William Alan Leander, age 59, of 1510 No. 4th St., Quincy, died on Monday, August 6, 2012 in his home. He was born on September 11, 1952 in Colona, IL, a son of Richard & Barbara (Rothan) Hammond.

William attended Bartonville Grade School and Limestone High School, both in Bartonville, IL. He worked in maintenance at Geo. J. Rothan Co., Peoria, IL from 1979 until his retirement in 1995. He then later worked at Mercantile Bank in Quincy through Transitions. He greatly enjoyed his job and was hoping to get back to it.

He was of the Catholic faith.

William enjoyed bowling and dartball. He was a St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers fan. He participated in Special Olympics, the Boy Scouts and was a long-time worker at Transitions. He was a valued member of the Maple Terrace Community.

Survivors include:
PARENTS, Richard & Barbara Hammond of Haiti & Coconut Creek, FL
TWO BROTHERS, Martin Hammond of Wentzville, MO and Matthew Hammond of Port Orchard, WA
TWO SISTERS, Michelle Disabato of Mayville, WI and Melissa Dunlop of Bellvue, IL

He also was a loving uncle and friend to many.

William donated his body to science. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Visitation will beheld on Saturday morning from 9:30 until the time of the services at 10:30. Memorials may be made to the Maple Terrace Activity Fund or to Friends of the Children of Haiti, P.O. Box 789, Peoria, IL 61652.