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George Brinker Obituary
Born: April 15, 1942 in Steger, IL
Died: October 1, 2021 in McHenry, IL
George Brinker Jr., age 79, of McHenry, IL , passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home with his niece by his side.
He was born on April 15, 1942 in Steger, IL, the son of George and Elizabeth Brinker Sr.
He is survived by his loving sister Gail Gonzales and many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his siblings: Carol, Mary Ann and David.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Dr. McHenry, IL. Funeral Service will begin at 7:45pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to American Cancer Society 1 E. Wacker Drive Suite 1500, Chicago IL 60601.
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EDWARD NOVAK
June 6, 2023
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Heidi Freund
October 5, 2021
He was good man he's been a long time friend and one of my dads best friend. Rip George you will be truly missed.
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Oct
6
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050-7025
Oct
6
Funeral service
7:45 p.m.
Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050-7025
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