George Szymanski, 64, of Harvard, Illinois passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022. George was born on September 24, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois son of Gerald James and Ruth Janet (Young) Szymanski. He worked as a Rigger and was in the Union Local 136. George married his sweetheart, Juanita Beard, on August 21, 1986 in California. The pair was blessed with five children. George had many loves in his life – old cars, his children, but more than anything, his fifteen grandchildren.
George is loved and missed by his children Julia (Daniel Quintana) Line, Laura Szymanski, Darrell Szymanski, Megan Szymanski, Cheryl (Philip) Hoekstra; siblings Jeanette Schlesser, Mike Szymanski, Bob (Jan) Szymanski; and his beloved fifteen grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his treasured wife, Juanita; his parents; brother Gerald James Szymanski Jr.; and sister Penny Fandre.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home. 107 W. Sumner Street, Harvard, Illinois 60033.
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