Obituary of William Haake JR

Haake, William G. Jr. Age 94. Passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Coal City, the son of William and Anna (nee Bystyner) Haake, Sr., he was a lifelong Joliet area resident. Retired from GAF Corporation after 37 years of service. Member of the Moran A.C. and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Survived by his loving wife, Wanda, nee Lorek (Weeditz) Haake of Joliet; two daughters, Jean M. (Ronald) Korczak of Joliet and Agnes E. (Bernard) Tobin of Mt. Vernon, IL; one son, Joseph J. Weeditz of Utah; grandchildren, Debbie (Steve) Zelinski, Mary (Shane) DeBerry, Carrie (John) Cline, Todd (Donette), Jason and Aaron (Amanda) Tobin, and Grant Weeditz; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen (William) Stewart of Joliet; two brothers, Joseph (Julie) Haake and Bernard Haake of FL; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his first wife, Stella (nee Bednarczyk) Haake; his infant daughter; several brothers and sisters. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to Dr. Ajmere and staff and Joliet Area Community Hospice for their compassionate and supportive care. Funeral Services for William G. Haake, Jr. will be Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: 815-741-5500