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Chief Chaplain William Fontaine

William Fontaine Obituary

Fontaine, Chief Chaplain William age 54, has joined Christ Dr. Fontaine was the Presiding Prelate of Evangelical Free Baptist Convention. As Chief Chaplain for the Illinois Department of Corrections, he provided Illinois with $15,000,000, worth of Volunteer and community religious services and $13,500,000, donated materials through 1994-2001. Loving husband of 25 years to Sandy, cherished brother of Judith (Ralph) Gibson, Donna McGall, David (Susan) Fontaine and Neil Fontaine. Visitation will be Saturday, November 9th, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., with services from 12 to 2 p.m., at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., (corner of Rt. 64 and Rt. 25), St. Charles, IL. Interment in North Cemetery, St. Charles, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to E.F.B.C., Fontaine Orphanage, P.O. Box 592, Winfield, IL, 60190. For info call: 630-584-0060 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 7, 2002.

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Mary Johnson

November 8, 2002

Bill, I look forward to spending eternity with you, my true brother in Christ. Rest, His peace is yours, now and forever. Love, Mary

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