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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR
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William "Bill" L Bracken
Service: Saturday, June 30th, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W471 Fox Mill Blvd, St. Charles, IL 60175 Burial Location: Private-Ridgewood Cemetery, DesPlaines |
OBITUARY
William “Bill” L. Bracken, age 71, of St. Charles passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his home. He was born November 17, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to William A. and Harriet Bracken.For over 35 years, he worked as a chemist in Research and Development for the paper industry and later started his own consulting practice.
For several years, he volunteered at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union.
Mr. Bracken is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Lou, a daughter, Linda (fiancé David Maclachlan) Bracken of Chicago, two granddaughters, Tara Lynn and Jenna Grace Bracken and a sister, Evelyn “Bunny” (Jake) Corrough of Lombard.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Service will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 30th at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W471 Fox Mill Blvd, St. Charles. Rev. Dr. John Rodgers officiating. Interment will be private at Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines.
For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060 or visit www.yursfuneralhomes.com.
CONDOLENCES
"Bless you, Mary Lou. Love to you and your family."
"Mary Lou,
May God grant you strength and peace through this difficult time. Our thought and prayers will be for you and your family."
"Dear Mary Lou,
We have cherished the time getting to know you and Bill. You are such a gracious mom and wife. I'm sure that Bill needed you and loved you very much. The Sinclairs will be at a family reunion in Iowa, but will be praying and thinking of you, Linda, David and the best little girls in the entire world! Feel God's loving arms-and ours soon enough.
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"I send my heart felt condolences to you and your family for such a huge loss. Bill has been a big help to me in these past nine years. We all loved this guy. "
"Bill, we’ll miss your presence and friendship on Monday nights. I know you’ll be looking down on us and your spirit will be with us – we will remember you. God speed, Bill.
To Bill’s family – Bill spoke often of his family, and especially his grandchildren. Deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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"Mary Lou and Family,
May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time.
Love,
The Staff of Spring Trail School"
"Mary Lou and Linda,
Nancy and I share your pain and sadness at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Know that we hold hands with you as we all good forward - knowing that Bill is a peace with our father and at peace within himself.
Love Bob and Nan"
"My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to you Mary Lou , Linda , David , Tera Lynn and Jenna Grace.If Tears could Build a Stairway I would go to Heaven and bring him Back Home. "
"Dear Mary Lou,
I hope that years of memories and companionship will be a comfort as you experience the grief such loss brings. Thinking of you and your family, Ann Ellsworth"