Wilmette Obit: Bill Creaney, 94, Founder of Creaney Floor Coverings

William D. Creaney, age 94, a longtime resident of Wilmette, owner of Creany Floor Coverings for 57 years. Bill was born in Belfast, Ireland and traveled to the United Sates at the age of 9. 

Bill proudly served the United States Army during WW II, with tours in Africa and Italy. Upon his return from the war, Bill married Lena Malizio on October 26, 1946 in Wilmette. 

Bill started Creaney Floor Coverings in 1950. In his free time Bill was active with the Peter Huerter Post American Legion, a friend to the Lutzenbergers and a longtime usher at St. Joseph Church, Wilmette. 

Beloved husband of the late Lena Creaney; loving father of Dan Creaney, JoAnn (Paul) Wilkinson, Will Creaney and Ken Creaney; dear grandfather of Matthew and Garrett Wilkinson; brother of Joe Creaney. 

Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com 

Born: February 4, 1920
Death: April 21, 2014

Sunday April 27, 2014, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Illinois 60077 
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Monday April 28, 2014, 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph Church, 1747 Lake Avenue & Ridge Road , Wilmette, Illinois 60091 
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Monday April 28, 2014 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois 60076 
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Memorial donations may be made to:
Sisters of Christian Charity, 2221 Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091