William Scearcy, 79, of Illinois, died at 12:20 am Monday, October 18, 2010 at Provena St. Marys Hospital in Kankakee, IL. He was born September 10, 1931 in Iroquois, Illinois to the late William F. and Bernice Cleo (Richison) Scearcy. He graduated from Donovan High School in 1950. His marriage was to Daphne Rumbelow on June 28, 1958 in England. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2009. Mr. Scearcy served in the United States Air Force, and retired after 22 years. He then worked at Wilson Brothers Elevator in Brook, Indiana, and also for a construction company in Rensselaer. He was a lifetime member of the VFW/American Legion in Rensselaer, and enjoyed camping and bowling. Surviving are three children; Maxine Robinson (husband: Gregory) of Kentland, Deb Miller (husband: Larry) of Indianapolis, and Diane Fox (husband: Mike) of Las Vegas, and four siblings, Charles Scearcy (wife: Dottie) and Betty Risley (husband: Harold) both of Kentland, Kay Bennett of Fowler, and Doris Light (husband: Irvin) of Lafayette. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two sisters, Maxine Hoover and Arlene Murray. Friends may call from 4-8 pm (CDT) Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Kentland where services will be held at 11 am (CDT) Thursday, October 21, 2010, Pastor Joe Hughes to officiate. Interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Kentland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.