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William King Obituary

King, Jr., William P. "Bill" 82, of Tinley Park, IL died unexpectedly on August 31, 2012 in Spooner, WI. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen (nee Lauerman), He is also survived by 6 loving children, Fred (Kim) King, Chris (Donna) King, Joseph (Rosy) King, Barbara (Michael) Knowles, Carolyn (Brian) Terwilliger, Mary (Jim) Watts and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death and is now re-united in Heaven with his loving son, Paul. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN. Interment will be private on Friday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Bill proudly served his country as a Marine in the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Services Medal. Bill had a long distinguished career at Illinois Bell prior to working as a private consultant until his retirement. Bill was an avid fisherman and craftsman. He is dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children Research Hospital www.stjude.org/tribute in his memory would be appreciated. www.kishfuneralhome.net

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 9, 2012.

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Sue Skony

September 11, 2012

Dear Mary: I was so sorry to hear of your father's tragic passing. Here is a quote I saw on a plaque:

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."

May memories of happy times help you all through this difficult time.

Sue Skony (AT&T)

Karen Sonne

September 11, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Sonne

Stephanie Pierce

September 10, 2012

We will miss Papa! He was a great man who raised some great children. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Know that he is watching over you!

Kevin Murphy

September 10, 2012

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I also will remember the good times with Bill and the family in Thornton and Wisconsin.

I will keep Bill and all of you in my thoughts.

Jeanne Condon

September 10, 2012

Chris and Donna and the King Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping him in your memory always will comfort you. I never met him, but I understand that he was a great man.

God Bless you all through this difficult time.

Kent Ring

September 9, 2012

I will always remember the good times. Sorry I cannot attend. I will be out of town for a few days. Kent

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