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George Makris Obituary

Makris, George 59, beloved husband of Vivian Makris (nee Alevras); loving father of Joanna, Vanessa and Alexandros Makris; devoted son-in-law of Dina and John Alevras; dear brother-in-law of Patty (Anthony) Davis and Jim (Eve) Alevras; fond uncle of many. George was a best and dear friend to many. He was the proud owner of Lewis Produce Market. Visitation Monday, June 2nd, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. with prayer service 7:00 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL. Funeral Service Tuesday, June 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 1400 N. O'Plaine Rd., Libertyville, IL. Interment New Gracanica Cemetery. Info 773-736-3833 or visit George's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2014.

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