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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR
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George A Walke
Visitation: Friday, February 1st, 2013 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Service: Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 at 9:00 AM at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174 Burial Location: St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton, IL |
OBITUARY
George A. Walke age 76 of Elgin, formerly of Carol Stream, passed away surrounded by his loving family January 29, 2013. He was born July 26, 1936 to Anton and Catherine Walke, in Chicago, IL. George attended Harrison Technical H.S. and went on to work for over 40 years at “MaBell”.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen nee Garcia, daughters Sandra Lesch, Debra (Rob) Skarbonkiewicz, Laura (James) Rasmussen, Tracy Hogan, son Christopher (Nicole) Walke, eight loving grandchildren, his sister Lillian Majewski, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law Steve Majewski.
Funeral Services will be 9:00 A.M. Saturday February 2, 2013 at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, (corner of Rt. 25 & Rt. 64) St. Charles, IL 60174.
Visitation will be 3-8:00 P.M. Friday February 1, 2013 at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles.
Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery, Wheaton, IL.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.
CONDOLENCES
"I also worked with George at Ma Bell. George was a great guy and always very helpful. He will be missed by all. My God be with all his family at this time and through life. "
"Our thoughts and prayers with with you and your family in this diffucult time. May you all be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
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"I'm an old Driver from Ma Bell, worked with George most of his & my life. George was a pleasure to work with always. We enjoyed many days working togather. I trust as he did that he has gone to a better place. My God bless his family as only He can. I am truly sorry for your loss. He will be missed by us both. Tomarrow will be brighter."
"To the Walke Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Walke. I have so many memories with your family growing up.I will keep you all in my thoughts."
"We will always remember George as a very good and kind man. He was devoted to Helen. We have many fond memories of good times, good dinners, and happy celebrations. There is an ache in our hearts - he will truly be missed. "