Obituaries: Squires

Posted on February 26, 2015

William Squires

William D. “Bill” Squires, 72, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Feb. 24 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

His funeral will be at 12:00 p.m., Monday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with Rev. Jeffrey Windy officiating.  Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the family.

To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.

Bill was born on Dec. 14, 1942 in Bloomington, the son of Elbert and Louise Alice Pike Squires.

Survivors include his loving partner of 20 years, Barbara Cronic of Bloomington, one sister, Mary Botkin of Bloomington; one brother, James (Frances) Squires of Witchita Falls, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Mildred, Nell, Theresa and Judy, a brother, Jerry and 2 brothers-in-law, Edward Botkin and Paul Eppley.

Bill graduated from Bloomington High School in 1960. He was a mechanic at JC Penny for 15 years. He later cleaned for 20 years at Country Companies for Kimco and 4M. 

Bill was an avid Cardinal fan, enjoyed fishing and loved Kentucky.  He will be missed.

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