Dear Diane, Andrea, Jaimie and Mary Lou,
I just found Bill's obituary.  I was so sorry to learn about his passing.  I want to extend my sincere sympathy to everyone.
Our family, Randy, Janet, Edward and John Snively, lived on Brandon Avenue nearby to Bill's, Alice's, Mary Lou's and Bill's home.  We enjoyed our friendship and being in the neighborhood.
Sincerely yours,

Edward R. Snively
Columbus, Ohio

Lit a candle in memory of William F. Linnane

Hi Diane, Andrea and Jamie,
Just thinking of you and wanted to let you know we still think of Bill often and all the good times we shared.  Dinner group never recovered from your move to Ft. Collins and Gene still wishes he had someone to shot potato guns with!  Much Love and Hugs, Gene and Theresa

I am so sorry about the passing of Bill. My sister, Lynn Ross, was a good friend of MaryLu, and we often heard many stories about Bill.
I hope you all can take comfort in your faith at this time, and know that we will all see Bill again someday.
He was a wonderful person, and will be deeply missed.

Diane, girls, I am sorry. Bill was my closest friend. Its hard to write this. I don't want to believe he is gone. All we had were good times. Never enough time though. I hope he is sitting on the bank of the North Platte with a campfire going. He can stay as long as he wants. The fish keep biting, the beer is cold, and no work to have to get back to.

Dear Diane and family,
This news has left me so sad and at a loss for words.  Bill was a sweet, wonderful man who was my heart throb the summer of 1970. Wedding Bell Blues was the popular song and I would drive to Glen Ellyn to get gas at the station where he was working for the summer. I will always remember great times with him and his wonderful sense of humor. It was good to reconnect with him some years back and to see him at the reunion over 10 years ago. I hope he is riding in his blue Camaro somewhere above.
You are all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Lisa

Dear Diane,  Such  a loss of a true friend.  We were friends from the St. Francis,St. Ambrose connection. I moved to Denver in the early 80??Ts when you and Bill were still dating. I hadn??Tt seen Bill for a few years, so I called him just to check in.  I was planning to run the Boulder Boulder and wanted to see if Bill was still running.  He immediately invited me to go with all you guys and from then on life was fun in Denver.  We ran a lot, watched the Bronco??Ts games, the keg in the closet and on and on.  I will so miss the thought of Bill being with us.  Remember ??"" Irish guys get a free ride to Heaven.  My love and best wishes to you and the girls.  
Dan McWard

Dear Mary Lu and Diane,
There are never adequate words to express such a loss. Know that I hold you in my thoughts and prayers. Bill and I were childhood friends. Our families were always close. It is nice to see all the thoughts about Bill's great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Take care,
Maggie/Margaret to my early day friends

Dear Linnane Family,I am so sorry to hear of Bill's loss. I traveled through grade school and high school with Bill and he was always such a ""good guy""! I am sure he will be missed alot. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Hello~I went to high school with Bill.(a year younger)When he moved to Colorado I was going to caravan out there with him but at the last moment my connection (and my place to stay)decided to move back to Chicago. He made it and I hadn't heard from him or about him for so long.
I'm saddened by the news of his passing. He was a good guy. I remember him as a soft spoken gentleman even at that age when we were all a little crazy. 
I'm so sorry for your loss. Beth

Diane, Andrea and Jaimie, 
We are so sorry about your loss. Bill was always so welcoming and friendly when we would come down to visit. He had a smile and personality that would light up a room. You are all in our thoughts and Prayers. Don't hesitate to let us know if we can help...an ear to listen, a hand to hold, a heart to share. Don't hesitate to call.

Dear Diane, girls & family, So sad to hear about your loss. Bill did such a super job for Estes Park. We have missed you all since you left town. May God hold you close to his heart during these difficult times.

Dear Linnane family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.  Bill and I did not know each other very long but we became very good friends in our Senior year of high school.  Bill at Saint Francis, and I went to Wheaton Central.  He always could make me laugh.  We spent a lot of time solving world problems over a beers!  He was my real life Irish leprechaun.  He had a heart of gold and was a very kind soul.  I am very sorry that I did not stay in touch with him as I really enjoyed Bill.  My heart goes out to his family...  Randy & Lonnie Perdue

I'm am sorry for your loss.  I've been friends with Mary Lu since first grade and when I heard about Bill, my heart went out to his family.  Mary Lu and Bill's family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Really sorry to hear about Bills passing.. we did have fun together at SFHS in Wheaton during our years together there..

I'm are sorry for your loss of Bill at such a young age.

Mary Lu, I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother.  St. Francis sent out condolences, so one went to my email.  I hope you remember me - we were friends in high school.  Seems like yestersay!  I think of you often (and the rest of our class) and hope you are doing well.  You have my email now, so I would love to hear from you.  Again, accept my condolences.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Mary

I went to St. Francis High School with Bill from 1967-70.  I have very fond memories of our SFHS days. Howeevr, like so many of our high school friends - the years have gently pushed us apart.  A few months ago - Bill and I kind of accidently reconnected on Facebook.  It was great to hear from him - and, in many ways, it seemed that very little had changed with him.  He seemed to be the same kind, caring guy - with the same wonderful sense of humor.  I was very saddened to here of his passing - please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as celebrate his life.  I will genuinely miss him...

Was shocked and saddened to hear about Bill. I had just reconnected with him on facebook. He was a good man and I'm sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.  Take care, Theresa Uttich Papa...class of 70.

Dear Mary Lu, 
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your brother.  I didn't know him when we attended St. Francis, but I know that losing a brother must be so very difficult.  You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lenore

Dear Diane,
I am so sad to hear that Bill is no longer with us. I have good memories of his zeal to run- what a competitor he was! His help and cooperation in finding pratical solutions to engineering challenges has not been met since he left the Estes Park Public Works Department. I will be keeping you and your daughters deep in my heart and looking forward to being able to give you a hug.
Love, Amy

Mary Lu:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you find comfort in your memories.

Anne

Our sincere condolences to Diane and the girls, and Mary Lu. I first met Bill in kindergarten...he was always a bright spot in everyone's world. K

Diane and family, 
We are so sad to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God be with you and guide you through all of this.

Diane and Girls,
You husband and Dad was one of Gods best gifts to his friends.  So fun and full of life, those he loved, knew it and feel it today ! I hope that we can talk sometime soon and relive just how wonderful Bill is !  My family pains with you as we feel such sorrow, our memories of Bill and how he loved us will make our hearts feel better as we go forward.  We are here for you always !

Although we didn't know Bill for long, we had the pleasure of knowing him by renting one of his properties.  It is with great sadness that we received the news of Bill's passing.  We pray for you, Diane and your daughters and are sure that God will help you with your grief.  Bill always had a laugh and a smile to share.

I am  very saddened hearing of  Bill's death. We went to grade school together (and high school) Spent alot of time with him at Lake Ellyn fishing, his home, St.Pet's basketball...a wonderful person. My wife and I offer our condolences and will keep him in our prayers and memories...

Diane and family - 
I am so very sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I first met Bill when we were in kindergarten (love at first sight!), and followed his exploits through grammar school, high school, college, and beyond. He was sensitive, kind, loyal, and truly hilarious- a rare and special combination of unique traits. I pray that you feel God's abiding presence and love as you grieve Bill's departure. 
Ann Small

Dear Diane, Jaimie, and Andrea,

Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.  We remember Bill as such a sweet and caring man and he will be dearly missed.  
Your friends, The Gravelles

Dear Diane, Andrea and Jamie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  We have so many fond memories of Bill.  He loved his girls very much.

I got to know Bill while he was on Platte River's Board of Directors. He was always quick with a joke and a delight to be around. 

My prayer is that god will be especially close to you and give you comfort as you remember Bill.

Diane, we are so terribly sorry to hear of Bill's passing.  I so enjoyed working with Bill in Estes Park and, although several years have passed since you all moved away (we did too - Florida), I've tried to keep up with my ""favorites"" from EP.  Bill had a great sense of humor (cutting at times - but we liked that!), he always had great stories about you and the girls, and glowed when he spoke about you all.  I don't know what words to say to you and the girls.  In my mind they're still small, but I know they've grown up.  We'll keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Rebecca

Dianne, Jaime and Andrea:

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.  Bill was a great guy.

I got to know Bill a bit at St. Francis.  I remember his great sense of humor.  My condolences to his family.

Dianne, Jaime and Andrea,
Thinking of you at this sad time. Know that his memory will live on in all of you. Stay strong and know that Barb is wishing she was there for you all. XX
Shelley

I was deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing. It seemed just a moment ago he and I were sharing ""war stories' of our work in local government. Bill was a dynamo, a very creative person. May his family find strength in his memories and his legacy of optimism.

Dear Diane, Andrea & Jaimie,
Bill loved you so much.  He was very proud of his family.  He was such a sensitive, sweet person with a wonderful sense of humor.  I was proud to call him my friend from high school. And I was so happy the day that he remembered me on Facebook. You are in my thoughts and prayers.  I am so sorry for your incredible loss. Heaven is a better place especially with Bill there.  I am in shock over this very sad news.    Sincerely, Marcia Wilde Hughes

Dear Diane, Andrea and Jaimie
Cassie and I are truly saddened by this news.  Our thoughts and most sincere prayers are with you.  Bill was a partner in adolescent adventures of every description.  Thoughts of him bring a smile to my face to this day.  Bill was a kind and gentle person.  In high school, his thoughts and deeds never ventured far from the benefit of his buddies.  I really like the picture of him in this memorial.  I will carry this image with me until we meet again.

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May the love of your family and friends strengthen you and help you along the way.

Dear Diane, Andrea & Jaimie,
  Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Gary and I both loved working with Bill, he was a great inspiration, a very dedicated and hard worker and fun to work with. We wish you all peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead, but know that Bill loved you all with ALL his heart and talked of you three with a big smile and unlimited joy in his heart! Love, Kris and Gary

Our prayers go out to you, Diane and girls. Bill was such a caring man who was a good friend of my husband and I and was there for me and my family when Pete passed away. He was kind to all of us and helped whenever needed. He will be missed greatly by us all especially my sons Peter and Sean. Rest in peace, Bill. He will live on in your heart and memories always.

Dear Diane and girl,
  I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.Please know that we are all praying for you and the girls.Know rhat God is there for you just waiting to help you.Once again I'm so so sorry to hear the news.

Dear Diane and girls....so sad to hear of Bill's passing.  Our prayers go out to you for peace and beautiful memories to carry you through this time.

Dear Linnane Family,

I am sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you during this sad time in your life.

Karen Bennett, Asst. Principal, RMHS

Dear Diane, Andrea & Jaimie,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and always. I treasure so many memories of Bill and the time we worked together. He was, and will continue to be, my favorite supervisor of all time. Most bosses simply give their assistants things to do and tasks to complete; but Bill was different. He took the time to teach me about engineering and traffic and water rights. He was kind, considerate, generous and so very creative. Not to mention a darn good cook, too. Everything Bill did, he did with his whole heart. I've missed his smile so much these past few years. May you find peace in your own special memories and know that our thoughts will continue to be with you.

Laurie Button

Diane and girls: I am so very sorry for your loss.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Every day was definitely an adventure when I worked with Bill in the Public Works Dept for the Town of Estes Park. May God give you the strength you need in remembering all the wonderful times you have shared as a family. God Bless!  Mary Jo Seifert

We are so sorry to hear about this and offer our sympathy.  We pray for your families strength and wisdom as you sort through the coming days.  Bill was a very dear and sensitive soul - so thoughtful and considerate.  At the same time, we had a lot of laughs and fun together.  I'm grateful for that and will carry it with me.

Dear Diane and the Linnane Family,
I was a college friend and roommate of Bill at Marquette. We entered college and became good friends. I was also a roommate & friend of Ed Pabst, who I understand may still be close. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers and a Mass will be dedicated to his memory and wonderful soul. He was a memorable person having a great sense of humor about people. I can still hear the comical voice he used when delivering a humorous commentary. God Bless him and your family.
Regards,
Tim Callahan

Thinking of you Diane.  May you have strength from friends and family to help you through this difficult time.  Bill had a wonderful, gentle spirit and I enjoyed working with him.  He is fondly remembered and greatly missed.

We are so sorry for your loss and give you and the girls our thoughts and prayers at this very trying time.  Bill was a very good friend who I had known for 55 years since we were in first grade.  We were friends all through high school and Marquette and all the years since then.  I am saddened to hear of his passing but I know he is in a better place and we will meet up again some day.

WE are so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family in this time of loss, may God comfort and guide you in this time.

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William F. Linnane

5 octobre 1951 – 19 janvier 2012

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