William "Bill" S. McFadden, age 83 of Apple River, IL passed away on September 11, 2024 in Apple River, IL.  Bill was born on May 30, 1941 in Freeport, IL to Mayne and Lucille (Groom) McFadden.  He was a 1959 graduate of Warren High School, and he attended University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin Agriculture courses.  On June 15, 1968 Bill was united in marriage to Joanne Hesselbacher at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Scales Mound.  He owned and operated MGM farms.

Faith, family, and farming were the three words that could best describe Bill.  His leadership and contribution to countless organizations in the greater Jo Daviess County area and beyond will carry on forever.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple River and St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Naples, FL Bill's greatest accomplishment in his life was his family, especially his grandchildren.  He was a proud Papa and went to everything they were involved in from sporting events to marching band.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Joanne and their three children, Amy (Dewayne) Johnson of Norwalk, IA, Dr. Mike (Alane) McFadden of Stockton IL, and Julie (Todd Wells) Morrison of Geneva, IL; his grandchildren, Lucas Johnson, Emilee (Tim) Vandenburgh, Jakob Fransen, Julianne Wilmot, Alivia McFadden, Will Morrison and Charlie Morrison; one great-granddaughter, Elsie Vandenburgh; and two sisters, Nyla (Roger Hervey) Goken, and Nancy (William) Lilliott.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, September 20, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple River, IL.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple River, IL. Father Andrew Hernandez and Father Mike Morrissey will officiate the services.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory.