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William G. Lawless
85, Indianapolis IN, passed away November 7, 2014. A graduate of Cathedral High School, Bill obtained a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute. He retired from a lifelong career with General Motors-Allison, where he worked as a systems engineer. Bill also served in the United States Army.
Bill loved musicals and was involved with the local theatre, IRT. He also was an avid photographer. Bill was a member of the Hoosier Canoe Club as well as The Indianapolis Computer Society.
He is survived by his spouse, Martha L. Lawless; son, Phillip M. Lawless and daughter Ann E. Lawless; sisters, Patricia A. Baughman, Margery C. Wakefield; and brother, Donald F. Lawless. He was preceded in death by sons, William C. Lawless and Matthew M. Lawless; and brother, Robert Lawless.
Visitation will be Friday, November 14, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary . Funeral services will be Saturday, November 15, 9:30 a.m. in the Mortuary followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 a.m. in St. Matthew Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation. Condolences may be offered at http://www.feeneyhornakkeystone.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Lawless
Ray Meckauskas
November 16, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was such a special man. He made us feel welcome at St. Matthew from the very first day. Our prayers are with you.
Ray and Tracy Meckauskas
Gloria Kottlowski
November 14, 2014
Ann, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 13, 2014
Martha and family
So very sorry for Bills passing. I know he will be missed.
Our prayers are with you all
Jamie and Gerry Kilander
Auri Rahimzadeh
November 13, 2014
Bill was a marvelous, selfless human being. So caring, and easy to like. We miss you already, Bill.
Dennis & Mary Pope
November 12, 2014
To Mrs Martha Lawless & Family:
May the Lord Bless you and your family with peace and comfort at this time of your bereavement. We will keep you all in our prayers. God Speed!
Dave and Debbie Reising
November 12, 2014
Ann, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
November 11, 2014
I Love you, Love you, Love you all, (sister)Karla Satter
Denise Lawless
November 11, 2014
Deeply saddened by the news of Uncle Bill
My thoughts & prayers are with Aunt Martha Phil Ann & Claire ?
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