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Age 80, resident of Frankfort for 47 years, passed away Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at Brookdale of Orland in Orland Park.
William is survived by his loving family, wife, Harriet Langlands (Jach), children, Lisa (Gary) Geever, David (Keri) Langlands, Ryan (Julianne) Langlands, grandchildren, Lily, Tess, Ethan, Molly, Lucas, Julia and sister Barbara (Joe) Horwitz.
William was preceded in death by his parents, William & Lorraine Langlands (Smith) and special aunt LaVergne Langlands who raised him.
William was a graduate of DePaul University, member of Tau Sigma Fraternity, United States Marine Corps Veteran and active member of the Frankfort Kiwanis Club.
Family will receive family at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfortway, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 from 9:00 AM until time of funeral service at 12:00 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association would be greatly appreciated.
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