William Thomas “Bill” Delaney, age 89 of Edina, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at University Hospital in Columbia.
Bill was born in Edina, Missouri on May 9, 1935 to Arthur David and Jewell Rose (Cain) Delaney.
He married Margaret Ann Klocke on May 31, 1957 and she preceded him in death on December 18, 2023.
He is survived by his five sons and their wives, Barry and Connie Delaney of Jefferson City, David and Kristi Delaney of Marceline, Bob and Marie Delaney of Kirksville, Rick and Lesa Delaney of Edina, and Michael and Ashley Delaney of Parkville, eleven grandchildren; Lauren McQuiston-Fall and husband Owen of St. Louis, MO, Matthew Delaney and wife Lisa of St. Charles, MO, Eric Delaney and wife Crystal of Edmond, OK, Jason Delaney and wife Lu of Chillicothe, MO, Kiley Herriman and Christian Hayes of Marceline, MO, Patrick Delaney and wife Miranda of Brownsburg, IN, Ashley Lamp and husband Jacob of Kansas City, MO, Brad Hunt of Lancaster, MO, Chrissy Hudson of Newark, MO, Andrew Hays, and Maggie Delaney, both of Parkville, MO, thirteen great grandchildren and one coming in February, Austin and Luke Delaney, Karyn and Jillian Delaney, Deakan and Kenna Delaney, Pyper and Octavia Hayes, Brock and Roman Delaney, Griffin Lamp, Lorelei and Isobele Hudson, sister Carol Fox and husband Mike of Edina, niece DeeNita Whiteley of St. Louis, MO, two nephews, Brian Fox and wife Stephanie of Springfield, MO, Mark Fox and wife Emily of Springfield, IL a very close cousin Fr. Michael W. Penn of Lake Ozark, and his many card playing friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Margaret, two sisters Mary and Francie Delaney, and brother-in-law Marion Klocke.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at St, Joseph Catholic Church in Edina with burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Doss Funeral Home in Edina.
Memorials may be made to Knox County Nutrition Site or St. Joseph Catholic Church and these may be mailed to Doss Funeral Home, 208 N 4th St. Edina, MO 63537.