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WILLIS CROSBY Obituary

Willis J. "Bing" Crosby of Carol Stream Willis J. "Bing" Crosby, 87, formerly of Naperville, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012. He was born May 30, 1925, in Mankato, Minn. Bing was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member Naperville American Legion Post #43. He is survived by his wife, Bernice (nee Janke); a daughter, Ann (David) Graham of Sycamore, Ill.; a son, David (Carla) Crosby of Carol Stream; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Bethany, Sienna Crosby, Kelsey, Michael and Megan Graham; two brothers, Willard (Marge) Crosby of Minneapolis, Minn., and Wayne (Lila) Crosby of Winnebago, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Crosby. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 Modaff Road, Naperville, with the Rev. Stephen Schumacher officiating. Interment will be Monday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 8, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials in Mr. Crosby's name may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 Modaff Road, Naperville, IL 60565 or Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1244 W. Army Trail Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188. For information, Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory, 630-355-0264 or www.beidelmankunschfh.com.

Published by Daily Herald on Jun. 7, 2012.
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I was principal of Ranch View School, and Mr. Crosby was simply one of my favorite veterans at our annual Veteran's Day ceremony. He was such a sweet man who seemed to love the ceremony we created for him. I left Ranch View to be principal at another school and always thought of him on Veteran's Day. I am so sorry for your loss, but glad I was able to know him for a few short years.
Karen Currier

Karen Currier

June 15, 2012

My earliest memory of Bing was when he visited us in Perham, MN. I was about 3 years old, and I remember how he entertained me with a ball point pen he had in the pen and pencil clip of his dress shirt. Although I have had little interaction with him since the Frank Thornber Co. was sold in the early 90s, I will always remember Bing as the kindest and gentlest of men.

Rick McKay

June 11, 2012

Bing was always a loyal and good friend to me. We enjoyed working together for many years and he will be greatly missed.My deepest sympathy to Bernice and her entire family. Dick McKay

June 8, 2012

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