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William D. "Bill" Conn, Jr.
March 2, 1934 - Jan. 26, 2023
CLINTON - William D. "Bill" Conn, Jr., 88, of Clinton, IL, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 9:00 AM at his family residence, Clinton, IL.
Services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL, with Scott Marsh officiating. Burial will follow Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, IL. Visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Illinois CancerCare, Bloomington, IL.
Bill was born March 2, 1934, in Weldon, IL, the son of William D. and Mildred (Peterson) Conn, Sr. He married Mary Jane Abbott on August 29, 1953, in Peoria, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Conn, Clinton, IL; children: Billy Conn, Rifle, CO, Chris Conn, Clinton, IL, Carole (Mark) Abbinanti, Chicago, IL, and Mitch (Jenny) Conn, Plainfield, IL; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and sisters: Audrey Beck, Cottonwood, AZ, and Marlene Seguire, Clinton, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Bill was a self-employed building contractor for over 40 years. He was a founding member of the Midwest Coin and Antique Club in Clinton, IL, as well as a member of the Exchange Club. For 30 years, Bill coached and was a board member of Khoury league in Clinton. He was also a member of the Kenney United Methodist Church. Bill was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal fan and will be remembered as a collector of everything.
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Tom Tischhauser
January 28, 2023
My sympathies to the Mr.Conn's family. I knew his son Billy Conn Jr. back in our days at SIU-C. I was in a band at the time with Billy. The band spent part of the summer in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Conn were so gracious and accommodating while we stayed in Clinton. I even did some Khory League umpiring that summer.
Fern Noth
January 28, 2023
I am so sorry to read of Bill´s passing
May Our Lord be with you all throughout these days of deep sorrow... May God bless and keep you ... Fern Noth
Virginia Halsey
January 28, 2023
Mary Jane and family. Your husband was a coach for (Mitch) when my son (Brett Halsey) played Khoury league. Bill was always fair and good with all the kids. I´m sorry for your loss
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