William James Conlin II

William James Conlin II

William Conlin Obituary

Published by Muehlig Funeral Chapel on Oct. 29, 2019.
William was born on June 5, 1931 and passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The location of both his birth and death proved to be fitting bookends, as he served as Chairman of the Board for many years at St. Joe's Hospital, and earned both his undergraduate degree, '53, and law degree, '55, from U-M. The middle son of Florence Hallen and Edward Francis Conlin, Bill was raised on Kingsley Street and attended St. Thomas School as a young boy with his brothers, Edward and Tom, before heading off to Wisconsin to attend Campion Jesuit High School. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at St. Mary's Student Chapel located at 331 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Family visitation will start at 9 a.m. Contributions can be made in Bill's honor to the 2019-20 Annual Fund for Greenhills School at the address listed above or at www.greenhillsschool.org/give/.

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November 11, 2019

Oksana Posa (Hayes) posted to the memorial.

November 5, 2019

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November 4, 2019

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Oksana Posa (Hayes)

November 11, 2019

Dear Greg, please accept and pass on to your family my deepest condolences. Your Dad's good heart and humor will by long outlive him. He'll continue his parties on the other side with many friends including my aunt Zena Brovins, the first teacher they hired at Greenhills HS.

Peter Eckstein

November 5, 2019

I will miss Bill's ready smile and infectious enthusiasm. My sympathies to Nan, Jennifer and Dan--and all the others I don't know.

November 4, 2019

Dear Nan: So devastated for you and the family. Bill was larger than life and will be sorely missed. We appreciate being a part of the Conlin clan. Achla Karnani

Kathy Ransom

November 4, 2019

I have dreaded the day that we would have to say goodbye to such an incredible person. I can't say enough to express my gratitude for all of the love and support he has offered me throughout the years. Uncle Bill, you will always have a special place in my heart! Rest in Peace. My condolences to the entire family as you grieve the loss of this amazing man.

Lew & Susan Bryan

November 3, 2019

Our condolences to the Conlin family, especially to dear Nan. We have many fond memories from our wonderful gatherings with Bill and Nan in Naples, FL. Bill will be dearly missed and remembered for his wonderful stories and kind heart. Sending much love from Lew and Susan

November 3, 2019

Rest In Peace Unlcle Bill. Thank you for everything you did for me and my family.

Bill Heckenkamp/Jane Gibbs
Newburyport, MA

Dale R. Leslie

November 2, 2019

Bill, brothers Ed and Tom, headed the Family Mutual Admiration Society with deep love, dedication and compassion shared with all the diverse offspring, their spouses and families. And outside the family home, they exemplified the same attributes in friendliness with others. The Conlin's possessed confidence and character in their lives and they highly respected the attributes of their friends and associates. The Conlin name means excellence in duty, deed and honor in Ann Arbor.

W. Dabney

November 1, 2019

Our condolences to the Conlin family on your loss. Our community is a stronger community thanks to Bill's contributions and the Conlin family's dedication to the growth of Ann Arbor. Wayne Dabney & family.

Andra Zile

November 1, 2019

Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Conlin family. Love, Virginia Bernadotte, Bob and Andra Zile, and Paula Johnson

Jennifer Poteat

October 29, 2019

Dear Jennifer and Dan. We truly admire the commitment that you have made to Bill and Nan. Your parents. Bill has been such a lifelong friend to my aunt Judy. She as you will miss him dearly. His quips will never be duplicated.
You are in our thoughts
Love
Jennifer and Mike

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