Whiteside, George 75, of Chicago, beloved brother of the late Gertrude (Roger) Thompson, loving and longtime extended family of Bob (Carol) Rychlee, Cheri (Steven), Brooklyn, Haileigh and the late Emerson Tracy and Kim (Sean), Shayn and Skylar Szlak, cherished owner of his dog Winston. We will forever miss him and a hole will remain in each of our hearts for all eternity. Funeral service Friday, 10 a.m., at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL, 60053. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Sign online guest book at www.simkinsfuneralhome.com 847-965-2500. 
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Kelly Busch
June 12, 2007
You have always been a great neighbor to my parents. You will be missed.
Gerry & Rich Orosco
June 10, 2007
George, we will sure miss you, you are one of the good guys, we always liked how well your yard was kept up and that you really did a nice job.
John Deal
June 7, 2007
You were a great co-worker & a fantastic member of your extended family. You will be missed.
Kim, Sean, Shayn & Skylar Szlak
June 7, 2007
GW~
You will be missed forever. I can not believe you are gone. Say hi to "grams" up there for all of us! Make sure she is'nt so bossy! Well, Porge you will be missed, our hearts are broken and we are so very sad. We loved you like no one ever knew and we will think of you each and every day.
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Kim, Sean, Shayn & Skylar Szlak
June 7, 2007
Porgie our lives will never be the same. We will miss you like something never before and every day we will think of you. Winston is with us, as promised. I can not believe your gone. We love you with all our hearts.
Simkins Funeral Home
June 7, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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