William A. Scanlon, 90, of Riverside, formerly of the South Deering neighborhood in Chicago, died peacefully on Nov. 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on May 29, 1935, he treasured time spent with his family, whether gathered around the table sharing stories, enjoying one another’s company, or hearing the latest news about his grandchildren. Nothing meant more than the annual family trips to Door County, Wisconsin.
He was a respected community member where he held many leadership roles: former trustee for the village of Riverside, past chairman of the Riverside Economic Development Commission, past president of the Riverside Township Lions Club (where he was awarded Man of the Year), past president of the Riverside Community Fund/United Way, a board member for the Riverside Olmstead Society, and board member for the Lone Tree Area Girl Scout Council.
He owned and founded his own business, Access Benefit Plan Consultants, which he ran successfully for many years. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, and Fighting Illini Football.
Bill was the husband of Maripat (nee Higgins) Scanlon; father of Jacqueline (Michael) Lurie, Courtenay (Edward) Erb, Alyson Scanlon, and Blake (Anne) Scanlon; grandfather of Bradford (Samantha) Lurie, Blaire Lurie, Sheridan Lurie, Laramie Scanlon, Colin Scanlon, Nolan Scanlon, Cassidy Erb; and great-grandfather of Margot Lurie. He was the son of the late William B. and the late Catherine (nee Fitzgerald) Scanlon; brother of Mary Catherine (the late John) Durkin, Noreen (the late Philip) Cherep, the late John D. (Jane) Scanlon, the late Edward “Butch” (the late Colleen) Scanlon, and the late Andrew “Skip” Scanlon; uncle of many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and friend to many.
Visitation will be held at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester (2 blks west of Mannheim Road) on Friday, Nov. 28 from 3 until 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary Church in Riverside. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Riverside Township Lions Club. Arrangements were handled by the Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, Funeral Director.