William C. Gracik of Algonqui, 51, passed away on Aug. 9 in Barrington following a lengthy illness. Bill was born Jan. 2, 1961, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Francis and Barbara (nee Miller) Gracik.

He graduated from Michigan State University with a business degree and in 1992 from John Marshall Law School. He had practiced law in the area for a number of years and in 2005 opened his own law firm in Algonquin.

He was a loving father, always positive and upbeat and enjoyed learning about military history.

Bill is survived by his children, Nichole Marie, William Charles Jr., Jacob Wilson and Jessica Ann and their mother, Carolyn Gracik, all of Algonquin; his parents, Francis and Barbara Gracik of Tawas, Mich.; his siblings, Mary (John) Leatherman of Shepherd, Mich., Jack (Elise) Gracik of Elk River, Minn., David (Julie) Gracik of Sterling Heights, Mich., Glenn (Gina) Gracik of North Pole, Alaska, Theresa Gracik of Ann Arbor, Mich., Judy (Mike) Whalen of Spring Lake, Mich., Steve (Lisa) Gracik of Elk River, Minn. and Sue (Denny) Wyman of Dearborn, Mich.

n lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 100 Hanson Road, Algonquin. For more information, please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com.