William A. Mathison Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William A. Mathison, 77, of Phillips, WI, formerly of Richmond, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at his residence, surrounded by family members. William was born in Richmond, IL on July 6, 1932, the son of the late Albert and Josephine (O'Halleran) Mathison. He was a graduate of Hebron High School in 1950 and attended McHenry County College. He was married Wilma "Lou" Feezel May 9, 1953 in Richmond and she died April 27, 1992. Then he married Marilynn A. Harmon on March 3, 1993 in Richmond, IL He farmed for many years, then worked as a quality control engineer at Woodstock Die Cast Woodstock, IL., for 23 years, became part owner of Orsolini's Restaurant in Richmond for 10 years, then worked for J. Pease Construction. He was known for his great sense of humor and honesty. He loved Poverty Hill Farm, gardening, cooking, putsing outdoors, Chicago Bears, boating, his family and friends. He was a former member St. Joseph Catholic Church Richmond, IL. He served in the U.S. Army as a Spec 3 in the Korean War from June 1954 to June 1956. William is survived by his wife Marilynn, five daughters, Mary (DeWayne) Buchert, Cynthia (Randy) Norgard, Josephine (Tyler) Weber, Marlene (John) Butler, Lisa (Marty Erickson) Harmon; two sons William F. (Janice) Mathison and Thomas (Erica Albuquerque) Harmon; 14 grandchildren Angela (Mike) Garsee, Sarah (Todd) Ackerson, Charles Mathison, John (Nicky) Buchert, Todd Buchert, Amy Buchert, Bradley (Michelle) Norgard, Brandy (Gary) Myron, Terry (Erin) Weber, Ty (Jenny) Weber, Patrick Butler, Conner Butler, Quinn Butler, Sam Harmon and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents and a brother Robert J. Mathison Sr. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Wednesday at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home 10011 Main St. Richmond. Mass of Resurrection will be at 11:00 am Thursday, July 1, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 10519 Main St. Richmond with Msgr. James McLoughlin officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Richmond , IL with military honors. Memorials may be made in his name to Flambeau Home Health & Hospice 133 N. Lake Av, Phillips, WI 54555.

William A. Mathison

July 6, 1932 - June 25, 2010