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William Stortz Obituary

Stortz Jr., William G. "Torch" Age 79. Longtime Frankfort resident formerly of South Holland, born and raised in Evergreen Park passed away peacefully on October 28th after a brief illness. For over 50 years, Torch proudly served as Merchandising Manager for Century Steel in Chicago Heights. Loving husband for 62 years of Marjorie (nee Farino); father of Lynn (Gary) Van Sipma, William G. III, Brian and Brad Stortz; grandfather of Sarah and Ashley Van Sipma, Leah Rae and Hailey Stortz; brother of Rosemary Klein and Donna Allen; dear uncle and friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blocks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights on Friday, November 4th from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral services at 7:00 p.m. Graveside committal services Saturday 12:00 noon at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 2, 2016.

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Bill and Ann McGah

November 7, 2016

Marge and family,We were saddened to hear of Torch's passing. What a great person and mentor when I started in the steel business. Torch and I took many sales trips together, including my first trip to Minnesota when Torch's car was stolen from the O'Hare Airport parking garage!I was glad we were able to reconnect when Century Steel and Sun Steel were both part of Esmark before Torch retired.

Diane Babcock

November 5, 2016

dear stortz family, i will miss you. thanks to gary van simpa, i have met the greatest family just because i work at calumet country club. all the holidays you have spent at the club has been enjoyable for me. also brians birthday was fun. god bless this wonderful family. ccc employee diane

Dwain Weese

November 3, 2016

Marjorie and family so sorry for your loss. Although I have not kept up with you and Bill, I remember Bill and you with very fond memories. Please accept my deepest sympathy and God's Blessings. Dwain Weese

November 2, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Stortz family.


Bill, Judy & Michael Wortel

November 2, 2016

I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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Good Shepherd Cemetery

Orland Park, IL

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530 W. 14th Street Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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