Kathleen “Kathy” L. Houlihan, 67, of Dowagiac, Michigan, died peacefully at her home on October 16, 2026. Born on June 13, 1959, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, she was a graduate of the University of Illinois. Kathy began her career with Crystal Radio in Chicago in 1981 as a sales associate and advanced to become Sales Manager of the Chicago office before retiring after more than 20 years. She married John Houlihan on November 29, 1985, and is survived by her husband, their three children—Daniel, Clare (Michael) Harrison, and Sean (Andrea)—as well as three grandchildren, two brothers, a sister, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for October 23 at St John of the Cross Catholic Church in Western Springs, Illinois.
Frank Moir Lockhart, 73, of Northport Point, Michigan, passed away at home on October 7, 2026. Born in Peoria, Illinois, on April 6, 1953, he graduated from Pomona College with a degree in Russian Area Studies and earned an MBA from Columbia University. On June 25, 1978, he married Concepcion “Conchita” Gondar. The couple lived in Chicago, where they raised two children, Benjamin and Melissa. Frank is survived by his wife, children, three siblings, four grandchildren, and other relatives. Cremation has taken place, and he will be interred at Atwill Memorial Chapel on Northport Point. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leelanau Conservancy or the Atwill Memorial Chapel.
George Pappamihiel, known as Pappas, 93, of Northbrook, died peacefully on October 20, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Niki (née Stratigi); sons Louis (Melissa) and Chris; grandchildren George (Alyssa), Marina, and Niki; and great-grandchildren Ellis and Emerson. Funeral services will be held on October 23 at Sts Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Glenview, Illinois.
Father Leo Ryska, a monk of Marmion Abbey in Aurora, Illinois, died on October 20, 2026, at Tabor Hills Care Facility in Naperville at age 93. Born John Ryska in Chicago on April 9, 1933, he was ordained in Rome in 1959. Throughout his monastic career, Father Leo served in leadership and educational roles, including Provincial of the Midwest Province of the Servites, and Abbot of St. Benedict Abbey in Wisconsin. He also ministered as confessor at the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome and was President of the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy Foundation. He transferred to Marmion Abbey in 2015, where he continued sacramental and spiritual work. Visitation and funeral services are scheduled for October 23 and 24 at Marmion Abbey Church, with burial following in the Abbey Cemetery.
