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William Maxwell Obituary
Beloved husband of Susan M. Maxwell, whom he married March 18, 1972, loving father of J.J. (Cynthia) Maxwell of Surprise, AZ, Matt (Jaime) Maxwell of Edmond OK, and Michael Maxwell of Yorkville, IL, adored grandfather of Anita; Caden and Jackie; Kailyn, devoted son of the late John and Ruth Maxwell, dear brother of Jill (Alan) Greer of Uhrichsville, OH, Jack (Betsy) Maxwell of Livonia, MI and the late Julie (Rich) Helenthal, fond brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.
Bll grew up in Columbus, attended Immaculate Conception School and Bishop Watterson High School (Class of 1964). He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969, stationed in Korea, and later earned a degree in Accounting from Ohio State University in Columbus. During his work career, Bill was employed with Firestone, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Mitsui & Co. Machine Tech Ltd. and retired from Nicor Gas in Naperville.
Bill was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and Naperville Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. He enjoyed golfing, watching NCAA March Madness every year and was an enthusiastic fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 3:00-6:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL.
A celebration of life service will follow Tuesday, 6:00 PM in the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill's memory to: Naperville Responds for Our Veterans, 210 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540, (331) 684-7899, https://www.napervilleresponds.org/
For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.
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Memories and Condolences
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Fred Rittgarn
March 7, 2023
Bill, I did not know you long, but I never saw you without a smile. It was a pleasure to have lived next door to you and Sue. May you rest in peace, friend in CHRIST
Jeff and Jessica Doon
August 28, 2022
So sorry to hear about Bill. Sue and Bill were great neighbors. Late nights at the picnic trouble. So much fun.
Traci Geroulis
August 27, 2022
I had the privilege of taking care Bill at Brighton Gardens of Wheaton. We bonded over being Ohio State Buckeyes fans . He was such a wonderful man . He will be miss by all who knew and loved him . My condolences to Susan and family.
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