Elk Grove Village, Illinois
William H. ?Bill? Fife, Jr., age 87. Beloved companion of Jan Brand. Beloved husband for over 20 years of the late Elizabeth, nee Hardy Rosetti, and former husband of over 27 years to Dolores (Dolly) Fife. Devoted father of Michael (Catherine Curran) Fife, Greg (Diane) Fife, Patricia (Dale) Ferguson, Marybeth (John) Bank, Brian (Violetta) Fife and Elise Fife. Loving grandfather of Scott, Bradford (Heather), Mitchell, Ryan, Jack, Hannah and Amelia. Loving great grandfather of Hailey, Jordan and Mason. Dear son of the late William H. Sr. and Gretchen Fife. Dear great grandson of Albion Thorne. Dear brother of the late Doris Elise Genetti. Dear uncle of Tina, Joanne, Gary and Thomas. Bill cofounded Mills, Fife, MacDonald Advertising in Des Plaines in 1961. He has won many awards including the Robert A Fischer for outstanding achievement and leadership in the American Society of Baking at the age of 81. Bill loved life and to him the glass was always half full.
Visitation 11 AM until the time of the prayers at 1:15 PM Saturday, May 9, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral Mass at 2:00 PM at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Alexian Brothers Hospice. Funeral information or online condolences www.ahlgrimfuneral.com or 847-882-5580.
I was very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I worked at Mills, Fife & MacDonald in the 70's. I was rather immature, and Bill (and Jim Coari) were good employers and great mentors. I learned a lot and I thank many people for the experience. I will keep his family in my thoughts.
Len Lamberg
November 01, 2019 | Waukesha, WI | Coworker
I'm very sorry to know Bill has passed... He and Mr. Mills were my employers in the early age of Mills, Fife & MacDonald. It was a wonderful experience to know Bill, My sincere regrets on his passing to the family...
Karen Edwards
April 08, 2016 | Itasca, IL
Bill was my dear friend for many years when I worked for American Society of Baking. He was my go-to guy, showed me the ropes and was always incredibly supportive. Also taught me the baking industry history. He was my frequent caller and one I always looked forward to seeing. I will always remember his pride receiving the Robert A. Fischer award! I will miss you Bill and thankful you were in my life for many years. Hugs to Bill and his family that he talked of often to me with great pride.
Tammi Matthias
May 11, 2015 | Petaluma, CA
Bill receiving the prestigious Robert Fisher Award
Ed Heina
May 10, 2015
Brian,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers are with you and family.
Sincerely,
Arlene Hall
Arlene Hall
May 08, 2015 | Mt. Prospect, IL
I was fortunate to know Bill from the mid 70's and as the years went by I got to know him more as a friend than a vendor. He served as President, Secretary/Treasurer of the Bakers Courtesy Club of Chicago and was honored a few years back with the Bob Fisher award from the American Society of Baking. What a class individual...he will be missed.
Ed Heina
May 08, 2015 | Long Grove, IL
To all the Fife children - we/re so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful man and raised wonderful children. You all are a great legacy to him. Our prayers are with you and your families.
Cindy Ellis
May 08, 2015 | Palatine, IL
He was a great guy.
Don Kelly
May 07, 2015 | The Villages, FL
Mary Beth, Greg, & Brian:
Our condolences to you and your whole family on the loss of your father. Lou was a happy, outgoing man whose love of living showed, whose sense of fun and humor was reflected in you and all your siblings. May you all find comfort in your happy memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Hugs,
Paula & Chris Anderson
May 07, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
