William H. Young

WILLIAM “BILL” H. YOUNG, 83, of Steeleville, Illinois, passed away at 3:50 pm, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his residence.

He was born to the late Henry and Rosa Mae (nee Smith) Young on February 3, 1936 in Willisville, Illinois.

He married Mary Juanita Summers on September 17, 1955 in Cutler, Illinois; she preceded in death on May 14, 2007.

He worked as a Laborer at the Atlas Manufacturer in Sparta, Illinois for 30 years.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois. Bill loved to sit in his swing; enjoying the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved mowing the grass and working in the yard.

Survivors:

3 Children:

Mary (Allen) Jones Rockwood, IL

Kim Thornton Bloomsdale, MO

Kevin Young Steeleville, IL

1 Brother:

Pearl Young Oakdale, IL

2 Sisters:

Ann Kuhnert Oakdale, IL

Luetta Douling Marissa, IL

4 Step Siblings:

Sarah (Bill) Hall Texas

Jerry Peeler Arkansas

John Peeler Alabama

Ed Peeler Elkville, IL

3 Grandchildren:

Aaron Young

Rachael Young

Matt Thornton

2 Great Grandchildren:

Kohlbyn Reeves and Korryn Smith

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Wife – Mary, 1 Grandson – Christian Young, 1 Step Sister – Mary Bollman and 1 Step Brother – James Peeler

Funeral Service :

10:00 am, Saturday, December 28, 2019

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F.

Interment:

St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery

Modoc, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Family Choice