MORTON – Charles William Hess Sr., 94, of Morton, Illinois, passed away suddenly on the morning of Monday, September 28, 2020, at UnityPoint Health- Pekin, with family by his side.
Charles William “Bill” Hess Sr. was born December 10, 1925, in Danville, Illinois, to Marvin and Mable (Ratliff) Hess. Bill married to Rosalie (Hoopes) Hess on June 2, 1947. The two were married for 70 years prior to the passing of Rosalie in May of 2018.
Bill is survived by his three daughters and son, Coralie “Corky” (Leslie) Rice of Danville, IN, Cheryl (Richard)Fiedler of Morton, IL, Cathy (Ronald) Toplyn of Bellvue, CO, and Charles William “Chuck” (April) Hess Jr. of Danville, IN. Bill is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, Chris (Sharon) Fiedler, Chad Green, Curt (Sara) Fiedler, Craig (Karen) Fiedler, Jimmy (Tara) Fiedler, Jackie Fiedler, Mark Rice, Melissa (Josh) Jones, Marcie (Paul) Bird, Jason (Brielle)Hess, Joy Hess, John Toplyn and Ronnie Toplyn; 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
After graduating from high school in Danville, Illinois, Bill Hess joined the United States Army Air Corps serving in World War II. Bill Hess served in Squadron 0 of the 3505th as a member of the Air Training Command, Technical Division, training as a fighter pilot at Scott Field (now Scott’s Air Force Base), Illinois. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Bill attended Olivet Nazarene College (now Olivet Nazarene University) on the G.I. bill in Bourbonnais, Illinois. While at Olivet Nazarene, Bill Hess played basketball for the ONC Tigers, met and married his beautiful Rosalie, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Bill Hess was an accountant for United Airlines, Normal Glass Company, and spent the majority of his accounting career with Jewel-Osco upon retiring in 1988 after 28 years with the company.
Bill Hess always made time for his family and his church. He also ensured his faith was at the center of his life. Between the many camping trips, fishing excursions, or road trips to visit family, Bill also served as a leader on the boards of Chicago First Church of the Nazarene (Chicago, Illinois) and Trinity Church of the Nazarene (Naperville, Illinois). After raising his family in the cities of Chicago and Wheaton, Illinois, Bill and Rosalie Hess retired to “The Lake” in Greenville, Illinois. It was at The Lake that Bill’s passions for hunting, fishing, sports (especially the Cubs), and camping were passed on to any who visited. The Lake served as the primary summer destination for his children and grandchildren – always imparting life lessons while teaching a new fishing technique, how to properly mow the property, staying up on water skis, or how to enjoy a Cubs game.
Bill and Rosalie made their final move to Morton, Illinois in 2016. They became members of Pekin First Church of the Nazarene, and served out the remainder of their lives being close and loved by family. Visitation for Bill Hess will be begin at 10:00am until 10:45am, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00am on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene (located at 3514 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554). Pastor W. Lloyd Brock will officiate the services. Guideline regarding social distancing and wearing of masks will be followed. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 at Danville National Cemetery in Danville, where military rites will be provided by the United States Army and American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Refuge TEAM Ministries at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene.
Charles William “Bill” Hess Sr. was born December 10, 1925, in Danville, Illinois, to Marvin and Mable (Ratliff) Hess. Bill married to Rosalie (Hoopes) Hess on June 2, 1947. The two were married for 70 years prior to the passing of Rosalie in May of 2018.
Bill is survived by his three daughters and son, Coralie “Corky” (Leslie) Rice of Danville, IN, Cheryl (Richard)Fiedler of Morton, IL, Cathy (Ronald) Toplyn of Bellvue, CO, and Charles William “Chuck” (April) Hess Jr. of Danville, IN. Bill is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, Chris (Sharon) Fiedler, Chad Green, Curt (Sara) Fiedler, Craig (Karen) Fiedler, Jimmy (Tara) Fiedler, Jackie Fiedler, Mark Rice, Melissa (Josh) Jones, Marcie (Paul) Bird, Jason (Brielle)Hess, Joy Hess, John Toplyn and Ronnie Toplyn; 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
After graduating from high school in Danville, Illinois, Bill Hess joined the United States Army Air Corps serving in World War II. Bill Hess served in Squadron 0 of the 3505th as a member of the Air Training Command, Technical Division, training as a fighter pilot at Scott Field (now Scott’s Air Force Base), Illinois. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Bill attended Olivet Nazarene College (now Olivet Nazarene University) on the G.I. bill in Bourbonnais, Illinois. While at Olivet Nazarene, Bill Hess played basketball for the ONC Tigers, met and married his beautiful Rosalie, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Bill Hess was an accountant for United Airlines, Normal Glass Company, and spent the majority of his accounting career with Jewel-Osco upon retiring in 1988 after 28 years with the company.
Bill Hess always made time for his family and his church. He also ensured his faith was at the center of his life. Between the many camping trips, fishing excursions, or road trips to visit family, Bill also served as a leader on the boards of Chicago First Church of the Nazarene (Chicago, Illinois) and Trinity Church of the Nazarene (Naperville, Illinois). After raising his family in the cities of Chicago and Wheaton, Illinois, Bill and Rosalie Hess retired to “The Lake” in Greenville, Illinois. It was at The Lake that Bill’s passions for hunting, fishing, sports (especially the Cubs), and camping were passed on to any who visited. The Lake served as the primary summer destination for his children and grandchildren – always imparting life lessons while teaching a new fishing technique, how to properly mow the property, staying up on water skis, or how to enjoy a Cubs game.
Bill and Rosalie made their final move to Morton, Illinois in 2016. They became members of Pekin First Church of the Nazarene, and served out the remainder of their lives being close and loved by family. Visitation for Bill Hess will be begin at 10:00am until 10:45am, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00am on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene (located at 3514 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554). Pastor W. Lloyd Brock will officiate the services. Guideline regarding social distancing and wearing of masks will be followed. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 at Danville National Cemetery in Danville, where military rites will be provided by the United States Army and American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Refuge TEAM Ministries at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene.
MORTON – Charles William Hess Sr., 94, of Morton, Illinois, passed away suddenly on the morning of Monday, September 28, 2020, at UnityPoint Health- Pekin, with family by his side.
Charles William “Bill” Hess Sr. was born December 10, 1925, in Danville, Illinois, to Marvin and Mable (Ratliff) Hess. Bill married to Rosalie (Hoopes) Hess on June 2, 1947. The two were married for 70 years prior to the passing of Rosalie in May of 2018.
Bill is survived by his three daughters and son, Coralie “Corky” (Leslie) Rice of Danville, IN, Cheryl (Richard)Fiedler of Morton, IL, Cathy (Ronald) Toplyn of Bellvue, CO, and Charles William “Chuck” (April) Hess Jr. of Danville, IN. Bill is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, Chris (Sharon) Fiedler, Chad Green, Curt (Sara) Fiedler, Craig (Karen) Fiedler, Jimmy (Tara) Fiedler, Jackie Fiedler, Mark Rice, Melissa (Josh) Jones, Marcie (Paul) Bird, Jason (Brielle)Hess, Joy Hess, John Toplyn and Ronnie Toplyn; 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
After graduating from high school in Danville, Illinois, Bill Hess joined the United States Army Air Corps serving in World War II. Bill Hess served in Squadron 0 of the 3505th as a member of the Air Training Command, Technical Division, training as a fighter pilot at Scott Field (now Scott’s Air Force Base), Illinois. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Bill attended Olivet Nazarene College (now Olivet Nazarene University) on the G.I. bill in Bourbonnais, Illinois. While at Olivet Nazarene, Bill Hess played basketball for the ONC Tigers, met and married his beautiful Rosalie, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Bill Hess was an accountant for United Airlines, Normal Glass Company, and spent the majority of his accounting career with Jewel-Osco upon retiring in 1988 after 28 years with the company.
Bill Hess always made time for his family and his church. He also ensured his faith was at the center of his life. Between the many camping trips, fishing excursions, or road trips to visit family, Bill also served as a leader on the boards of Chicago First Church of the Nazarene (Chicago, Illinois) and Trinity Church of the Nazarene (Naperville, Illinois). After raising his family in the cities of Chicago and Wheaton, Illinois, Bill and Rosalie Hess retired to “The Lake” in Greenville, Illinois. It was at The Lake that Bill’s passions for hunting, fishing, sports (especially the Cubs), and camping were passed on to any who visited. The Lake served as the primary summer destination for his children and grandchildren – always imparting life lessons while teaching a new fishing technique, how to properly mow the property, staying up on water skis, or how to enjoy a Cubs game.
Bill and Rosalie made their final move to Morton, Illinois in 2016. They became members of Pekin First Church of the Nazarene, and served out the remainder of their lives being close and loved by family. Visitation for Bill Hess will be begin at 10:00am until 10:45am, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00am on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene (located at 3514 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554). Pastor W. Lloyd Brock will officiate the services. Guideline regarding social distancing and wearing of masks will be followed. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 at Danville National Cemetery in Danville, where military rites will be provided by the United States Army and American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Refuge TEAM Ministries at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene.
Charles William “Bill” Hess Sr. was born December 10, 1925, in Danville, Illinois, to Marvin and Mable (Ratliff) Hess. Bill married to Rosalie (Hoopes) Hess on June 2, 1947. The two were married for 70 years prior to the passing of Rosalie in May of 2018.
Bill is survived by his three daughters and son, Coralie “Corky” (Leslie) Rice of Danville, IN, Cheryl (Richard)Fiedler of Morton, IL, Cathy (Ronald) Toplyn of Bellvue, CO, and Charles William “Chuck” (April) Hess Jr. of Danville, IN. Bill is also survived by his 13 grandchildren, Chris (Sharon) Fiedler, Chad Green, Curt (Sara) Fiedler, Craig (Karen) Fiedler, Jimmy (Tara) Fiedler, Jackie Fiedler, Mark Rice, Melissa (Josh) Jones, Marcie (Paul) Bird, Jason (Brielle)Hess, Joy Hess, John Toplyn and Ronnie Toplyn; 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
After graduating from high school in Danville, Illinois, Bill Hess joined the United States Army Air Corps serving in World War II. Bill Hess served in Squadron 0 of the 3505th as a member of the Air Training Command, Technical Division, training as a fighter pilot at Scott Field (now Scott’s Air Force Base), Illinois. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Bill attended Olivet Nazarene College (now Olivet Nazarene University) on the G.I. bill in Bourbonnais, Illinois. While at Olivet Nazarene, Bill Hess played basketball for the ONC Tigers, met and married his beautiful Rosalie, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Bill Hess was an accountant for United Airlines, Normal Glass Company, and spent the majority of his accounting career with Jewel-Osco upon retiring in 1988 after 28 years with the company.
Bill Hess always made time for his family and his church. He also ensured his faith was at the center of his life. Between the many camping trips, fishing excursions, or road trips to visit family, Bill also served as a leader on the boards of Chicago First Church of the Nazarene (Chicago, Illinois) and Trinity Church of the Nazarene (Naperville, Illinois). After raising his family in the cities of Chicago and Wheaton, Illinois, Bill and Rosalie Hess retired to “The Lake” in Greenville, Illinois. It was at The Lake that Bill’s passions for hunting, fishing, sports (especially the Cubs), and camping were passed on to any who visited. The Lake served as the primary summer destination for his children and grandchildren – always imparting life lessons while teaching a new fishing technique, how to properly mow the property, staying up on water skis, or how to enjoy a Cubs game.
Bill and Rosalie made their final move to Morton, Illinois in 2016. They became members of Pekin First Church of the Nazarene, and served out the remainder of their lives being close and loved by family. Visitation for Bill Hess will be begin at 10:00am until 10:45am, with the funeral service beginning at 11:00am on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene (located at 3514 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554). Pastor W. Lloyd Brock will officiate the services. Guideline regarding social distancing and wearing of masks will be followed. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 at Danville National Cemetery in Danville, where military rites will be provided by the United States Army and American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Refuge TEAM Ministries at Pekin First Church of the Nazarene.
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