William J. “Bill” Bugh, 96, of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 1, 2023 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington. He was born April 6, 1927 in Arcola, IL. Bill served in the United States Navy during WWII on a ship in the Pacific where he worked in the galley, learning his craft as a baker. After serving, he landed in Rockford and got a job in a bakery…. Which led him to buying and running it until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, billiards and going to the Rockford YMCA with his many friends. His biggest joy was finding the love of his life, who was also a fantastic baker, Valentine Feige, who he married in 2001. Sadly, she passed after 9 years of marriage but they are baking angel food cake together again in heaven.
A private graveside with military honors will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share a condolence, please visit www.Sunsetfhmemgardens.com.