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George Vickers Obituary
Vickers, George W. 87, formerly of Glenview, U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII, member of Niles V.F.W., worked in the commercial art industry, avid bowler and golfer and taught dancing. Beloved husband of Madelyn (nee Getz); loving father of Judith (Mike) Mooney, Joyce Meitz, Kathy Swanson, Greg (Pam), late Dana, and Renee (John) O'Neill; cherished grandfather of 13; adored great-grandfather of 14; great-great-grandfather of one; dear son of the late George and Helen Vickers; fond brother of Dolores (Ray) Pelikan. Visitation Tuesday 3 – 9 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Funeral services Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to St. Alphonsus Church, Lemont, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 225 N. Michigan Ave. S. 1210, Chicago, IL 60601. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for George Vickers
Roger Muse, 31st Test & Eval Sq Historian
April 2, 2010
Although I never met George, he was a member of the 31st family, and as such all 31ster share in the grief of his loss.
george vickers
March 23, 2010
my name is george w vickers, 42 and I stay in glasgow. sorry for your loss, my grand father was in no4 commando during wwII and also called george vickers. i have never came accross another george vickers and if he was anything like my granddad he was a fine man.
Owen Carr
March 17, 2010
George will certainly be missed by members of the 31st Bomb Sq. Association. He served with distinction on the crew of the "Cisco Kid" and visited me several times in the 20th Station Hospital on Guadalcanal after I was severly wounded on August 26, 1943.
We enjoyed talking with him at many of our reunions.
Ed Morgan
March 16, 2010
Hey Guys,
Uncle George will be missed. I don't remember him without a smile or a joke. He was a great uncle and a good dancer. When I think of him I can't help but smile.
Love you guys,
Ed and Jackie
The Fords
March 15, 2010
Greg & Pam,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time!
Joanne Emerick
March 15, 2010
George was a beloved and honored member of our 31st Bombardment Squadron (H) of World War II. He served with courage and valour as a B-24 gunner in the fight for the Solomon Islands, some of the toughest aerial missions of the entire Pacific War. We shall miss him greatly.
The members of the 31st Bomb Squadron
Joanne Emerick, Historian & Secretary
Barbara Trigsted
March 15, 2010
Dear Renee & Family,
The loss of his presence in your lives I'm sure will always be felt. Peace & grace to all of you in the tough days ahead.
Scott Schildgen
March 15, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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