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William Glynn Obituary
Glynn, William R. age 83, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Fitzsimons). Loving father of Mary Lee (Robert) Thon, Catherine (the late John, CPD) Kessel, William C. (Denise) Glynn, Erin (Robert) Kato, Charles T. Glynn, CPD, John F. (Shari) Glynn and the late Michael T. Glynn, dear grandfather of Anne (Justin) Armbruster, Amy (Jeffrey) Rausch, Matthew (Heather) Kessel, Joseph CPD (Tiffany), Michael Kato, Summer (Patrick) Cassidy, Brook CPD (Marlon CPD) Cajucom, Megan and Dana Glynn, cherished great-grandfather of seven, fond brother of the late Erin and Michael Glynn. Mr. Glynn was honored with the Air Service Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters for his service during WWII in the Army Air Corps 451st Bombardment Group (Heavy). He was the Risk Manager at Children's Memorial Hospital for 13 years. Funeral Wednesday, 11:00 a.m., from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 1104 Waukegan Rd., Glenview to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025 for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Donations to Children's Memorial Foundation, 75 Remittance Drive, Suite 75587 Chicago, IL 60675-5587, would be appreciated. 847-901-4012 or www.smithcorcoran.com 
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Cheryl Arvio
May 16, 2008
My deepest condolences to Bill and Denise, and the entire Glynn family.
Mia Caballeros
May 14, 2008
Summer, Brook, and the Glynn family, my condolences in your grief. My thoughts are with you now, and in the days to come.
Sheila (Elliott) Baker
May 14, 2008
I have so many cherished memories of Bill. He and my Dad spent many weekends in Wisconsin with my family while participating in bridge tournaments and golfing. They were quite the pair! He spoke of all of you with such pride and enthusiasm. Bill was a wonderful person who lives on through your whole exemplary family. He will be missed.
Michael Elliott
May 13, 2008
In the eternal sense, I'm very happy Billy was able to cross over in Grace. He left us too early at 83, and he'll be missed, as we selfishlessly wish we could have kept him here with us longer. I know he's in both good and Awesome company. I'm sure he just had a tee time to make with my dad.
In the Irish sense, what an unbelieveable life to celebrate. I was lucky enough to not only get to go on golf trips with Billy, but to have dinner with him and my parents once a week for years. His stories of the days in the Air Army Corps, my fathers driving and his ability to make you laugh with unwasted words was original.
A faithful and devoted man to the things he held dearest including God, this country, his family and friends.
Billy Glynn, slainte to you...
Love Michael, Jodi & family
Michael Kato
May 12, 2008
A wonderful grandfather and a great American, I will miss his presence at the Glynn family gatherings. His sense of humor and his love for everyone, for life in general, have enlivened reunions and celebrations for all these years. I am honored to have met him, and much more to call him my grandfather. God bless you, grandpa.
Lenore Boehm
May 12, 2008
My condolences to Bill, Denise, and all of the Glynn family on your loss. From the stories told about him, Mr. Glynn was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
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