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William Mierzejewski Obituary

Mierzejewski, William A. of Darien, beloved husband of Barbara (nee Meyer), loving father of Lynn Marie, Karyn Ann (Patrick) Kling and William Andrew, grandfather of Nathan. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Thursday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15 a.m., Friday, from funeral home, to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Darien for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Mr. Mierzejewski was a Viet Nam Veteran, Retired Philadelphia Firefighter, Fire Marshall of Downers Grove and member of K of C Mayslake Council. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rush Univ. Medical Center Division of Oncology or Children's Memorial Hospital Oncology Dept. Funeral Info: 630-964-6500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 7, 2007.

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Denise RusinskI

November 24, 2023

Barb .
Rhua is Matt Rusinski granddaughter Rick daughter we are very sorry about Mike he was always fun at the family picnics in June 20 father day weekends love always the Rusinski

Jack Jordan

March 31, 2007

Dear Barbara and Family,

I just learned of Bill's passing and I am stunned. Bill and I were very close friends throughout our childhood. We attended the same grade school and high school. We lived on the same street in Philadelphia. We served together in the military. I served in the Marine Corps and Bill was our Navy Corpsman. I am very sorry for your loss. Bill will be forever in my prayers.

Jack and Sharon Jordan
Warminster, PA

Donna Jambrone & Family

February 26, 2007

Dear Barb,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. I didn't hear about it until the day of the funeral.

Joan & John Marec

February 8, 2007

Barbara, Billy, Karen and Lynn

May the joys you knew comfort you in your sorrow.
Your loving husband and dad will be remembered, as the smiling, laughing gentleman he was to all.

Jessica Festa

February 8, 2007

Dear Barb, Billy, Lynn, & Karyn:

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Love,
Jessica Festa

Tina (from work)

February 8, 2007

Barb and Family-
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Words can't express how sad I am for your pain and loss. I only met Bill once, but was touched by his kind spirit. He was a dedicated husband, father, firefighter and veteran. Treasure you memories, enjoy each other, live each day to the fullest. Family - that's what is important. Don't take anything for granted.
God Bless you.

Erin Solowitz

February 7, 2007

Barb, Billy, Lynn and Karyn,
You guys know how much Bill meant to me. I am sorry I couldn't be out there with you but know I am with you in spirit. You are all my family and I love you. I will always be here for you if you need me. I know how hard this must be for you but he is smiling down on you from Heaven and will always be with you. You are all in my prayers and I will see you soon.

pauline marchese haley

February 7, 2007

Words cannot even begin to express the loss of Bill to everyone he touched. He was not only the guardian angel as a firefighter and a very loved family member as a husband and father, he was a great friend to me. Bill always thought of life in the following manner: God (church), family, friends and his job protecting others as a firefighter. He bravely, without hesitation, fought the bravest battle of all with his cancer. He never gave up, even when life dealt him a "bad hand" in the end, he was an inspiration to all cancer patients at Rush and will be greatly missed by all the medical personnel and nurses in the Medical Oncology Section. As an animal lover (aka St. Francis), Bill's love of all animals, especially his beloved Petee, were touching. Petee will be lost without his master's hand.

Fr Gavin Quinn

February 7, 2007

Dear Family - Your husband and father was one of my heroes. Love and service are the two things that Jesus has asked all of us to do to carry His love story to the next generation. As a husband and father, he gave you nothing less than everything. As firefighter, he put his life on the line many times. As a Vietnam vet, he served his country and did what all our soldiers do, once again risking his life for others. Bill got involved in Our Lady of Mt Carmel, serving his parish when needed.The word'enthusiasm' is what Bill was all about. The word comes from two Greek words 'en' and 'Theos', the Greek word for God. If God is in you and you are in God, then you would be enthusiastic for everyone, all the time. I thank God for the gift of Bill and I thank Bill for the gift of God. He is safely home in the hand of our loving Father.

Michele Derengowski (Leopold)

February 7, 2007

Dear Barb, Billy, Lynn and Karen:
My words cannot express how deep my sympathy is for your loss. For I know the fight Bill gave to cancer and how hard he tried to beat its devasting destruction. Bill gave his entire life to saving others and now at the end it was Jesus who saved his for we are promised eternal life with our Savior and now he is walking on streets of gold with our God. I know these words mean little during your grief time for you want him back but may one day they bring you the comfort they are intended for.

Barb, you are a dear friend of my parents and if there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. My prayers are with you and I ask the Lord to heal your hurting and wounded hearts this day. In His Name, Amen.

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