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William Sheehan Obituary

Sheehan, William M.

William M. Sheehan, 80, Devoted husband of 55 years to Mary Ellen, nee Ryan; Loving father of Bill (Jane), late Ryan, Matt (Heather), and Sarah; Proud Grandpa of Liam, Jack, and Marty; Beloved son of Joseph and Lucille Sheehan and son-in-law to John and Helen Ryan; Beloved brother of the late Pat (Maureen) Sheehan, Kathleen (late Charles) Tennant, and Donald (Cathy) Sheehan; Fond brother-in-law of the late John (Joan) Ryan, late Robert (late Elizabeth) Ryan, late Marjorie (late Chester) Sierakowski, late William (late Barb) Ryan, late James (late Margaret) Ryan, late Denis (Sharon) Ryan, Brian Ryan, and Michael (Elvira) Ryan; Adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. Bill was a man of great faith and a loyal friend to many. He found immense joy in sharing his love of golf with relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10:15 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Private Holy Sepulchre Cemetery; For Funeral Info.: (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 24, 2023.

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December 31, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home

6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Dec

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11:30 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

9300 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487

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6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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