William C. Gracik, 51 of Algonquin, passed away on Thursday morning, August 9, 2012 in Barrington following a lengthy illness.
Bill was born January 2, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Francis and Barbara (Miller) Gracik.? He graduated from Michigan State University with a business degree and in 1992 from John Marshall Law School.? He had practiced law in the area for a number of years and in 2005 opened his own law firm in Algonquin.? He was a loving father, always positive and upbeat and enjoyed learning about military history.
Bill is survived by his children; Nichole Marie, William Charles Jr., Jacob Wilson & Jessica Ann, their mother, Carolyn Gracik all of Algonquin, his parents, Francis & Barbara Gracik of Tawas, Michigan, his siblings; Mary (John) Leatherman of Shepherd, Michigan, Jack (Elise) Gracik of Elk River, Minnesota, David (Julie) Gracik of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Glenn (Gina) Gracik of North Pole, Alaska, Theresa Gracik of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Judy (Mike) Whalen of Spring Lake, Michigan, Steve (Lisa) Gracik of Elk River, Minnesota & Sue (Denny) Wyman of Dearborn, Michigan
A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.? In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 100 Hanson Road, Algonquin.?
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I am very sorry about Bills passing. I am a counselor at the practice located within the same building as Bills law firm. Although I havent known Bill for long or even very well, I have seen him every week for the past 1.5 years. What I admire most about Bill and what I will remember him for is the smile and amazing sense of humor he portrayed right up until the last day I saw him last week. Its hard for me to believe hes gone and that Ill no longer have the comfort of knowing hes with me in the building. Bill was always kind and respectful toward me and his presence at 215 North Main Street, Algonquin will be missed. My condolences go out to Bills family at this difficult time. May God bless you and may time bring you eventual peace.
I met Bill during our college days and always found him to be very open, intelligent, witty and sometimes opinionated, which is why he was in the right profession as a lawyer. Dianna and I stayed with Bill and Carol for three weeks at their apartment in Arlington, Texas when we first moved from Michigan in 1985. It was sad for us to see them go when they later moved away to the Chicago area. I will miss my old friend and will remember the good times we shared together. " May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand." Anonymous
Im very sorry for your lose, Bill was a wonderful human being. Ive know Bill for 10 years he was always willing to help good bad or indifferent, I spoke to Bill when he was in the hospital and he didnt even let on then how bad it could really be. I wish I could have spent more time getting to know more about him. I know he loved his family, he always helped with mine. I sure god will be as kind to you as you where to others. My condolences to his family and god be with you in there time of need.
I am very sorry to hear about the recent loss of Bill and my heartfelt condolences go out to the Gracik family. Bill worked for me in our law offices in the nineties not long after graduating from law school. He was a great worker, motivated attorney, and certainly loved being a husband and father. Like many of us, he was always bragging about his family. Bill and I struck up a lasting friendship as we both were John Marshal Law School graduates. It saddens me to know that Bill is not out there practicing law and helping people get through their problems. God bless you Bill and prayers of peace to the Gracik family.