William Van Cleave

William Van Cleave, 72, of Seneca, passed away Tuesday December 29, 2009 at Morris Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the St. Patrick's Church in Seneca with the Rev. John Coss officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 - 6:00 PM Friday at Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Seneca. Bill was born September 18, 1937 in Ottawa, IL to Chester and Cecelia (Tautz) Van Cleave. He married Dorene Mooneyham December 7, 1957 at St. Joseph Church in Marseilles. He retired in 1997 after 40 years from the operating Engineer Local 150. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Seneca He is survived by his wife Dorene, three sons Stephen (Marcia) of Laddonia MO., Michael of DeKalb and Thomas of Seneca, two Daughters Beth (Jim) Close of Seneca and Lisa (Edward) Hauck of Shabbona, eight grandchildren, Katelyn Van Cleave, Jennifer Skaggs, James Close, Kristen and Casey Hauck, Clay, Craig and Whitney Becker, two great-grandchildren Evan & Kirstyn Skaggs, two brothers James and John (Susan)Van Cleaves both of Seneca He is preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter Angela Pinder. Pallbearers will be Donnie Brandt, Paul Rivett, Paul Hogue, David Van Cleave, Nick Rosland, Mark and Paul Muarro.