William Joseph Fries, 50 years of age of Lombard, formerly of Glendale Heights, passed away peacefully at home; cherished son of Jim and Sandy, nee Hodurek, and dear brother of Don and Cathy Fries. Billy attended Davea and College of Dupage and enjoyed his career as Manager at Belford Electronics. He loved hiking at the Morton Arboretum, riding his motorcycle, climbing at Starved Rock and playing games on his computer. Billy will be remembered by his parents and his brother Don and his sister Cathy as a loving and giving and supportive son and brother. He will be greatly missed not only by his immediate family but also by his beloved larger family and friends in Illinois and Indiana who have been loving him and praying for him all his life. He is now happy in heaven with God. All services will be private for the immediate family. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com