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William Miller Obituary

Miller, William J. "Bill" Age 77, Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Cipolla). Loving father of Lynn (Jack) Finneke and William (Kristi). Cherished grandpa of Jaclyn, Evan, Sam, Abby, Lily and Kara. Devoted brother of Joan (Robert) Vering and the late Dorothy (the late Charles) Olney, Helen (the late Joseph) Leake and Virginia. Adored brother-in-law of Bill (Agatha), the late Robert (the late Stella) and Carl (the late Marylyn). Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews and treasured friend to many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to Sacred Heart Church, 1077 Tower Road, Winnetka. Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Proud veteran of Korean War, Pioneer Press Newspaper plate maker. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation would be appreciated. For info (847) 685-1002.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 14, 2011.

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April 21, 2011

Dear Lynn and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of
our friend and co-worker at Pioneer or
Hollister as we knew it. He was fun to
work with and had a subtle funny sense
of humor. Dick and Muriel Pearson

Marjorie

April 19, 2011

Lynn - Thoughts are with you and yours, at this time. Mary Ann (your mom) has waited a long time! I hope your dad did not have a lot of suffering. A friend of loving Carl Cipolla. Marjorie Harris (Walnut Grove, Mo.).

Bartley O'Malley

April 16, 2011

Sorry for your loss, Bill and family. Sorry I could not be at the wake, I just got out of the hospital. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joy Vasilevich

April 15, 2011

I would like to express my deepest sympathy.

terry smith

April 15, 2011

Bill and Lynn (and family) can't tell you how bad I feel....(I think you all know) I loved your dad with all my heart.....He was one of my best friends...and I only have 3.....I will miss him more than anyone knows....He was the best.......I have so many great memories of him....(which I'm sure we will talk about in June)....I'm sorry I can't be there with all of you now....but I know you understand....I feel so blessed that I got to spend some time with him back in march....after all these years I'm so glad I got to hook up with people that were soooo... important to him...Bill I know we've talked and never meet....Lucky you...but we will in June....your father was awesome...loved you kids, grandchildren and the rest of the family......I will miss him soooo much....My husband Stuart along with my kids...Danny and Marisa send there condlonese ...they all loved "Mr." Miller.....Your dad was such a trooper....went along with anything....I could go on and on,,,,bottom line...your father was THE BEST!!!!! He has and always will be in my thoughts..I loved him so....Please accept my deepest sympathy......love....terry (new port richey, florida)





















Bill I

April 15, 2011

Sorry to hear about Bills passing, And am Sorry for your loss.
I worked with Bill many years he will be missed.
Herschall Todd. Hot Springs Village, Ar.

Michelle and John Liu

April 15, 2011

Lynn, Jack and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man. He will be in our prayers.

Lenny Chevere

April 15, 2011

Lynn,Jack and Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your father in our prayers. Be proud of your fathers service to his country.

Steven Cale

April 15, 2011

Bill and Lynn, My Heart, Thoughts and Prayers are with You and your Families. I have alot of great memories of the days back in the old neighborhood.
I am sorry I am not there to pay my respect. Your Mom and Dad will always be in my Heart. + God Bless +

Steven Cale

April 15, 2011

Bill and Lynn, My Heart, Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Families.
I have a lot of great memories of the days in the old neighborhood.
Your Mom and Dad will always be in my heart. I am sorry I am not there to give my respect. + God Bless +

April 14, 2011

Lynn, Jack and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John and Mary Jennings and Family

Lara Cipolla Falconer

April 14, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Fran Murphy

April 14, 2011

Uncle Billy (as he said to call him) was a great guy - fun to talk with and loved his family (and had lots of great stories)

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