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William Lackner Obituary

Lackner, William "Bill" Age 57, of Surprise, AZ died February 28, 2014 in Sun City, AZ with his family by his side. Bill was born December 14, 1956 in Chicago to William and Gertrude (Kwiatkowski) Lackner. He graduated from St. Rita High School in 1974. Bill served his county in the US Navy for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Pati Lackner (Cooley); two daughters, Kimberly Joy and Jessica Leigh, Jacksonville, Florida. Services will be held in Chicago on Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. Rita High School Chapel at 11:00 a.m. A graveside memorial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. A celebration of Bill's life will be March 22, 2014 at The Comedy Spot in Scottsdale. For further details go to Facebook, Bill Lackner.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 5, 2014.

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vicki Torri

March 31, 2014

As I look at your smiling face Bill, it's hard to believe your gone. You always were smiling when ever we saw you .Which wasn't very often. I have a saying live your life to the fullest Cause we never know when the Lord will need us. I guess the Lord needed you. He must've needed a great comedian. Well he got 1 with you. You lived your live to the fullest here on earth with your lovely wife Pati. You sure will be missed by your family!

Mike Soma

March 6, 2014

God speed my friend, into the loving arms of the savior.

Brett Eidman

March 6, 2014

I will miss you Bill. Rest in peace my friend.

March 6, 2014

I am so fortunate to have known you Bill- if even for the short time that we were friends. You brought great light to our acting community in AZ and left our world a better place. Thank you for your graciousness, for sharing your gift of comedy and for creating 'Acesforkids.org'. You had a such a positive spirit and enthusiasm for life and for your work as an actor and talent- a true passion for your 'dream' and although I am sad that you were taken too soon, I rejoice for God and the angels in heaven who are blessed to be with you now! Thank you for blessing all of us while you were here with us for the time that you were here on this earth sweet Bill. I am attaching a photo of what may be your last comedy performance- our holiday party. Thank you for from all of us for the laughter. We love you Bill...

Wayne Molek

March 6, 2014

Bill it's been a long journey and you be missed!

Michael Soma

March 5, 2014

My childhood friend. I will miss you, it was a joy to reconnect with you after so many years. We may never know why but as always God has a plan and is in control. Rest in peace Bill.

Vera Cashaw

March 5, 2014

Dear family: We are very sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. Always remember...God loves you. (1John 4:8)

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