William Lawless Obituary

Lawless, William "Bill" William "Bill" Lawless, 77, passed away at home on September 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Janet (nee Bulanda); children Pat, Bill (Heather) and Cindy (Bryan); three grandchildren, Renee, Jeremy and Emily; and three great-grandchildren. Bill retired from the Chicago Sun-Times as a route driver in 2002. A Memorial luncheon is being held on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the Chicago Heights Moose Lodge, 2911 Sauk Trail (between Torrence and Burnham Avenues) at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He is being cremated per his wishes.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 4, 2017.
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I love you and know you loved me. The kids and I miss you.

Jan

Janet

Spouse

October 3, 2020

Thank you to everyone who came or sent a message.
We will miss him.

Janet Lawless

November 6, 2017

Dear Janet I am so sorry to hear of your loss and offer my sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

Fred G Rich

October 6, 2017

Janet and Family,
Please know that I have many fond memories of Bill. May you and your family stay strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Katherine Grefsheim

October 5, 2017

My deepest sympathy for the family of Mr Lawless. May the God of all comfort give you peace during this difficult time.

October 5, 2017

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

AP

October 5, 2017

My condolences to the Lawless Family. Bill weas a great guy to work with.

JOHN COLLINS

October 4, 2017

Sending sympathies and wishing strength for each of you at this difficult time. With Love and in Prayer to all of you who mourn and grieve in this time of sadness
Tina Cook

Tina Cook

October 4, 2017

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. Please know that God is near to give you the strength to endure during this difficult time and may you take comfort in God's loving promise that he will bring back our love ones that we have loss in death-John 5:25-29.

Z LaGrone

October 4, 2017

Sorry for your loss. You and the entire family will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

Elsa Mayton

October 3, 2017

Elsa Mayton

October 3, 2017

Dear Janet and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Love, Kathy, Chari, Bob and Tom McHale.

Kathy Lencioni

October 2, 2017

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