William R. Alstott Age 93. Born in Joliet on April 29, 1922. Died peacefully at the LaSalle Veterans Home on, April 6, 2016. Survived by his son Roger (Mary) Alstott and his daughter Patricia (Ronald) Parks; grandchildren James, Jean and Michael Alstott; Ronald J. Jr. (Kelly) Parks and William (fiance Stacy Hileman) Parks; great-grandchildren Cole and Cate Alstott and one brother Allan (the late Clarice) Alstott. Also surived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Helen (Dupont) Alstott; parents William D. and Emma (nee Reeves) Alstott; four sisters Rose (the late Donald) Frey, Margaret (the later Robert) Pershey, Mildred (the late Joseph) Rande and Mary (the late Robert) Nolan. World War II Veteran. Retired from the Chicago Tribune in 1984. Bill was an avid gardener and a lifelong Chicago Bears and Cubs Fan. Member of the Western Avenue First Presbyterian Church of Joliet and the American Legion Post #1080. In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Presbyterian Church of Joliet, in Williams name, would be greatly appreciated. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 from 9:00 to 12:00 at Woodlawn Funeral Home. A Chapel Service will also be held on Monday beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park I with military honors.