WILLIAM B. HUGHES Obituary (2021)

William B. Hughes, 56, of Waukegan passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born November 17, 1964 in Waukegan and was a lifelong resident. William grew up in the First Presbyterian Church in Waukegan. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering, and he worked at Abbott Laboratories for over 30 years. Will was active in the Boy Scouts as a scout leader. He also supported the Waukegan Seahorses as a swim official for many years. William and his family enjoyed many vacation adventures including backpacking, hiking, rafting, canoeing, biking, hot air ballooning, and scuba diving. Will spent some of his free time brewing and enjoying craft beer. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Ruth Buddenhagen; children, Ruadhán, Karolena, and Alex Hughes; sisters, Jean Fitzpatrick, Dorothy (Jerry) Kraus; sister-in-law, Katherine Hughes; several nieces and nephews; and a large loving family. William is preceded in death by his parents, George K. Jr. and Adelaide Hughes, and brother Charles Hughes. Memorial Service will be at 4:00 PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at THE MEMORIAL CHAPEL OF WAUKEGAN 1521 Washington St. Waukegan. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the Chicago Botanic Garden www.chicagobotanic.org or The Morton Arboretum www.mortonarb.org.