William Polakoff

William E. (Bill) Polakoff was born on February 11, 1955 in Shelbyville. He was the son of Richard and Skippy (Vinder) Polakoff. Bill spent his adult years surrounded by wonderful caregivers in Madison, North Vernon, and later in Austin, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Abraham S. and Ann Polakoff, and sister Karen (Polakoff) Alessi.

Bill spent the last 24 years in the loving care of Yvonne Meadows and her family.

He is survived by his cousins Don Polakoff, Greg Polakoff, Keith “Kipp” Polakoff, Lisa Polakov. Cousins Susan Polakoff Shaw, Jennifer (Polakoff) McNally, Mike Schneider, Patti (Schneider) Moss, Ben Schneider, Bobby Schneider, Wayne Polakoff, David Polakoff, Cydney (Finkel) Fox, Ken Finkel, David Finkel, Roberta (Kite) Potsic, Francie (Kite) Georges, Steve Kite, Nancy Chertok, Tom Schneider, Bonnie Schneider, and Kathy Hirsh.

He is also survived by his caregiver Yvonne Meadows and her children Tina Johnson, Greg Johnson, Tonya (Johnson) White, and Tim Johnson.

Billy passed away on September 6, 2024 in Scottburgh, IN. Family burial services will be Sunday September 15, 2024 at 3pm in Miller Cemetery with Rabbi Brett Krichiver officiating.