William Francis Ilch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Francis Ilch (Saint Charles, Missouri), born in Alton, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 15, 2026 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Francis Ilch to pay them a last tribute.
As William departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, David Ilch (Virgina) and Addie McGhee (Jim). He is survived by: his wife Jerie; and his nieces and nephews, Cory Gallivan (Julie), Joshua Ilch (Carmen), Pam Kasten (Mike) and Paula Gebelein (Brian).
Bill loved ice cream!For many years, Bill took advantage of the fine programs at the Missouri chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association (apdaparkinson.org). He also tracked the research being conducted by the Michael J. Fox Foundation (michaeljfox.org) and asked that memorials be made in his name in lieu of flowers.
