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William Spicer Obituary
William "Bill" Spicer; beloved husband of Katheryn nee Miller; loving father of Steven, Dawn (Tim) Kapolnek and Darrin (Diana); cherished grandpa of Lynn and Jackie Spicer, Kristin (Yanni) Eliacostas and Anthony Pisano, Brandon, Andrew (Amy), Martin (Martha) and Ben Kapolnek, Jacob, Lukas, Lillian "Lemon" Spicer; devoted great grandpa of Bella, Penelope, Elle, and Josephine; fond brother of Sherita Blakenship, the late Louise Swartz, Jack, Twila (the late Frank), Claude, Lawrence (Linda), Iola and Marita; dear uncle and friend to many. Owned the TCB Pub for 20 years in the Dunning Neighborhood. Visitation Thursday 3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin). Family and Friends will meet Friday for a graveside service 10:30 AM at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 4101 S Oak Park Ave, Stickney. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com
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Benjamin & Carmen Mercado
December 6, 2021
Rest in Peace Bill! You will be missed by many!
Patrick Stebbins
December 5, 2021
Your father was a great guy. He will be missed.
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Memorial Events
for William Spicer
Dec
9
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634
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Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd. - Chicago5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634
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