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George Sideris Obituary
Nov 16, 1932 - Jan 5, 2026
George Sideris, a longtime resident of Munster, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at home surrounded by his devoted family. He was born in a small village in Greece on November 16, 1932.
He is survived by his loving wife Claudia of 58 years; sons: Spiro (Karen) Sideris, John Sideris, Bill Sideris, and Tom (Christina) Sideris; grandchildren: Paige Sideris, George and Vivianna Sideris, Parker Sideris, Serenity Diaz, and Reagan and Brody Sideris; sister: Mary Zaglaras; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents: Spiro and Penelope Sideris, and brother: Harry (Rosa) Sideris.
George immigrated to the United States as a young boy and settled with his family in Hegwisch, IL. He graduated from Bowen High School in Chicago and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Illinois. A veteran of the United States Army, George served in the Korean War and was stationed in Germany.
George started Midwest Accounting in East Chicago in 1962, serving hundreds of regional clients until his retirement in 2017. Many of his loyal clients went on to become lifelong friends. Starting in the late 1980s, George became involved in local politics and served two consecutive terms as a member of the Munster Town Council.
George was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle and will be dearly missed. He will be remembered for his quick wit, love of watching old westerns, playing golf and cards, and reminiscing over leisurely lunches and dinners with family and friends.
Visitation with the family will be held at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave. in Munster on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 4-8pm with a Trisagion service at 6pm. Visitation will also be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9-10am at St. George Hellenic Greek Church, 528 W. 77th Ave. in Schererville with a service at 10am. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Ave. Munster, IN 46321 in his loving memory.
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