William Francis Keegan

William Francis Keegan

William Keegan Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 27, 2023.
William Francis Keegan, passed away January 19th, 2023. Son of the late James E. and Gertrude "Tudy"(Calkins); loving father to Ryan Keegan, devoted fiancé of Trina Whiteside. Brother of Trudy (John) Follert, Albert (Cindy), James Jr. (Lisa), Mary (the late Ron) Skibicki, Kathy (the late Michael) Reidy, Lori Gillespie, Frank (Judi), Denise (Bob) McManaman, and Nancy (Joe) Rigitono; caring uncle to 19 nieces and nephews; Papa Bill to Lucas, Nathan (Jacob and Meagan), and Jackson (the late Jesse) and many others. Visitation Sunday, January 29th, from 12p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral & Cremation Center, 6471 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631. A celebration of Bill's life will begin at 3:30p.m. A livestream link to the service will be posted on Bill's obituary at www.cremation-society.com. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bill's memory to Way Back Inn, www.waybackinn.org, appreciated.

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August 9, 2023

Jason Sherman posted to the memorial.

February 1, 2023

Lynne Fleming -Orlik posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2023

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Jason Sherman

August 9, 2023

Dear Keegan family,
I only met Bill twice and he did one painting job for me. He was a kind, sweet and appreciative person. Great painter, too. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure he will be missed by many!

Warm regards,
Jason Sherman

Lynne Fleming -Orlik

February 1, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the Keegan family. Wishing you peace and comfort during this time.

Jeff Floody

January 29, 2023

To Billy boy my dearest childhood friend, all the times we shared much love

Kitty Cibula Cassel

January 29, 2023

Dear Keegan family, Sorry for your loss. Billy was so sweet and had the best smile.

Tom McShane

January 27, 2023

I knew Bill to be a kind gentle man. May God Bless him and the Keegan Family.

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