William S. "Bill" Hickey's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2026 in Rochelle, Illinois

William S. "Bill" Hickey

August 19, 1949 - October 2, 2026 (77 years old)

Rochelle, Illinois

William S. "Bill" Hickey's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2026 in Rochelle, Illinois

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William S. "Bill" Hickey

August 19, 1949 - October 2, 2026 (77 years old)

Rochelle, Illinois

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William S. Hickey Obituary

William S. Hickey, born on August 19, 1949, passed away on October 2, 2026. William leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William S. Hickey to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Franklin and Lois Eileen Hickey (Hart); his brother Joseph Hickey; his brothers-in-law, Paul Goken and Homer Whitesel; and his niece Brenna Hickey.

He is survived by: his siblings, Mary Goken of Rochelle, Charles Hickey (Linda) of Somonauk, Robert Hickey of Rochelle, Michael Hickey (Veronica) of Amboy, Ellen Hazzard (Mark) of Winnebago, Barbara Whitesel of Rochelle, Lawrence Hickey (Jody) of Winnebago and Patrick Hickey (Susan) of Chattanooga, Tennessee.. He is also survived by 22 nieces and nephews and 26 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. James Catholic Church (231 W Kirke Gate, Lee, IL 60530). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church in Lee.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Unger Horner Funeral



Thu

Oct 08

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. James Catholic Church
231 W Kirke Gate, Lee, IL 60530

Thu

Oct 08

Funeral service

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

St. James Catholic Church
231 W Kirke Gate, Lee, IL 60530

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