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1939
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2016
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William Cather Obituary
William L. Cather, 77, of Freeport, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at his home. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2016, at Grandview Cemetery in Freeport. Visitation will be Monday 1 p.m. until time of service at Walker Mortuary. Please leave a message in William's guestbook at www.walkermortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Cather
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Mike & Lauri Marcum
July 31, 2016
I'm so glad i got to see you and let you know how much you meant to me before you left us. Thank you so much for being that father figure to me that i never had.I love you to the moon and back.RIP pops
April Madura
July 30, 2016
My condolences to the Cather family. Rest in peace, Bill.
Doc Veer
July 29, 2016
Rip Bill !!!!
bonnie kubly
July 29, 2016
sorry for your loss may god be with you
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Walker Mortuary, Ltd. - Freeport321 West Main Street, Freeport, IL 61032
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