William Conklin

Conklin, William Glenn William Glenn Conklin, 84 of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family. "Mouse", as he was known by most, was born September 26, 1931 in Keeler, the son of Basil and Beulah (Henry) Conklin, both of whom precede him in passing. He was also preceded in passing by two brothers: M.J. and Richard Gale Conklin and a sister, Halo Mann. Bill was a 1950 graduate of Lawrence High School. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He returned to Lawrence and married Fern Crippen on January 3, 1960. Bill is survived by his wife, Fern; children: Terrie Oliver, Kyle Conklin, Scott (Karen Griffin) Conklin and Rod (Darlene) Conklin; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and siblings: Ilah (Nick) Pollich, Vonnie (Bob) Bellis, Shirley Van Galder, Chuck (Niki) Conklin, Sharon Vitek, Harold (Sue) Conklin and Phyllis Conklin. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Lawrence United Methodist Church, where a celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Pastor Jim Robertson will officiate. Bill's ashes will be placed in Hill Cemetery's Veterans Section. In lieu of flowers, please make your donation to any of these organizations: Hess Eastman Post 174, Lawrence Athletic Boosters or Lawrence Lions Club. To view Bill's full obituary or leave an on-line condolence, visit our web site at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com. Calvin Funeral Home (269) 621-4101