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William “Bill” L. Hiland - 86
9/15/1939 - 10/26/2007

DeKalb, IL - William “Bill” L. Hiland age 68 of DeKalb, IL, died Friday October 26, 2007 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital DeKalb, IL. Born on September 15, 1939 in Evanston, IL, he was the son of Robert “Bob” G. and Bernice (Laning) Hiland.

Bill was married to the former Thelma Rebaya Cuizon on May 19, 1977 in Geneva, IL. He graduated from DeKalb Township High School in 1957 and earned a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota of Duluth. While living most of his life in DeKalb he work as the National Sales Manager for Midas International in Chicago for 10 years and was a salesman for Peerless Chain Company for 20 years before retiring February 28, 2005. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force 739th Radar Squadron and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb.

Survivors include: wife Thelma of DeKalb, daughter Vanessa (Aaron Lewis) Hiland of Sycamore, three sons: William D. Hiland of Davis Junction, Tim Hiland of DeKalb, and Drew (Brooke) Hiland of Sycamore. Two grandchildren: Trey Hiland of Sycamore and Josie Winters of Davis Junction. Brother: Gary (Courtney) Hiland of DeKalb, two sisters: Diane (Don) Ballard of DeKalb and Jan (Fran) Upczak of Vermont. Mother-in-Law: Claudia Rebaya of DeKalb and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents and infant granddaughter Mia Hiland.

Funeral Mass will be Monday October 29, 2007 at 10:30am in St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Bonaventure Okoro officiating. Burial will be Thursday November 1, 2007 at 10:00am at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be Sunday October 28, 2007 from 2:00PM till 5:00PM with a Wake Service at 4:30PM in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send online condolences visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-3841.



Visitation:
Sunday October 28, 2007
2:00PM till 5:00PM
Wake Service at 4:30PM
Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home

Mass:
Monday October 29, 2007
10:30am
St. Mary Catholic Church

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Visitor Comments
My years at Peerless working for Bill were the most enjoyable years out of my entire working career. Never before (and never again) will I have a boss that is so great to work for. From the minute I joined Peerless our relationship was one more of friendship than a traditional boss/employee. Although there were many trying days working for Peerless, our numerous daily conversations always brought things back to perspective. I was glad I had to opportunity to have him as a boss and friend and will miss him deeply. With Deepest Sympathy.
David Sima
10/27/2007 8:15 AM
 
Bill was my best friend at Peerless Chain for the past twenty years. I will miss his sense of humor, his laughter, his voice messages, and most of all our friendship. I loved Bill like a brother. He had a way with words and was always fun to be around. Bill was leader and well respected by everyone at Peerless Chain. I will cherish all the good memories that I had a chance to share with Bill. My thoughts and prayers go out to Thelma and the Hiland family. Roger Schultz 10/27/07
Roger Schultz
10/27/2007 10:14 AM
 
Well, where to you begin. He was always the one you could count on to make you laugh. Even if you were having a terrible day, he was there as a friend and confidant to brighten up that day. He is going to be missed by so many people, especially his Peerless family. Like others have said, we will all miss his voice messages, his emails and most of all our talks on the phone. I cherish the memories from the past twenty years that have known Bill, a.ka. "Willie"! I will cherish forever the last time I spent with him this past summer in La Crosse at Rog's house for the Sales Meeting. It was the best surprise he could have given all of us to make that visit to see the "Chain Gang" again. It was so much fun to see him. With warm regards and special prayers to Thelma and family.
Lisa Koetz
10/27/2007 10:27 AM
 
We were saddened to learn of Bill's death and send our deepest sympathy to Thelma and family. Our relationship goes back more then twenty years as my staff and I worked with pleasure with Bill in arranging his business travel needs. We are grateful for the friendship we developed and will always remember Bill as a gentleman of great character. Bill's courtesy, friendship and great sense of humor will remain in our hearts and minds.
Chris Knecht
10/27/2007 12:19 PM
 
Thelma and Family, My deepest sympathies for your loss. From all of, "the kids," at the Center for Governmental Studies. We know how much you cared for your husband,and although we met very few times, we know that he was a very special person to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Holschuh
10/27/2007 2:24 PM
 
Thelma and family, Jim and I want to offer our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. He was a wonderful husband and father and will be missed. Our thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time.
Nancy Norris
10/30/2007 11:40 AM
 
Dear Thelma and family: I just learned of Bill's passing -- and I wanted to send my sympathy to you. In reading the above comments -- you will indeed have many many wonderful memories to hold on to & what great friends you have. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers -- may God strengthen and guide you through this. May our paths cross again soon. God Bless.
Diane Oltman-Wells
11/26/2007 8:13 AM
 
Love ya Dad. Your son Bill.
Bill Hiland
7/19/2008 3:54 PM
 
Hey Dad I miss you. And I love you. Your son Bill.
Bill Hiland
6/10/2012 8:30 PM
 

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