James Conroy Obituary

Although we haven't been close since our days at St. Ambrose College; I will miss him because he was part of my life, leaving me with many fond memories.

My condolences to Sr. Marge Conroy, Sr. Ludmilla and the Conroy family. Fr. Jim was a very dear friend of the Hartman family. I recall many late night visits of Fr. Jim while he was passing through Chicago. When ever he stopped by it was an instant party at the Hartman house. Those were always such enjoyable visits. He will be dearly missed.

deepest condolences to Sr. Ludmilla and the Conroy family. I am John Hartman's sister-in-law and knew Fr. Jim for many years. John and I last saw Fr. Jim at his 50th aniversary celebration a few years

ago in Davenport. I will keep him in my prayers.

Father Jim was a great family friend. My condolences to Sister Marge and all the Conroy Clan. I remember one vacation to Father Jim's place on the Mississippi where we had a great time.

My deepest sympathy to Sr. Luddy and to all the Conroy family. I met Fr. Jim when I enrolled at St. Ambrose College in March 1946. We became close friends, We roomed together off campus,worked odd jobs together, and had many good times. I was glad to hear he passed peacefully in his sleep. I will miss him!

To Sister Ludmilla, Sister Marge Conroy and the rest of the Conroy

family my deepest condolences. Fr. Jim was a close friend of the Hartman family. He was my father's(John Hartman) roommate at St.Ambrose. Through the years we could always count on Fr. Jim to liven up any family gathering. He will be sorely missed by all!

My condolences to the Conroy family & Sister Ludmilla. Father Jim was a dear friend of my father John Hartman or as Father Jim called him Jim Hartman. I remember when he & Sister Ludmilla would come to town and stay at our house and share many laughs with us. Father Jim married my husband Scott & I almost 20 years ago. He will be deeply missed by the Hartman Family.

To Sr. Ludmilla and the Conroy Family our deepest sympathy. I grew up in Davenport and always thought there was only one priest, Father Jim. He hung out at my Grandma Caroline Campbells house with my Daddy, Dr. Jim Campbell and some of his brothers, Dr.Pat, Dr. Tom and Neil. He was a Shepherd atMercy Hospital too where my parents worked with him in the medical and nursing profession.Father was with us at my dad's funeral mass in 1972 and again I requested him to say the rosary and concelebrate my Mom's mass in August 2003. Mother left Davenport in 1997 to move to Charlotte after being diagnosed with cancer. She did well yet missed her involvement with St. Anthony's greatly. The CCD classes she taught, filling the Easter and Christmas baskets,the St. Patrick's Party. Her big regret was being unable to attend Father's 50th celebration as she was undergoing chemo.But she heard all about it. Father kept in touch with here while she was living here.She was able to spend the last 3 years of her life in Davenport at Ridgecrest and faithfully rode the sunday bus to St. A's. There was a history with our family . I pray that he and my deceased family members are singing" When Irish Eyes are Smiling" and enjoying Eternal Life. God Bless your family and thank you for sharing him with us.

To Sister Ludmilla and the Conroy family my deepest sympathy. He was a friend to all our family and "grew up" hanging around my Grandma Campbell's house in Davenport with my Dad, Dr. JimCampbell , some of his brothers Dr. Pat and Dr. Tom and Uncle Neil. He was at my Dad's funeral mass and then married my Mom, Chris Campbell to Art Marks in 1977 at Our Lady of the River. My Mom would always share the great stories of the St. Patricks parties she attended as well as filling baskets for the needy at Easter and Christmas. They were both in the medical profession at Mercy so knew Father in another Shepard role too. In august of 2003 Mother died and we asked Father Conroy to say her rosary and concelebrate her funeral mass. He was most gracious and present with us during a sorrowful time . My children enjoyed going to St. Anthony's when visiting Grandma as there was a real lamb present for Easter and his sermons were quick and to the point. May he rest in peace. I know that he and Mother are sharing Eternal Life.

My condolences to the family of Rev. James Conroy from an old friend and classmate - Saint Brendan's, Chicago, class of 1936.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the wonderful family members of the Conroy family, particularly to Mary Conroy Huth.

During my years of working in the inner city with homeless and special need people, there was never a time I asked Fr. Conroy to help that he didn't. Never a time I refered someone to him that he didn't take time with them. And never a time I attended St. Anthony's that I didn't feel at home though I was not a Catholic.

He put a spotlight on the needs of the poor and hurting. Thank you Fr. Conroy for ministering to "the least of these". And I will always miss the fruit cakes you and Sr. Ludmilla gave out to everyone.And we will always miss you, but your spirit of giving will live on.

We feel very fortunate to have met Father Conroy. He had been our neightbor on the river in Buffalo, IA. Our heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.

I was just talking with a close friend of mine last evening, Father Mike Phillips, a mutual friend of Father and we had a nice moment cherishing the memory of a good Irish budddy. We both had the same kind words for him. He will be missed mainly as a friend.



Respectfully,

Michael Matthys

Fr. Conroy never minded the noise of children at Mass. He told us that it was a joy to hear after spending so many years ministering to the sick. To him it was the sound of health and happiness. He loved people.

I was just thinking about you the other day. I went to Holy Family grade school for 9 years and I'll never forget you. Two of my friends and myself played hookey in 8th grade and you made us go to school on Saturday. I always loved your sermons in church. You inspired me and taught me alot about life and that the world does not always revolve around what I wanted. Peace be with you forever.

Sandy McConnell(Wertz)Las Vegas, NV [email protected]

I am so sad today. Father Conroy made so many people happy and glad to be alive. He was a tremendous person. Father will be missed by many.

Fr. Conroy showed up at Holy Family parish when I was in 5th grade and he became our basketball coach at (the old) Holy Family School. Over the years, I would make contact with him in various places, such as Des Moines and Disneyland in CA. When he said that his next trip was to Central America I begged off. The latest meetings were with the Knights of Columbus in Bettendorf. He always had a smile and a story. His St. Patrick's Day gatherings are ledgendary. One of his major talents was his ability to enlist volunteers for his many projects. God bless and keep you, Fr. Jim.

Thoughts and Prayer.

For many years Father Conroy was a significant part of District 30 of the United States Power Squadron. It has been our privilege to know him for about 30 years and to admire his devotion to promoting safe boating in the Quad Cities area. We will miss him at our functions but know that the good Lord is rewarding him for his good works here on the Earth & its Waters.

Father Conroy I love and worship you dearly and will miss you very much. My love will go with you wherever you go. Sorry I can't be there in person but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends.

To: Edmund and Carol. We were so sorry to hear about Fr. Jim. I am certain he touched the hearts of many and will be missed by a multitude of people. His eternal reward will no doubt be of the highest. Love, Maureen and Allen Stone

Go in peace Fr. Jim! You will be missed by many.

I worked with Father Conroy and Sister Ludmilla many a Saturday morning. It was a wonderful experience. I will always try hard to follow their examples of a good and purposeful life. He will be greatly missed.

Father Conroy was a good and generous Priest. I helped him out when possible in his first years as Pastor if St. Anthony's. He was always kind and considerate.

How blessed we feel to have known Father Conroy. He will be missed by his United States Power Squadron friends everywhere.

Fr. Jim you were the best of them all. Your rewards shall be great by Our Father. May we all accomplish in our lives what you did.

You are going to be sorely missed, till we meet again.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fr. Conroy had presided at two Benda family funerals in 1973, and made the remark he wanted to do something happy, like a wedding the next time. Pat and I were married in April, 1974, and he, along with Sister Ludmilla, really made the occasion truly special. Our pre-marital counseling session included a wonderful meal at the cabin and dancing afterwards. Not exactly the usual format, but it was memorable. We'll miss him!!

May our good and loving Lord grant His faithful servant and priest, Father Jim, eternal rest and joy in heaven.

I only met Father Conroy last year, but I had heard about him for many years. He was friends with my Uncle Pete since their college days. When my Uncle talked about Father Conroy, he called him just Conroy. Uncle Pete often spoke about him whenever we would catch up on news together. My mother, Uncle Pete's sister, also

knew Father Conroy. She thought very highly of him and told me about all of his good works in his parish and in the Church. She passed away March 1, 2004 and when our family planned her funeral Mass it was important that it be said by someone that was both special and special to her. Father Conroy made the three hour trip to Chicago, in horrible weather, even though he was in poor health. It was so difficult for him to walk, but he

was there. I will be forever greatful to Father Conroy because of what he did for my family by being there for us on such a sad day. When I spoke to him at the funeral luncheon, I thanked him and told him that I felt as if I had known him for a long time. He was so sweet and gracious. I regret that I never got to know him better, but my one personal experience with him was so profound, that I am sure I know the true man that he was in his life. May he rest in sweet peace.

With deepest sympathy...he will be missed!

Father Jim you will not be forgotten.

Peace be with you.

Fr. Conroy was a great man and dear friend to my father Pete Bushma. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed.