George Herman Sartore
August 22, 1911 - December 21, 2011
Age 100, of Wilmington, IL passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at his home. Born August 22, 1911 in Chicago, IL to the late George and Caroline (nee Gamboni) Sartore. He was a former member of the St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington. George enjoyed having morning coffee with his friends and family at the local McDonald’s. He had many hobbies such as fishing, hunting, cards games, and his favorite, playing Dominoes. Surviving were two sons, Dennis (Val Fox) Sartore of Wilmington and David (Colleen) Sartore of Pensacola, FL; one daughter, Diana (Jerry) Barnett of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren, David Sartore, George Sartore, Michael (Christine) Weaver, Jason (Lara) Barnett, and Beth (Phillip) Hilton; six great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Stephanie, and Sofia Sartore, Elana and Dina Weaver, and Abigail Hilton; special friend, Mary Wook of Wilmington; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Josephine (nee Craterfield) Sartore whom he married September 18, 1939; one grandson, Dennis Sartore; one great-grandson, David Sartore; four brothers, Ceasar, Alex, Ernest, and Henry Sartore; and two sisters, Margie Pearson and Rose Price. Funeral services were at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., Braidwood Chapel, Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dallas Henry officiating. The pallbearers were, David Sartore, Dennis Sartore, Michael Weaver, John Arthur, Jerry Barnett, and Jason Barnett. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington. Visitation Tuesday, December 27th from 4-8p.m.
Age 100, of Wilmington, IL passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at his home. Born August 22, 1911 in Chicago, IL to the late George and Caroline (nee Gamboni) Sartore. He was a former member of the St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington.... View Obituary & Service Information