Byron, IL, William "Bill" R. Payne, age 60, Formerly of Morton Grove, IL, died suddenly April 20, 2013 in his home. Bill was born April 6, 1953 in Evanston, IL the son of George & Eva (Matson) Payne. Bill worked as a taxidermist. Bill is survived by his Brothers, Bert and Michael Payne; Sisters, Lita Kasik and Dianne Tetzlaff, and Meghan Barrow Ainscough the daughter of Mona. Parents, and Wife, Mona precede Bill in death. Cremation services were with Finch Funeral Home, Mt. Morris, IL. There will be a private burial at a later date.