George is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Virginia Minarik, and daughter Ann Jolly.
He is survived by his children; Margie Hillistad, Christine Patman, Dawn Ferrara, Sherry Orozco, Bob Esposito, and Joseph Neitzel; his siblings Edward Kalina, Donald Kalina, and Sharon Debuck; and his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A visitation for George will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountAuburnFuneralHome.com for the Minarik family.