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George Spaniak Obituary

Spaniak, George N. Age 71, U.S. Air Force National Guard. Beloved husband of Dr. Barbara (nee Keaton) MD; loving father of George, Michael (Beth) and the late Lisa; beloved son of the late George and the late Lorraine; fond grandfather of Lisa, Leia, Ava and Keaton; dear brother of Donald (the late Debbie) Spaniak, Laurie (Darryl) Drake, Nicholas (Virginia) Spaniak and Mary (Lyle Schmidt) Bell; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, May 15, 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. Funeral Services begin Friday, May 16, 9:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home and will proceed to St. Cyprian Church, (River Grove), Mass 10:30 a.m. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery, Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to Latin American Medical Providers, 578 Sunset Ridge Rd., Northfield, IL 60093 would be appreciated. For info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 13, 2014.
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Alexandra McMillin

May 15, 2014

George was my cousin and was one of the funniest guys I've met. He also was one of the shrewdest businesspeople. I'll miss his personality. Condolences to Barbara and the rest of the family. You will be missed, George.

Dennis Nolte

May 14, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Spaniak family. I met George in 1986 and he was always there if I needed his advice and his humor always made me smile. He was a man of integrity and he will be missed!

Michael Popilchak

May 14, 2014

George was highly regarded as a businessman. He was among my friends in the futures industry who date back to the Chicago Open Board of Trade. My sympathies.

Merrill Oster
Founder Futures Magazine

Merrill Oster

May 13, 2014

I've lost a good friend . He was an amazing man . I'm overwhelmed with saddness.
I'll cherish the time we had together.
He was so good with my kids when they were little I'll never forget him .

Brian McCulloch

May 13, 2014

George,
Thanks for all the times you let me hang out in your office. You helped me out in business and I enjoyed our friendship. Your words of wisdom will be missed by a lot of people.
Ian Sweet

Ian Sweet

May 13, 2014

My very deepest sympathy to George's family at this time of sorrow. I first met George in the late 1960's, and he became the most loyal friend that one could ever hope to have. George made life worth living.

Jeff Stevens

May 13, 2014

May you all find peace in this difficult time. George was a mentor to me and left a big impression on my life and career as I am sure he did to countless others. I will miss his dry wit and good business sense. God bless.

Scott Shellady

May 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

the green team of rainbow hospice

May 13, 2014

My deepest sympathy to George's family and close friends. I worked for him and worked with his sons George Jr and Mike on a limited basis. He will be greatly missed by friends and family, but you will always have fond memories. Cherish them!!

Lori Pelot

May 13, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

May 13, 2014

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May

15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

May

16

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

Cumberland Chapels

8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

May

16

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Cyprian Church

River Grove, IL

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8300 West Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706

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