George J. Franek, age 94, US Army veteran of World War II; beloved husband of the late Anna; devoted father of George, Jr. (Wanda) and William (Arlene); dear grandfather of Valerie, Caroline, Beverly, Rebecca, George, III (Barbara) and great-grandfather of Isabella and Mackenzie; dear brother of Marie Ostrowski; cherished partner of Helen Kukla. Over 40 years of service with Inland Bed Co. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Bede Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.