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William McIlquham Obituary
William G. McIlquham, Sr.
CHIPPEWA FALLS - William G. McIlquham, Sr., 93, of Chippewa Falls, Town of Eagle Point, got his wings on Friday, August 9, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
Bill was born May 26, 1931 in Chippewa Falls, the son of James and Anna (O'Leary) McIlquham.
Bill was in the Marine Corp from 1951–1953. Basic training was in San Diego, CA for two months plus two months sea school. He was stationed on the "Boxer" aircraft carrier for 18 months.
Bill was a "Captain Orderly" for 14 months and was a Gunner on a pair of quad 40's. He attained the rank of "Corporal".
He was awarded the UN Ribbon, the Korean Ribbon, the Pacific Ribbon and the Sigmond Rhea Ribbon.
Bill was a member of the American Legion Post #77, V.F.W. Post #1038, the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council and Notre Dame Church.
Bill owned and operated a dairy farm as well as the McIlquham Apple Orchard in the Town of LaFayette. He also worked for the State of Wisconsin as a Meat Inspector as well as a Meat Investigator.
On November 13 of 1954, he married Ardith M. LeCleir. They shared a life together, just shy of their 70th Wedding Anniversary.
Together they had five children: Bill, Jr. (Becky), Scott (Cheri), Linda (Ignacio), Tom (Mary) and Paul (Bridget). He is also survived by one sister, Alice (Vern) Normand; they have 10 grandchildren: Chad (Jean), Dusty (Sarah), Chelsea (Matt), Drew (Danielle), Ashley (Ryan), Alecia (Nick), Josh, Isaac, Cole and Riley; 13 great-grandchildren: Violet, Grace, Eve, Alivia, Molly, Lily, Peyton, Demi, Vera, Paige, Madison, Penelope and Theodore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna; two brothers: Jimmy and Tom; and one sister, Mary Ann Frederick.
Bill enjoyed traveling, gambling, playing cards, watching ball games, and feeding the birds.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Notre Dame Church in Chippewa Falls. The Very Rev. Jesse Burish will be Celebrant of the Funeral Mass. Entombment will be in Hope Mausoleum in Chippewa Falls. Military rites will be conducted by the Chippewa Falls Patriotic Council.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at Noon on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the church.
Bill's family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice for all their help through this difficult time, and friends and family for their support.
Horan Funeral Home in Chippewa Falls is in charge of arrangements.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.horanfuneralhome.com.
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Jeffrey McILquham
October 13, 2025
My sincere sympathy to the family of William McILquham of Chippewa falls.Thank you for your service in the Korean War.
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Thomas
August 22, 2024
I have a funny story about Dad. We were going to a wedding, I think it was Matt and Chelsea's. So we had to go to Madison. When we got to the hotel we got out of the car and headed up the ramp and tried helping Dad with his walker. He was pretty old at this time, in his 80's. When we got to the top of the ramp there was a revolving door. It was rotating quite fast, quite fast. Even Dad said well that is moving to fast and I agreed. So I looked around for another way in. As soon as I turned my head Dad took his walker and threw it into the revolving door. I heard this big crash and looked to see the walker going around in the revolving door. Well that revolving door must not of liked that because it started spitting out parts on the inside of the hotel. Of course, I looked at Dad and asked why did you do that? He said it was moving too fast. I said I know but you could of used this side door. I just couldn't believe he would do that. Today, I still wonder why he did that :)
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