William J. Eliasek

William J. Eliasek, 78 of Schaumburg, Illinois, sadly passed away suddenly March 25, 2025. Bill was a graduate of Larkin High School in Elgin, IL and received his bachelors and masters degrees at Northern Illinois University. He was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, a Junior High art teacher for 34 years primarily in Schaumburg District #54, and was involved in many committees and organizations. He was a loving and devoted husband to Mary Jane “Jani” for 54 years and terrific father to his daughter, Jami. He leaves behind his two brothers, Tom Eliasek of Roselle, IL and Don (Ruthanne) Eliasek of Naples, FL. His nieces Lisa (Kevin) Montague, Rachel (Bobby) Dev and nephew Brian (Jessica) Eliasek, sister-in-law Peggy (Dan) Liemandt and brother-in-law Tom (Nancy) Wichser. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Jason Eliasek, his parents, Rose and Wilbur Eliasek and his in-laws Margaret and Frank Wichser. Bill was blessed to have a large extended family of relatives, friends and co-workers. He never met a stranger he didn’t like, he had a great sense of humor and will be remembered for his larger than life laugh and his warm heart. Visitation Sunday April 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Monday April 14 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. all at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels, 450 W Lake St., Roselle. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in William’s name to The Special Leisure Services Foundation or NWSRA, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows IL 60008. Funeral Info: 630-889-1700.