Service Details
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 12:00 noon at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 – 95th Street in Sturtevant, with Fr. Nabil Mouannes officiating. Interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Tuesday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.
Sturtevant – William Harold Chaney, age 71, passed away peacefully Ascension All Saints Hospital, surrounded with the love of his family, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 – following a courageous 4-year battle with cancer.
William was born in Racine on September 27, 1947 to the late Harold and LaVerne (nee: Bauer) Chaney. He was a 1968 graduate of Washington Park High School. On July 2, 1974 in St. Louis, MO, Bill was united in marriage with the love of his life, Debra Rae (nee: Mayew). He was employed for over 30 years as a facilities maintenance supervisor at University of Wisconsin – Parkside, retiring in 2006. During his career, Bill proudly represented his fellow employees as President of the Local Union.
Bill was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Always content with the more simple things in life, he had a great admiration for nature & being outdoors. Bill enjoyed walks in the neighborhood and in Petrified Springs -especially with his canine companion, “Saydi”. All during his working years, he was seldom home, as he tirelessly provided for his family’s wants and needs in life. In retirement, he made up for lost time, by spending every available moment with all his loved ones.
Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 45 years, Debbie; their sons, William T. “Billy” Chaney, James “Jimmy” Chaney and Michael (Jesse Hering) Chaney; grand-dog, Saydi; grand-cat, Christmas; sisters, Peggy (Mike Mauer) Chaney-Mauer and Carol Zizzo; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, James Zizzo; and by Debbie’s parents, Wally & Adeline Mayew.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 12:00 noon at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 – 95th Street in Sturtevant, with Fr. Nabil Mouannes officiating. Interment will be in West Lawn Memorial Park. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the church on Tuesday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Young Choi & his amazing staff (especially Debbie & Pat) and to Ascension All Saints Hospital for the compassionate care and support given in Bill’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m looking forward to seeing God’s promise fulfilled at Revelation 21:4 where it says sickness, pain and death will be no more. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Sheila M. Robinson says
It is with great sorrow that I am sending my condolences on your recent loss. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, I and would like to share a scripture that has benefited me and many people in time of grief. God reassures us of something wonderful in the Bible at Acts 24:15. It says, “There is going to be a resurrection.” Along with God’s promise to us at Revelation 21:3, 4 of sorrow, death, and pain being done away with permanently.
It is my hope that this bit of information is of comfort to you. Please be sure to find further information regarding the resurrection at: JW.ORG
May God be with you.
Lolita Kimmons Moody says
I grew up playing with Billy at Racine Street Playground. His family lived right across the street from the park in the 1800 block of Racine Street. When we were growing up, Billy was a great dancer. None of the guys could beat him doing the bop. It was great to see him and reminisce a few years back when he was working at the Shell on Durand Avenue in Sturtevant. Dance on Billy.