George Barry Obituary

George L. Barry Born: Nov. 21, 1927; In Lemont Died: Jan. 31, 2014; In Lemont George L. Barry, age 86, of Lemont, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Jeanette (nee Szynkowski); brother, Clarence (l. Phyllis); sisters, Jean (l. Bernie) Blum, Carlisle (l. Olin) Dyrby, Nancy (l. Gene) Carpenter; and brother, Ronald, who died in infancy. Also preceded in death by his loving daughter, Barbara (Will) Veenstra; and the true love of his life, wife Theresa (nee Durlak). Survived by daughters, Kathy (Gary) Haendel, Betty (Steve) Liedtke, Chris (l. Dan) Hale; grandchildren, Samantha (Jason) Barton, Bryan Grace, Kurt Liedtke, Robin (Ryan) Karleskint, Dylan Hale; and great-grandchildren, Jacob Veenstra, and Logan and Camdyn Barton. George is also survived by sisters, Bernice (l. Howard)Martinson, Estelle (John) Robertson; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Born November 21, 1927, George was a lifelong resident of Lemont. He served in the Army Air Force, and was a past Commander of American Legion Post 243. He retired from Western Electric in 1983, and was an usher at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church for over 50 years. George was an associate at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. for over 30 years. In 2005, he was Grand Marshall of the Keepataw Days Parade. To know George was to love him. His kindness, generosity, and sense of humor will be missed by all. Funeral services Thursday, February 6, 2014, 9:30 a.m. from Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St., Lemont, to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2 - 8 p.m . In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of the donor 's choice would be appreciated. Information: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com