George J. Machacek
March 14, 1924 — November 29, 2014
George J. Machacek, 90, a lifelong resident of Marion, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014 in the Chicago-area following a holiday celebration with his entire family. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, with a vigil service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. Private Family Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, west of Alburnett.
George is survived by his wife Charlotte of 65 years; two daughters Beverly (Eugene) Bordelon of Warrenville, Illinois and Norma Machacek of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two grandchildren Scott (Lisa) Bordelon of Deerfield, Illinois and Amanda (Matthew George) Bordelon of Murray, Utah; and one great-grandson Connor Bordelon.
George was born on March 14, 1924 in Cedar Rapids to Frank and Marie (Secl) Machacek. Soon after graduation from Springville High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Force. After training in the States, he was stationed in Italy for WWII. On his 5th mission, he was injured and spent 116 days hospitalized. He was a recipient of a Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Air Medal. Returning to the States, he taught at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois.
He worked at the Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative for 40 years, retiring in June 1986. He married Charlotte Stephenson on October 18, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. George was very active over the years in the Lions Club, at St. Joseph Church, and as a volunteer at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City and UIHC Eye Clinic.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous or St. Joseph Catholic Church.
George is survived by his wife Charlotte of 65 years; two daughters Beverly (Eugene) Bordelon of Warrenville, Illinois and Norma Machacek of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two grandchildren Scott (Lisa) Bordelon of Deerfield, Illinois and Amanda (Matthew George) Bordelon of Murray, Utah; and one great-grandson Connor Bordelon.
George was born on March 14, 1924 in Cedar Rapids to Frank and Marie (Secl) Machacek. Soon after graduation from Springville High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Force. After training in the States, he was stationed in Italy for WWII. On his 5th mission, he was injured and spent 116 days hospitalized. He was a recipient of a Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Air Medal. Returning to the States, he taught at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois.
He worked at the Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative for 40 years, retiring in June 1986. He married Charlotte Stephenson on October 18, 1949 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. George was very active over the years in the Lions Club, at St. Joseph Church, and as a volunteer at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City and UIHC Eye Clinic.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous or St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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