William "Bill" J. Nurmi

William “Bill” J. Nurmi, 71, of Beecher, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Dyer. Bill was born April 23, 1948 in Chicago, a son of Arne and Teddie (Hopewell) Nurmi. On July 10, 1971 he married Dorie Harris at the Lutheran Church in South Holland. He loved to fish and hunt, and enjoyed being retired. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorie; his two sons, Todd W. Nurmi of Beecher and Jason A. (April) Nurmi of Easley, SC; a brother, Len (Ann) Nurmi; a sister-in-law, Pam Nurmi;two brother-in-laws, Keith Sorrick and Don (Carol) Harris; and five grandchildren, Daniel, Zachary, Jake, Kiley, and Samantha. He is proceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jean Sorrick; and a brother, Bob Nurmi. A graveside service will be held at a later time in May at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. There will be an update on the exact time and date once available.