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William Frank "Bill" Polancic
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William Polancic Obituary
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Friday, August 1, 2025 at St. Patrick Church, Ottawa with Rev. Patrick Wille, officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the Mueller Funeral Home, Ottawa prior to the funeral services. Burial will be private.
Bill was born on September 8, 1929 in Ottawa to Frank and Molly (Brelich) Polancic. He founded Polancic's Meat Market in Ottawa in 1950. Bill married Elizabeth "Betty" Dilley on November 10, 1951. He was a member of St. Francis Church, St. Francis Church Men's Club, was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and the Lion's Club. Bill was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on the Chicago Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Bears.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Polancic; two sons, Kevin (Julie) Polancic, Jim Polancic; three grandchildren, Erica (Rob) Newinski, Ally Polancic, Jacki (Ryan) Sheahen; three great-grandchildren, Aiden Newinski, Ethan Newinski, Sloane Sheahen; and a nephew, Bobby Polancic.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Molly Polancic; a son, Bill Polancic; and a brother, Val Polancic.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Shriner's Hospital.
You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433.
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David Tkach
July 29, 2025
Sorry for your loss, I enjoyed coming in to the meat shop and picking at your dad's thoughts. Very enjoyable.
God Bless
Dave "Teke" Tkach
Wayne Fieldman
July 29, 2025
Many memories Bill....always an interesting story. Sincere condolences to the family. God bless, rest in piece.
Craig R.
July 28, 2025
God love you Bill. You and Betty were always a joy to see. Sleep in heavenly peace and thanks for the info you gave me on tenderloins long time ago!
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