William A. Purl, age 85, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Chicago, WWII Navy Veteran, Deputy District Chief and Chicago Firefighter for 30 years, beloved husband of Pat Purl, nee Patek; best dad of Sandy Purl, Billy (fiancee, Judy Turilli) Purl, Tom (Linda) Purl, Donna (Darren) Vilmin and Jim (Lynn) Purl; dear grandfather of Tom Purl, Mike Purl, Ashley Purl, Lindsey Purl, Kelly Purl and Jamie Purl; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. James the Sag Bridge Church Cemetery. Active member of Richport YMCA. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Chicago Fire Dept. Gold Badge Society or Cancer Patient Services Fund #0973, Advocate Charitable Foundation appreciated. Info, 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
