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William Hoey

1925 - 2018

William Hoey obituary, 1925-2018, Des Plaines, IL

BORN

1925

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street

Des Plaines, Illinois

William Hoey Obituary

Hoey, William "Bill" L. 92; loving father of Greg Hoey, Lisa (Mike) Todd, and Geff Hoey; proud grandfather of Sean, Ryan, Tara, and Cade Todd, and Keith Hoey; cherished brother of Jim (the late Mary Jane) Hoey; adored brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, the late Katy Hoey, his cherished son, the late Don Hoey, and his siblings, Tom, Julia, Pat, Mary, Lucy, Donny, and Lu Lu. William was a WWII veteran in the Third Army Artillery Regiment under General George Patton. Prior to his retirement, he was an electrician in IBEW #134 since 1952. Visitation Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines. Funeral prayers Tuesday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home to funeral mass at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, donate3.cancer.org, or to The First Step House, www.first-step-house.org, would be appreciated. For more information call (847)-824-5155 or visit www.oehlerfuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 15, 2018.

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April 21, 2018

I am sorry to hear the news a about your loss.
May God who "binds up the broken hearted" and comforted all who mourns" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

R Kuhnen

April 17, 2018

Im so sorry about his passing. Prayers to family for comfort in this time.
He was always a sweet generous man! Love you pops! God speed
I Bet sly, wheezy and Casey are loving you up!

Love Goldie

April 17, 2018

My deepest sympathy to you all. May you find comfort in the words at Matthew 5:4 in this time of sorrow.

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Apr

16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

Apr

17

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

Apr

17

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Oehler Funeral Home - Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

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