He was born on September 3, 1941 in Sterling, the son of John V. and Joyce M. (Kennedy) Conboy, and 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; 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 will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 4-6 p.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home, 1002 12th Avenue in Rock Falls. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Morrison. Burial will conclude at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison.
Memorials may be given in his memory to Parkinson’s Research and Resthave Home.
