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William Colnon Obituary

Colnon, William L. Age 84. Beloved husband of the late Patti G. Colnon (nee Casey); loving father of Jean (Woody) Williams, Philip (Wendy) Colnon, Casey (Doug) Mackie and Patti (Bill) Peressini; dear grandfather of Dunn, Blake and Todd Williams, Will and Lexie Colnon, Kit (Megan) Mackie, Katie (Adam) LaVoy, Natalie (Joseph) Ginapp, Madeline and Phil Mackie, Emily (Nick) Montgomery, Tony (Christa) and Maggie Peressini; great-grandfather of Quinn and Shea Mackie, Lila LaVoy, Jake Montgomery and Jack Peressini; fond brother of Florence O'Brien, and the late Leila Daly, Phyllis Mankus and Kitty Jansen; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, April 19, 2013, 9:15 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to, Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025 or Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, would be appreciated. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 14, 2013.

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Jane Sterling

April 28, 2013

Aunt Casey, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I hope everyone is doing well while dealing with the loss.

Maggie Peressini

April 23, 2013

The best grandfather around. I can't think of a better example growing up. He loved his family more than anything and adored my grandmother. I will miss him deeply but I know that he is happy to be back with grandma.

Uncle Bill ALWAYS brought us love & laughter -And always will

Patti Jean (PJ) Moriarty

April 15, 2013

Kathy Homiller-Stephens

April 15, 2013

My heart felt prayers goes out to his entire family. I loved my Uncle Bill. He had a personality bigger than life, and lived his life to the fullest. He will be missed. God Bless.

Jerry Callahan

April 15, 2013

Bill was one of the finest men I ever met. May God continue to look over him and Patty and the rest of the Colnon family.

Barbara Lynn Mankus

April 14, 2013

Sending prayers and sympathy.

Jean Farnsworth

April 14, 2013

Casey - Your dad was such a fun person and a great addition to the Thursday North Shore bridge game. We will all miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Colnon family.

Jean Moriarty

April 14, 2013

I will miss Bill terribly. He was the best brother in law to me for so many years and the best husband to my sister. Many prayers to you all and may God provide much peace and grace during this time.

Marianne Kontof

April 14, 2013

My sincere comdolences to your entire family. We will miss uncle Bill dearly and he will be missed by many. He has left us with many smiles and good memories. Our thoughts and prayers to you all in this difficult time.

Dianne & Dan O'Donovan

April 13, 2013

Dear Casey,
We are still out of town but want you to know we will keep you and your family in our prayers. He had a life well lived and I am sure you'll cherish your wonderful memories.

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19

Visitation

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL

Apr

19

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL

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10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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