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William Quinlan Obituary

Quinlan, Honorable William Robert Age 73, of Wilmette, IL. Beloved husband of Colleen (nee Stanton) and the late Jane (nee Phelan); loving father of William John (Lisa) Quinlan, Erin (Joseph) Kraft, Kathleen Anne, Colleen Elizabeth, Kevin Francis, Matthew Stanton and the late Patrick Charles Quinlan; dear grandfather of Billy and Jane Quinlan, J. Patrick and Parker Kraft; devoted son of the late William Edward and Josephine Anne Quinlan. Visitation Friday, October 4, 2013, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2013 at SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Patrick Charles Quinlan Scholarship Fund, c/o Loyola University School of Law, 25 East Pearson Street, Chicago, IL 60611 or University of Saint Mary of the Lakes Seminary, 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60660, would be appreciated. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2013.

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Terry Sullivan

September 26, 2019

A real gentleman, mentor, and hero to me ....... forever.

Mike Kessler

November 9, 2013

Quinlan & Stanton families - I'm very sorry to hear about Bill. I have many fond memories and one funny memory when I accidentally crashed his office party.
Sincerely yours,

John Francis Stanton Jr.

October 8, 2013

Colleen,so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill, and for your family to, God Bless you and your family, John and Roseanna Stanton, Cincinnati, Ohio

Jill Rechtien Marshall

October 7, 2013

Bill and family~

I was out of town and just heard of your father's passing from Mike Kelly today. I am sorry for your loss.

Cheryl Niro

October 7, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathies to all of those touched by the extraordinary life of Bill Quinlan. He gave his best to everything he did, and will be remembered as a truly wonderful person. I was out of town when I received the news of his passing, and wish that I could have been there with so many to express my sympathy and celebrate a life so well lived.

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all,

Cheryl and Bill Niro

October 5, 2013

We're so sorry for your terrible loss and want you to know that we have all his family in our prayers. Bill was a great guy to everyone. Fondly, Peg & Steve Lombardo

Saundra Schroud

October 5, 2013

Dear Colleen-

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Saundra

Maureen O'Connell

October 4, 2013

Bill, your classmates were always so proud of you!!! Be there to welcome us!! May He always hold you in the hollow of His hand!!
St.Ethelreda - Class of '53 -

Laura Snipes - Class of '90

October 4, 2013

Erin, my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May time someday begin to help ease your pain; and memories comfort you when you need it most.

Mike Crabb

October 4, 2013

My deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. May God bless you and grant you peace.

Marty & Maureen McGowan

October 4, 2013

Colleen and Family, Our Hearts are very sad for you, and we will miss Bill. He was a very dear person. Marty and Maureen McGowan

Terry Sullivan

October 4, 2013

Judge Quinlan -You will be loved and missed by many. Feel comfort in the fact that you raised a wonderful son and had an amazing career. Very truly yours- Terry Sullivan

Lisa Spagnoli

October 4, 2013

My heart, thoughts and deepest prayers are with the entire Quinlan Family.

curt rodin

October 4, 2013

Bill Quinlan was a tremendous influence on every lawyer who was privileged to appear before him. He was always prepared, knowledgable and brilliant. He also had that wonderful quality of empathy that great judges are blessed with. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to his entire family.

Bill Walsh

October 4, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. He was very good to my family and I; and as family we shared some great times at family Christmas parties and other events. He introduced me to the world of politics, always making sure that I was surrounded by good and honest folks. He was one of the hardest workers I have ever met as were his circle of associates in politics and law. I was constantly amazed at the number of people who sought his advice and counsel. He had a dry humor and wit about him but was always the "Irish gentleman". The prayers of my family go out to the Quinlans and the Stantons..........God Bless you all!
Bill, Fran, Melissa, and Meaghan Walsh

John D O'Brien

October 4, 2013

Colleen:

Many years have passed since we started working for the City, but friendships go on. Know that your friends from Sauganash/Edgebrook care. My thoughts and prayers to the Quinlan and Stanton families on your loss. Stay strong for your family. God bless.

Pascale Olivier

October 4, 2013

Dear Quinlan family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss and think of you with great sympathy. You are in our prayers.
May he rest in peace. Love from all the family,

Bob & Maureen Walsh

October 3, 2013

So very sorry for your loss.

kathie randall

October 3, 2013

With heartfelt sympathy to the Quinlan family~
My thoughts and prayers are of you.
I will greatly miss Bill--he was a little bit of heaven here on earth. I feel honored to have met him and your wonderful family.
Love,
Kathie Randall (Sunrise of Wilmette)

James Nee

October 3, 2013

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Nee Family

October 3, 2013

God bless the entire Quinlan Family and friends. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Walshes

Ed&Karen Morrison

October 3, 2013

Dear Colleen,
Our thoughts and prayers are for you
and your family in this time of great
sorrow.

Jim(my) Hardman

October 3, 2013

Quinlan's you are in my family's thoughts and prayers.

Chris Madden

October 3, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The Madden family

Kurt LeVitus and family

October 3, 2013

Bill was a great man. We extend our deepest condolences.

carl marinacci

October 3, 2013

may god rest his soul !
my prayers are with you.
carl

John Stamos

October 3, 2013

I was saddened to learn of Bill's death. May he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal.

Gallagher Family

October 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on your loss. Bill was a great friend to us all.

Brian White

October 3, 2013

Bill and Lisa:
My condolences to you and your family. I have found memories of that Irish smile.

October 2, 2013

We are all praying for the Quinlan family. Love, The Flanagans

Tom Kloempken

October 2, 2013

Sorry, we will not be in town Friday night. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Tom & Peggy

Rita Raggi

October 2, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Quinlan family.
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