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William Tiedje Obituary
Tiedje, William W. "TJ" 84, of Sun City, Huntley, at rest February 20, 2006. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Weiland) Tiedje, loving son of the late Peter and Alice (nee Alpers) Tiedje, beloved father of William P. (Patti), Edward, Robert, Timothy (Peggy), Charles, Margaret, MaryLee (Robert) Johnson and TerryLee (Kelly) McCann, loving brother to Peter (Carol) Tiedje, loving brother-in-law to Terri (John) Freudenberger and Lois Weiland, loving grandfather to 23 grandchildren. William served in the Army during WWII as a Master Seargent in the 967th AAA Fun Bn on 90MM anti-aircraft guns. During his 38 months in the Philippines, Luzon and New Guinea he was awarded three Bronze Battle Stars. He was owner operator of Franklin Rug & Carpet Mart of Maywood. He was an avid trap shooter, a member of the Maywood Sportsmen's Club, a life member of the ATA and the NRA, and a member of the Huntley American Legion. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2006, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Huntley-Dundee Rd., Huntley. Interment at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2006, at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley and prior to Mass at the Church on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation, P.O. Box 829, Bryan, Ohio 43506, Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care, 1350 Remington Rd., Suite S, Schaumburg, IL 60172 or the Huntley Fire Protection District Program Cardiac Monitors.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Laura Gillespie (Gnutek)
February 23, 2006
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to your entire family. You may not remember our names, but MaryLee and TerryLee used to babysit us when we lived in Elk Grove and down the street from you. What a great family you all are.
CAROL KELLER
February 22, 2006
Dear Auntie Shirley,
You know how I feel about Bill, I loved him very much and will miss him - mostly his wisdom and humor.
He was a remarkable person.
Love,
Carol Ann Keller
Dave and Andy Willard
February 21, 2006
Shirley and family:
Very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We will always have fond memories of shooting with you and Bill at Maywood over the years. We will remember you in our prayers.
Dave and Andy Willard
Carol Marx (Tiedje)
February 21, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My sincere sympathy to your whole family.
Carole Colletta
February 21, 2006
Dear Shirley,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of "TJ".
My Mom and I always had such nice conversations with him at Franklin Rug. What a wonderful memory he had.
Our deepest sympathy to you Shirley and your family.
Esther Bulman & Carole Colletta
MR.&MRS. CHRIS LAUGHLIN AND FAMILY
February 21, 2006
TO THE TIEDJE FAMILY, WE SEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Kimberly Swift
February 21, 2006
Dear Aunt Shirley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. If you need anything just let me know. Love you lots.
Kim
Aunt Alice
February 21, 2006
May God bless William and his family.
May he rest in eternal peace.
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