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William Lachat Obituary
William Burke Lachat "Bill", age 83, U.S. Army Veteran. Dear son of the late: Lawrence L. and Ann (nee Burke) Lachat. Beloved husband of the late Felicia "Fish"; devoted partner of Mary Jo Harper of Palos Park. Loving father of Michele Burbatt (William), Suzanne Vaughan (Kevin), Jeanmarie (Rick Mahoney), Christine Nagelhout (Douglas), and Nicole Mendez (Carlos). Adoring Papa of Jennifer Johnson (Jordan), Elizabeth, William III, Daniel, Kelly, Brandon, Caitlin, Rebecca, Jessica, Jason, Kelcie, Emma, Sophia, Charlie, and Gabi, proud great-grandfather of Chloe. Predeceased by brother John (Anna); and brother-in-law Jack Hummel (Charlene). Treasured uncle of Daniel (Kathy), Martin (Beth), and Timothy (Nadine) and great-uncle of Eight. Memorial Visitation Friday, July 22nd from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127 th Street, Palos Heights. Family & Friends will gather Saturday, July 23rd for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Christina Catholic Church, 11005 S. Homan Ave, Chicago, 11:30 a.m. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 would be appreciated. www.kerryfh.com ~ (708) 361.4235 ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral
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Ann Lachat
March 26, 2023
Bill can´t believe a year has passed since you died. I hope you and Fish are finally enjoying each other´s company. Miss you!
Joseph Illichman
July 24, 2022
I worked with Bill @ ComEd for many years as Area Operator's and then Bill was my supervisor at Chicago South until he retired. I will miss seeing him at the retirement luncheons as we always sat next to each other to talk about what we did since the last time we seen each other. Picture taken in 2012 at one of many luncheons. RIP Bill !!!
Margaret K Manning
April 5, 2022
My symphony and prayers for your loving Father/Grandfather and great grandfather. bill will always be remembered in our thoughts forever. My husband passed away in January and I know how you are suffering at this loss. bless you and stay safe. Peg Manning
Pat Haynes
April 1, 2022
What a wonderful dad! He adored his girls! So happy that all of you had visiting time with him in his last days. He has left a wonderful family to carry on. I´m sure he is happy to be reunited with your loving mom! Thinking of all of you.
Richard Farrell
April 1, 2022
I had the privilege of providing medical care to Mr.Lachat and his wife. I wonderful couple who constantly spoke about family. I enjoyed my interactions with them and wished to express my condolences to the family
American Heart Association
April 1, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Joseph E Muraida
April 1, 2022
Rest In Peace Brother Knight. One of the GOOD GUYS!!!
Sr.Cathleen Cahill
April 1, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lachat girls, and my heart is warmed with the memories of your Dad and his dedicated service to McAuley's Fathers Club. He was a wonderful, generous man and, I'm sure, a great father. May he rest in the embrace of our loving God. Peace and my love and prayers to all of you. Sr. Cathleen Cahill
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22
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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