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William Buckley Obituary

William J. Buckley Sr., 83, beloved husband of Mary M.; dear father of William Jr. (Susan), Philip (Karen), Mary (Daniel) Meyer and Margaret Buckley; loving grandfather of Jason (Jennifer), Amanda and Jamie Buckley and Logan Meyer; cherished great-grandfather of Madison Buckley; fond brother of the late Marie and Paul Buckley; dear uncle of many. Visitation Monday from 3 p.m. until time of service 7:30 p.m. at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton (1 blk. E. of Naperville Road). Graveside service Tuesday, 11 a.m., at St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fr. John Smyth, c/o Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Funeral info 630-668-0016.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2004.

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Carolyn W.

March 15, 2004

My condolences to the family of Bill Buckley. I met Bill, and spoke with him several times, at The Anchorage (where my mother also was a patient for seven months during 2003). He worked hard to improve his speaking, and it showed. Adios, Bill!

Patricia Bourke/Freer

March 11, 2004

Dear Maggie and Family: My siscere condolences on the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Sincerely, Pat Bourke,ChristineFreer and Marianne Freer

Leia Parrish

March 9, 2004

Maggie,

Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. May great memories keep your father in you hearts forever.

Leia, Lynn and John Parrish

Colleen Kocher

March 9, 2004

Dear Maggie,



Our deepest sympathy to you, your Mom and your entire family.



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Bill, Pat, and Sarah Trombello

March 8, 2004

Maggie, please accept our sincerest condolences at the loss of your father. God bless you and your family.

Laura Kenney

March 8, 2004

We sure are glad that we had the opportunity to visit Uncle Bill two summers ago. We enjoyed spending time with him. We will miss him. Our prayers are with you. Love , Laura Kenney

Pat Kane

March 8, 2004

Maggie, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

April Carroll

March 8, 2004

Maggie: Ray and my prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord provide peace and comfort to you at this time of need. God Bless!

Pat Vondra Rish

March 7, 2004

Dear Mary Margaret and Family: Even when you expect your loved one to pass, the passing always comes as a shock. I wish I could be with you but know I will pray for all of you in the coming weeks. Sincerely, Pat

James M. Murphy

March 7, 2004

Carole and I have many, many happy memories of Bill throughout his married life with Mary Margaret. We will include Bill in our list of beloved relatives that we pray for.

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