SPRINGFIELD – Bill H. Goveia, 89, of Springfield died at 3:54 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, at Capitol Care Center.
He was born May 13, 1920, in Springfield, the son of John J. and Mary Ann Crafton Goveia.
He married Billie M. Mosbarger in 1964; she preceded him in death on May 4, 1986.
He is survived by a son, John N. Goveia of Springfield; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Bill was a lifelong resident of Springfield.
He was a retired deputy for the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army.
Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery. No services will be held.