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WILLIAM FIFE Obituary

William H. "Bill" Fife, Jr., age 87. Beloved companion of Jan Brand. Beloved husband for over 20 years of the late Elizabeth, nee Hardy Rosetti, and former husband of over 27 years to Dolores (Dolly) Fife. Devoted father of Michael (Catherine Curran) Fife, Greg (Diane) Fife, Patricia (Dale) Ferguson, Marybeth (John) Bank, Brian (Violetta) Fife and Elise Fife. Loving grandfather of Scott, Bradford (Heather), Mitchell, Ryan, Jack, Hannah and Amelia. Loving great-grandfather of Hailey, Jordan and Mason. Dear son of the late William H. Sr. and Gretchen Fife. Dear great grandson of Albion Thorne. Dear brother of the late Doris Elise Genetti. Dear uncle of Tina, Joanne, Gary and Thomas. Bill cofounded Mills, Fife, MacDonald Advertising in Des Plaines in 1961. He has won many awards including the Robert A. Fischer for outstanding achievement and leadership in the American Society of Baking at the age of 81. Bill loved life and to him the glass was always half full. Visitation 11 AM until the time of the prayers at 1:15 PM Saturday at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral Mass at 2:00 PM at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Alexian Brothers Hospice. Funeral information or online condolences, www.ahlgrimfuneral.com or 847-882-5580.

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Published by Daily Herald on May 7, 2015.

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Len Lamberg

November 1, 2019

I was very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I worked at Mills, Fife & MacDonald in the 70's. I was rather immature, and Bill (and Jim Coari) were good employers and great mentors. I learned a lot and I thank many people for the experience. I will keep his family in my thoughts.

Karen Edwards

April 8, 2016

I'm very sorry to know Bill has passed... He and Mr. Mills were my employers in the early age of Mills, Fife & MacDonald. It was a wonderful experience to know Bill, My sincere regrets on his passing to the family...

Tammi Matthias

May 11, 2015

Bill was my dear friend for many years when I worked for American Society of Baking. He was my go-to guy, showed me the ropes and was always incredibly supportive. Also taught me the baking industry history. He was my frequent caller and one I always looked forward to seeing. I will always remember his pride receiving the Robert A. Fischer award! I will miss you Bill and thankful you were in my life for many years. Hugs to Bill and his family that he talked of often to me with great pride.

Sincerely,
Tammi Matthias

Bill receiving the prestigious Robert Fisher Award

Ed Heina

May 10, 2015

Arlene Hall

May 8, 2015

Brian,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My prayers are with you and family.
Sincerely,
Arlene Hall

Ed Heina

May 8, 2015

I was fortunate to know Bill from the mid 70's and as the years went by I got to know him more as a friend than a vendor. He served as President, Secretary/Treasurer of the Bakers Courtesy Club of Chicago and was honored a few years back with the Bob Fisher award from the American Society of Baking. What a class individual...he will be missed.

Cindy Ellis

May 8, 2015

To all the Fife children - we/re so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful man and raised wonderful children. You all are a great legacy to him. Our prayers are with you and your families.

Don Kelly

May 7, 2015

He was a great guy.

Paula & Chris Anderson

May 7, 2015

Mary Beth, Greg, & Brian:
Our condolences to you and your whole family on the loss of your father. Lou was a happy, outgoing man whose love of living showed, whose sense of fun and humor was reflected in you and all your siblings. May you all find comfort in your happy memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Hugs,

Steve & Sue Quinn

May 7, 2015

Sorry to learn of Bill's passing, glad he went peacefully. He was a good person.

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