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William Minogue Obituary

Minogue, William R. Ret. C.P.D., Army Veteran, beloved wife of Louradine (nee McElligott), devoted father of Kathleen (Michael) Chambers, Margeret (Bill) Oswald, and Joseph (Mary Kate) Minogue, proud grandfather of Maggie, Kathleen, Carrie, William, Grace and Rory, son of the late John "Minnie" and Margaret Minogue, dearest brother of Jack (Peggy) and Jim Ret. L.T. C.P.D. (Linda) Minogue, kind brother-in-law of Terry (Mary) McElligott and the late Joe McElligott, caring uncle, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m., from The Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th St., Burbank, to St. Cajetan Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Horizon Hospice, 833 W. Chicago Ave., #300, Chicago, IL, 60622, would be appreciated. Member of the Windy City Vets., Canaryville Vets and the Elks. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878 773-582-4400

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

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CAROL REILLY

August 24, 2008

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY THE KEATINGS,CAROL,HARRY,STEVE,JIM, BOB.REMEMBER 516 W 44TH STREET

Mary Gilligan

August 18, 2008

Louradine,

I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful guy, kind and thoughtful and my Tuesday Night Hero at the Dub, he always defended me againt that old Bully that drank there.

I'm sure that your hear is broken. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Thomas McSharry

August 18, 2008

Dear Louradine and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill put up a good fight but, you guys certainly suffered every second, with him. Bless you all.

Tom & Jan McSharry

August 17, 2008

If I could place a tribute at your dear veteran’s’
grave it would be this truth of God’s Holy Word:

….weeping may endure for a night,
but joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5b

You have served your country so honorably.
Thank you soldier.
Goodnight, we’ll see you in the morning.
Mrs. Kathy Valcore, Indianapolis, IN

Michael Osajda

August 17, 2008

Deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss.

A good man.

Col. and Mrs. Michael Osajda

Chuck & Marge Fabing

August 17, 2008

Louradine and family...Our condolences
and sympathies on your loss...Bill was a great guy

Mary (McDermott) Ludwig

August 17, 2008

Dear Margaret, Mrs. Minogue, Kathy and Joe:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Celebrating a life well lived. Cherish th memories forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Bob & Geri Tracey

August 16, 2008

We were sorry to hear of your loss,
please accept our deepest sympathies. Billy was a good man,he
will be missed.

Theresa Bongiorno

August 16, 2008

My dear friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Bill will be watching down on all of his loved ones. You can rest assured that he is in the most wonderful place anyone can ever imagine. Eventually we will all be with Bill. I know he will be missed very much. Margret please contact me. My thoughts are with you and your family Love Mrs. B

Patty Clarke

August 16, 2008

Louradine and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Billy's passing, you have my deepest condolences.
Billy was such a great guy, he will be missed by all who knew him.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you and Billy, and keep you in the palm of His hand.
Patty Clarke
(One of the original W.O.W.'s)

Jack & Marita McGivney

August 16, 2008

Worked with Bill at 008, good cop and a very nice person. God Bless him and his family.

Tom and Carol Schmall

August 16, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Barbara & Jerry Schmall

August 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael Hughes

August 16, 2008

Dear Laur, Kathy, Margaret and Joe, I'm so sorry to hear of Will's death. To me , he truly defined the meaning of a good friend. His and your kindness and acceptance to me will always be held in my heart. I have hundreds of good and funny memories of Bill from the time we were sworn in and through our career together. His long fight is over and he can be at peace now as you can also knowing that he touched so many people with his humor and friendship. You can be happy knowing so many of us cared for him. Love to you all, Mike Hughes

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