Billy Maroney

Billy "Bill" J. Maroney, 83, of Lucerne passed away at 3:40 PM Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born February 3, 1930 in Cass County, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Hilda Stookey Maroney. On June 7, 1971 in Logansport, Bill married Patricia A. Gibson who survives.

Mr. Maroney retired in 1989 from General Tire Company after 41 years of service.

Bill attended Metea High School, he was a member of the Metea Baptist Church, Gideons International, and American Legion Post #60. He was an Army Veteran, and a former referee and umpire. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, farming, sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving along with his wife are three daughters, Billie Jo Mabrey, Walton; Vicki K. Galloway, Rochester; Kendra R. (Clark) Winn, Lucerne; four sons, Allen L. Maroney, Adamboro; Bernard R. Maroney, Walton; Thomas M. Maroney and Dennis E. Maroney, both of Lucerne; two step daughters, Sabrena (Dennis) Ide, Logansport; JoEllen (Dennis) Hines, Royal Center; step son, Robert (Heidi) McClure, Denver, CO; four sisters, Phyllis Inman, Sue (Joe) Keisling, and Marilyn Schlaug, all of Logansport; Sister James Agnes, Mishawaka; one brother, Larry (Carole) Maroney, Lucerne; twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-nine great grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Porshae Plake; step daughter, Christina DeWitt; two sisters, Barbara Clary and Eileen Musselman; and one brother Raymond "Dutch" Maroney.

A Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, March 21, 2013 in the Gundrum Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Cordes officiating. Burial will be in Metea Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, March 20, 2013 also in the Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Gideon's International or Metea Baptist Church.

You may sign the guestbook and send online condolences at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com

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