WILLIAM E. "BILL" STEPHENS

WILLIAM E. "BILL" STEPHENS

WILLIAM STEPHENS Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 7, 2016.
STREAMWOOD - William E. "Bill" Stephens, 69, formerly of Chicago, passed away April 4, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bill will be remembered for his spirited character. He was a professional driver and was proud to be a decorated United States Army Veteran. Bill was a father, grandfather, brother, and dear uncle to many. He is survived by a multitude of family members, including 2 children, 2 grandchildren, 5 siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Christine, and sister, Linda. A Service is scheduled for Friday, April 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. sharp, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL.

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April 1, 2020

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April 8, 2016

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April 8, 2016

Sonya Wilson posted to the memorial.

Love and miss you uncle BILL!

Frank Wilson

April 1, 2020

Adam Romano

April 8, 2016

Bill was a great guy and good friend. I will remember and cherish the time that I got to spend with him. He will be missed dearly.

Sonya Wilson

April 8, 2016

Love and miss you Uncle Bill!!

Stephen Hedl

April 8, 2016

Uncle Bill,
You were a free spirit with a great sense of humor. Even as your health deteriorated, your feisty spirit never waned. You were a hero for this great country, serving bravely in the Vietnam War. You will be missed. Rest in peace Uncle Bill.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Tina KRAYE

April 8, 2016

Uncle Bill, We had a saying to each other, "We will get through it, together" And we did . I will miss you, I got to know you on a level, not many knew. Until we meet again, you will be in my heart and memories.

Mary Romano

April 8, 2016

Uncle Bill consistently had a smile and a joke for me and my kids. He made us laugh and kept us entertained. Even after he got sick, he still said he was one cool papa _____, the _____ _____. I won't repeat the rest, but any recollection of Uncle Bill wouldn't be complete without his catchphrase! While I am grateful that he has been relieved of his suffering, I miss him and his antics already.

Frank Wilson

April 8, 2016

I'm sure you're having a wonderful time with everyone. I'm grateful you're not in pain anymore. And will see you again soon enough. You are loved and you will be missed.
Sweet Willy,
I'm Cool Papa teaser of the woman pleaser!!

Edward Szczepanski

April 7, 2016

Bill was a great guy,,Lighthearted,positive and happy.. he gave me the best nickname i was ever given,, ALPHABET..

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