William Bruce "Bill" Alderson Obituary (1952 - 2018)

William Bruce Bill Alderson, 65, of Decatur, IL passed away at 5:02 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service to honor Bills life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Graceland Cemetery. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to DMH Hospice. Bill was born on February 7, 1952 in Decatur, IL, the son of Kenneth C. and Bernice E. (Dueker) Alderson. He married Maria Merced Toreja on May 22, 1999. Bill managed the Thrifty Drug Store in Springfield then GB Oil Company in Decatur, IL. He owned the TBacco Shack in Decatur, IL until 2007. He enjoyed playing cards, golf and pool. Bill is survived by his wife: Maria Merced Alderson of Decatur, IL; brothers: Kenneth A. (Marilyn) Alderson of Springfield, IL and Roland (Martha) Steibel of La Quinta, CA; brother-in-law: Bruce Douglas of Springfield, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister: Susan Douglas.