Willliam Ankrom Obituary William J. Ankrom, age 60, resident of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Missouri. William was born on January 18, 1953 in St. Paul to William and Lillian (Dwyer) Ankrom. Survivors include his sister, Janine Viktora of St. Paul, MN. Burial will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at a later date.