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GEORGE MOTYKA Obituary

Motyka, George 86, of North Aurora and formerly of Chicago. George served as the Mascot for the Chicago Bears from 1952 until 1984. George was the beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Norton); loving father of Larry (Nina), Michael (Diane), and the late George, Jr. Motyka; adored grandfather of six grandchildren and one great-grandson; fond brother of Frank Motyka; the late Veronica, Eleanor, Joseph and Johnny. Visitation 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia, IL. Funeral services will begin with prayers 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015 from the funeral home, before proceeding to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St. to celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. Private interment will be held in Marywood Cemetery, Aurora, IL. Memorial contributions may be directed to celebrate a Mass at a Catholic Church. Moss Family Funeral Homes 630-879-7900 or www.mossfuneral.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 5, 2015.

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Michael Ratulowski

October 15, 2017

I just looked him up as he was my boss at o"hare as a window washer rip george

Michael Gehrke

September 22, 2015

Recent news articles about the mascot for the MN Vikings prompted me to look up someone who I knew was an original. I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Motyka's passing (that's how I knew him) and immediately wanted to share some thoughts about someone I remember from my youth and knew from the old neighborhood.

I began recalling the days when Larry and Mike were at Gladstone Park while we were playing football, baseball or whatever we were doing as kids in those days, and hearing their Dad whistle it was time for them to come home (from the distance he did it was amazing) is one of those things I've never forgetten...nor has my brother Jeff.

Had we known, I'm sure we would have attended services and shared this and our other memories with you. I want to wish you all the best and again my sincerest condolences on his passing.

Kindest regards,

Michael Gehrke
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May 14, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Patti Nelson - Abens

May 8, 2015

George was a great guy. He was very good to me, my children and my mom and dad. Loved seeing him on the golf course. May he rest in peace.

May 7, 2015

Larry, Nina and family -- so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Keeping all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bob and Mary Alvord

The Green Team of Rainbow Hospice

May 5, 2015

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

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Moss Family Funeral Home - Batavia

209 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510

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7

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Moss Family Funeral Home - Batavia

209 S Batavia Ave, Batavia, IL 60510

May

7

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Holy Cross Catholic Church

2300 Main St., IL

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