William Woodward's Obituary
Decatur-William “Bill” Woodward 72, of Mattoon, formerly of Decatur, passed away 9:45 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Graveside services to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in Graceland Cemetery at a later date, as cremation rites were accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting his family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with Bill’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Bill was born on September 5, 1936 the son of William R. and Mildred (Schuetz) Woodward. Bill was a graduate of the University of Iowa with a Masters Degree of Fine Arts. He was later employed as an art instructor at a local university.
Bill leaves behind his sister Dorothy Woodward of Chicago, IL and several friends from the Decatur area.
He was reunited in heaven with his parents.
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