William Haws

VILLA RIDGE, Ill. -- William D. "Bill" Haws, 64, of Villa Ridge died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at his home.

He and Connie Kelly were married.

He was a mechanical engineer, working in construction for the Corps of Engineers. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Disable American Veterans.

Survivors include his wife; two stepdaughters, Cindy Hirte of Ava, Ill., and Paula Smith of Olive Branch, Ill.; four stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild.

His mother, Bertie Lee Haws, preceded him in death.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Scott Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Olive Branch Cemetery.