William Raymond Mood Manhattan, Illinois Obituary

William Raymond Mood

William “Bill” Raymond Mood, age 90, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Betty (Harvey) Mood, his son Bruce Mood, his daughter-in-law Laurie Mood, beloved grandchildren Jason (Jessica) Mood, Brandon (Melissa Devlin) Mood, Allison (Tom) Miller and Samantha Mood, his great grandchildren Elijah Miller, Isabella, Jack and Arya Mood, his brother Dervin Mood, two sisters Catherine Mood and Elsa Milligan, numerous nieces and nephews, and his canine companion Buttons. Preceded in death by his daughter Laura Mood, his son Kenneth Mood and 5 siblings. Bill was born in Ferndale, Michigan. He served our country with the U.S. Army Korean War. Bill drove for Roadway hauling triple trailers for many years retiring in 1994. In his early years Bill enjoyed golfing, bowling and fishing. Bill also enjoyed gardening, reading poetry and he was an avid record collector. Bill was a humble man taking pleasure in spending time with his family and neighbors or simply watching the news or sitting down with a good book. Visitation for William will be Friday, November 29, 2019 from 6-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. also at the funeral home. Interment Skyline Memorial Park, Monee. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com
February 6, 1929 - November 22, 201902/06/192911/22/2019
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Jane Call
November 24, 2019
Have so many memories of Bill a/k/a Mickey Rooney. How he got that name was 1 he looks like him and 2 this is the best one ☝️. Years ago my brother’s Jimmy and Jeff Call made me call Bruce a d if Bill answered ask him if this Mickey Roonie well yes I did when he answer... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2019

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Douglas Allison
November 24, 2019
The last time I spoke to Mr. Mood he asked who he was looking at, I hadn’t seen him in years, I told him Doug ALLISON! He reminded me of when I got my head stuck between the spindles at the house on Landau! We laughed and spoke more about them good ole days on Landau. I... Continue Reading