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Walter F. O’Grady

Walter F. O’Grady, 84, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Crossroads Care Center.

He was born Dec. 4, 1933, to William F. and Marie L. O’Grady in Chicago.

He was a banker for 15 years and a well-respected history teacher at McHenry County College for six years.

He was very involved with St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hartland, serving as a cantor for many years.  He was an avid golfer and a man of many interests.  Most importantly, he was a loving and devoted husband.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret (Vogt) O’Grady.

The visitation and funeral Mass were Feb. 1 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hartland.

Interment was private.

Arrangements were made by Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.

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