William J. McGrath Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-05-06T14:00:00
End: 2025-05-06T15:00:00
Location: St. Edna Catholic Church

We are sad to announce that on May 1, 2025, at the age of 84, William J. McGrath in Arlington Heights, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry William's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May William's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was predeceased by: his wife Carol; and his parents, William McGrath and Anne McGrath (Carlson). He is survived by: his son William; his brother John; and his nephews, Kent and Blake.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd

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Tue

May 06

Visitation

St. Edna Catholic Church
2525 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Tue

May 06

Mass

St. Edna Catholic Church
2525 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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