Obituary of Deacon Hetzel

Hetzel, Deacon William "Bill" H. Age 69. Friday, October 7, 2011 at Loyola University Medical Center following a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Chicago, he was raised in Maywood and was a long time Joliet area resident. He had a Degree in Business Administration from Immaculate Conception Seminary, Conception, MO. Retired from St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Hammond, IN in Pastoral Care, after over 18 years of service. Formerly employed by Stauffer Chemical for many years. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. He was ordained as a Deacon on September 9, 1989, and served the St. Jude Parish up until his illness. Treasurer of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. He served as Dean of Deacons, and was Coordinator for St. Jude Grief Support Group. An Oblate of Saint Benedict and Conception Abbey in Conception, MO. Member of Knights of Columbus Council #10637, Knight of the Year, 1998 Fraternal Year. Member of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains and the Civil War Roundtable of Chicago. He was a profoundly religious man, who desired to help or console all he came in contact with. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pamela Ann (nee Schwingle) Hetzel (1979); his parents, Herbert and Alice Hetzel. Survived by his adoring daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Ronald) Leaman of Joliet. Proud Papa of Brooke Leaman. Loving brother of Barbara Pope of Glen Ellyn, IL; two nephews, George, Jr. and Dr. Daniel (Renee) Pope; one niece, Lori Cannata; his Godson, John Konecny; and many dear friends also survive. Deacon William Hetzel will Lie in State at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2212 McDonough Street, Joliet on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Bishop Joseph Siegel officiating. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church from 3-8 p.m. Arrangements by: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500