Obituary of William Williams

Williams, William O. Died peacefully at age 92 on March 19, 2011 with his family at his side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Born in Beech Grove, Indiana he spent most of his life in the Plainfield-Joliet area. Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Marjorie (Cleghorn); and five children, Nadine, Karen, Brian (Ann), Jeannine, Raymond and two loving granddaughters, Abbey Williams and Courtney Kranig and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his two sons, Alan and Jeffery, and other close family members. Bill served with the U.S. Navy "Seabees" in WWII, stationed in New Guinea, and the Korean War. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his meritorious service in WWII. He was a member of Cantigny Post 367, Knights of Columbus in Plainfield and Tiger Club in Aurora. Bill worked at Commonwealth Edison for 39 years, retiring July 4, 1981. Bill enjoyed bowling, golfing, camping and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and loved teasing his kids and anyone else that would let him. He was a head usher at St. Mary Immaculate Church in Plainfield and enjoyed interacting with the parishioners; always taking special care to greet the children. His favorite saying for many years, when asked how he felt, was "ornery as ever" always with a big smile. He will truly be missed. The family would like to give special thanks to their neighbors Mike, Cathy and Sean Buchanan for always being so helpful when it was needed. Funeral Services for William O. Williams will be Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Bill's name be made to Autumn Day Care Center located at 1404 Plainfield Road, Joliet 60435, who supported Marge and cared for Bill in coping with Alzheimer's. Donations will also be appreciated at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Interment will be at St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery on Naperville-Plainfield Rd., Plainfield. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500