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William “Doug” Douglas White, Born on August 29, 1944 in Chicago to William Bowles and Jean Elizabeth White (Lees). Doug graduated from Homewood Flossmoor High School class of 1962 and received his bachelor’s degree in Business from Governors State University in 2004. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Crete, Illinois. He passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband, loving father and grandfather. He loved his cars but his great passion was caring for his many cats and dogs throughout his lifetime. He worked as an Mechanical engineer, and designed presses for Verson Allsteel Press, until 1999. Survived by: Wife Janice Dianne White (Smolinski). Sons Lt. Col James Douglas White (Stacey), and Erik Lees White. Siblings Phyllis Jean Piunti (late brother-in-law Nick), Christine White, and Katherine White Tierney (Chris). Grandchildren Ryan Douglas White, and Evelyn Skye White. Cousins Clark Bernard (Susana), Alexis Bernard Smith (Clark), and David Bernard. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to your favorite animal charity.
Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 1:00PM until the time of service at 2:00PM at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Info: (708) 672-7600. cretefuneralhome.com
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