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William Andersen Obituary

Andersen, William H. age 76 of Forest Park; dear brother of John (Delphine) Andersen and the late Robert (the late Teresa) Andersen; fond uncle of Dawn (John) Wilsen, Christopher (Angela) Andersen, and Timothy (Lynn) Andersen; devoted son of the late Harvey and Margaret nee Clark Andersen. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park and Wednesday 8 a.m. until time of prayers 8:45 a.m. to St. Edmund Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Kidney Foundation, The American Liver Foundation, or Catholic Relief Services are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 31, 2006.

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Fran

June 24, 2007

Dear Bill,

My memories of our friendship begin back in the Moser days, 31 years ago. We stayed in contact throughout and the most recent was working together again at Nationwide until you retired. I miss visiting you at the condo and have happy memories of all those times going to dinner or ordering Chinese or Pizza. Big gourmet people! We talked about a lot of things and I feel at the end of the road we both knew and understood what each other was thinking. I pray for your soul and expect to meet you again and I hope it's in heaven! Now at least you can see my garden and know why it keeps me so busy along with my way too many hobbies. Thanks Bill for being such a good friend and setting the bar so high for us to follow in whatever path God leads us to. You lead your life with dignity and grace and a great sense of humor. Miss you, but know you aren't suffering anymore. Love, me

John Kowynia

January 3, 2007

Bill was one of the finest people I ever met. A person of compassion and heart. During the time of his transplants, when I would visit him in hospital, I was amazed by his courage and grace. Bill's friends know what I mean. I am truly grateful I knew him. He will be missed.

JAMES L. PAWLOWSKI

December 31, 2006

MY DEAR FRIEND BILL. I AM SORRY I COULD NOT BE THERE WHEN YOU LEFT ON YOUR JOURNEY AND INTO GOD'S HOME. I WILL MISS OUR TALKS AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD OVER THE 38 YEARS WE WERE FRIENDS. PLEASE WATCH OVER THE REST OF US WHO HOPE WHEN OUR TIME COME THAT WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER.

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