William L. Wallenda

1953 - 2015

William L. Wallenda obituary, 1953-2015, Chicago, IL

William L. Wallenda

1953 - 2015

BORN

1953

DIED

2015

William Wallenda Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2015.
William "Billy" Wallenda, 61, of Chicago, IL; peacetime Navy Veteran at rest on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Stella. Billy leaves to cherish his memory, siblings Jack, Jr., James (Marian), Sandra "Shorty", Patricia (Bruce) Beauchamp, Donna (John) Murphy and Sharon (Joseph) Lopez. Affectionately known as Uncle Bill to many adored nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Billy will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.Visitation Monday, April 27, 2015 at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St. Oak Lawn, IL from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Private Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers make donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation or Chicago Firefighters Union Local #2 would be appreciated. For Info (708) 636-1193.

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December 26, 2015

Theresa Ketcham posted to the memorial.

April 27, 2015

Reynell Ellis posted to the memorial.

April 26, 2015

james marian wallenda posted to the memorial.

Theresa Ketcham

December 26, 2015

Dear Wallenda Family, We just heard about your loss, and extend our sympathy to you all. Your family names always come up when we reminisce about our days living across the alley from you in Roseland. We remember Billy as a kind and gentle young man and know that he is with Our Father in Heaven.

Armida Galvan, Theresa (Ketcham), John, Andy and Tom

Reynell Ellis

April 27, 2015

Sandi and family. Very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Another Angel to keep watch!!

james marian wallenda

April 26, 2015

Our hearts are heavy over the loss of our brother. Brother-in-law and uncle. Bill was a caring person who put his needs aside to help others with theirs. We will truly miss his presence in our lives.

Tony Billo

April 25, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wallenda family at this difficult time. Billy with his wonderful smile and kind demeanor will be greatly missed. We will cherish his memory always.

Jo-Ann and Tony Billo.

Stan & Janet Sekula

April 25, 2015

May God shine upon him our Dear Cousin Bill. Always caring and giving he
spent his life in helping others especially Emily Sekula his Aunt. Our thoughts and prayers are with his brothers and sisters and their families at this difficult time. God Bless you Bill and God speed as you join your Mom & Dad in a better place.


Stan & Janet Sekula

April 25, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the Wallenda family from cousin Greg Sekula and family. Billy was such a kind spirit. May the message of Easter resonate and bring comfort during this difficult time.

Jodi Sekula

April 25, 2015

So sorry to hear of the passing of cousin Billy. He was always such a sweet man. I'm so thankful he was there to help out when Grandma Sekula was ill years ago. Sending hugs to the rest of the family.

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