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George Whiteside Obituary

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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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 7, 2007.

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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.

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.

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June 7, 2007

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