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George Eaton Obituary
George W. Eaton, Lifelong resident of Joliet and Plainfield, passed away at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, Sunday May 3, 2015. Age 96 years.
Survived by a son George E. (Doris) Eaton of Texas, a daughter Jill (Vernon) Krogh of North Aurora. Eight grandchildren Nick (Indria) Eaton, Angela (Paul) Sanchez, Aileen (Scott) Griffin, Karl Eaton, Kimberly White, Jennifer (Michael) Van Ommeren, G. Neal Krogh and Brynn Krogh. Thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Lucille Eaton (nee Copas) (1996), a daughter Gail Bogan Smith (2011), his sister Jean Deutser (2013) and his parents Roy and Glenn Eaton (nee Powers) .
George was born in Joliet and moved to Plainfield where he farmed for 30 years. He retired from Commonwealth Edison after 40 years of service as a Construction Supervisor and moved back to Joliet. Graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1937 where he was a major in the ROTC and awarded the Reserve Officers Training Award Sabre. Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during W.W. II, George was awarded two bronze stars for the Battle of Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He was a Scout Master of the Boy Scouts of America and Explorer Scouts. Member of V.F.W. Cantigny Post #367. Lifetime member of Mattson Lodge #175 A.F. & A.M., Joliet Chapter #27, Royal Arch Masons Joliet Council #82, Royal and Selected Masters, Joliet Commandery #4 Knights Templer and Shriner-Medinah Temple. Member of the Old Timers Baseball Association, Senior Citizens Bowling League, Senior Service Center and Will County Farm Bureau. George served on the Board of Directors of the former Plainfield Savings and Loan, was a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Joliet where he also served as a Sunday School teacher, usher and Building Committee Supervisor. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and especially swimming at the Joliet YMCA on Hobolt Rd. and visiting with his many friends there. George was known as "a friend to many and a foe to none".
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Saturday, May 16 at 4:00 P.M. Memorials to the Shriner's Children's Hospital will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 16 from 12:00 P.M. until time of services at 4:00 P.M. For information call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com
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Angela Sanchez
August 10, 2019
What a wonderful grandfather I had! He showed me love when I was lonely, he & grandmother filled my times with them- with fun, & fed me well -(too well ; ) I'm proud to have called you "Grandpa". So many laughs
with you, you sweet man. Your love lives on in my heart. Thank you.
Joan Gatson
May 16, 2015
In Loving Memory of George W Eaton
My Condolences to the Family, May the Lord Bless and comfort each of you in your loss.
May 15, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Eaton was a wonderful friend to my parents, Urs and Sylvia Brennwald. He was a sweet, kind, and generous man. I know he touched many people. Please know you have my deepest sympathies.
Ursula Lukanc
San Jose, Ca.
Marie Reddy
May 15, 2015
Dear Family and friends of George I am so sorry that I am unable to be with you for the memorial service.
In the past year I have come to know George in a deeper way. We both attended bible study at Senior Star and yes indeed he was a wonderful person. I am sure the Lord greeted him with open arms.
With deepest sympathy. Marie Reddy
May 11, 2015
Memories of your mom and your dad traveling with my parents came flooding back. Please accept condolences on behalf of our family.
God bless you.
Trudy Irwin Wille (Daughter of Bob and Edith Irwin)
May 10, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathies also on the loss of George. He was such a good friend to our Mom and our family for many years. He was always such a gentleman and so very thoughtful. He will be missed by many.
Sue Brown Porter and son, Phil
Largo, Florida
Kathie Brown Grazis
May 10, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family of George. He was a wonderful human being and he will be missed by everyone. May God bring you peace and comfort at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Kathie Brown Grazis
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