William P. Goedert
William P. Goedert, age 91, of Western Springs; beloved husband of the late Mary E. Goedert; loving father of Thomas (Carol) Goedert and the late Mary A. Goedert; proud grandfather of Michael, Daniel, Tricia, Alyssa, & Christopher; dear brother of Most Reverend Raymond Goedert, Caroline Doyle, and pre-deceased by Phil (Mary) Goedert, Jack (Rose) Goedert, Fr. Bob Goedert, Fr. Ed Goedert, Charlie (Nancy) Goedert, Larry (Rayetta) Goedert, Elizabeth (Robert) Breneisen, Jerry Goedert, & Sue (Tom) Fitzpatrick.
Visitation 4 to 8pm on Monday, January 4 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. 10 people permitted in funeral home at a time; social distancing guidelines in place & masks required. Mass 11am Tuesday, January 5 at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs. Family & friends must register for Mass at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948a8af28abf58-john Please arrive at church by 10:45am to be checked-in and seated.
For those unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed and available to watch at https://www.facebook.com/sjcwesternsprings/live
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
Hello Tom and Carol. The Fitzpatrick Family so loved your Mom and Dad. Your Mom was my confirmation sponsor. We send our prayers and love to your family at this sad time. Your Dad was a true gentleman and he will be missed. Love Peg Fitzpatrick Buchan.
I thought uncle bill was a great man
Uncle bill was just great uncle
My grandmother and uncle bill were brother and sister
My father used to tell me great stories about him when he grew up
I got the pleasure of knowing him
My sympathy to Tom snd carol
Dear Tom and Carol – We will greatly miss your Dad, including his quirky, wry humor. Our annual dinners with him (and Aunt Caroline, Uncle Ray, and until a few years ago Uncle Bob and my brother Mike) are treasured memories. And your Dad was my God father, a relationship that created an extra bond between us.
Love, Jim and JoAnn
Tom,
I’m very sorry for your loss but, I’m grateful that Uncle Bill is no longer suffering.
He was always a pleasure to be around and we will never forget him.
We know he has earned his heavenly reward.
With love and prayers,
Your Cousin, Ray
Tom and Carol,
Vaughn and I were very sad to hear about your dad. We both enjoyed talking with Uncle Bill and your sister during our stays in Chicago. He had the best memory for details and analytical sense of curiosity of anyone we’ve ever known. We loved his sense of humor and laugh. We regret that we have not made any trips to Chicago in a few years to see him, you both, and other family. We will miss him. You are both in our prayers. Elizabeth “Eby” Goedert Leatherwood & Vaughn Leatherwood
Tom- Your babysitter back in the day-Michelle Cronin. I have so many fond memories of both your parents, how kind they were to myself and my folks- the best neighbors. Sending my sincere condolences to the whole family. Michelle