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George Dearing Obituary
George was born in Chicago on October 6, 1934, to the late George Dearing, Sr., and Genevieve (nee Quinn) Dearing. He graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1952. He was a proud member of IBEW Local 134 and worked as an Electrician for 43 years. He was a long-time member of Grace Evangelical Free Church and was currently attending the Christ Community Church: Huntley Campus.
George loved God first and foremost followed by his precious family and friends. He could fix anything that was broken. He loved sports, especially the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He played 16" Clincher softball well into his retired years. He also loved to bowl, go camping with his family and his laugh and love for life was contagious. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years and best friend, Gloria (Kiel) Dearing who he married on May 19, 1956. He is also survived by his children Gregory Dearing of Arlington Heights, IL, Sue (Dale) Kepner of Sandy Lake, PA and Glenn (Laura) Dearing of Whitehall, PA. Grandchildren include Heidi (Tyler) Davis, Heather (Pete) Bogan, Erin Dearing, Jason and Jeremy Dearing and Keith (Caroline) Kepner. Great -Grandchildren include Kade, Candace, Khloe, Caleb, and Kami.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by sisters Gloria Loser and Geraldine Ebert Brannen.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road in Huntley, IL. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00AM to 12:00PM on Friday, July 15, 2022, with a Funeral service immediately following at 12:00PM with Rev. Michael Hodge officiating.
Private interment will take place at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Stickney, IL.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in George's name to:
Samaritan's Purse https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
Moody Church Media https://www.moodymedia.org/
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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