William S. Owens "Bill"

William "Bill" S. Owens, age 84, of Monee, Illinois passed away peacefully on Monday October 26, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 4, 1942, in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Anna Owens.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Linda (nee Cammom) Owens; children: William (Laura) Owens, Wayne (Donna) Owens; grandchildren: Kyle, Zachary, Morgan (Brian), Judith; great-grandchildren: McKinley, Jesper, Ayden; grand dog Howard.

Bill proudly served his country in the Army from January 1961 to October 1963.

Bill will be fondly remembered for the life he lived, the people he touched, and the memories he leaves behind. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent more than 30 years working for Koppers, where he proudly built a long career, starting on August 15th, 1974 before eventually retiring on April 1st, 2026. His commitment and years of service were a testament to his strong work ethic and dedication.

Outside of work, Bill had a passion that never wavered: Chicago sports. A die-hard fan, he proudly cheered on his beloved Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, sharing in the excitement, the victories, and even the heartbreaks that come with being a Chicago sports fan. His loyalty to his teams was unwavering, and his enthusiasm was simply part of who he was.

As we celebrate Bill’s life, we remember not only his years of hard work and accomplishments, but also the personality, passions, and moments that made him special. Though he will be deeply missed, the memories he created and the legacy he leaves behind will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

A memorial visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way Frankfort, IL. on Saturday November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. until time of Military Honors at 3 p.m. In honor of Bill's love of sports, the family invites everyone to wear their favorite sports attire as a special tribute to him.