Bill, we enjoyed your attention to the Illinois Champion contingent- definitely a small offshoot of the WI & OH clans. Holiday phone calls & we could pick right up from the last one. You found a sweetheart in Colleen- a gift given to the Champion men... women who can make them better. You will be missed.

You were both the first friends we met when we moved to California. Will miss your cooking Bill.

Bill was a special kinda guy. Lots of memories I had not thought of for a very long time, and I am glad he was in for my life for the short time that he was. My heart goes out to your whole family. When we love deeply the pain is even harder to endure. God Bless

I am so so Sorry for your Loss My Relay Sister Friend. Colleen.

Just wanted you to Know I am here if you need anything.

My God Wrap his Loving arms around you and comfort you in your Sorrows.

I wont be able to Attend your Service but I am there in Spirit.

God Bless You and the family Colleen

Love and Hugs

Your Relay for Life Sister in Perris

Rhonda Stewart

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BILLYS PASSING ,HE WAS SUCH A FUN GUY

MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY

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sincere condolences... so sorry to read the news

I remember "Billy" when we were little guys in Beloit, WI. He was a great guy even then when we were about 10 years old. He made an impression and always be friendly and helpful. He will be missed.

Best Wishes

So sorry for your loss. Have many fond memories from your wedding and our times in Wisconsin and Banning. His suffering is now over and he will rest in peace. Love you. Nancy Schroeder

So sorry for your loss. I remember the summer Billy stayed with us here in Oklahoma and how my mom and dad loved having him. The Champion boys were very special to my parents.

Donna Lowber

(Richard Emholtz's daughter)

My condolences to the entire Champion Family. My thoughts and prayers to you all. Gone way to young but never forgotten. R.I.P Billy

Colleen,

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers have been with you since I heard. The memories about Bill say that he would give anyone the shirt off his back. Well, that truly reminds me of you. It is no surprise that you fell in love with someone who had one of your best qualities.

Love, Mike & Kari Spoelstra

So sorry to hear this. Condolences to all the Champion family.

Bill Bue

So sorry for your loss, prayers be with the family at this time. May God be with you and hear your many questions and prayers.

With my whole heart I offer prayers and condolences to the entire Champion family. I knew many of the family and was friends with them. I knew Bill from school and he was so much fun in high school, we had good laughs.

Loss of ones partner, brother, father, uncle,and all other relatives is usually difficult. I with God to answer all your prayers and ease the fragile hears. I pray all these things in Jesus' name, Amen

My deepest condolences for your loss.

my heart is with all Bill's family and including all his Sisters and Brothers that I am proud to know very well! Remembering Bill's wonderful voice now and his distinctive smile! Hugs!

My condolences, Brenda Home

You are in my prayers with deepest sympathy My condolences to u and your family Much Love to U All

Dear Champion family,

Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of Bill. I remember what a cheerful and helpful man he was and had a great sense of humor. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,

Sharon and Jeff Lovich

To Colleen,

May God be with you sweetie.....love and hugs during this very hard time!

Our hearts ache for your loss Kay, and your entire family.

May God hold you during this difficult time.

We love you!

Sending our Deepest Sympathy

With His Love,

To all my family and friends, we are going to miss this Brother Bill of ours. I will always remember Billy with a big smile and joking heart, regardless of his circumstances he always was up and happy. Billy would give you the coat off his back, feed you, make you happy and make you feel welcomed. He is gone, but never forgotten. RIP Brother!

I offer my condolences to Colleen, DJ, Bobbi, and the entire Champion family. "Uncle Bill" was one of a kind and there definitely will not be another one like him!

We are all so saddened Bill. You were just so happy the night before that you were finally able to eat a sandwich after you got your top dentures! I told you that by Tuesday you would be eating steak, since you would be getting your bottom dentures that day! That day never happened, we all have heavy hearts and we didn't get to say goodbye, or say Thank you for always having the biggest heart & giving to others, even when sometimes I would say, no....that's for us! Lol but you would give it anyway & I was ok with it.

You were the smartest man I have ever met in my life & could fix ANYTHING! I wish the boys could have learned some of your trades. I think Bobby has your skills & if he sets his mind on it, he will do it! I am a believer that DJ will make his dreams come true, you might want to pull a few strings up there to make it happen sooner!

Colleen, Billy Jr, DJ & Bobby,

We all have been thinking of you with love. Just as our brother Bill did, we know how much he loved his family. We ask the Good Lord to give you his love to support one another at this most difficult time. I love this picture of Bill, that grin. He's saying I'll see ya on the flip flop. Love to you all, Lori