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1937

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2017

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10501 W. Cermak

Westchester, Illinois

William O'Donnell Obituary

William O'Donnell of Oak Park, formerly of Deerfield. Beloved husband of Charlotte, nee Mullarkey; loving father of Cathie Kos, Jim, Brian, Kevin (Maggie), Tim and the late Danny; proud grandfather of Sayre, Chelsea, Mackenzie, Maille, Maire and Cait; great-grandfather of Michael, Christopher, Caroline and Walker; dear brother of Lewis (Helen). Retired Captain of Deerfield Fire Department. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester (2 blks West of Mannheim Rd.) on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. All to meet Saturday at Ascension Church, 808 S. East Ave., Oak Park for 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment private. Memorials to American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org) appreciated. For further info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 21, 2017.

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From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home

December 27, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Dawn Skinner

December 26, 2017

Sending love and saying prayers for you all! Peace be with you!

John Sliozis

December 26, 2017

Char,

Thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May Bill Rest In Peace!

James & Claudette Mostyn

December 22, 2017

Dear Nancy aka Charlotte and family

Jim and I are truly sorry for your loss of Bill,

At this time of year it seems to hurt more.
Think only of your good and happy times, funny and fun times and know he is waiting for you.

Our prayers are for you and the family. May God hold you close at this time.

God Bless

Jim and Claudette Mostyn

Ron Wolflick

December 22, 2017

Please accept my condolences for the loss of Bill - he was a true Professional and Friend to many of us ! Bill will be in my prayers along with your Family.

Gary Stryker

December 22, 2017

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gary & Patti Stryker.

David and Paula Andries and family

December 21, 2017

We are so sad to hear about your loss. Our love goes out to the O'Donnell family.

Nancy Rappaport and Family

December 21, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

December 21, 2017

My deepest and sincerest condolences to you Sista Cindy and Randy. You are all in my prayers. Love Kelly

Brian Zimmer

December 21, 2017

My condolences to Cathie Kos and family. May this candle symbol the united love within your family during this difficult time. Prayers for each of you on the loss of William.

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Dec

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

Dec

23

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Ascension Church

808 S. East Ave., Oak Park, IL

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Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester

10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154

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