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William Ignatius McCain
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Sep. 27, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish (Saint Joseph Church)
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William Ignatius McCain, age 87, of Wilmette, IL. Loving husband of Joan (nee Becker). Devoted and loving Dad to Daniel, Mary and John (Meghann) McCain.
Cherished grandfather of Sheila, Claire, William, John, Maeve, Michael and Thomas. Brother to Catherine Ambrose and the late Ann (Harry) Sturm and Uncle
to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:30 a.m. until time of an 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at Saint Joseph & Francis Xavier Church (Saint Joseph Church) 1747 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091. To virtually attend the funeral Mass, visit Bill's obituary page on donnellanfuneral.com to access the link to the webcast. Interment private Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, IL.
Info: donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.
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