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William “Bill” Stanton Van Nortwick
July 26, 1952 - July 4, 2022
- Memorial Service
- July 29, 2022 | 1:00 P.M.
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St. Marks Episcopal Church
320 Franklin Street,
Geneva, Illinois, 60134 -
Burial Location
Private
William “Bill” Stanton Van Nortwick, of Geneva, IL and Ephraim, WI died peacefully at home in Geneva surrounded by his loving family on July 4, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. The son of John Van Nortwick and Louise Stanton, Bill was born on July 26, 1952 at Community
Hospital in Geneva.
After attending Kent School in Kent, CT Bill graduated with a BA from The Johns Hopkins University and later earned an MBA from Loyola University in Baltimore, MD. On November 5, 1983 he married Jane Allen Suthers at St. Timothy’s Church in Baltimore. Together they had two sons; Thomas and Peter.
Bill started a 45-year career in the investment business with Alex. Brown & Sons in Baltimore and San Francisco before joining their Chicago office. He later joined William Blair & Company in Chicago, where he spent the last 17 years of his career. Bill maintained an active social calendar and a long list of hobbies. He enjoyed playing golf and paddle tennis at the Geneva Golf Club, attending performances of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and driving his vintage sportscars. He was also a longtime fan and attendee of Northwestern Football and the Chicago Blackhawks.
Bill maintained long associations with and served on the boards of the Midwest Porsche 356 Club, the Vintage Sportscar Club, and the Geneva Golf Club. He was also an active member of Fuelfed and frequented their Coffee and Classics events. Most recently he had followed through on his desire to learn sailing through lessons at the Ephraim Yacht Club. Bill will be remembered for his generosity of spirit, undying loyalty to family and friends, quick sense of humor, and a smile that could light up a room.
He is survived by his wife, Jane, sons Thomas & Peter; siblings John (Sonja) Van Nortwick, Tina Demchak, Lyndon Clemens Joiner(Brian), Hays Stone, Thomas (Mary) Van Nortwick, Phil (Diane) Newton, and Sally (William) Fairbanks, and innumerable cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 29 th at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva immediately followed by a joyful celebration of Bill’s life at the Dunham Woods Riding Club in Wayne. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to The Elgin Youth Symphony (www.eyso.org or 60 S Grove Av, Ste.2, Elgin, IL 60120), or The American Cancer Society.
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Diana Van Nortwick from El Paso, TX
"I only met Bill a few times, and he was always friendly and Jane always sweet. I gathered through conversations with him and others that he was a very involved father. Thomas and Peter are good, fine, and nice young men. Jane, Thomas and Peter, my condolences, may all the good memories of Bill as a husband and as a father carry you through. Bill Rest In Peace.Sincerely, Diana T. de Van Nortwick"
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"So sorry to hear of this sad news. Thinking of Bill’s family."
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"Bill was a member of the swim family at the Delnor Health & Fitness Center where we had the great pleasure to know him. He always spread good cheer & friendship. He has been & will be missed. Our deepest condolences for his loved ones. L, Karen"
Fred Ullrich from Phoenix, AZ
"Bill will be missed by many. Deepest sympathy to Jane, Thomas and Peter. Bill has provided so many good memories that will be used to help ease the sorrow of his passing. Thank you Bill."
Michelle Fox from Denver, CO
"I worked with Bill over 10 years ago. He gave me parenting advice that I still use today. I am grateful that our paths crossed. To the family, I am sorry for your loss."
Grant C. Davis from Santa Fe, NM
"Bill was the best friend you could ever have. He was loyal, gracious, funny and engaging. He was the consummate professional, loving parent and spouse. He was an inspiration to me and those that knew him. He is hugely missed. I am grateful he was part of my life."
Lulie Morrisey from Quogue, NY
"My deep sympathy to all of Bill's family. We were classmates at Kent School, Class of 1970. I spoke with him a bit in 2020 when we were having a virtual reunion of our class on Zoom and exchanging personal histories. I am so sorry for your loss."
jonathan hutchison from Questa, NM
"Thinking fondly of times shared at Kent. Vaya con Dios, Bill. Sounds like you left this world better than you found it."
Dean Vallas from Rhinebeck, NY
"My condolences to Jane, sons Thomas & Peter; and Bill's family. May his memory be a blessing. The Kent Class of 1970 will be remembered as will Bill."
Robert Bischoff from Clinton, CT
"Bill was part of close knit group of Kent 1970 students who lived in the old Dining Hall Dorm. We called ourselves the "Vintage Dining Hall." We had a lot of fun and tried to stay out of trouble! Bill, I'll miss those afternoons after class hanging out at your room at the end of the 3rd floor hall. My love and sympathy to your beautiful family. We are all the richer for having known Bill and now all the poorer for his passing."
Robin Jaye from Boston, MA
"Such found memories were made when Bill, Jane ,Thomas and Peter would visit us for so many years in old Cape Cod. I will treasure them forever. My heart goes out to everyone. He will be missed by all."
Pamela O'Brien from Batavia, IL
"Dearest Jane, Thomas and Peter~ My heart goes out to you all. I know the pain of loosing both parents, but Jane loosing your lifelong partner and friend must leave you deeply grieving. Sending you loving prayers and wishes. I'm here for a walk, a coffee or just a shoulder!Peace, Pamela"