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William Hartnett Obituary
William M. Hartnett, 86, of Villa Park. Born Nov.11, 1921 in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland. At rest April 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary, nee Lyons; loving father of Mary Alice (Steve) Obrist, Michael (Wendy) Hartnett and Kathleen (Michael) Brend; cherished grandfather of Sarah, Ryan and Amanda Obrist, Kelly and Patrick Hartnett and Matthew and Ella Brend; dear brother of John (Mary) Hartnett; fond uncle and cousin to many. In state Monday, 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m., in the Gathering Space of St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park, IL. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL . Info. 630-832-4161 or
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Mary Harnett
April 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary and all the family. He was a lovely man. He who lives in love lives in God and God lives in him.
Chief Barry Silverberg
April 28, 2008
On behalf of the members of the Skokie Police Department, I send our condolences to the Hartnett family.
Lawrence D. Obrist
April 28, 2008
Losing a parent is so very hard despite the circumstances and how long you have been blessed to have had them with you, as your husband and father. Will be big life adjustment for all, including the g-kids.
A chat with Bill was a cheap excursion to Ireland and one I will not forget!!! It has been a treat to have known him over the years when first met at Mary & Steve's Wedding on 1989.
Extend condolences to Mary, the kids and rest of Family. Thoughts and prayers will be with you on Monday.
Larry & Lori Obrist
Tom Cullinane
April 27, 2008
My condolences. Mr Hartnett must be related to my aunt Sheilah Healy (the Healys of Castleisland, County Kerry) Hartnett of Abbeyfeale.
Sheila O'Gorman
April 27, 2008
I feel so sad at the passing of my dear Uncle Bill but so happy to have such fond memories of him, memories which go back a long time! I remember his great sense of humour, his quick wit, his funny jokes and his roguish eyes and smile! While I am sad at his going, I feel happy that he has reached his eternal reward and that his suffering is over. My sincere sympathy to his dear wife Mary, and to my dearest first cousins Kay, Mary and Michael and their spouses and families. My sympathy also to my dear Uncle John and to his dear wife Mary and to my dearest first cousins Mary, Nora and John and to their spouses and families.I enjoyed meeting you all so much during my stay in Chicago. I will remember you all in my prayers at this time of great grief. Love to you all. Sheila
William Hartnett
April 27, 2008
Wm.Hartnett Family
I will miss a very special smile when I make return visits to VPK, he was a wonderful friend as well as his family. God Bless You All. Ele
From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.
April 27, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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