William R. Dunne, 99, beloved husband of the late Betty “Bets” for 71 years, dear father of Kathleen Masulis, Tom (Cynthia), Patricia (the late Robert) Stewart, Nancy, and the late Betty Jean (the late Bill) Doyle. Loving brother of the late Frank, Dorothy Loew, Russell, and Eileen Groves, and devoted son of the the late Frank and Marie. Fond grandfather of 13, and special uncle to many. Proud 1941 graduate of St. Rita High School, WWII Army veteran, and retiree of Illinois Bell. Dad was a fine representative of the Greatest Generation who persevered gracefully through many hardships. He started helping out at Our Lady of Loretto in 1953, and continued volunteer work through his life, including handmaking rosaries into his late 90's. Profound hearing loss of old age slowed him down but never stopped him. He was a daily communicant until two weeks before his death, and once you were on Dad's prayer list, you stayed there. In lieu of flowers, Dad requests Masses and prayers. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 8 PM at Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500W) Burbank, IL 60459. Family and Friends will meet Thursday at Our Lady at St. Germaine Church, 9722 S. Kolin Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453, for a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Funeral info 708-636-2320.