William T. Loughman, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago to William J. and Josephine, nee Jucik Loughman. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois in 1952. Bill flew fighter jets for the Air Force and Air National Guard, and became an airline pilot. Bill flew for North Central Airlines and American Airlines for the next 35 years, and met his wife, Boots, when she was a flight attendant for North Central. Bill had a passion for reading, and applied it to baseball and history via newspapers. An avid collector, he accumulated publications, photographs and baseball cards. The diehard Cubs fan listened to classical music, and liked spending time at home after a career of international travel. Bill was known for his wit, calm demeanor, wealth of knowledge and silver-tongue. Bill was the beloved husband of Boots for over 58 years; loving father of Mike (Deb) Loughman, Katie (Bob) Theophilus, Pat (Colleen) Loughman and Dan (Julie) Loughman; proud grandfather of TJ and Kelly Loughman, Kevin and Kyle Theophilus, Sarah and Anna Loughman and Emily, Caroline and Will Loughman. Visitation Monday, March 29, 2021, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please note that the family thanks all attendees in advance for their show of support, however facility capacity is limited and we request all attendees maintain social distancing, wear a mask and be respectful of the time so all have a chance to express their condolences. Friends and family will meet Tuesday, March 30, 2021, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery, DesPlaines. Livestream link of services and info to reserve your seat for Mass available through the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 10393, Chicago, IL 60610. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Livestream link of services available here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVzkquKaHb8
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