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William Conboy Obituary

A Rosary will be said for William "Bill" Andrew Conboy at 6 pm with a visitation to follow until 8 pm on Wednesday, September 4th at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 5th at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The public is welcome.

William passed away on Tuesday, August 27 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. He was 94. He is survived by two sons, Fred Conboy and William "Andy" Conboy, Jr.; daughter, Connie Conboy; three grandchildren, Lindsay, Lamar, Leroy; and three great grandchildren, Thea, Kyra, Zyiah.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the "William A. Conboy Fund" established with the Kansas University Endowment Association to benefit students. KU Endowment, Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044 or may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 1, 2019.
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I will offer a Chaplet of Divine Mercy in his memory as I remember him on this anniversary of his passing.

Marie Willis

August 22, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Bill. He was a nice man, always saying hello to others, loved his family dearly.

Kathy Eisman

September 4, 2019

Fred and Andy, It was with a heavy heart that I read of the passing of your father. I always enjoyed your father's quick whit and dry sense of humor. Peace to you both.

Scott Burkhart

September 3, 2019

I met Bill in 1970 when my husband Ron Willis became part of the Theatre faculty. We became good friends with him and enjoyed his company socially for many years. His sense of humor was legend. I offer my sincere condolences to all the members of the Conboy family, and I am offering prayers for Bill and for all of you. Marie

Marie Willis

September 2, 2019

Dear Fred,
Holding you and your siblings in heart.
You were a great son, devoted, and caring.
Sending love to all of you,
Roz

September 1, 2019

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