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Wilbur Fike Obituary
Wilbur R. "Bill" Fike Sr., 86, of Collinsville, Ill., born Feb. 26, 1920, in Coulterville, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill.
Bill was a World War II veteran. He worked for Wise Communication for over 30 years. He repaired many of the Metro East's, fire and police department radio equipment. He was a lifelong Maryville resident.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, nee Wallace, Fike; his parents, Fred and Althea, nee Kurnutt, Fike; and three brothers, George, Thomas and Favre.
Surviving are a son, Wilbur "Bill" Fike Jr. of Collinsville, Ill.; a daughter, Dorothy Johnson of Lombard, Ill.; three sisters, Dorothy Wise of Belleville, Ill., Betty Clutts of Coulterville, Ill., and Colleen Young of Maryville, Ill.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Lukes Youth Department.
Visitation: There will be no visitation.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at St. Lukes United Methodist Church, Maryville, Ill., with the Rev. Sigurd Bjorkland officiating.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Sarah Williams
October 8, 2006
I know its late but bill was a wonderfull man always made me smile i got the pleasure of knowing him when i worked at the nursing home he always meade me smile!
Claude & Ruthie Nutt
October 5, 2006
I have great memories of Uncle Bill and Aunt Mary. They always put the children first in all they did. You can tell what kind of people that they were by the wonderful children that they raised. I wish that we could be there with you as you celebrate Uncle Bill's life and mourn his passing. Know that we are thinking of you and share in your pain.
Jim and Kay Boggs
October 5, 2006
Bill and Dottie - Your mom and dad will always have such a warm place in my heart.
Our love,
Charlie Campbell
October 5, 2006
Wish we could be there in person to help celebrate Uncle Bill's life and the many happy memories we all share. We'll be there in spirit. God bless.
Love, Charlie and Jamie Campbell
Kate Young Tegtmeier
October 5, 2006
May the warm memories we all share of Uncle Bill, Aunt Mary and loving family offer you comfort and hope.
With much love,
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