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William Chapman Obituary
Born: June 15, 1931
Died: October 23, 2022
William J. Chapman, 91, of Kirkland, died on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at NW Medicine-Kishwaukee Hospital.
He was born June 15, 1931 in Letart, WV to William Joseph and Garnet (Blessing) Chapman.
He married Glenna (Moon) Chapman on July 21, 1952.
William was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was employed at Barber Coleman for over 40 years.
He was a faithful member of the Kirkland Methodist Church for many years.
Survivors include his sisters, Pearl Wiegand, Ida Holloway, Inez Melton and Beatrice Whittymore and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna and his son, Bob.
His visitation will be on Saturday, Nov. 5th from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at the Kirkland United Methodist Church, 300 South St., Kirkland, IL. with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM.
Burial will be at the Maple Cemetery in Kirkland with full military rites.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Kirkland United Methodist Church or the Northern Illinois War Memorial in care of the Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main St., Genoa, IL, 60135.
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Sandy Bruch
November 16, 2022
I originally met Bill at Fitworkz in Dekalb, IL . He was often there when I was to work out and he always had a smile and a hello.
After Jim and I were married, we would often see Bill in the KFR. Again, always ready with a hello and a smile. While doing a project for the cemetery, I would see Bill visit his wife daily. He was a good and kind man.
Carolyn Leifheit
November 4, 2022
Several years ago, I would be at Fit Works in Dekalb at the same time Bill was there. Bill happened to notice that my license plate read Emmamae so each time he would see me he would call me Emma. He was such a nice man that I didn't have heart to tell him that Emma was not my name but it was the name of my Boston Terrier.
Melanie DePriester
November 4, 2022
You will be missed you was a great guy. Sorry I didn't make it but I didn't want to get anyone sick. Love you
Curt moore
October 30, 2022
Bill was always the kindest man who gave you the warmth of a true friend May God surround his family with his strength and love
Jim Zalud
October 29, 2022
Bill was such a wonderful person, friend, and neighbor. This is a big loss.
brenda smith
October 27, 2022
With our deepest sympathy, Love Mike and Brenda Smith
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