William Joseph "Bill" Kearney
April 05, 2015
Bill Kearney, 78, passed away April 5, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Des Moines, IA to Joseph and Marie Kearney on July 15, 1936.
Bill graduated from Dowling High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army and was a certified sharpshooter. He worked for Meredith Publishing and R.R. Donnelly, retiring as a pressman in 1995 after 38 years of service.
Bill was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines. He taught square dance lessons and was a well-known Central Iowa Square Dance caller. Bill was a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan and Iowa State Fair attendee. Above all, he cherished his grandsons and never missed one of their sporting events.
Bill is survived by his son, Patrick (Peggy) Kearney; grandsons, Nathan and Drew Kearney; sister, Virginia Lydic; and a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandra in 2009; and sisters, Florence Clemenson, Mary Patterson, and Kay Halterman.
Visitation will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue in Des Moines, on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the church with burial to follow at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes. Immediately following the burial, the family is hosting a reception at their home during the Cubs game in Bill’s honor.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim & Denise Murphy
04/08/2015
Dear Pat, Peg, Nate and Drew.
I am so sorry for the loss of Bill -dad, father-in-law, and grandpa. Great tribute for a great and beloved man.
Prayers and love sent your way.
Love, Denise & Jim
Anita Thompson
04/08/2015
Pat, Peggy, Nate, & Drew: Sorry you lost your precious dad & grandpa.
I have memories of the good times my parents, Mel & Marie Logan shared with Bill & Sandy - dancing and camping trips.
Sonny Nauman
04/08/2015
I'll always remember our days on East 30th St and football and baseball in the Fairgrounds. Most of all our days of parking cars at Sec Taylor and the DM Bruins.
"Here's to us and those like us. Damm few left."
Vicki Reeves
04/07/2015
I am so sorry for your family's loss. It is hard no matter the age of the loved one. I am glad that you have such wonderful memories of Bill.