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Willie Anderson Obituary

Willie B. Anderson, age 83, resident of Riverdale, died Saturday, March 8th. Services are: Thursday, March 13th at Union Evangelistic M.B. Church 1625 Center Avenue Chicago Heights. Wake: 10:00a.m., Funeral: 11:00a.m. Visitation: Wednesday, March 12th at Woods Funeral Home, Ltd. 1003 S. Halsted Street Chicago Heights, IL. (708) 755-2010 from 2-7p.m.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Mar. 12, 2008.

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Temera

March 6, 2025

RIH Grandad! You are missed and forever loved! Love Merie

Elaine Herrenschmidt

March 6, 2025

RIP DAD! You are missed and forever in our hearts!

Elaine

October 14, 2024

Dad it´s been 16 years since you went home, it´s really tough missing your dad! I missed your birthday Sept 23rd! I know you have another date now and celebrating with the Lord where there is no time, just eternity! Love and miss you dad! FOREVER! Until we meet again!! Daughter Elaine

El Anderson Herrenschmidt

November 12, 2017

Hi Dad - well, you have your family with you now. We are lonely here without you dad. I wish I could talk to you about so much dad! I'm sure you know mom and Romie are there with you but my heart hurts dad, it's unimaginable pain, that only God can heal. I miss you so much dad. See you soon!

Love your daughter!
Elaine

Phyllis Chambers

April 3, 2011

Hi Dad,

I have missed you so much it hurts. I did not think it would hurt this much, but it does. There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you. Steve and I continue to share our wonderful memories of you and talk about how much you loved us.

Rest in peace.

Love always,

Dad at my house for Easter 2007

Phyllis Chambers

April 3, 2011

Elaine Anderson-Herrenschmidt

April 2, 2011

Hi Dad,

It's been 3 long years since you went home to be with the Lord! I can't believe it's been that long! It seems like it was only yesterday that you entered into your rest. I miss you soooo much and talk to you more than ever! May you rest in peace, until we see each again.

Love and Miss You DAD!!

Dad's Grandchildren at the celebration of his home going

April 21, 2010

Vicki Anderson

April 19, 2010

God is a Awesome God he deminstrate to his children daily his Love and his Promises. Our father knows what best for us. God never make mistakes I will continue serve and praise the Lord at All time I know that your Soul is with the Lord I rejoice Always when I think of this I miss u and Love u very much until we see each other again.
Love Your Baby Vicki

Toy & Temera

Temera Royston

April 5, 2010

Hi Dad, it's me again! Here's a picture of Toy and I at the Stellar Awards. God bless you! Love you! Miss you!

Temera Royston

April 5, 2010

Hi Grandad! I know you can hear us and know that our hearts are missing you dearly. You are so missed. Please keep watching over us. We will see you again! Love you! Temera, John and Sanairia

Elaine Herrenschmidt

April 1, 2010

Dad It's been 2 long years since you left us to go to your eternal home. I miss you more than you will ever know. I will see again in the after life!

Love and Miss you Dad!!

Temera Royston

March 8, 2009

Hi Grandad, today makes a year that you've been gone. Oh I miss you so much. I still can't believe that you are not here. I really believe that I am going to see you again. I miss hearing your laugh. I love you Grandad so much.

Elaine Anderson

March 7, 2009

Dad,

I can't believe it will be 1 year on March 8th, since the Lord called you to rest. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. Your positive attitude and generous nature will forever live in our hearts. Thanks for the wonderful memories Dad! May you rest in peace. Until we meet again.

Love,
Your Daughter Elaine

Vicki Anderson

March 3, 2009

Hi, Dad
I Love you, miss you so much!! God knew best and I know God makes no mistakes, I will cherish every thought and moment we had here together on this earth forever until we meet again, RIP Love and Kisses.
Vicki

Elaine Anderson

August 20, 2008

We miss you dad!!

Vicki Anderson-Gillespie

August 18, 2008

Dad, I can't believe it's been almost 6 months since you went home to be with the Lord. I'm sure you are in a much better place and the angels were rejoicing when you entered into the gates. But, I love you and miss you dad. Your warm and generous heart was a gift from God. I often say, I have never met anyone like you dad, and I truly mean that. You were exceptional and I thank God for the love you showed us always.

I love and miss you dad

Love Vicki

Elaine Anderson

August 18, 2008

Dad, today I'm having one of those weak moments. Although I know you are with the Lord, I still miss you so very much. I just want to see your smile, hear your laughter and your great words of wisdom. My heart is so heavy today; I just miss you dad.

Gail Anderson-Carr

July 18, 2008

Dad we miss you so very much, our hearts are heavy. We can't believe that it's been almost 5 months since you went home to be with our Lord. We know that God called you home, but we really miss your sweet, sweet spirit and your generous and loving heart.

May your soul rest in peace, until we meet again.

Daughter Elaine

April 8, 2008

Dad, it has been 1 month today 3/8/08 - since you went home to be with the Lord, and I miss you very, very much. I'm sure I'll see you again. I know you and your family are having a wonderful time especially, Jr. Love and miss you dad!!

Daughter Elaine and Dad

March 21, 2008

temera royston

March 21, 2008

Hi Grandad, I just miss you so much. The thought of you gone hurts so much. I wish you were here.

Love you,
Granddaughter,
Temera

March 19, 2008

Temera Royston

March 18, 2008

Grandad, you will be missed. I already miss your humor. You always made me laugh. I can't believe you are no longer here. I will always keep you in my heart. I know that you are with God and I will see you again. Love you always. Your grand daughter, Temera

Serita Anderson

March 18, 2008

Dad,

You will always live on in our hearts. You were a wonderful example of a father's love for his family and children. Your bright smile and your great sense of humor will truly be missed. I will always love you dad,

May you rest in peace,

Your daughter Serita

Elaine Anderson-Herrenschmidt

March 18, 2008

Dad,

You unconditional love will forever live in our hearts. We'll miss your warm smile dad, and most of all we'll miss those times when you would share your stories of growing up in Mississippi. Your continued support and words of encouragement was a true example of a fathers love for his children.

May you rest in peace with the Lord Jesus Christ, until we meet again.

Love always and forever,

Your Daughter Elaine

Emma Jean Henley

March 13, 2008

Irene and family,

We're thinking of you and you have our sympathy.

Emma Jean Henley and family

Sheila Hughes

March 13, 2008

Willie's kindness and character always impressed me. He was an employee who set a naturally good example.
To those of us who frequented the stores where Willie worked we will always remember the way he made us feel when we walked in the door. His innate goodness made us better people. I express my sympathies to his family and friends.

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