William Fonke, age 98 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at his home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church. The family suggests memorials to Holy Rosary Catholic Church Building Fund and may be left in the care of the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

William was born in Montrose, Missouri. He was a farmer before retiring. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the V.F.W., Montrose, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and seven sisters.

He is survived by a niece, Mary Agnes Schreck of the home as well as a number of other nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.