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William Herman Cresap, age 88, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Leone Cresap, nee Maciejewski; loving father of the late Trista Marie; brother-in-law of Tania (the late Anthony Jr.) Puchalski, Aleta Maciejewski and the late Gregory (Patricia) Maciejewski.
Graduated from Annunciata Elementary School (East Side of Chicago). Attended Mendel High School. Worked at Commonwealth Edison State Line Station, for over 38 years, retired at 57. Bill was in the National Guard for 9 years. Volunteered at Bowen High School, South Chicago, where he worked the Popcorn Machine to fund the Steel Drum Band for many years. Volunteered 21 years at Parkview Christian Church Pre School in Orland Park, IL and Legacy Christian Academy for 3 years. Throughout his 24 years of Volunteering, everyone knew him as "Grandpa Bill" (Had over 1,000 "Grand Kids"). Avid Stamp Collector for over 50 years.
Family will receive family and friends, Thursday October 29, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kurtz Memorial Chapel Frankfort, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423. Lying in state, Friday October 30, 2026 from 9:00 AM to time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423.
Private Entombment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Calumet City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Legacy Christian Academy Orland Park, 11026 W. 179 th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467.
Kurtz Memorial Chapel Frankfort
St. Anthony Catholic Church
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