South Cook News

Chicago Ridge, Ill. - Virginia J. Houlihan, 88, passed away on June 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Richard Houlihan for 69 years and mother of Michelle Rodnick, Erin Bridget Byrne, and Thomas Houlihan. Virginia was the cherished Nana of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Cecelia Duffin and sister of the late Geraldine Duffin.

Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home in Chicago Ridge. The funeral will be on Wednesday, starting at 9:00 a.m., at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in Oak Lawn, followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association. For more information, contact (708) 422-2700 or visit www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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