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William J. Frey
PLEASANT PLAINS -William J. Frey, 81, of Pleasant Plains, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at St. John's Hospice.
William was born November 8, 1929 in Springfield, the son of William Eaton and Margaret Mary Carberry Frey. He married Barbara Jane Rhodes on August 16, 1951 in Bethalto, IL.
A 1947 graduate of Cathedral Boys School, William was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a grain and livestock farmer and served as president of the Bradfordton Elevator Board for many years. William was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1964, and was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Sr. Mary Henry Frey, OP and Sr. Marie Celine Frey, OP.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Frey of Pleasant Plains; three children, William R. (wife, Tammy) Frey, Debra (husband, Marc) Durako, and Cathy Cimarossa, all of Pleasant Plains; six grandchildren, Justin (wife, Amy) Durako of Pleasant Plains, Jess (wife, Stacy) Durako of Bloomington, Mary Frey of Pleasant Plains, Callie Cimarossa of Ashland, Will Frey and Boone Cimarossa, both of Pleasant Plains; three great-grandchildren, Carter and Drake Durako, both of Pleasant Plains and Lauren Durako of Bloomington; two sisters, Eleanor (husband, Jim) Stribling of Ashland and JoAnn (husband, Jim) Stapleton of New Berlin; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
Memorial Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 524 E. Lawrence, Springfield with Rev. Peter Harman, celebrant. Private family burial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 524 E. Lawrence, Springfield, IL 62703 or Shriner's Children's Hospital, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.
The family of William J. Frey is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Frey
Linda Crites
September 28, 2011
We would like to convey our sympathies for the loss of a fellow comrade.
Have your loved ones military services memorialized by submitting an Illinois Patriot Information Form.
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God Bless,
Linda Crites
Chaplain - VFW 10302
Marelda
September 27, 2011
Debby, my prayers are with you and your family.
Garna, Matt and Alex Pearce
September 27, 2011
I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Patty & Kenny Kress
September 27, 2011
Dear Debby, Marc and family,
"Stars are the windows of heaven, where angels peek through..." You have your own special angel to watch over you and your family. A lifetime of memories, which you will pass on, will keep him in your hearts forever. Love and prayers, Patty and Kenny Kress
Gina Wilson
September 26, 2011
Debby, Marc, Barb and family - words cannot express my sadness for you at this time. May you find comfort and peace in eachother, as you all do, and in the thoughts of all the lives he and your family have so wonderfully touched.
Sharon Bell
September 26, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the entire Frey family. Many good memories of times spent with the family. Treasure the memories and may God hold him in his hands.
September 26, 2011
Bill and Family:
Bill you and your family have our sincere condo;lence on the passing of your fathjer, I know you and he were very close.
John O. & Ruby Klein
LaShaun White
September 25, 2011
Mary & family..my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow..
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