William (Bill) Christiansen's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2023 in Des Plaines, Illinois

William (Bill) Christiansen

December 26, 1946 - August 23, 2023 (76 years old)

Des Plaines, Illinois

William (Bill) Christiansen's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2023 in Des Plaines, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
G L Hills Funeral Home Ltd

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William (Bill) Christiansen

December 26, 1946 - August 23, 2023 (76 years old)

Des Plaines, Illinois

William Christiansen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Christiansen of Des Plaines, Illinois, who passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Christiansen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kathleen Christiansen and O'Rourke; and his sister Mary Ann Walker. He is survived by: his wife Connie; his daughters, Annie Grosz (Steve), Sara Knigge (Dan), Leah Dillow and Becky Offill (Brent); his grandchildren, Charlie, Mikaela, Jack, Julia, Evan, Matthew, Thomas, Tessa and Joe; and his siblings, Bob (Judy), Kathy Sierra (Izzy), Tom Christiansen (Jan) and Kevin Christiansen (Irene). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 311, 1291 Oakwood Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016, or the Special Olympics, http://www.support.specialolympics.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
G L Hills Funeral Home Ltd



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Aug 27

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G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.
745 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Aug 28

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St. Mary's Church
794 Pearson St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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