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William Strong

October 4, 1928 — September 2, 2022

William H. "Bill" Strong, 93, faithful husband of Jean (Van Vossen) and loving father of Jack (Amy). Brother to Cathy Wegg and Alice (late Bill) Streckert. Fond uncle of many Van Vossen and Strong nephews and nieces. Friend to whomever he talked to.

Bill and Jean enjoyed almost 66 years of marriage and over 30 years of retirement adventures traveling and spending time with family. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked his entire career for General Electric. He greatly enjoyed fellowship with others and truly loved his family, his country, and his Lord.

Visitation Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 4:00pm-7:00pm with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00pm at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Bill's obituary on colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. Private interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Providence Life Services 18601 N. Creek Dr. Tinley Park, IL 60477 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE or a ministry of your choosing.

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com. 708-532-5400

Below is the video recording of Bill's Funeral Service held on August 6, 2022 at 7:00PM CST.

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Visitation

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Visitation Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 4:00pm-7:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 7:00pm at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem). A live-stream of the service will be available.

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Service

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Visitation Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 4:00pm-7:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 7:00pm at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem). A live-stream of the service will be available.

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Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421

Private interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois.

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