William “Bill” J. Conboy, 84 of Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 28, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison.
He was born on September 3, 1941, in Sterling, IL, the son of John V. and Joyce M. (Kennedy) Conboy; he was a 1959 graduate of Rock Falls High School. He married Judy A. Bohms on October 10, 1959. Bill was employed for over 42 years at General Electric in Morrison, retiring as Manager of Manufacturing. He was a dedicated and proud member for 35 years of the Morrison Fire Department, from November 1, 1972, until November 7, 2007, and had served as Chief for 15 years. Bill was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison.
Survivors include his wife, Judy; son, Edward (Donna) Conboy of Tucson, AZ; daughter, Linda (Scott) Kaiser of Belvedere, IL; sister, Marianne (Gary) Day of Rock Falls, IL; four grandchildren, Andrew (Jessica) Conboy, Matthew (Sarah) Conboy, Margaret (Shawn) Ferguson, and Mitchell Kaiser; four great-grandchildren, Corbin, Cooper, Cayden, and Crew; three nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL.
Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial followed on Friday, December 5, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison, IL.
Burial took place at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL.
Memorials may be given in his memory to Parkinson’s Research and Resthave Care & Rehabilitation.