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Nicholas Stark
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William "Bill" John Stark
February 19th, 1957 - October 25th, 2024
February 19th, 1957 - October 25th, 2024
William “Bill” Stark, 67, of Long Grove, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was born on February 19, 1957, in Chicago, IL.
Bill was the beloved husband of Debra (neé Stemm) Stark; loving father of Nicholas and Eric Stark; dear brother of Albert (Sue) Stark; cherished nephew of Elizabeth Endrukat; fond cousin of Elita (Greg) Wilkerson; uncle to Erin (Chaz) Resa, Matt (Sarah) Stark and Lauren (Jeff) Doyle; adored companion of Maggie (his Bullmastiff); antagonist of Sammie (his Cockatoo).
Bill attended Queen of Angels Catholic School and Gordon Tech College Prep before graduating from Northeastern Illinois University with a B.A. in Accounting and Marketing in 1979.
Before entering an early retirement, he worked as Branch Manager (Principal) at Securities America Inc and a Mortgage Account Executive at First Franklin Financial Corporation.
Bill enjoyed investing in the stock market, fishing, bowling, gardening, spending time at property in Central Wisconsin and the occasional beer during a Cubs or Bears game.
He was preceded in death by his parents Nikolaus Jr. and Elizabeth (neé Gall) Stark, uncle Erwin Endrukat and several adoring pets.
Visitation and Memorial Service will take place at Hope Lutheran Church located at 1660 Checker Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047 on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Visitation will be held 10 am-12 pm. Service commences at 12 pm.
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Michael Greco
I worked with Bill in '86, "back in the day." He gave me sound guidance on my career direction (at a time when I really needed it). And he told hilarious stories... Great guy. Happy Travels, Bill Stark, you, sir, are missed
Bernard Berauer
With deep sympathy, I say goodbye to a dear cousin whom I have known for my entire life. I will miss our visits to catch up on what has happened in our lives, just as I miss the days we used to get together with our family when we were young. May Bill rest in peace.
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