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William Bennett Obituary

Bennett, William Lewis 95, of Waukegan passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Vista East Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1917 in Jamestown, ND and grew up in Mason City, IA and had lived in Waukegan for 60 years. He was a Navy veteran of WW II, serving on the USS Suwannee, an aircraft carrier, in the South Pacific. After the war he remained in the US Navy Reserve for twenty years, retiring as a Lt. Commander. He was a longtime board member of the Waukegan Exchange Club and a former member of the Salvation Army Board. He loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener, golfer, bowler, fisherman and hunter. He worked at the Electronic Supply Office (Computer Division) at Great Lakes from 1946 until his retirement in 1968. Bill is survived by his son, Dr.William (Diane) Bennett of Oak Brook, IL and Estero, FL; his grandson, Dr. Michael Bennett of Iowa City, IA and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grayce; parents, William and Agnes Bennett, and brother, Bob Bennett of Mason City, IA. Funeral Service, with military honors, will be 4:00 P.M. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME, 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. Friends may call at the funeral home for one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, donations in William Bennett's memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Support Service Program, C/O Armed Forces Foundation, Washington, DC.

Published by News Sun from May 17 to May 23, 2013.
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Always loved and never forgotten! You and Grace were the best neighbors ever! Miss you both!

The Brower family

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May 11, 2023

We know this is a difficult day for Bill´s family. Anniversary days are always difficult. You were a great neighbor and a grandpa for our children because theirs was so far away. We will always remember your kindness and those delicious Christmas goodies you and Mrs. B always shared. Rest In Peace my friend!

Judy & Jim Brower

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May 11, 2022

Was my boss but most of all a dear friend. Will always remember him & Grace.

ALGENE NORWOOD

Friend

May 11, 2021

I spent many overnight visits with Mr and Mrs Bennett as a child. I loved their kindness as I learned to play card games with them, enjoy their pup as he would run to get his own leash when time for a walk, grocery shop with Mrs Bennett, and later on, helping her grade papers from her younger students. These times were precious; they were such loving folks. I wish I had a couple pics of them!!

Marla Janssen

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October 2, 2020

Mr. Bennett was my boss at ESO, and we have kept in touch since 1976. I didn't realize Mr. Bennett passed away until his birthday card came back. When we went to Waukgan a couple weeks go and we stopped by his house, I knew then that somehing happened to my wonderful friend, Mr. Bennett. He was a wonderful person, and when I would visit him when we would head north to Minnesota it was such a pleasure to talk with him. My deepest sympathy to his son and family.

Sharon Bowden

July 12, 2013

To the Bennett family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr Bennett was my Boss at ESO-Bldg. 3400.

Gail Hope

May 24, 2013

We are friends of Tom and Harriet and have had many a wonderful dinner with Bill and Grayce at their home! We always enjoyed our visits with them. Our sympathy is with you. How comforting to know that Bill and Grayce are together again...forever. They were a lovely couple!

Faith & Rod Pfeiffer

May 21, 2013

You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you. Mr. Bennett was my boss at ESO and we have kept intouch over the years. When ever I would come in town I would always pick him up and we would go to lunch whenever he was able. When Grayce was living they would come and visit me when I was in the area. Great Man!

Algene Norwood

May 19, 2013

Bill was a very dear part of my life. Growing up I always felt such peace and love in his presence. I have such cherished fond memories of him. I feel very honored to have known him. I share his lessons with my own children today. I have a little mourning dove family that has taken nest outside my bedroom window. That was the first bird he told me about and every time I see them I think of him. He told me once that the night hawks don't come around anymore. I told him that they come to me now so that I can think of him. He will forever be a treasured part of my life. I am a better person having known him.

Beth Brower

May 17, 2013

Bill and Grayce were our neighbors in Waukegan for fourteen years before we moved to Virginia in 1993. We really enjoyed their friendship and could not have asked for better neighbors. Bill took such pride in his yard and garden and taught our youngest daughter alot about nature which she is passing on to her children. We have many fond memories of Bill and he was very proud of his son, daughter-in-law and grandson. We will miss him and were honored to have called him friend and neighbor.

Jim and Judy Brower

May 17, 2013

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