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William Kotan Obituary

Kotan, William G. Age 79, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Devoted father of Lisa (Mark) Bird and Billy Kotan; cherished grandfather of Alex, Anthony, Miranda and Patricia; dear brother of John (Eva) and Bob (Delia) Kotan; fond uncle and friend of many. William retired after 33 years with Peoples Energy. Member of American Legion Glenn Maker Post 1160. Family and friends will gather Friday, October 13, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to time of Service at 12:30 p.m. at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth. Interment private. Service information 708-448-6000 or www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 12, 2017.

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David and Althea

October 14, 2017

Dear Lisa we offer our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

Nina and Jeff Mikols

October 13, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss, your father was a great man~

Bill & Shirley Ivers

October 12, 2017

Our Condolences to the Family of Bill Kotan.

Bill and my Husband Bill Ivers worked together at PGLAC in Chicago.

We were also neighbors for 17 years.

Bill grew a magnificent garden of
vegetables.

He would share his garden with us and his dill.
I would put up pickles and he really enjoyed
when I would drop a jar off for him.

Our prayers to the family.

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9:30 a.m.

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

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13

Service

12:30 p.m.

Schmaedeke Funeral Home

10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

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