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William Joseph Conlee

August 18, 1924 - December 18, 2012

William J. Conlee, 88 of Lansing, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Beloved father of Maureen (Richard) Sartini, William (Michu) Conlee, Fortunetta (James) Brack, Michael Conlee, Robert Conlee, David (Linda) Conlee and Mark (Debra) Conlee; loving grandfather of 17 and cherished great grandfather of 25; many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his beloved wife, Fortunetta; Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 2:00-5:00 PM with a Memorial service at 5:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Bill retired from LTV Steel and proudly served with the U.S. Navy. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Copper Mugger’s, P.O. Box 182, Lansing, IL 60438 or the SHARE Foundation, P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371, www.sharefoundation.org in his memory would be appreciated.

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William J. Conlee, 88 of Lansing, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Beloved father of Maureen (Richard) Sartini, William (Michu) Conlee, Fortunetta (James) Brack, Michael Conlee, Robert Conlee, David (Linda) Conlee and Mark (Debra) Conlee; loving grandfather of 17 and cherished great grandfather of 25; many nieces and nephews; preceded in death byContinue Reading

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Bill & Kyla Thanholt left a message on December 24, 2012:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. My deepest apologies for not offering these thoughts in person.
Amanda Fluharty left a message on December 23, 2012:
He was the man in my life, who loved me and believed in me like no one else. I will miss him for the rest of my life, but I'm so grateful that he was a part of my life for so long. Rest in peace, Grandpa. <3
Carol Marcus & Carol Cservenyak left a message on December 22, 2012:
Bill was a good and happy man. Thank God that the family had him for 88 years to share his good nature and positive attitude. The children, grand children and great grand children should have many fond memories. Our hearts go out to you all. God bless!
Julie VanSwaringen left a message on December 20, 2012:
Fortunetta & Family, I wish I could be there with you all during this time. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember your dad as a wonderful grandfather and father. I pray that God's peace and love surround you today.
David Conlee left a message on December 20, 2012:
Daddy,Already you are missed and with tears of sadness and the joy of knowing you are again reunited with mom, you will never be erased from my thoughts. You were very special and a great father, thanks for all the special moments. Going to the boat will never be the same to Linda and I. We love you very much! David, Linda, Eric (Josi), Rachael (Anthony, Logan, Nicoli, Micah), Justin, Mr. Pfilbert, Ms. Peabody, and the twins Lil Ms Daredevil, and Princess Polly Purebred. May God bless you on your eternal life ahead.
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carrie van winkle left a message on December 20, 2012:
Miss you grandpa...love u forever
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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