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William Grainge Obituary

William S. Grainge December 20, 1923-February19, 2019Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Londa Grainge, his son William H. Grainge and his daughter Carol Fortune. He is survived by his beloved best friend of 25 years, Elaine Warren, daughters Cristine Lieb (John) and Catherine Steiner (Michael), step-daughters Victoria Warren and Shelly Fitzgerald grandchildren Raschel Muse (Riley), Mike Fortune (Cassie), Sara VanDeBerg (Paul), Josh Lieb, John Steiner (Jennifer) and Sofia Warren, great grandchildren Asher and Kate Muse, Anna, Isaac and Eli VanDeBerg, Ellery and Esben Steiner and Chance and Dash Fortune. He was a World War II Marine veteran and was beloved by family and all who knew him.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 3, 2019.

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March 5, 2019

Uncle Bill was an all around wonderful individual, family man and someone to look up to and admire. He had a great spirit about him and I, for one, feel blessed to have known him and call him my Uncle.

March 4, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss may the words of God comfort you and your family in this most difficult time of sorrow. May you fined comfort at John 6:44 knowing this that God give you hope to see again your love one in the future. My heartfelt condolence to you and your family. LC

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March 4, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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