William Carroll "Bill" Gooch Jr.
William Carroll "Bill" Gooch Jr.
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Oct
27
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
St. Peter's United Church of Christ
125 West Church St., Elmhurst, IL 60126
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Loving husband of 67 years to Barbara L. Gooch nee Gruett. Beloved father of Bonnie (Chris) Cheffer nee Gooch and Brad (Amy) Gooch. Devoted grandfather of Kimberly (John) Bretl, Ashley (Ian) Kalis, Keri Gooch, Courtney Gooch, and Kendall Gooch. Cherished great grandfather of Andrew Bretl and Ethan Bretl. Welcomed in heaven by his daughter, Brenda Gooch.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126. Interment Mount Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's name may be made to ECAF (Elmhurst Children's Assistance Foundation) and the Elmhurst Historical Museum.
For more information, (630) 834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.
An extended obituary will be published at a later date.
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Penny Beverung Francois
October 23, 2025
I am so saddened by the news I received today of the passing of Uncle Bill. Such a wonderful man. I am so glad that my girlfriends and I got to spend some quality time with he and Aunt Barbara on our way to Key West last year. My deepest sympathies to Aunt Barbara and cousins Bonnie and Brad. I am sorry that I will be unable to make the funeral as we already have reservations in Bayfield, WI for the weekend to celebrate my daughter -in- laws birthday. You will all be in my thoughts as you say goodbye to a very special man
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
St. Peter's United Church of Christ
125 West Church St., Elmhurst, IL 60126
Send FlowersServices provided by
Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim ChapelOnly 2 hours left for delivery to next service.