Obituary of William Schmitz

William J. Schmitz Age 86. Peacefully Monday, April 4, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Joliet May 1, 1929 and a lifelong resident. A United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean war. Graduate of Joliet Township High School, Class of 1948. He was co-owner and operator of Schmitz Brothers Plumbing with his brothers, retiring in 1992. Member of Cantigny Post VFW #367, American Legion Post #1080, Moran A.C., Old Timers Baseball Association and Retired Plumbers Union Local #422. Former member of Elks Lodge Joliet #296 and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #300. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth L. Schmitz; children, Sharon A. (Paul) Frausto of Joliet, Deborah L. (Jerry) Mosher of Montgomery, IL, William B. (Vicki) Schmitz of Joliet, Michael J. (Lynne) Schmitz of Joliet and Kathleen M. Schmitz of Joliet; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jack) Clark, Michelle (late Steve) Detmer, Richard P. (Captain U.S. Army, Maria) Harrigan, Sarah (Steve) Hunter, Samantha (Louis) DiCamillo, Michael Frausto, Amy and Mallory Mosher, William (Jennifer) Schmitz, Amanda (John) Casford and Nicholas Schmitz; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Justin and Jordyn Clark, Caleb and Katelyn Carr, Travis Detmer, Zachary and Stephanie Hunter, Brooke Samuelson, Xander Mosher, Margaret and Vivian Johnston, Cassidy Schmitz and Madison and Megan Casford; one brother, James (Josephine) Schmitz of Joliet; five sisters, Mary Louise (Bernard) Stahoviak of Plainfield; Marge Simpson of Lockport, Virginia (James) Gray of Canada, Noreen (Thomas) Bussey of Chicago Heights and Karyn (Richard) Bazzarone of Joliet; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by two children in infancy; parents, Oscar and Mabel (nee Ruffing) Schmitz; and one brother, Robert O. (Mary) Schmitz. Funeral Services for William J. Schmitz will be Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12:00 Noon. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where full military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Army. Visitation Sunday, 2-7 p.m. at the funeral home. As it was William's request, Cremation Rites will be accorded following his visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. For information: (815) 741-5500.