Lake Barrington, Illinois,The funeral service and interment for William "Bill" A. Letchford, 77, will be private. Born August 12, 1932, in Waterloo, Iowa, he passed away Monday, October 26, 2009, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; six children; six grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Siedel. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Letchford?s name may be made to the Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741, www.bestfriends.org, or 435-644-2001.