William E. Buckingham, age 68, beloved husband of Mary Ann, nee Marik; devoted father of William Jr. (Colleen) Buckingham; dear brother of the late Robert Buckingham; brother-in-law of James, Jerome (Susan), Thomas and the late Frank (Judy) Marik; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bill is a former Worth Park District Commissioner, former member of the Worth Days Committee, Treasurer of the C.O.T.E; Care of the Earth in the Village of Worth and current Treasurer of Community Services Foundation of Tinley Park. Chapel Prayer 9:15 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007 from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 South Harlem Ave., Worth to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Community Services Foundation, c/o Charley Smith, C.E.O, 6775 Prospect Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477 are appreciated. 708-448-6000.
