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William Brian McNicholas, 82, of Algonquin formerly of Downer's Grove and Lombard entered into eternal life on June 13th, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathleen for 60 years. Loving father of Christine Pappas, Brian (Susanne), Carol (Christopher) Schroeder and the late Mary Kay McNicholas. Cherished grandpa of Jessica Amaral, Mary McNicholas(Lucas), George Pappas, Kate McNicholas, Erin Schroeder, and Charlie McNicholas. Great grandfather of Lillian Schroeder and Madalyn Amaral. Dear brother of Maureen, Sally(Rex) Linda, Joan(Mike), Laurie(Michael), and the late Jim, Ray, Gloria, John and Rosemary. Fond uncle and friend to many. Retired sprinkler fitter local 281. Memorial mass at St. Maragaret Mary Algonquin, at a later date and time.
Arrangements entrusted with Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL.
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