William 'Bill the Mailman' Nealon's Obituary
William 'Bill the Mailman' Nealon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Frank and Vivian (Reischl) Nealon. He was a member of National Letter Carriers, Branch #319, East St. Louis, IL, was a founding member of the Knights of Columbus in Cahokia, IL, and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann (Vesterling) Nealon. They were married in St. Louis, MO on September 22, 1956. She had passed away on March 10, 1999.
Visitation10:00 - 11:00 AM Friday November 28, 2008Immaculate Conception ChurchColumbia, Illinois
Memorial Mass11:00 AM Friday November 28, 2008Immaculate Conception Church Columbia, IllinoisMr. Nealon had donated his body to theWashington University School of MedicineSt. Louis, Missouri
Memorial ContributionsImmaculate Conception Church - Building Fund, 117 E. Madison, Columbia, IL 62236, or Heartland Hospice
SurvivorsSon: Robert (Deana) Nealon of Columbia, IL2 Daughters: Cynthia (Bobby) Talbert of Porter, TX, and Sharon Nealon of Columbia, IL4 Grandchildren: Chad Nottmeier, Catherine Nottmeier, Brett Nealon, and Cristine NealonGreat Grandchild: Jared Nottmeier RhylesBrother: F. R. Dick (Irene) Nealon, Col. Retired of Colorado Springs, COStep-Mother: Martha Nealon of Shiloh, ILAlong with other relatives and friends
Also Preceded in Death bySon-In-Law: Curt Nottmeier
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