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William Coogan Obituary

Coogan Jr., William V. Age 67. Beloved son of the late William Sr. and Mary (nee Scahill); devoted father of Michael (Mary Beth), Colleen (Thomas) Curley, William III (Gina), and Kathleen (Brad) Balke; proud grandpa of Michael, Patrick, Megan, and Brigid Coogan; Molly Rose, Katie, Grace, Kevin, and Maggie Curley; Blair and Brooke Balke; former spouse and dear friend of Rosemarie (nee Malone); dear brother of James (Marianne), Thomas, Terence, Patricia, Maureen (Richard Stockton), and the late Denis; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; great friend to many and best friend to his adoring dogs. Proud NIU alum and passionate Huskie football fan. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations are appreciated to Northwestern Memorial Foundation, 251 E. Huron, Galter Pavilion, Suite 3-200 Chicago, IL 60611. Attention to Thoracic Oncology & Dr. Jyoti Patel. In memory of Bill Coogan. 312-926-2033, or http://foundation.nmh.org/giving-northwestern-memorial.htm. For funeral info, 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 19, 2014.

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Karen Kick

August 13, 2022

Too many years have passed without our beloved Bill. If you met him, you instantly felt like you had a friend. If you knew him, you loved him. Thinking of him and his beautiful family especially on his loss day. Bill will always live in our hearts.

Karen Kick

August 13, 2020

Still remember Bill fondly and miss him and our driveway or backyard chats. Sometimes I just stop in our yards and just remember him and can picture those special moments. What an amazing friend. Love to the Coogan family.

December 9, 2014

Sorry to just have heard of Bill's passing. I was a team mate of Bill's at NIU. Always liked him. Good man.
Roland Roth

Terrence (Terry) Dunn

August 29, 2014

I am deeply effected by your great loss. As my fraternity brother, I always felt him close to my heart. Somehow I still feel him very close now. Bill was always looking out for me and I feel he still is. May you grieve without sorrow.

August 20, 2014

We are deeply saddened at the loss Bill. What an incredibly special man. We knew him as our dear neighbor, then great friend, and our personal hero for many reasons. The world lost a wonderful man as he made it a better place. We are better for knowing him and loving him. Surely heaven is delighting as it welcomes his beautiful soul.

He loved his family deeply and know that he shared many stories over the fence (or over a glass of wine)through the years. He truly was a proud Dad and Grandpa and we are so sorry for your loss. God bless.

Karen Kick, Leah, Sean and Becca Murphy

August 19, 2014

Dear Coogan Jr. Family: When someone you love dies, we need to go to God for comfort. (Jeremiah 29:12) says “And YOU will certainly call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to YOU.” His words can equip you with “power beyond what is normal” to go from one day to the next.
Phyllis, Las Vegas, NV

Maggie Piekarczyk

August 19, 2014

To The Whole Family
My Condolences

Patrick St. John

August 19, 2014

My dearest "Coach",

Thank you for your guidance and being a father figure to me when I needed one....I will forever hold our "cocktail conversations" from the E.P house close to my heart. I miss you my friend.

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