William F. Norton

September 29, 1934 - February 4, 2022

William F. Norton, 87, of Mason City passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at OSF St., Francis in Peoria. He was born on September 29, 1934 in Mason County to Frank and Lena (Rabbe) Norton. On April 7, 1957 he married Linda Lane she survives. Bill is also survived by 2 children: Nick (Kim) Norton and Nancy (Reggie) Baugher both of Mason City, son in law Daryl Kreiling, 8 grandchildren: Christopher Norton, Danica (Colby) Luttrell, Corey Norton, Jeff (Kayla) Kreiling, Evan (Alyssa) Kreiling, Lane Kreiling, Zach (Megan) Baugher, Skyler Baugher and 9 great- Grandchildren with two more on the way. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cindy Kreiling, granddaughter Jessie Baugher and 3 siblings: Helen Pryor, Blanche Berberet and Jr. Dye. Bill was a 1953 graduate of Mason City High School and served in the United State Army. He retired from Caterpillar as a pipe fitter. He was in the Masonic Lodge and the Mason City American Legion post #496. The most important thing to him was spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Mason City Christian Church, Bill Boyce will be officiating. Burial to follow at Mason City Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mason City to Peoria St. Jude Run. Online condolences can be left at www.hurleyfh.com . Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of the arrangements.