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WILLIAM F. "BILL" SMOCK

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William F. "Bill" Smock of Antioch Friends of the family of William F. "Bill" Smock, 69, may visit from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. A funeral Mass will follow commencing at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. Born in Chicago, Oct. 21, 1940, to the now late William and Julia (nee Seide) Smock, he passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. Bill served his country proudly in the Navy. He was on active duty for 10 years, and had 22 years in the reserves. He was a medical service corps officer, was involved in sea rescue and medivac operations, and ultimately retired as a lieutenant commander. Bill was the loving father of Victoria (Mark) Wegge, Sue Smock, Laura Smock and Steven (Emily) Smock; cherished grandfather of Sean and Dana Wegge; and dear brother of Patricia (the late Stanley) Haarr. His beloved wife of 49 years, Kathleen M. Smock, preceded him in death Nov. 4, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to your favorite charity would be appreciated. For information, 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

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Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 2, 2010.

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Art Hatfield

September 6, 2010

We will miss you Bill, at this years Kelvyn Park H.S. reunion and all future reunions. I will never forget our good times at K.P. and the football team. Best wishes to the family. Art Hatfield

Greenwood School

September 3, 2010

The staff at Greenwood School sends its deepest sympathies. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

September 3, 2010

Steve. I'm very sorry for you loss. - Todd Szymczak

September 2, 2010

Dear Lori,

I am so sorry to here abouth your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Your Friend
Carol (Lutz) Munda

Linda Bowling

September 2, 2010

Dear Steve, Emily, Vicky, Susie and Laurie,

Your dear father was a kind man with a gentle spirit. You could tell by the way he talked about his family that he was a father with lots of love for his children. He was a blessing in your lives and left you with a legacy of love and happy memories. It was an honor to have gotten a chance to know him and I think your father was a very brave man who fought the good fight to have as much time as he could have to be with his loving family. I thank him for serving our country during his time in the Navy. On the day that he showed us his upstairs landing with the railing over looking the living room he told us it brought back memories of him being on the front of a ship looking out at the sea. I will always remember how joyful he was at Steve and Emily's wedding dancing with his Kathleen. I know your mother is now happily dancing in her husband's arms again in Heaven and they are both smiling down on their children with pride and love in their hearts for you and wishing you peace. Our hearts grieve with you in your sorrow and our prayers surround you all. May our loving Heavenly Father carry you close to His heart through your grief and bring healing to your hurting hearts and comfort. Love & Prayers, Linda and David Bowling

September 2, 2010

Dear Vicky, Susie, Laurie, and Steven,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I wish I could be there for you but unfortunately will be out of town. Please except my deepest condolences, I have many fond memories from our childhood, hopefully those will comfort you all in this time of grief.
Love to you all
Sandee (Braswell) Vaughn

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