Bill Gilleland Obituary
We bid farewell to Bill Gilleland of Atlantic, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 20, 2025 at the age of 85. Bill touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bill Gilleland to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Gilleland and Marie Gilleland (Ross); and his siblings, Phyllis, Betty, Eugene and Roger.
He is survived by: his daughters, Pam Elwood (Randy) of Atlantic, IA, Rhonda Shanahan (Jim) of Castle Rock, CO and Julie Gilleland of Brussels, Belgium; his granddaughter Tanya Fuller (TJ) of Portland, OR; his children, Joshua Elwood of Des Moines, IA, Maximilian Elwood of Atlantic, IA, Emma Shanahan (Parker) of Castle Rock, CO, William Shanahan of Wichita, KS, Natan Verbeelen of Brussels, Belgium, Jack Shanahan of Castle Rock, CO, Kai Verbeelen and Eliot Verbeelen of Brussels, Belgium; his great grandchildren, Ruby Fuller and Everett Muck; and his brother Lewis Gilleland of Lewis, IA. He is also survived by many other nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Heritage House (1200 Brookridge Cir, Atlantic, IA 50022).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date, they may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 523, Atlantic, IA 50022.
