Obituary

  People of this community were shocked to learn this morning that Con C. Houlihan passed away at his farm home west of Denison last evening. Mr. Houlihan had been in failing health for the last two years, suffering with heart trouble, and for the past several weeks had been confined to his bed. His condition was so serious that he was not told of the death of his brother, John Houlihan, which occurred on Tuesday, November 2, after a brief illness.
  A son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Houlihan, pioneer residents of Crawford county, Con was born in East Boyer township about 61 years ago and has resided in Crawford county continuously since that time.
  After his marriage he engaged in farming for himself and for many years has resided west of Denison on a farm which he highly improved. Mr. Houlihan was a successful farmer and stock raiser and until the drought during the past several years, derived considerable revenue from his land.
  In the death of Con Houlihan, the community has lost another substantial citizen and one who was held in high esteem by everyone. He was a progressive and influential citizen and commanded the respect and esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He was a devoted husband and a kind and loving father and has a legion of friends in the community who sincerely mourn his passing.
  Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his departure two sons, Dr. Thomas Houlihan, of Ida Grove, Dr. Francis Houlihan, of Ackley, and two daughter, Florence and Mary, who teach school near Schleswig. There are also four brothers, Dr. T. J. Houlihan of Ida Grove, Bryan and Martin of Denison, and Frank of Charter Oak, and three sisters, Margaret Lally of Vail, Mrs. E. W. Houston, of Dunlap and Mrs. Bridget Biernes.
  Funeral services will be held at the St Rose of Lima Catholic church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with Father Casey officiation, after which interment will be made in the family plot in the Catholic cemetery.
(The Denison Review, Thursday, November 18, 1937, p. 3)

Note: Born 12 Nov 1873.