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2019
William Beu Obituary
William R. Beu, 78, of Rockford, passed away, Thursday, July 25, 2019 in his home. Born October 3, 1940 in Chicago; son of Morice and Kathleen (Welch) Beu. He married Lorna M. Koenig on April 15, 1967.
A member of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, William was a graduate of Belvidere High School, Valparaiso University and Valparaiso University Law School. An attorney at law, he served the Rockford community for many years until his retirement.
An avid reader, William enjoyed golf, metal detecting, traveling, fishing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lorna Beu; sons, Gregory and Jonathan (Jenny) Beu; grandchildren, Halle and Cole; brother, Robert Beu; sisters, Sharon Beu and Jane (Laurie) Phillips; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Service 6 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Christ the Rock Lutheran Church, 8330 Newburg Rd, Rockford. Visitation 4 p.m. until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Christ the Rock Lutheran Church or Mercy Health Hospice. Online condolences may be submitted at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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Carol Beaman
August 27, 2019
Dear Lorna, We only just now learned of Bill's passing while catching up on past newspapers. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Bill played an important part in our family's history. He was a good and caring man.Barry and Carol Beaman
Kathi Anderson
August 8, 2019
Lorna and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. Bill was a true gentleman. I remember well his genuineness, his laugh, his happy eyes and smile. Peace to you.
August 1, 2019
I worked in the same office as Bill as an assistant to another attorney in the mid 70s. I admired Bill very much. He was a wonderful man and a great attorney. My ex-husband and I trusted him so much that we had him as an attorney for both of us when we divorced. He will be missed. Sheryl (Hofkamp) Preiss
Eugene Doherty
July 31, 2019
What an utterly charming, humble, and gracious man. He will be missed.
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Otis Laurberg
July 30, 2019
Lorna, Please accept my condolences on Bill's passing. In my many years in the Adult Probation Office, I always enjoyed those times when he and I had a chance to talk.
Mike Chmiel
July 30, 2019
Bill Beu was a good man.
Prayers and good thoughts for him and his family,
Kathy McNeely-Johnson
July 30, 2019
Lorna and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's
passing. He alway had a kind word, laugh or a sympathetic ear. He represented his clients with determination and integrity. He has left a legacy within the legal fraternity by having mentored, encouraged, and befriended so many of us.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
David Englund
July 30, 2019
Condolences to the Beu family. He was a real gentleman.
David Englund
Former Judge
17th Circuit
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