William James "Bill" Bentley Sr.
William James "Bill" Bentley Sr.
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William J. Bentley Sr. (Bill), age 79, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 30th. Bill was born October 18, 1946, to Walter and Irene (Vanark) Bentley in Aurora, IL.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Irene Bentley, his wife Delores (De) Bentley; brothers Don, Kenny, Bobby, and Sonny, and sister Edith.
He is survived by children; Brian Sizelove, Carlotta Turner, Mark Bentley (Heppy), Bill Bentley (Adria), Thomas Bentley, (LeeAnn), Chrisha Dilley (Devin), Craig Bentley (Krista), Timothy Elliott, and Nichole Bentley; his sixteen grandchildren: Ocean, Trever, Tristan, Nadia, Kyle, Madison, Claire, Adelise, Elliott, Cameron, Christian, James (Asher), Damian, Alyssa, Zoriah, and McKinnley; his brother Dick and sister Rene; and many nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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