William M. McKinley, age 74, a resident of Naperville since 1987, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at his home in Naperville. He was born November 22, 1940 in Bloomington, IL. William had worked in management for Navistar for over forty years. He was a longtime and very active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville where he served as a "Host Greeter" on the "Temple Keepers" committee and did gardening on the church grounds. He was also a member of the Corvette Car Museum and the Brook Crossing Gourmet Club. He is survived by his wife Jean (nee Bachman) McKinley, a brother Robert (Carol) McKinley and many nieces, nephews, in laws and cousins. He was preceded in death by his four children Daniel, Nicholas, Tammy and Stephanie and a sister Carol Mateika. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015, 9:45 a.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Dr., Naperville to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd. Naperville for a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in Metamora, IL. Memorials in his name may be made to Ronald McDonald House. Info: 630 922 9630. www.beidelmankunschfh.com

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Published by Naperville Sun from May 13 to May 15, 2015.

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Paul Barkus

May 7, 2019

Hard to believe you've been gone a year. I'm sure you are with the Good Lord and your departed family and friends in heaven. God bless and put in a good word for us!

Karen (Bienemann )Springer

May 22, 2015

Sorry to hear about Bill. I am sure he was a source of strength through the years for you and your family. Karen told me about how great he was and everyone thought so much of him. .

Paul Barkus

May 15, 2015

Deepest Sympathy. I've had the pleasure of working with Bill at IH/Navistar for many years. He was a wonderful co-worker and upstanding individual. He will be missed!

Linda Waggoner

May 15, 2015

My condolences to the family. I knew Bill while working at Navistar. He was well-liked and much respected.

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