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Mary Alice Houlihan

1940 - 2022

Mary Alice Houlihan obituary, 1940-2022, Wilmette, IL

BORN

1940

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard

Skokie, Illinois

Mary Houlihan Obituary

Mary Alice Houlihan, nee Loftus, formerly of Wilmette and Beverly, and summer resident of Long Beach, Indiana, passed away at 81. Matriarch of the Houlihan and Loftus families, she is survived by her six children, 15 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Born December 25, 1940 to Ed and Alice Loftus, she arrived two hours after her brother, Joe. Did you catch that? Twins Mary and Joseph born on Christmas Day! A former fifth grade teacher, she became the Chief Operating Officer of our large Irish Catholic family. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Daniel; adored mother of Margaret (Jim) Smith; Kathleen (David) Motzenbecker; Marty (JoAnn) Houlihan; Bridget (Mike) Kennedy; Molly (Peter) McDermott; and Nora (Mike) Jackson. Very proud grandmother of Jack (14) and Maeve (12) Smith; Fiona (10) Motzenbecker; Grace (18), Claire (16), and Danny (15) Houlihan; Donny (13), Tommy (11), Joe (9) and Conor (6) Kennedy; Patrick (14) and William (11) McDermott; Maggie (5), Caroline (4) and Annie (2) Jackson. Every single one of them was her favorite. Loving sister of Joe (Kathy) and Jimmy (Jean) Loftus; and preceded in death by Peg Klug; Chuck and Susan Loftus; Cathy and Donald Fennell. A constant supporter of Misericordia Heart of Mercy, she cherished her family, lifelong friendships, and had a terrific sense of humor. She was the best Mom!

Visitation Thursday, October 6, 2022, 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077. Visitation Friday, October 7, 2022, 9:00 am until time of funeral procession 9:45 am from Donnellan Family Funeral Home to Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish, 524 Ninth Street, Wilmette, IL 60091. Funeral Mass Friday, October 7, 2022, 10:30 am at Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish, 524 Ninth Street, Wilmette, IL 60091. To view the Funeral Mass live please go to Mary Alice's obituary at donnellanfuneral.com. Interment Private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Saturday, October 8, 2022. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Misericordia Home, 6300 N Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, 2022.

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Chuck Bernardini

October 22, 2022

Sincere condolences to Margaret, Kathleen and family.

Shana Foster

October 6, 2022

My deepest sympathies to the entire Houlihan family. My prayers are with you all during this sad time.

Chad and Roshny Archer

October 4, 2022

Joann and Marty and family, so very sorry for your loss. Sounds like an amazing woman. Misericordia does wonderful work. What a great way to let her legacy live on.

Chase

October 4, 2022

Sending love to the Houlihan family.....Chase Martinek

Sr. Rosemary & the Residents of Misericordia Home

October 3, 2022

Our sympathy and special prayers for Mrs. Houlihan and all her family and friends.

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Oct

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

Oct

7

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

Oct

7

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish

524 Ninth Street, Wilmette, IL

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Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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