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William Nicholson Obituary
Bill was united in marriage on April 30, 1960 at St. Alexander Catholic Church in Villa Park, IL to the former Nancy I. Horn and they spent the next 46 happy years of their lives together until her passing on March 20, 2007. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin.
Mr. Nicholson was formerly employed by the DuPage County Clerk's Office in Wheaton, IL. Bill was currently a Courier for the Fox Valley Press. He enjoyed boating at his cottage in Eagle River, WI with his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy S. Nicholson of Sandwich, IL; his children, William G. Nicholson III of Lisle, IL, Nancy Ann (Robert) Allen of Villa Park, IL, Patricia I. (Brian) Hall of Plainfield, IL and Kathryn L. DeFries of Orland Hills, IL; his grandchildren, William G. IV, Kristen, Caitlyn, Michael, Nicholas, Colin, Brogan, Aidan, Rachel; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, William G. Nicholson, Sr; his wife, Nancy Nicholson; his sister, Dorothy Ann Custardo; and his son-in-law, Keith DeFries.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory, 1275 S. Countyline Rd., Sandwich, IL with Father Thomas Brantman, officiating. Interment will be private.
Friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until the Hour of Service on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory in Sandwich, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory, 815-786-6461.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Nicholson
Jerry Buscemi
September 16, 2020
I remember coming to your folks house on Glad ave, in Elmhurst as a kid and seeing all the cars you cut out from the newspaper every year. I wish you were still here with us. You will never be forgotten. Your cousin Jerry.
Caitlyn
September 17, 2008
I love you grandpa! I will miss you terribly. Please give grandma a kiss for me!
Caity
Jerry Buscemi
September 4, 2008
Dear Family of Bill,
We are feeling the very sad loss of our cousin and friend, Bill.
The times we were able to get together and the phone calls with him, will be treasured memories. Please know we are here for you to help in any way.
Jerry & Bonnie Buscemi
Thomas Benjamin
September 2, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Nicholson family for the loss of Bill. He was one of the real good guys that came out of the York High Class of 1956.
Steve Fabbri
September 2, 2008
Sorry my first entry was blank.
To my friends the Nicholsons:
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Mr. N. was a great jokester, who brought much needed levity to a much too serious world. He will be greatly missed.
Sam LaGuardia
September 2, 2008
We still can not believe Bill is gone. When we saw him for his uncle's funeral he looked so good and healthy. We know he missed Nancy a lot but I don't think she was calling him. Our prayers are for his family, especially for his Mother. She will truly miss him the most.
May God be with you all aways.
Sam & Ann LaGuardia
LINDA KENDALL
September 2, 2008
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER. I ONLY SAW HIM ONCE A WEEK WHEN HE CAME TO DELIVER THE PAPERS BUT HE WAS ALWAYS A DELIGHT TO TALK TO. I WILL MISS HIM GREATLY BUT KNOW THAT HE IS HAPPY WITH YOUR MOTHER. HE WAS SUCH A KIND AND CARING MAN. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME AND COMFORT ALL OF YOU. I KNOW THAT HE WILL BE WATCHING OVER HIS FAMILY AS HE WOULD SPEAK OF YOU WHEN I WOULD SEE HIM. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU.
Chris Fabbri
September 2, 2008
Dear Nicholson family-
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your Father. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Eileene Nystrom
August 31, 2008
To the entire Nicholson Family I extend my deep sympathy in the loss of your son, father and grandfather. It is hard to believe both Nancy and Bill Nicholson have left us. They were both so full of life.
With love from Woodridge,
Eileene Nystrom
Dianne Sizemore
August 30, 2008
WOW, I don't know what to say! I guess first and foremost would be to extend my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to Bill's daughters and spouses, his son, his grandchildren and his mother. You all meant the world to Bill, as he spoke of all of you often. I've worked with Bill since he came to The Fox Valley Shopping News. Bill always had a joke to tell, a crazy story, whatever it was, he always had a smile on his face, and he somehow kept that brave front up as not to burden anyone with the agonizing pain he suffered through since the loss of his dear wife Nancy. Nancy was his true soul mate and the absolute definition of his "other half". I truly feel that Bill left this world from a broken heart. I know I will surely miss him always teasing me, and seeing that ole beat up rust bucket Shopper van that he clunked around in everyday will be bittersweet. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time, may God bring you peace. Bill's friend and co-worker, Dianne Sizemore
Richard Bowes
August 30, 2008
I'm truly sorry to hear that a good friend has passed away.It seems like time has flown by since I had Bill's Son , Bill Jr. , in my class at Meadowview School and Bill and I dreamed of opening a business in Indiana. Time just got away from us. Iwill keep him and his family in my prayers until we meet again.
Julie Corbitt
August 30, 2008
My husband and I were truly saddened to hear of the passing of Bill. May God hold each of you in the palm of his hand to ease the pain you are experiencing. With Sincere sympathy.
Robert and Julie Corbitt
The Allen's
August 30, 2008
We are truly shocked and saddened at the passing of Mr. Nicholson.
Words can't express our feelings of sorrow for the Nicholson family.
We wish we could be there with you to help ease your pain during this difficult time.
Take comfort in the memories and may they give you strength.
We will always cherish Mr. Nicholson's laugh and humor at family gatherings.
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