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William Anna Obituary

Anna, William F. of Glenwood, age 72 passed away suddenly March 27, 2009, beloved husband of Venetta F. Anna (nee Karambelas) for 51 years, loving father of Dean (Lynn) Anna of Mokena, Doreen Bishop and Kelly Cann both of Glenwood, Colleen (Joe) Anna-Fabian of Flossmoor and Shauni (George) Anna-Zerante of Mokena, wonderful grandfather to Johnny Bishop, Dino Anna, Bradley Weygandt, Rachel Anna, Ashley Cann, Alexis Cann, William Fabian, and Cara Zerante, cherished son of the late John and Mary Anna, dear brother of John (Maxine) Anna and Ray (Sue) Anna and the late Tommy (Cookie) Anna, dear brother-in-law to Shauni Rutherford, also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was a retired Assistant Trainmaster with Norfolk Southern where he served 40 years. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy. Homewood, Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services at to 8:30 p.m. 708-798-5300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 29, 2009.

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Doreen Bishop

June 20, 2017

I miss you so much PaPa! Gosh i miss everything about you. I sit here this morning cant sleep. I was looking something entirely different up on google. Than their you were Daddy! I know you are proud of us as we were so proud of you! Yesterday your kids did something very Special Dad. I believe you can only see the good things in Heaven. I know your Happy for me Dad,.and i know you sre proud of them for doing an extroardinary thing. You must have been trying to bring us together....You and Momma raised great kids....I know im sure proud to call them my family too PaPa......Love you so much. Hooo Cubbies

Doreen Bishop

May 26, 2009

Hi Papa, I love you so much! I was the luckiest daughter on earth to have the most wonderful human being as my father, best friend...in my eyes papa you were a saint...go cubbies papa! We will all be together again when God calls us...so dont worry papa! As you would say papa, i am like Velcro...I love you with all my heart and soul...their is no other man like you on this earth, because you were one in a million...xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Randy and Donna Prinz

April 1, 2009

Dear Nettie and Family - Our deepest sympathy to a wonderful family on the loss of a great guy! It's been a long time, but we had many happy times - AND ballgames!!! - with all of you. Love,

April 1, 2009

To all of the Anna family, seeing all of you last night sure brought back many memories. What a beautiful and devoted family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and may the memories with your dad always bring a smile on your face. God Bless. Go Cubs Go! Love from, Laura(Cahill) Matthias

Devon Patrick

March 31, 2009

My heart goes out to you all. Mr Anna was and always will be a wonderful person who's character of strength, happiness,and so many other qualities will live on through the generations he has and will touch. I pray God's peace and comfort will surround you.

Ashley's graduation 2008

March 31, 2009

Julie Fabian

March 31, 2009

My Sympathy to the Anna Family in their time of sorrow.

Debi Fuller

March 31, 2009

Uncle Billy ~

Who would have thought you'd get traded to the big league so soon.

We'll miss you.

Debi

Misty Anna Campbell

March 30, 2009

Uncle Billy ~ I will miss your wonderful sense of humor and your awful jokes.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" ~Author Unknown

My heartfelt sympathy to all
Misty

ed botta

March 30, 2009

my sympathy to the anna family i met bill at glenwoodie and he well be deeply missed.

Mell Flynn

March 30, 2009

Bill Anna was put on this earth to make us all laugh and feel good...job well done!
We will love you forever and we will meet again...

Ray Anna

March 30, 2009

Dear Brother,
I miss you so much. You were an excellent brother and a great friend! Now maybe you have some pull with the big guy-maybe the Cubs could win the World Series!
Love,
Your Brother Ray
P.S. Say hello to Tommy!

Al & Phyllis Smith

March 30, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
As we worked together, Bill would always put a smile on your face. You are in our prayers.

Cheryl, Dan & Mia Mahoney

March 30, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Anna family. You are all in our prayers. Love and thinking of you Colleen.

Laura Godfryd (Rieman)

March 30, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the Anna Family.Bill was wonderfull neighbor and I have very fond memories of growing up next store to all of you. I will never forget the fun times in the pool,hanging out at the house and all the gatherings. He will me missed and I am thankful to have known him. My prayers are with all of you and may you be blessed with peace through this difficult time.

Bob Rieman

March 30, 2009

To the entire Anna family : my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Bill was a good guy and I know for a fact as witnessed, a great father. Love and miss all of you .God bless... Your friend, and old neighbor.....Bob

HAROLD & LORI FLETCHER

March 29, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brian & Paula McGuffin

March 29, 2009

Are deepest condloences,thoughts and prayers goes out the the Anna family. Bill was a very special person to my self and many others. I will miss his smile and funny sence of humor at the golf course. He truly will be missed.

Shauni Anna-Zerante

March 29, 2009

Dad, You were the BEST! We thank God for all of the wonderful memories.

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

March 29, 2009

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