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William Carrington "Bill" Young

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Young, William "Bill" Carrington 64, born in Peoria, raised in Highland Park, passed away April 20th, at home after a courageous battle with gallbladder cancer. Survived by wife, Denise (nee Wirig); daughter, Lesley of Washington, D.C.; and brothers, Dr. Herbert F. (Lisa) of Kansas City, MO and Eddie (Joanna Brandt) of Baltimore; son of the late Elizabeth Grace Carrington Young and the Rev. William A. Young, former pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Highland Park. Highland Park High School Class of 1956. Graduate of Miami Ohio, Class of 1960. Member Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. President, CEO and Co-founder of Com/Track; Founder of WC Young, Inc. Bill enjoyed his second home near Saugatuck, MI for the past 30 years. Patron of Chicago theater, dance, music. Extensive world traveler. A Memorial service will be scheduled. Call: 312- 961-4472 for details. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Northwestern University Gallbladder Cancer Research, in memory of Bill Young, Attn: Dr. Mary Mulcahy, 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 850, Chicago, IL 60611. Arrangements by: the Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 23, 2003.

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Gary Fry

April 19, 2025

Bill remains one of the most influential people in my life. I´ll always be grateful that we worked together!

Gary Fry

April 17, 2024

I'm always grateful to honor Bill's memory here. Next month I will be seeing Jim Haydon, a colleague from Com/Track whom I haven't seen in nearly 30 years, and I know we will both celebrate the time we had together with Bill.

Gary Fry

April 17, 2023

I remain so grateful for Bill´s mentorship and support throughout the time we worked together. His advice and counsel to this day are invaluable!

Gary Fry

April 20, 2022

Thank you, Bill-- you are remembered and missed.

Gary Fry

April 17, 2021

Bill believed in me and mentored me throughout our time together at Com/track. My life even now is the better for his guidance, and I remain very grateful to him.

Gary Fry

April 21, 2020

When I think about the ten people who most influenced my life, Bill Young is definitely on that list. I was so fortunate to have his guidance at the beginning of my career, and remain thankful to him today. He is missed.

Gary Fry

April 17, 2019

I think of Bill often and with each passing year value even more his mentorship of me at Com/track. His generosity and wisdom continue to inspire me, and I am so grateful to have known him.

Laura Shebelski

May 12, 2003

I just found out today from James Marovitz that Bill had died. I was so sorry to hear about his passing. I knew Bill for the time I've worked with Jim Marovitz(approximately 15 years). My prayers are with his family.

Noel Versten

May 1, 2003

Bill,



It was an honor to know you.

Thanks for all of your good advice and guidance.

Lucinda Boyd

April 30, 2003

My acquaintance with the Youngs is brief, but memorable and has generated respect for the energy and zest applied to life, health, travel, music and friends, especially the late Bruce Boyd MD. We all benefit from such long-lasting friendships, the best humankind offers to itself.

Jimmy & Ellen Smyth

April 24, 2003

Dear Leslie,



Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your partner, Bill. During my days at Optimus and afterward I always enjoyed taking to him. He was a sweetheart of a guy who was always up.

Yvonne Jablonski

April 24, 2003

Dear Family,

I am so sorry. I worked for Bill for three years at Com/Track around 1977. I'm reminded of very good days in those early years. I wish you peace and healing. Goodbye Bill.

Lindsay Weeks

April 24, 2003

Dear Lesley,



Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. I have such wonderful memories. Bill, Nancy and you brought so much love to our family. Love and Blessings, Lin

Ron & Mari Ford

April 24, 2003

Dear Bill and Denise,



Thanks for all the laughs and memories!



Dance on and on and on ...



Ron and Mari

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