Roll Call Tribute

Published in a Chicago (IL) Tribune Media Group Publication on Sept. 13, 2019

Billy W. VanSickle

Billy W. VanSickle, of Lincolnwood. Loving husband of Teresa Such. Adoring father of Sarah (Matthew) Tipperreiter. Loving brother of Shirley (Bob) Dorat. Son of the late Juanita and Oscar VanSickle. Brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many.  Billy was a part of the first RCIA group at Queen of All Saints, receiving the Catholic sacraments at the Easter vigil, and so honored later to become a Eucharistic Minister. He served as the director of sales administration for Jovan, Inc. for many years. Proud retired Navy commander, serving two tours in Vietnam and receiving the Bronze Star with Combat V device. He loved to travel the world, read extensively, and listen to music, from country to classical. Billy's Texas roots were clear each time he spoke, as he maintained a southern drawl even 50+ years after moving north. He will forever be our "Yellow Rose of Texas."

Funeral services 9:30 am, Monday, September 16, from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Avenue, to Queen of All Saints Basilica for a Mass at 10 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Billy's name may be made to The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M, 505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840. Visitation Sunday, September 15, 3 pm to 8 pm. Funeral info 773-736-3833

FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday, Sep. 16, 2019
9:30 AM
Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home
6150 North Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646

FUNERAL MASS
Monday, Sep. 16, 2019
10:00 AM
Queen of All Saints Basilica

Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home
6150 North Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-3833
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Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home services notice
6150 N. Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
773-736-3833

Service Information

Visitation
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2019

Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home
6150 N. Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
773-736-3833


Service

Date: Monday, September 16, 2019

Time: 10:00 am

Queen of All Saints Basilica
6280 N. Sauganash Avenue
Chicago, IL