William Harold Osborne Jr., 89, of Burlington, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Ill..

Born June 28, 1936, in Burlington, he was the son of William and Margaret Fitzgerald Osborne.

Bill served his country for 20 years, first in the Marines and then in the Army. &nbsp;After Bill retired from the service he worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant for many years and also served in the Iowa National Guard. &nbsp;Bill had a good sense of humor. &nbsp;He was a hard worker throughout his life and enjoyed his downtime by going to the Hungry Bear for breakfast with his friends. &nbsp;They would often go fishing after to enjoy the day. &nbsp;Bill's passing leaves a sadness, but his memory will continue through his friends and family.

Bill's family include his brother, Jim (Connie) Osborne; and many nieces and nephews.

Sadly, &nbsp;Bill is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Richard and John; and sister, Shirley.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

The Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Osborne will be 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. &nbsp;Military honors rendered by the United States Marine Corps and the&nbsp;Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League, Detachment 616, will conclude the service.

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 </figure>William Harold Osborne Jr., 89, of Burlington, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Ill..Born June 28, 1936, in Burlington, he was the son of William and Margaret Fitzgerald Osborne.Bill served his country for 20 years, first in the Marines and then in the Army. &nbsp;After Bill retired from the service he worked for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant for many years and also served in the Iowa National Guard. &nbsp;Bill had a good sense of humor. &nbsp;He was a hard worker throughout his life and enjoyed his downtime by going to the Hungry Bear for breakfast with his friends. &nbsp;They would often go fishing after to enjoy the day. &nbsp;Bill's passing leaves a sadness, but his memory will continue through his friends and family.Bill's family include his brother, Jim (Connie) Osborne; and many nieces and nephews.Sadly, &nbsp;Bill is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert, Richard and John; and sister, Shirley.Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.The Graveside Committal Service for Mr. Osborne will be 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Dean Graber officiating. &nbsp;Military honors rendered by the United States Marine Corps and the&nbsp;Hamilton-Walters Marine Corps League, Detachment 616, will conclude the service.