Pocahontas, William Joseph Sperandio, 71, passed away June 2, 2016 at St. Bernards Hospital surrounded by family. William was born May 27, 1945 in Carbondale, IL to the late Steven and Grace VanHorne Sperandio. He is survived by children; Dawn (Douglas) Ebert, Stefanie (Gordon), Dorothy (Tony) Gabrielsen, Theresa (Thomas) Roberds, Steve (Heidi) Sperandio, 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sisters Mardella Christiansen and Shirlene (Adem) Knot. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia Sperandio, brothers Jack Reynolds, Bryce, Bobby, and Bud Sperandio. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. McNabb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.