William A. Meisch, 78, of Sycamore, Ill., died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb.
Born Jan. 6, 1933, in Naperville, the son of John and Mary (Kohley) Meisch, he married Gloria D. Regole on June 23, 1956, in St. Charles.
William was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. Upon his return from the Army, he farmed in the Naperville, St. Charles and Maple Park areas his entire life. While he farmed, he also worked for the Geneva Bottling Works for more than 15 years.
William was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sycamore. He also was a baseball enthusiast and enjoyed watching his favorite team – the Chicago Cubs. Bill also was a perfectionist about his lawn. He kept it looking picture perfect. He enjoyed spending time at his summertime getaway, Lake Louise in Byron. You could find him driving around the campground in his golf cart and visiting with friends.
William is survived by his two sons, William J. (Mary Lynn) Meisch and Bernard H. (Teresa) Meisch; one daughter, Catherine M. Meisch Cardinali; eight grandchildren, Steven (Amanda) Meisch, Crystal (Jarod) Bruckner, Kevin, Michael and Patrick Meisch, Stacey (Lance Higham) Cardinali, Ryan and Justin Cardinali; five great-grandchildren, Trenton Meisch, Kaylie Bruckner, Cole Meisch, Logan Bruckner and Riley Higham; one brother, Jim (Janice) Meisch; two sisters, Marion Feltes and Pat Bacon; two sisters-in-law, Liz Meisch and Mary Jean Karas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gloria in 2009; an infant son, Edward Charles; one brother, Robert; and one sister, Bernice Walker.
His funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 244 Waterman St., Sycamore, with Fr. Frank J. Timar, M.S.C. celebrating. Burial will be at Marywood Cemetery in Aurora, following a luncheon at the Parish Activity Center. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with a wake service recited at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the DeKalb County Hospice, the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association, in care of Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
For information, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.

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Published by Daily Chronicle and The MidWeek from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM MEISCH

17 Entries

Carole Pangburn

August 30, 2011

Cathy...so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Emmer

August 30, 2011

I am saddened to read of your fathers death. He was a good and kind man. Both of your parents were wondweful people to know. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lisa Smith Sanderson

August 26, 2011

Cathy: My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your dad. I read about his amazing life and felt he lived life to the fullest. I can see where you came from. May your memories of him keep you smiling and at peace knowing he is in a better place.
God bless you all,
Lisa Smith Sanderson -SHS Class of 1976

Kris Sargent

August 26, 2011

Hi! I just wanted to put some love on the page, Bill (Frank) had become a good friend recently and he will be missed dearly.

Frank, Jr. - if you need anything you know where I am.

Chris Snyder-Hattan

August 25, 2011

I was sorry to hear about Bill passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Dick & Carol Snyder

August 25, 2011

We were sorry to hear of your father's passing. With our deepest sympathy.

Steve & Eileen Bacon

August 25, 2011

So sorry for your loss.

Michele Marsden

August 25, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to all of the family. Michele Marsden

John & Pat Welnert

August 25, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

American Heart Association

August 25, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

claudia Berres-Marler

August 24, 2011

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. He and your mother were always very nice to me.

George Spencer

August 24, 2011

In the years that I have spent in Kishwaukee Community Hospital's cardiac rehab facility, I was always pleased to see Bill and Gloria (then Bill alone) because they brightened the day for the rest of us. As a near-neighbor on a parallel street, Bill was always delighted to share his experiences regarding the challenges of home ownership and maintenance. He will be greatly missed.

Glenna

August 24, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Debbie Ssecara

August 24, 2011

I will definitely miss Uncle Bill's great sense of humor. He always made my mom laugh. He was a wonderful person.

Vanessa Horn Bafia

August 23, 2011

We'll miss our neighbor's cheerful conversations. Our condolences to the Meisch family.

Kind regards,
Vanessa Horn Bafia

JANE & LOUIE CURCE

August 23, 2011

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MY FAVORITE NEIGHBOR MR BILL,WHEN I CALLED HIM THAT HE WOULD LAUGH.WE WOULD TALK ABOUT THE PEOPLE WE KNEW,WHAT WAS GOING IN THE WORLD. HE WAS ALWAYS VERY FRIENDLY. I NEVER SAW HIM SAD.
HE KNEW A LOT OF MY FAMILY AND WOULD ASK ABOUT THEM OFTEN.
I WILL MISS OUR TALKS A LOT!
MAY HIM & GLORIA BE HAPPY IN HEAVEN TO GETHER. TO BILLS FAMILY MY GOD GIVE U STRENGTH DURING THIS SAD TIME.

PEGGY IRETON

August 23, 2011

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BILL'S PASSING -MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY - MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

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