George H. Backstrom, WWII Army Vet, beloved husband of Doris, nee Flood; loving father of George (Marlene), Greg (Darlene), Peggy (John) Skowron, Kathleen (Robert) Cani, Martin (Melinda) and Patricia (Robert) VanBeck; proud grandfather of 19; great-grandfather of six; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired employee of Bowman Dairy after 40 + years of service and retired housekeeping supervisor for Jupitor (Chicago Ridge Mall), Past Lieutenant for Roberts Park Fire Department and Past Director of Cook County Civil Defense and Safety Commission. Member of American Legion Post #2910. Funeral Wednesday Chapel Service 10 a.m. at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000 W), Palos Hills. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Info: 708-598-5880
