Van Jr., George F.
George Van Jr, 92, of Burbank Illinois, passed away and quality of life for veterans and their families in in grace on October 11, 2021. George Jr the community. The VFW honored his time spent was son to George Van Sr and Minnie there and recognized all his contributions.
Van (both deceased). George now George Jr had many personal interests and enjoyed rejoins his beloved wife of 62 years, living to life’s fullest. He loved the Chicago White Florence Van, in their eternal rest. Sox and Bears, he loved working on cars- a passion George Jr is survived by a large and loving family, he shared with his father George Sr and his son daughter Sue Miller (husband Ron), son George George III, and spent hours (reluctantly) working in III (wife Debra), daughter Sharon Duffey (husband the garden with his lovely bride Florence. Tim), daughter Maureen Covey (husband Steve), In short, George Jr was a proud man who measured and daughter Angela Watson (husband Dennis). his wealth in life through the joy that he brought He was also survived by 8 grandchildren Jamie to friends and family; on the things that mattered Daugherty (husband Nathan), Jeff Miller, Stephanie most, and for that he was a great success. and Brittany Van, Neil Duffey (wife Brittany), Brian In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Duffey, Scott Covey (wife Bailey), Kristen Burritt George Van Jr’s tribute to the Wounded Warrior (husband Nick) and 4 great grandchildren Natalie Project @ https://communityfundraising. and Luke Daugherty, Michaela Miller, and Liam woundedwarriorproject.org/campaign/George-VanJr-Memorial Duffey.
George Jr will be remembered as a kind, loving and Visitation Sunday 1-6 P.M. Funeral Monday 9:00 A.M. thoughtful family man and friend. He always put from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Rd. (5500W) other’s needs first. George Jr committed his life Burbank, to St. Albert the Great Church Mass 9:30 to his wife and children, and their grandchildren. A.M.
He also was dedicated to his extended Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. family, his brother Ron Van ((deceased), wife Funeral Info: 708 636-2320 Charlotte(deceased), survived by wife Cecelia); Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com and sister Natalie Mooi (husband Ray (deceased)), and nieces and nephews. Additionally, he was the
“go to” father in the neighborhood, and was a role model to so many at work and in the community.
As a veteran of the Korean War, he dedicated his life to serving other veterans and served as Post
Commander at Oak Lawn VFW Post 5220. For many years, he volunteered his time to ensuring the needs