James George

James John George, age 83, of Park Ridge, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at the Manteno Veterans Home. He was born on May 6, 1943, in Spokane, Washington, to Gene Milner and Leona Jean (Gilman) Milner. James proudly served his country in the United States Navy from October 5, 1961, to January 31, 1966. His commitment to serving others continued throughout his civilian life. He worked as a career counselor, where he dedicated his time to helping and guiding others in their professional journeys. James was also deeply committed to his community. He worked closely with disabled elderly neighbors and people with various needs before he himself became disabled. His compassion, kindness, and willingness to help others were an important part of who he was. He was a member of the Catholic Church and enjoyed many hobbies, including cooking, reading, writing poetry, listening to classical music, and working on DIY projects. He found joy in learning, creating, and helping those around him. James is survived by his daughters, Tiffany George, Rebecca(Adam) Gray, Natalia (Michael) Waters, Angela Ostermann, and Claire George;as well as seven grandchildren, Tyler Waters, Olivia Waters, Grace Ostermann, Isabel Misztur, Roxy Misztur, Juliet Misztur, and Gabriel Misztur. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gene George, Jon George, and Steve (Robbin) George. Services are private.