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William Conroy Obituary
William J. Conroy, age 85, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Loving husband of the late Patricia A. Conroy, nee Scianna. Devoted father of William J. Conroy, Jr., Timothy (Julie) Conroy, James (Fran) Conroy, Diane (Timothy) Schweinhagen, and Catherine Conroy. Proud grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Thomas (Mary) Conroy, Kathleen Conroy, and John (Jan) Conroy. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Eleanor Conroy.
Bill was loved by his family, and friends, and will be dearly missed.
Visitation, Monday, March 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a wake service to be held at time pending. Prayer service, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:45 a.m., from Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Rt. 30 and Pleasant Springs Ln., Dyer, IN, to St. Michael the Archangel Church One W. Wilhelm St. Schererville, IN 46375 for a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Robert Ross officiating. Interment, St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Schererville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN, appreciated.
For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit the online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com.
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