William Crowder, 96, December 8, 2009, resident of Park Forest, IL; beloved husband of the late Sylvia; loving father of Frances (Rayford) Sanders and Nancy Grodecki; cherished grandfather of Leighann (Ulrich) Baylie, Christopher Ptak, Russell (Samantha) Grodecki and Sarah Grodecki; great-grandfather of Amanda Baylie and Carter Ptak. William was a proud World War II Army Veteran. Resting at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory, 50 Westwood Drive, Park Forest, IL on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601. For info 708-747-3700 or www.lain-sullivan.com. Service Information A service summary is not available