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William Heffernan Obituary

William J. Heffernan, Jr., of Oak Park. Cherished fiance and best friend of Sharmane Stokes; loving father of Matthew (fiancee, Teresa Castellano) and Michael Heffernan; dear brother of Margaret (Simon) O'Donnell, Catherine (Russel) Flores and the late John; beloved uncle; great-uncle; and good friend of many. Funeral service Monday, 9 a.m., from Hursen Funeral Home, SW corner of Roosevelt and Mannheim Rd., Hillside/Westchester to Divine Infant Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society appreciated. Info. toll-free: 1-800-562-0082, or www.hursen.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21, 2011.

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Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

August 21, 2011

Dear Billy, Mitch & I are so sorry we never got to go to dinner together. We have happy memories of are dinner the last time we got to see you. You had us in stitches with your stories about your grandmother and your friends in the club. It seems like yesterday that I would see you standing at the window of the Hot Dog stand on Western Avenue. You always seemed to be so happy about life. We are sure you had a big smile when you were greeted by your loved ones in heaven. We are sorry to say goodbye. Love Mitch & Rose Ann

Patti & Pam Kilianek

August 20, 2011

Marge and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Unfortunately, we will be out of town and cannot attend the service so please accept our deeepest sympathy.

Patti & Pam

Mary Kay Moe

August 20, 2011

Cathy & Sis, may God bless you at this sad time. I can still remember Billy at your house on Ridgeland with Ma & Pa.

Warm Regards,
Mary Kay Moe

Cathy Shaw

August 19, 2011

Bill, this has shocked us all! Your smile and laugh will be missed by many. We will miss not seeing you on Madison and especially at the Pig Roast with the girls! I always felt my mom was safe having you in the building, keeping an eye on her! You can be assured we will keep you, Shar and your famiy in our prayers. May you rest in peace, our friend. Love Cathy and Jim Shaw

August 19, 2011

Uncle Billy u will be missed by many.....U were such a funny, loving, kind, wonderful man....U sure will be missed at my block parties with all ur stories and jokes. What fun we had...Rest in peace.....Love Laura

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