Frankie S. "Frank" George

Frankie "Frank" S. George, 72, of Erie, IL, formerly of LaFayette, IL, died Friday, August 15, 2025 in an automobile accident East of Erie. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Erie. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Monday at Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will be in the Galva Cemetery, Galva, IL. Contributions may be made to the family for a memorial to be determined.

Frank was born March 11, 1953 in Kewanee, IL, the son of Frank and Ellen (Puffinbarger) George. He graduated from the former LaFayette High School, LaFayette, IL, in 1972. He married Mary Wiebler on February 1, 1975 in Peoria, IL.

Frank had a passion for farming and livestock from the age of 8 years old. He and Mary raised horses for 30 years in addition to hogs and currently, cattle. He took an interest in genetics and applying what he learned to raising his livestock. In addition to farming, he also drove semi for a number of farmers and companies. Frank was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Erie, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Marsha Farris, Clinton, IA; son, James "Ace" (Darilyn) George, Greeley, CO; grandchildren, Andrew Gibson, Jacob George Farris (Jessica), Noah Kuehl, Isaiah and Elijah Kinnersley, Addys Vale, Ronan George, Kastor George; great grandchildren, Jacobi, Jailynn, Riley and Natasha; sisters, Deborah King, Galesburg, IL, Barbara (Martin) Cantwell, Toulon, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by both parents; and brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sharon (Kennedy) George. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com