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GEORGE MANESS Obituary
He was born March 14, 1925, in Bulls Gap, Tenn., the son of Gabe and Rebecca Maness. George served in the U.S. Army. He married Jean Johnson on Oct. 27, 1956, in Sycamore.
He was the owner and operator of George Maness and Sons General Contractors and the developer of Somonauk Meadows Subdivision in Sycamore. George was a proud, hardworking and honest man, who enjoyed the simple pleasures of family, friends and a job well done. George was a longtime member of the Sycamore Moose Club, Elks Club and Lions Club.
George is survived by his wife, Jean; five children, Deborah (John) Pierce of Kirkland, Darrell (Kim) Maness of Kingston and George (Linda) Maness Jr., Jennifer Maness and Perry (Jeanne) Maness, all of Sycamore; 12 grandchildren, Scott (Nicole) Collins, Rodney (Christina) Holman, Curtis (Michelle) Holman, Melissa (Spiros) Therapos, Shelly Martin, Derek Maness, Christofer (Sarah) Maness, Jason Melahn, Kelsey (Pat) Roach, Logan Halstead, Rebecca Maness and Hannah Maness; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Wright of Loves Park.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Carl Maness, Joe Maness, Sedrick Maness, Criss Maness, Chuck Maness and Clarence "Pug" Maness; and a sister, Ginnybell Walker.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, with Pastor Steve Persson officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115. For additional information, visit http://www.quiram.com/ or call 815-895-6589.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tim Walker
October 13, 2008
I am sorry to hear about Uncle George I just found out sunday (yestersay 10/12) My phone number is 423-895-8481. We will keep you guys in our prayers -- Tim & Kendra, Josh & Jessica, Maicey & Kelly
Judy Witasik
October 11, 2008
Perry,
We are so saddened by your loss.
Judy and Ted Witasik
Connie Clarner
October 10, 2008
To the entire Maness family, We are so sorry to hear of George's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy. Love, Connie and Ron Clarner
Kristine Hughes
October 10, 2008
Jean, and the Maness Family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the kind, caring, respected, strong soul, never gave up on anything. I surley will never forget this amazing individual.
Ivan Krpan
October 10, 2008
Perry, George and the entire Maness family.
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of George Sr. I sincerely hope that as family gathers to help celebrate his life over the upcoming days that you are able to recall times forgotten but still cherished. Mr. Maness was a good man who took pride in his work and that is something that is rarely found today and you should be proud of him for leaving you that legacy. He is a very big part of what and why Sycamore is the community it is today. Please accept my condolenses.
Ivan Krpan
Brandy (Tripp) Farris
October 9, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
GW & Cheri Webb
October 9, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you.
Mark & Shelly Gardner
October 9, 2008
May all of the wonderful and happy family memories carry you through this difficult time! Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill Foote
October 9, 2008
Perry, George and family... Sorry to learn your father has passed. Our thoughts our with your family.
John and Faye Black
October 8, 2008
Perry and Jeannie our Prayers and Sympathy go out to you and your family in your time of loss. The relationship you had with your father and the years you worked/spent together will give you wonderful memories.
Luke and Pat Morton
October 8, 2008
Mr. Maness Sr. was kind,loving,respectfull and a very nice person to be around and he always made you feel welcome. He will truly be missed.
Jane Albrecht
October 8, 2008
Jean, Debbie and family. My deepest sympathies to you and your families on the loss of George. I know that no matter how long you have someone, it is never long enough. May your memories get you through these trying times.
Michelle,Hogan,Hanna Cadie
October 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
PEGGY IRETON
October 8, 2008
JEAN & FAMILY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME -
Paul Coman
October 8, 2008
Thanks for everything, will miss you!
GLENNA
October 8, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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