William G. Doan, of Dixon, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away on Wednesday, March 10 at KSB Medical Center in Dixon. William was born May 31, 1936 in Tonti, the son of George Edward and Vivian (Risinger) Doan. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a graduate of Northern Illinois University (NIU). On Aug. 25, 1962, he married Phyllis Maass at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn.
He was very active and pursued many careers. He was an accountant for one of the top Chicago accounting firms, owned Doan Real Estate in Elmhurst, along with his wife, owned a travel agency and was a chef at three restaurants. William was very involved with the Elmhurst YMCA, where he ran auctions. He helped with AAUW in Elmhurst and helped his wife out, who was very active with the Girl Scouts, also running auctions. He was a member of the Elmhurst Jaycees, the Dixon Elks Club and the First United Methodist Church in Dixon.
William and his wife lived in numerous locations, starting in Glen Ellyn, then moved to Oak Park for two years, then Elmhurst for 30 years. They also lived in Missouri, Florida (where they mostly played), then moved back to Missouri, then Ohio, and Illinois, where they eventually found their way to Dixon.
Survivors include his wife Phyllis of Dixon; one daughter Elizabeth (Donna) Doan or Maricopa, Ariz.; one son, Bryan (Karen) Doan of Elmhurst; two sisters, Kay Campbell of West Chicago and Jane Golchert of Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; one brother-in-law William Maass of Minnesota; and four grandchildren, Joseph and Dominic Doan of Maricopa, Ariz., and Steven and Megan Doan of Elmhurst. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be no services at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made directly to the First United Methodist Church of Dixon or your favorite charity of choice in William’s name. Memorials may also be sent to Schilling Funeral Home, P.O. Box 592, Sterling, IL 61081 and will be forwarded to the family. Condolences may also be sent to schillingfuneralhome.com.
