William B. Hess
October 27, 1943 - July 1, 2019
William Byron Hess, age 75, of Edwardsville, Illinois died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Bill was a retired family counselor for Flexcare at Alton Memorial Hospital. Bill was born October 27, 1943, at Berwyn, Illinois the son of the late Lyndell & Mary Louise (Martin) Hess. Bill married Nancy Fischer on December 22, 1967, at Jacksonville, Illinois. Besides his wife Nancy, he survived by 2 daughters, Nicole Payton & Husband Matthias of Hazelwood, Missouri and Meredith Hess-Nolden & husband Jim of Maryland Heights, Missouri; 2 grandsons, Max Hess & William Nolden; 1 great granddaughter, Caylie and one on the way. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Gouran and Anne Hudnall. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran and a recipient of the Bronze Star for Meritorius Service. He was the first recipient of a direct commission from the 25th Infantry Division since the Korean war. There is no visitation and a memorial will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfhueralhome.com. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Byron Hess, age 75, of Edwardsville, Illinois died at 6:45 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Bill was a retired family counselor for Flexcare at Alton Memorial Hospital. Bill was born October 27, 1943, at... View Obituary & Service Information