Bill McGrath Obituary
Bill McGrath, 68, born on September 28, 1957, lived in Morton Grove and formerly in Chicago’s Rogers Park, Illinois. After a long illness, he entered into eternal life on December 17, 2025.
Longtime former spouse of Stem McGrath, and loving father of Nicole (Brandon Isaacs) and Samantha McGrath. Son of the late William and Mary Jane McGrath. Dear brother of Mary Susan (Ken) Wojcik, Kathleen (Tom) Platt, Jim (Yvonne), the late Julie, Mike (the late Donna), and Danny. A dear uncle and friend to many, and retired Bank President of First National Bank of Lincolnwood.
A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, December 27th at St. Edward Catholic Church 4350 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60630. Visitation will start at 10am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL
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