Bill Warrick Report - Eastland Boat Tragedy Chicago IL (Channel 22. South Bend, IN)

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Written By natalie zett

This interview between Bill Warrick and George Hilton was broadcast on Channel 22 in South Bend, IN, around 1995, coinciding with the release of Hilton’s book, Eastland: Legacy of the Titanic.

The interview is available on the Internet Archive as well.

Learn about Bill Warrick

William Warrick Mar. 22, 1919 - Aug. 22, 2015 - OGDEN DUNES -

William Anthony "Bill" Warrick, our blessed father, age 96, of Ogden Dunes passed away Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 in Michigan City. He was born on March 22nd, 1919 in Minneapolis, MN to Ethelbert and Minnie Mae (Davis) Warrick who preceded him in death. Bill is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Wilma (Franklin) Warrick in 2014. Bill is survived by his daughters, Suzanne (Paul) Ward of Bedford, KY & Mindy (Ted) Cudney of Michigan City; grandchildren, Christopher (Tara) Cudney of Orlando, FL, Cassandra Cudney of Michigan City and Steven (Marissa Williams) Ward of Atlanta, GA; great-grandchildren, Vincent Lestage, Conner Cudney, Ethan Cudney, and Tevin Gregory Cudney; & sisters-in-law, Phyllis Warrick of Elkhart, Dianne Warrick of Menomonee Falls, WI, Waneta Franklin of Elkhart, and Glendora Franklin of Beaverton, OR. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wilma, his brother, James Warrick & brothers-in-law, Robert Franklin & Devon Franklin.

Bill was a 1944 graduate of Purdue University and loved working as a Newsman. He claimed "I never 'worked' a day in my life". Bill retired after a prestigious career that spanned five decades. He worked on the air and in print for WJOB Radio, WMAQ Radio, NBC TV Channel 5 News in Chicago, and finally for WSBT TV in South Bend, IN.

Bill was an avid rail fan and train enthusiast, making numerous documentaries and historical films on the topic. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 27th, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Ogden Dunes Community Church, 116 Hillcrest Rd., Ogden Dunes, IN 46368 with Rev. Dr. Sewdin officiating. Private burial will follow at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, IN. Visitation will take place Thursday from 9:00 am until the time of services at 10:00 am at the church.

William Warrick Obituary published by South Bend Tribune on Aug. 25, 2015.



natalie zett

I've been a writer, actor, photographer, and musician and have worked as a freelance journalist for magazines and papers since I was in my late teens.

My favorite writing job was working for an award-winning community newspaper in Saint Paul, the Park Bugle.

I’ve also taught others how to write for community newspapers at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, MN. And, during the last few years, I became a family historian.

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