ROLLING MEADOWS - William D. Atherton, 53. Beloved husband of Mary Anne (nee Kottra) and the late Meghan A. (nee Farrell); loving stepfather of Jennifer and James Pufpaf; dear brother of Bonnie E. and Bobbi J. Atherton; fond uncle of Ryan J. Atherton. Visitation, Tuesday, 3 to 9pm, at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Hts., IL 60004. Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10:30am at the funeral home. Interment Ridgewood Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Information 847-253-5423 or www.lauterburgoehler.com.
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Bill you were a wonderful district manager! You were always patient and understanding. There was no one person who could replace you. You are sorely missed. Sincerely, Sherry and George O'Connor
Sherry O'Connor
Coworker
February 26, 2020
My scream "NO!" still echoes to the heavens when I heard this tragic news. Bill was indeed a Troubador to many, in happy and particularly in relentless times. I count him as my brother who is now a part of the greater cloud of witnesses continuing to cheer us on.
Bill Mueller
March 12, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Bill`s passing. I went to school with Bill from Orchard Place to Maine West and always knew Bill was a good man. My prayers are with your family at this tough and challenaging time. Condolences, Walt Pasternak
March 6, 2014
Bonnie, Bobbie and Mary Anne: I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. It has been a long time since I've been a part of your lives but he and the entire Atherton family hold a very special place in my heart. My prayers for comfort are with you during this very difficult time.
Monica Matthews (Olah)
March 5, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill was a wonderful man that we enjoyed working with at Essington Place. He will live on in our hearts and memories.
Tillman & Cathy Scott
March 4, 2014
I am sorry and distraught to here the loss of my good friend and coworker. Bill and I worked together for many years. God bless his soul and his family in this time of grief.
Randy Stennett
March 4, 2014
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I worked with Bill for many years and I know he will be missed
March 4, 2014
Dear Mary Anne,
We were shocked to hear of Bill's death. You are in our prayers.
Betty and Dan McAleer
Rose Avenue in Des Plaines
March 4, 2014
We wanted to do something lasting to honor Bill's stalwart support and abiding friendship, so we will be planting a pear tree in his memory at the front of our community here in Kingwood, TX.
George and Sherry O'Connor, members of the management team at Cypress Woods
George O'Connor
March 4, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Sherry & George O'Connor
March 4, 2014
May the stars carry your sadness away,
May the flowers fill your heart with beauty,
May hope forever wipe away your tears,
And, above all, may silence make you strong.
March 4, 2014
Mary Anne and Family,
I only knew Bill for a short time and unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting him as he was promoted shortly after I started with Holiday. However, through his phone calls and words of wisdom he became a wonderful mentor and trusted advisor.
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kayla Scott
March 4, 2014
I only had the pleasure of working with Bill for about 1 month, but I can tell you in that one month I highly respected him and really enjoyed his management style. You could easily tell that he was an upstanding guy with a high level of integrity and a heart of gold. He will be greatly missed here at Holiday Retirement. Mary Anne, you and your entire family are in my prayers during this time of loss. My heart really goes out to all of you.
Heidi Haney
March 4, 2014
Dearest Mary Anne and Family,
I am grateful for the small amount of time I was graced with Bill's company and mentoring...he indeed was the finest example of kindness and a true gentle man!!! I am blessed for that gift and send thanks, love, and comfort to your entire family at this true time of sorrow.
Lee Ann Sloan
March 4, 2014
I am so saddened by the loss of Bill. He was such a gentle soul, with a loving and compassionate spirit. He was a class act, taken way too soon, and will never be forgotten. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. RIP Bill ??
Leigh Ann Styles
March 4, 2014
Bonnie, Bobbi, Ryan and Mary Anne - Words cannot express the sadness I felt when I heard about Bill's passing. He was an exceptional person and I am honored that I knew him as a friend.
I will keep all of you in my prayers. Rest in Peace Bill - you will be missed.
Chris Prochenski
March 4, 2014
Mary Anne and Family,
I am very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I met him a year ago at Tamarack as he was working as the Regional Sales Leader, and it didn't take him to work his way up! Bill will always be remembered as a leader, a mentor, a man of integrity, and a very positive person. He will never be forgotten. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family.
Lori Hultz
March 3, 2014
I am still in shock at this terrible news! Bill was such a kind human being and a gentleman. He was so kind to help my folks after dads open heart I have been flooded with memories of singing in choir,, the musicals and V-shows and time spent at Mayfair Methodist. This hit my family and me hard - praying for all of you
Stacey Walgreen-Magnusson
March 3, 2014
March 3, 2014
Bobbi, Ryan and Bonnie,
My deepest sympathy.
Debbie Weiner
March 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Debbie Weiner
March 3, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Bill was a fabulous man, kind, good-hearted and a genuinely kind man. I will miss him terribly.
Cary Clemons, a co-worker of Bill's.
Cary Clemons
March 3, 2014
Bonnie, Bobbie, Ryan and Mary Anne, my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I am deeply saddened by the news of Bills passing. I have many fond memories of time spent with Bill, he was a great person and friend and will be missed. Gods blessings be with you all.
Lisa Searfoss
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne,
We are so sorry to hear about Bill. He was so well liked,respected and will be missed by so many. Our hearts go out to you, Jennifer and Jimmy.
Fred and Audrey Vukadinovic
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne, Please, accept my condolences. Bill touched the lives of so many people. He will be missed everyday. You and your family will remain in my thoughts & Prayers
April Ridings
March 3, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chuck and Marie Howe
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne,
We were very saddened to hear of Bills passing. Bill was a good man, good husband and a good friend. He will be missed by many. May God watch over you and help you get through this difficult time.
Tom & Kathy Lowe
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Debbie and Dan
Debbie Marcus
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne & Family - Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your unexpected loss. Bill was a wonderful man, mentor, and had an infectious smile and wit. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help.
Shannon & Patrick Becker
March 3, 2014
Bill,
You are a true, great genuine friend. It has been a joy to call you a friend. May God Bless You.
Frank & Mary Schumacher
Manager Brentwood Estates
Frank & Mary Schumacher
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne & Family:
We are deeply sorry for your loss and send our condolences on the tremendous loss of Bill from your lives. Though the time Patrick worked with Bill was limited - it was enjoyed. Bill was a great leader and caring/compassionate mentor. I met Bill briefly in Phoenix in January and found his smile and personality to be enjoyable and contagious. He will certainly be missed from the Holiday family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers from the Becker household are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.
Shannon & Patrick Becker
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne, I am so sorry for your loss - Bill and I started at Baird & Warner around the same time and drove together to W and ashington DC for managers training. Bill was just the nicest person -may the memories of your love give you comfort in the days to come.
Dawn McAnaney
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne, you are in our thoughts. Gwen and I were very upset to hear the news of Bill's passing. He was a great co-worker to me, and a leader to so many. I will remember how positive of a man he was. I know that he touched countless people because he was such a great man. I wish you the best during this tough time.
Nick & Gwen Hibbs
Nick Hibbs
March 3, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss.
Pat and Dave Hansen
March 3, 2014
Bobbi, Ryan, Bonnie & Mary Anne,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I know Bill will be deeply missed. Friends are there to comfort you; so lean if you need to lean I'll be there.
Nanette France
March 3, 2014
Dear Mary Anne, we were so shocked and saddened when Sue & Jim called us in Arizona to tell us that Bill had died. He was a wonderful guy and we were so happy the two of you had married. Please know that you are in our hearts and spirits. All our thoughts and prayers are with you.....
Linda Van Hyning
March 3, 2014
All of us here at Lakeview Park in Fenton, MO were deeply saddened to hear of Bills death. We enjoyed getting to know him over the past few months and will miss the calm approach he took in the midst of a problem. Just this past week he took time out of his busy schedule to personally call me and ask me if I had enjoyed visiting my sister on my day off. He will be missed.
Lesia Hurley Lakeview Park Manager
March 3, 2014
Dear Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in drawing close to God during this difficult time - Psalms 62:8.
March 3, 2014
Mary Anne, There are no words to reduce your heart ache, but please accept my condolences. I will pray for you during this difficult time. God Bless you and your family.
Sue Aronson
March 3, 2014
Bill was a wonderful friend to me when I was dealing with the loss of my parents. We had a bond from a shared experience that I will be forever be grateful for. His kindness, compassion and friendship meant the world to me. Your smile and laughter will remain forever in my heart, dear friend. Rest in Peace. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the entire Atherton family.
Lisa Nowogurski
March 3, 2014
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Keep encouraging one another and building one another up, just as you are in fact doing.
Richmond
March 3, 2014
I have many fond memories of singing with Bill at Maine West. He was a wonderful person.
Becky Henkes
March 2, 2014
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