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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

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Jan. 23, 2026

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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William Young Obituary

Young, William C.

William C. Young, Beloved husband of Mary nee McHugh; Loving father of Christine (Keith) Rexroat, Colleen (Kevin) Larson, William (Lucy) Young, Brian (Kimberly) Young, and Carrie (Daniel) Wodrich; Dearest papa of Ethan, Erin, Jacob, Ryan, Brendan, Nicole, Charlotte, Owen, and Madelyn; Dear brother of Raymond who preceded him in death in November 2025; Fond uncle of many; Proud son of the late William and Geraldine Young; Visitation Friday, January 23, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111 th Street, Chicago Ridge; Funeral Saturday, all friends and family to meet at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, Mass 11a.m.; Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. For Funeral info: (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 21, 2026.

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for William Young

Jan

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL

Jan

24

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

St. Rita of Cascia Shrine

7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

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Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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