William Buckley

William F. “Bill” Buckley, 65, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, January 19, 1959, in East Saint Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

William was a retired Union Operator for Local 520. He enjoyed family outings, fishing, watching his grandchildren play sports, family dinners, and of course the “casino.”

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: Timothy and Virginia, nee Redding, Buckley

Surviving are his:

• 5 children
  • Santina (Casey) Bergman of Waterloo, IL
  • Shawn Buckley of Waterloo, IL
  • Christina (Ryan) Hemmerle of Belleville, IL
  • Colleen (Keith) Hagan of Belleville, IL
  • Kimberley (fiancé Josh) Buckley of Belleville, IL
• Brothers
  • Bob (Michele) Buckley of Belleville, IL
  • Tim Buckley of Merritt Island, FL
  • Joe Buckley of Gulf Port, FL
  • Ed (Becky) Buckley of Waterloo, IL
• Sisters
  • Pat (Gene) Brown of Dunnellon FL
  • Kathy (Scott) MacNicholas of Lake St. Louis, MO
• 8 grandchildren
  • Haley
  • Hannah (Nick)
  • Olivia
  • Natalie
  • Macy
  • Elizabeth “Ezer”
  • Harper
  • Curtis
• 3 great grandchildren
  • Dax
  • Demi
  • Stormi
• Many dear nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to The Society of St. Vincent DePaul- East St. Louis, IL.

Visitation: from 1-3 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm, Monday, December 30, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Clyde Grogan officiating.

Obit Provided By:
Kurrus Funeral Home