William J. 'Bill' Funk

William J. "Bill" Funk, 79, of Monticello, passed away at 2:49 pm, Thursday, March 21, 2019 at IU Health White Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 14, 1939 in Lafayette to the late Elmer and Estella (VanMeter) Funk.
On July 11, 1965 he married Joann Girtz at the St.James Lutheran Church in Reynolds. She preceded him in death on December 26, 2015.
Bill was a graduate of Monticello High School. He worked for NIPSCO as a meter reader and gas serviceman from which he retired. After his retirement, he worked summers at Indiana Beach.
He was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church. He loved life and was a people person. Bill and Joann fostered many children of all ages, infant to 14 years of age. They would annually host a pool party for all of the foster children.
Bill was an avid supporter of the Twin Lakes, Frontier and North White School sports. He enjoyed traveling and loved to fish.
He is survived by a daughter, Jill (Alan) Hines of Lafayette; special friends, Kimberly (Patrick) Shafer of Monticello and Donna (JR) Smith of Buffalo; and four grandchildren, Jordan, Hailey, Emma, and Matthew; and his faithful dog, Hershey.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello and also one hour prior to the funeral service at the New Hope Lutheran Church on Monday.
Funeral services celebrating Bill's life will be at 11:00 am Monday at New Hope Lutheran Church with Pastor Doug Givan officiating.
Burial will follow in Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged and preferred to go to New Hope Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church.
Messages of condolence be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com
He was born on July 14, 1939 in Lafayette to the late Elmer and Estella (VanMeter) Funk.
On July 11, 1965 he married Joann Girtz at the St.James Lutheran Church in Reynolds. She preceded him in death on December 26, 2015.
Bill was a graduate of Monticello High School. He worked for NIPSCO as a meter reader and gas serviceman from which he retired. After his retirement, he worked summers at Indiana Beach.
He was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church. He loved life and was a people person. Bill and Joann fostered many children of all ages, infant to 14 years of age. They would annually host a pool party for all of the foster children.
Bill was an avid supporter of the Twin Lakes, Frontier and North White School sports. He enjoyed traveling and loved to fish.
He is survived by a daughter, Jill (Alan) Hines of Lafayette; special friends, Kimberly (Patrick) Shafer of Monticello and Donna (JR) Smith of Buffalo; and four grandchildren, Jordan, Hailey, Emma, and Matthew; and his faithful dog, Hershey.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home of Monticello and also one hour prior to the funeral service at the New Hope Lutheran Church on Monday.
Funeral services celebrating Bill's life will be at 11:00 am Monday at New Hope Lutheran Church with Pastor Doug Givan officiating.
Burial will follow in Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged and preferred to go to New Hope Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church.
Messages of condolence be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com
Services
Visitation
Sunday, March 24, 2019
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home
202 S. Illinois St.
Monticello, IN 47960


Visitation
Monday, March 25, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM New Hope Lutheran Church
230 S. 650 E.
Monticello, IN 47060


Celebration of Life
Monday, March 25, 2019
11:00 AM New Hope Lutheran Church
230 S. 650 E.
Monticello, IN 47960