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William Vanhoose Obituary

Vanhoose, William E. (Bill) of Marengo, IL, formerly of Hoffman Estates IL went to his heavenly home on October 6th, 2010. Preceded in death by his loving wife, left to cherish his loving memories are his sons, Eddie (Angie) Vanhoose of Hoffman Estates, Troy (Shirley) Vanhoose of Hoffman Estates, his daughters, Jeannie (Jerry) Newsome of Roberts, Cathy Vanhoose of Corinth MS, and Sandra (Bill) Collier of Marengo, 16 grandkids, Malina (Rich) Podzimek, James, Michael and Tina Vanhoose, Vanessa (Mike) Tongate, Tasha (Trevor) Gilley, Joseph (Nancy) Barkes, the late Troy Barkes, Tanisha, Amy and William Vanhoose, Steven Burton, Steve (Kim) Forman, James (Katie) Forman, Billy (Megan) Collier, Jimmy (Melissa) Collier, and 18 great-grandchildren, on brother, RS and four sisters, Eva (Ted) Cockran, Emily Marcum, Rose (Dan) Taylor, Linda (Paul) Hensen and many friends. Bill never met a stranger, he loved everyone he met and everyone loved him. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. His greatest passion in life was his family, cutting the grass, going to church and reading the bible. Memorial Services will be at the Marengo Park District in the Nature Center Room where Bill attended church at Charity Gospel Ministry on October 16th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Bill and his wife together will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14, 2010.

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Enoch Van Hoose

October 3, 2022

Miss you so much till we meet again

Ashly Roman

October 16, 2010

I call him grandpa dad because he was like a dad to me. I remember he would walk me to the bus stop to go to school. Take me to the "pock" (park). I used to say it like that when I was little and grandpa loved it. I remember he would let me steer the steering wheel in his blue truck when we were getting close to his house. Grandpa and I had our own little game when he got off work. I would hide somewhere and he would have to find me. I remember when he was santa clause at his work at Sams Club and I knew it was him because it smelled like him and when he came home, he had the same shoes on :] I got to skip school one time because it was take your kid to work day. Grandpa took me to his work and I got my very own sam club member ID picture card thing. I still have it and always will. I liked it when grandpa tickled me with his little whiskers.It made him laugh and seeing him laugh/smile makes me happy. I have alot of memories with my grandpa dad and I will never forget him

Tasha Gilley

October 13, 2010

He just wasn't my Grandfather, he was a Dad, and my Friend, I know he is in a better place, with all that Loves him so, our Family was so Blessed to have him in our lives I have so many memories that will stay with me forever, I will not not say goodbye, but see you later, GrandPa Thank You for everything, if it was not for you and Grandma I would not be where I am today, We Love so! Tasha, Trevor, Ashly, Madison, Mckayla and Joshua Gilley

The Williams family

October 12, 2010

We wish to express our condolences for your loss. We can confidently look to the future when God will bury death forever. Psalm 34:18

October 12, 2010

Enoch E VanHoose Angeline VanHoose
Love you dad life will never be the same thanks for ever thing you ever did for us

Paul & Linda Henson

October 10, 2010

To: My nieces and nephews
My prayers and thoughts are with you right now and for days to come. Ed was so very special, like all my brothers. I have been truly blessed with precious brothers and sisters. Our mother and God, our Heavenly Father instilled true love in our hearts for each other. He will be forever loved and missed, until I am called Home.
I love you guys and we have some wonderful memories.

Paul & Linda Henson

October 10, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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