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WILLIAM THANET "WILLIE" FRENCH

WILLIAM THANET "WILLIE" FRENCH obituary

WILLIAM FRENCH Obituary

William Thanet "Willie" French of Roselle Memorial services of William Thanet "Willie" French, 45, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, at St. Simon Episcopal Church, 717 Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Interment will be private. Born on May 1, 1965, in Davenport, Iowa, to John and Carolyn (nee Stuhr) French, he passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. William is survived by his siblings, Diana French and John (Barbara) French; and his dear friend, Lori Challinor. He was a proud uncle and a dedicated and much appreciated Target employee. He loved walking and biking through Roselle, greeting his many friends and having coffee. He will be missed by his good friends, Kevin, Don, Mary G., Mary N., Dot, Al, Bill and Moe. William was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Access Living, 115 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60654. For information and condolences, the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., Arlington Heights, www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.

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Published by Daily Herald on Oct. 7, 2010.

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Siobhan Kolar

October 10, 2010

Will, I feel like I knew you so well through Lori and others who knew you. Your life meant everything to your dear friend and your struggles together meant a lot to many people. Peace to you both.

Janine Alderete

October 8, 2010

Dearest Will,
I did not know you personally, I knew you through your best friend Lori. She made you come alive through the stories she told me. You are a wonderful, warm and beautiful soul. Tou brought such joy to Lori and through her to me as well. Even though we never met I will miss you always.

Patienc

October 8, 2010

WILLLIAM it was a pleasure to be able to know you through the love and care of your dearest caregiver and best friend Brightest Blessing are now yours in the spirited world may you now walk in confort and in do time healing and peace will be to the ones whom you left behind here on earth goddess blessing

Mike, Deb, Chance and Tony

October 8, 2010

You will be missed. Our prayers are with you.

Babs

October 8, 2010

I feel like I got to know you, Dear Will, through Lori. Rest now, and look over your dear friend, who needs you. You made everyone proud.

Charles Wise

October 7, 2010

Will your in the best hands now NO more pain and suffering God Bless you and my best wish's for your friends and Family.And God Bless you Lori for helping will during his time of need. cw

October 7, 2010

Will
Your enthusiasm for life was contagious and you did so much to be a great friend to the people you knew. It is with sadness that I pass on the news of your death to those that you touched.

lee

October 7, 2010

GOD rest your soul,dear sweet Will.You are no longer in any pain and you will always be happy now.I am sure you are going to be a gaurdian angel for someone that loved you the most!

Bill Freitag

October 7, 2010

Will,
Althought I never got the chance to meet you in person, I corresponded with you and Lori often over the past few months. You were a courageous warrior in the fight against Melanoma. I know that you are now at peace and with your Lord.

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