptance of living one day at a time were inspirational to many. Visitation Monday 3 to 8 PM and Tuesday 9:30-10:15 AM followed by a 10:30 AM funeral Mass, both held at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Rd, Inverness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "Team Houle" in support of the ALS Walk4Life at www.alswalk4life.org/teamhoule.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 18, 2013.

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January 13, 2014

Dear Team Houle,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I just learned of Larry's passing today. I worked with Larry at Emerging Solutions and he had a great personality and truly did believe in taking one day at a time.

My deepest and sincere condolences!

Diana Romano

Marianne Rouse and all our family

August 21, 2013

Katie and Family,
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. It has been a most difficult time for all of you. Larry fought courageously to be with his family. We wish all of you peace and strength. He lived a good and wonderful life. God bless you all.

August 20, 2013

Katie and Family:
My deepest sympathies and prayers on the loss of Larry. I remember him well from St. Matthews. Sorry, that I could not make the wake or funeral. I will offer a Mass for Larry and for your intentions. We lost a good man.

Love and prayers,
Rev. Paul Sims, C.R. Ph.D.,
Chicago, IL

MARTY BRACCO

August 20, 2013

Steve and Jane,

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Larry. Take comfort that he is at peace, and in the many great memories and legacy of his life. You and the entire Houle family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Beth, Marty, Claire, & Jack Bracco

August 20, 2013

Oh Katie,
So sad to hear of your deep loss.
Noreen LeGare

Natalie Conway

August 19, 2013

Dear Katie,
My deepest sympathize. May God be with you and your family.

August 19, 2013

Katie, Please accept my Deepest Sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Larry. My mom has shared so many childhood stories of spending time with Larry and the rest of the Houles. He will live on in our memories and our hearts.

-Kelly Reopelle Rose

August 19, 2013

Katie & family,
I was so sorry to hear about Larry. So many laughs a million years ago at Loyola. Too young, too soon. You are in my prayers. Take care of yourselves in the days & months ahead.

Anthony Chrobak

August 19, 2013

Katie, my deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Larry will be missed but his memory will carry on in the hearts and the minds of the people who loved him.

-Anthony Chrobak

Germaine Clarno

August 18, 2013

Katie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Matthew Tokarz

August 18, 2013

Larry was an inspiration to many of us young people as we were growing up. He helped shape and touch countless lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. And I'll never forget the fond memories that Larry brought to us all.

Melissa Parry

August 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this hard time!

Linda and Tony Calderaro

August 18, 2013

Dear Katie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in knowing Larry is finally at peace Great neighbors, Great Family, Much Love

Bill Kinzler

August 18, 2013

We send our condolences to your family at this difficult time. I had many fond memories of my time with Larry and Katie at Loyola.
Fondly,
Dr. Bill Kinzler and family

Linda and Tony Calderaro

August 18, 2013

Dear Katie and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort knowing that Larry is finally at peace. Great family, Great Neighbors, Much Love

Mary Pat Sullivan

August 18, 2013

Dear Katie, I know I speak for the entire Sullivan family when I say, we are deeply saddened by the loss of our cousin, Larry. With you as his rock, by his side, he fought a courageous battle. His graceful spirit will live on in our memories. You and your children remain in our thoughts and prayers, that you may find comfort in your memories of Larry and the love you all shared. Larry will be sorely missed by so many. Much love to all of you, from all of us.

MARY SCHIOLA

August 18, 2013

KATIE,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.
YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.
LARRY'S AT PEACE BUT STILL VERY MUCH IN OUR HEARTS & MEMORIES.

Joy Rice

August 18, 2013

dear Katie-I am sorry to hear of the passing of Larry-my prayers are with you at this time-May God grant you the strength & strong arms to lean on during this time

Liz Ryan

August 18, 2013

Dearest Katie - all my love and deepest sympathies to you, Kristen, Jennifer and Thomas, and all your family for the loss of your beloved Larry. May you feel all the love and prayers being sent to you, and may they carry and comfort you in the days ahead.

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Holy Family Parish

2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, IL

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Holy Family Parish

2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, IL

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Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Holy Family Parish

2515 W. Palatine Rd, Inverness, IL

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