In Memory

William 'Bill' Fitch

William 'Bill' Fitch

Bill Fitch Obituary

Bill Fitch 1943 - 2016


Bill Fitch, 72, of Springfield, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Bill's recent successful stem cell transplant was an inspiration to others.


Bill was born August 5, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Clyde and Mildred Sturdy Fitch. He married Barbara Kinner on October 10, 1964 in Springfield.


Bill was a graduate of Springfield High School and earned his civil engineering degree at Bradley University. He was a co-founder and former owner of Fitch-Fitzgerald Architects and Engineers. Bill enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events and was an avid Cubs, Illini and college football fan. 
He was preceded in death by his parents.


He is survived by his wife, Barbara Fitch of Springfield; one son, Thomas Fitch of Springfield; two daughters, Marlene (husband, David) DeNoyer of St. Louis, MO and Melissa (husband, Steve) Farley of Highland Park; eleven grandchildren, Connor, Addie, Mason and Ethan Fitch, Meghan (husband, Jamie) Cusack, Jason Sands, Kelly DeNoyer, Bradley Sands, Alan DeNoyer, Reed and Ryen Farley; one great-grandchild, Owen Cusack; three siblings, John (wife, Patti) Fitch of Springfield, Suzy Mielkaitis of Chatham, and Dianna (husband, Mike) Donaker of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.


Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.


Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.


Memorial Ceremony: 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of his successful transplant to: Be The Match, 500 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55401-1206 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary.aspx?n=bill-fitch&pid=180464163#sthash.sUloITvh.dpuf