William "Bill" Ims, 68, of Fox River Grove passed away on December 20, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (nee Stryszyk) of 46 years. Bill is survived by his devoted children Kelly (Gabriel) Stoia, Chris (Stacy) Ims, Matt Ims, and Mike (Alli) Ims.  Some of his fondest memories include spending time with his grandchildren Nicholas, Nathan, Nolan, and Cora, niece, Jaimie, and nephew, Jason. He also enjoyed fishing trips with his brother Steve (Darlene) Ims and traveling to multiple beach destinations around the world with colleagues and friends. A lifelong professional in the roofing industry, Bill dedicated 52 years to the field, beginning his career at Brown and Kerr in Wheeling, then moving on to Complete Building Maintenance, and recently retiring from Local Roofing Co., Inc. just this month. If he wasn't at work or traveling you would likely find him on his boat, taking an evening cruise with Barb, or entertaining friends and family while listening to Jimmy Buffet.  He also spent significant time rooting for the Bears and Cubs. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 5th, from 12:00-4:00 PM at Kelly's house in Schaumburg. Friends and family are invited to stop by anytime during these hours to honor Bill's memory.