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William McGreevy Obituary
CHATHAM, IL - William Edward McGreevy, 75, of Chatham, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Naples Community Hospital.
He was born Oct. 25, 1941, in Waynesburg, Pa., to Edward James and Josephine Bradley McGreevy.
His parents and son, Gregory, preceded him in death.
Bill married Phoebe Moseman Clarke on Jan. 4, 1997. He worked, operated, and co-owned Roland Machinery for several decades.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 20 years, Phoebe; children: Todd (Kathleen) McGreevy of Bettendorf, Iowa, Timothy (Andrea) McGreevy of Washington, Ill., Lindsay McGreevy of Redlands, Calif., Margo (Jack) Towne of Lake in the Hills, Ill., and Lindsay (Ryan) Koenig of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren: Max Allison, Lilly, Finnley, and Mia McGreevy, Josephine, Jackson, and Rosalie Towne, and Ava and Kaitlyn Koenig; brothers and sisters: Patrick (Marty) McGreevy, Jim (Karen) McGreevy, Joanne (Mitchell) Kefauver, Tom (Cinthia) McGreevy, Colleen Stone, John (Mary Beth) McGreevy, Robert (Pinky) McGreevy, Mark (Jodie) McGreevy, and Daniel (Meg) McGreevy; sister-in-law, Julianne (Rick) Barrett; and 26 nieces and nephews.
Cremation rites were accorded before the services.
Vigil prayers will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, April 21, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham. His family will greet friends from 4:15 p.m. until 7 p.m.
A memorial gathering will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of his funeral mass at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 700 E. Spruce, Chatham. Fr. John Nolan will officiate.
Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Joseph the Worker Church, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105; www.stjude.org.
Please visit www.staabpolk.com to offer your condolences.
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Trish McGreevy
April 24, 2017
Hello!
I just wanted to say I'm thinking of you all. I'm sorry I couldn't be there to help celebrate Uncle Bill's life this weekend, but I know it was a beautiful. My Dad (Uncle Dan) adores his sister Phoebe and brother Willy. I've come to find that after all of the commotion the quite sets in. We are still with you. Don't forget that everyone there this weekend is there still and always. I hope all those close to Uncle Bill find peace and serenity. Love you all!!! Godspeed!
Marilyn Brunson
April 17, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Spent many years knowing the McGreevy family especially the late 70's and early 80's. My prayers are with all of you.
Gin & Jim Burwitz
April 17, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Missy CUNNINGHAM
April 16, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.From all his Springfield Clinic Oncology Lab Girls. He will be missed
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Memorial Events
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Apr
21
Vigil
4:00 p.m.
Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Chatham8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL 62629
Apr
21
Visitation
4:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center - Chatham8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL 62629
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22
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