William M. Berg Obituary
We announce the death of William M. Berg of Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 78. William will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
William will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew William will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. William’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Berg (Nowacki) and Lawrence "Ween" Berg. He is survived by: his wife Susan Steffens; his children, Steven Berg (Amy), Ryan Berg and Christine Berg (Braden Davidson); and his siblings, Kathy Stahl and Patrick Berg.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Haben Funeral Home & Crematory (8057 Niles Center Rd, Skokie, IL 60077). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at 5500 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640.
Interment private In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the beautifully diverse community that Bill called home by making a memorial contribution to Care for Real, 5840 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660 (careforreal.org).
