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William C. Eilbracht Memorial services for Mr. William C. Eilbracht, 84, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Chicago, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in Port Richey, Fla. Born June 22, 1920, he died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, in New Port Richey. Mr. Eilbracht was a veteran, having served in the Army during World War II as a medic in England and Germany. He was a former member of Medinah Country Club for more that 35 years. William was the loving father of Gayle (John) Vandenbergh of Hoffman Estates and Bill (Linda) Eilbracht of Omaha, Neb.; dearest grandfather of Amy and Matt Vandenbergh, and Bill and Katie Eilbracht; and fond brother of Lee P. Eilbracht of Champaign, Ill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Far Northwest Suburban United Way, 1000 E. State Parkway, Suite E., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book.

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Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 13, 2004.

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