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George E. Vanalek, loving husband of Dorothy, nee Tautkus; dear dad of Judy (Gene) Fletcher and Tom (Karen) Vanalek; fond grandpa of Paul and Mark (Kirsten) Fletcher and David (Leigh) and Elizabeth Vanalek; devoted great-grandpa of Jordan, Zoe and Sasha. Funeral Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from Ahern Funeral Home, 6621 W. North Ave. (3 blks E. of Old Park Ave), Oak Park, to St. Bernardine Church, Forest Park. Mass of christian burial at 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Bernardine Church appreciated. Info. 708-383-5700
![Walter Payton [34] dives into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown in the first quarter of a game on Sept. 7, 1986 at Soldier Field against the Cleveland Browns, giving the Bears a 14-7 lead. (Ed Wagner Jr./Chicago Tribune)](https://bancodeprofissionais.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CTC-L-CTHIST-AFF-860-CT_F_234364805_e3b687.jpg?w=530 "CHICAGO BEARS FOOTBALL TEAM SEPT 1986")
