William E. Simants

February 23, 1927 - January 16, 2012

William E. Simants, 84 of Munster, IN formerly of Whiting, IN passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anna; sons: Robert and James Simants; daughters: Kathleen (Thomas) Gannon and Susan (Robert) Ziganto; grandchildren: Amber and Billy; brother: Carl (Caroline) Simants; several nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by his parents: Ernest and Alma Simants; son: David Simants; sisters: Caroline and Bonnie; brothers: Charles and John. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 PM with a prayer service at 3:30 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Friday from 9:30-10:00 at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Church, Munster, IN. Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Bill served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Standard Forge and Inland Steel. He was the owner and operator of JK Wars as well as Simants Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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To the family of Bill Simants,due to mom's illness and her being confined to bed, I am unable to attend Bills wake. I want to express from my family to yours, our deepest sympathy for your loss. The Carter Family,

Uncle Bill was a wonderful Uncle and a wonderful brother to my dad. I have great childhood memories of him. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there.Love Judy Simants Butcher

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