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William Trayes Obituary

Trayes, William D. age 49, late of Chicago, IL, beloved father of William James Trayes, loving brother of Janice Jordan, Earl (Pam), George (Jeannette), Tommy (late Elaine), late Dorine, Charles (Karen) Trayes, Vicky (Audy) Olsen, Sandy (William) Macey, Jeffrey Trayes, Christine (late Mark) Meyers, and Barbara Trayes, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Trayes. Funeral service Wednesday, August 18, 2004, 11:00 a.m. at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL. Interment private. Visitation Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfunerals.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 15, 2004.

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Deborah Musbach

August 23, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Trayes family, especially to his son Billy and my sister Donna. Bill had a great love for his son and family. It seems that we grew up together and it is much to soon for his leaving this world. I feel as my family, that we are grateful for having known Bill and having him touch our lives. Bill, we will miss you and your wonderful smile.

All my love.

Deborah Musbach

Glenn Holler

August 16, 2004

To the family of Bill Trays:

I feel so sad about Bills death....

He was a good friend of mine... We have had alot of good times together! Yes,... we even had a few sad times too...

I went on many "ROAD TRIPS" with Bill !

I always told Bill he looked like Micky Rooney and acted like Archie Bunker!

He was the best friend to have... I feel so blessed to have him in my life...

Bill loved his family, friend, and life too! ! ! ! !

I feel very bad that I can not be there to be with his beloved family and his friends! :-(

If anyone would like to get a hold of me please feel free to do so! !

Take care, and God bless ALL of you!



Love always,

Glenn Holler

P. O. Box 273

Etoile, Texas

75944



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Vicki Michaels

August 16, 2004

To Bill's Family, Bill will be missed so very much. I am so blessed that I had the chance to get to know Bill, as we were room mates 10 years ago, when we lived in Midlothian. Those days were the best times, filled with laughter. Bill was one of my biggest fans. There wasn't one show that he had missed. He even traveled to South Bend in 1992 for the weekend. Those are my memories of a true friendship!

God Bless his family!

Jennifer McKeone

August 15, 2004

My deepest condolences to the Trayes family. Billy has been the best friend anyone could ever ask for. For the past 10 years he has saved me and protected me from so much. He was my favorite person to go see a band with and to hang out and watch a Bears game with. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone under the sun. I will miss him terribly.

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