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George Naumann Obituary

VERGENNES -- George William Naumann III, 68, passed away at 4:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, in St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro.

His body will be cremated, and a memorial gathering for friends and family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, in Pettett Funeral Home in Murphysboro.

George was born Feb. 13, 1942, in Newport, R.I., to George W. Naumann II and Rita L. (Ariel) Naumann.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict.

Mr. Naumann had been a truck driver. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.

George married Lynn Rader on April 12, 1969, in Imperial Beach, Calif., and she survives.

Other survivors include two children, Cindy L. Johnson and her husband, Carl Johnson, of Murphysboro and Gary Mark Naumann of Pomona; five grandchildren, Kelsey Naumann, Brandi Naumann, Caitlyn Johnson, Kyle Johnson and Cassandra Roberts; one great-grandchild, Kaden Bartolomucci; and two brothers, Robert Naumann and his wife, Nancy Naumann, of Chula Vista, Calif., and Paul Naumann and his wife, Sherie Naumann, of El Cajon, Calif.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dora L. Naumann; and his parents.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2010.

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Dianna White

December 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May wonderful memories help ease your sorrow.
Reuel & Dianna White (Sheri's Mom & Dad)

Margaret QUIGLEY

December 6, 2010

Lynn and Cassie I am so so sorry for your lost.He is in a better place now and no longer in pain.I f you need any thing please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 6, 2010

Lynn, so sorry, take comfort that he is now in a better place, once again whole and healthy. Claudia Graff

Larry/Deb Klump

December 5, 2010

SO sorry!. We still remember all the good times we had bowling together and our trip to Rockford. Our prayers are with your family.
Larry and Deb Klump

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