William R. Sellers (Selangowski), age 60, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday September 16, 2012.  Bill was the Executive Director for Mental Health America of Lake County.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.  Bill was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.  Through his years, Bill touched many lives, he had a genuine love for life, and was always there with a helping hand and an inspiring word.  He was truly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene & Delphine (nee Kowaleski) Szelangowski and father-in-law, Charles LaRoche.  He is survived by his loving wife, Alison Sellers; daughter, Colleen (Tadas) Bite; son, Christopher (Angela) Sellers; granddaughter, Morgan Sellers; brother, Robert Selangowski; sister-in-law, Judy Selangowski; and nieces, Jennifer (Ed) Young; great-nieces, Emma & Leah; and Mother-in-law, Ethel LaRoche.

Friends may visit with Bill’s family on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home going to St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 Joliet St., Crown Point, IN for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.  Rev. Patrick Kalich officiating.  Interment at Oakland Memory Lanes in Dolton, IL.  www.burnsfuneral.com

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