William Vanfossen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Vanfossen (Alton, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 77, on July 9, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Vanfossen to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Webster and Edith Margaret Vanfossen (Vandyne); his son Christopher David Vanfossen; and his siblings, Roy Vanfossen Jr., Marilyn Jean Johnston and Lessie Mae Mayes.
He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ann; his daughter Julie Botterbush (Kevin); and his grandchildren, Kathleen, Jonathan and K. J. Botterbush. He is also survived by His daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.
