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William Marco Obituary

Marco, William J. US Army Vietnam Veteran-Purple Heart Recipient, beloved husband of the late Diane M. (nee Kalchbrenner), loving father of Wendy, William (Raegan) and Becky, dear son of Mildred (nee Brown) and the late John Marco, dear brother of James (Trudy) Marco, fond uncle of Charlene Noeth, Kathleen, and John, special companion of Veronica Slager, friend of many. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. from the Wolniak Funeral Home, 5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-767-4500. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 6, 2002.

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RAS

October 31, 2022

Remembering your infectious laugh! Thank you for being involved in the lives of your children AND their friends!

Lori (Staller) Burnham

November 30, 2002

Dear Wendy, Bill, and Becky,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I am very sad that you lost both your Mom and Dad way too soon. I know I don't have to tell you how very fortunate you are that you had such wonderful, loving parents. Your Mom was a beloved cousin, as are the three of you. And I remember when I met your Dad and any time I had seen him since, I thought he and Diane were the ideal couple. Well, my dears, the four of us lost our Dads this year. We know our dads are safe now with the Father of all of us, and our dads will live on in our hearts. My love and prayers are with you. Love, Lori

Bebe Harvey

November 13, 2002

Dear Bill, Wendy, and Becky,



I was truly sorry to hear of your fathers passing. The condolences of my family go out to you and your family.



Your father was a wonderful man, always quick a smile or a kind word when I was down. If he could he would give the shirt off of his own back just to know that the person next to him would stay warm.



I will never forget the night that your dad and I worked two towns apart and were busy gabbing on the phone to pass the time during the wee hours of the morning. Earlier I'd put a bag of popcorn in the microwave, however our conversation had become so interesting that I'd forgotten all about the popcorn. My radio room soon filled with smoke, I'd sworn on the phone and hung up on your dad to fix the problem on my end. Well, I had to call him a half hour later and explain what had happened - he laughed SO hard I'd swear he was going to fall from his chair. From that day he NEVER let me live that one down.



Although he will truly be missed, he is at peace with God now. And although I still have tears in my eyes I can still hear his beautiful laughter from above.



Love,

Bebe Harvey

Jennifer Chaney

November 8, 2002

I was very fortunate to have worked with Bill, and I know I speak for quite afew people at the Justice police dept when I say that Bill was a kind and honest man and will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him and had the pleasure of working with him.

Our deepest sympathy to all of his family.

Michael Carter

November 8, 2002

Dear Wendy, Bill and Becky,



Bill was well respected by all of us at the Justice Police Department. We are saddened to hear of his passing. Our condolences are with you in the loss of your father.

Eileen Kochanny (Downey)

November 7, 2002

Dear Wendy, Bill and Becky,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man and I know that he is with God now. Words cannot express what we feel at times like these and no matter what we might say, it doesn't mend the heart. Please know that you are in our prayers, as we are doing a lot of that these days. Our condolences are with you all.

LIz Billiish

November 6, 2002

Dear Billy, Wendy & Becky. We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Our prayers are with you. Love Mr. & Mrs. Billish. "Shaunna's parents".

Russell Schultz

November 6, 2002

Growing up, we had the pleasure, the honor, and the good luck, to be surrounded by men and women who loved their children and their children's friends. Surrounded by the parents who loaded up the car to take the neighborhood kids to camping trips, sports games, and school functions. These were the parents with wide smiles, warm hearts, and open arms. They were our role models; they knew it, and they acted appropriately, never shunning their responsibilities. They gave of themselves and asked for nothing in return, except perhaps for their due respect and a "hello" when we saw them. While Mr. and Mrs. Marco were called home to God sooner than any of us would like, I know they were greeted by wide smiles, warm hearts, and open arms. Blessed are those who make a difference.

Priscilla Ruth

November 6, 2002

My son Douglas and I send our deepest sympathy and concern for you all.

Your Mom, and then your Dad after she met him, were very special to me and my husband. They were meant for each other, as they both enjoyed life, laughter and love.

When I picture your Dad in my mind, I remember his smile. He did some home repairs for us a while back, and I had a good time watching him and listening to his stories.

After my husband died, Bill was very kind to me, supportive and with good advice.

I will never forget either of them.

Love,

Priscilla Ruth and Douglas

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