William Richards Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 25, 2026, at the age of 92, William Richards (Des Plaines, 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.

As William departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clark Richards and Mary Richards; his grandson Hunter; and his siblings, Clark Murphy Richards, Jr. and Mary Catherine Richards.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Rodriguez; his children, Michael, Edward Morse, Marybeth and Cara; and his grandchildren, Adelyn and Grayson.