William J. Conroy

William J. Conroy, age 85, of Schererville, IN formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2026.  Loving husband of the late Patricia A. Conroy, nee Scianna.  Devoted father of William J. Conroy Jr., Timothy (Julie) Conroy, James (Fran) Conroy, Diane (Timothy) Schweinhagen, and Catherine Conroy.  Proud grandfather of 8; great-grandfather of 7.  Dear brother of Thomas (Mary) Conroy, Kathleen Conroy, and John (Jan) Conroy.  Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Eleanor Conroy. Bill was loved by his family, and friends, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Monday, March 9, 2026 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a wake service to be held at time pending.  Prayer service Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30&Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN, to St. Michael the Archangel Church One W. Wilhelm St. Schererville, IN 46375 for a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Robert Ross officiating.  Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery - Schererville, IN.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN, appreciated.

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