Obituary

George Blinick, 98, passed away July 21, 2025. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Judith for 72 wonderful years; loving father of the late Arthur (Beth Preis), Buddy (Denise), and Robert, devoted grandfather to Sara Brin (Wayne), Gabrielle, Nina, Madison, Jack, and Shana; adored great-grandfather of Jaycee, Maizie, and Hannah; dear brother of Gene (Caron) and the late Sara Mae (Marv Lebovitz) Blinick, and uncle and cousin to many. George was a lover of music and started playing the saxophone at 69 and was a long time member of the New Horizons Band. He was an active volunteer, tennis player and blood donor. Chapel service Wednesday, July 30, 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitalant Blood Services, www.vitalant.org/support-us/vitalant-foundation. To leave condolences and for information, including link to view service: www.shalommemorial.org or 847-255-3520.

Service Information

Service : Wednesday, July 30th at 12:15 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park

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August 6th, 2025

Bud, I was so sorry to read about your dad. You were so fortunate to have him in your live for so many years. I was so impressed to see he picked up the saxophone at 69 years old. May his memory be a blessing.

~Marc Zisook
~Friend, Highland Park

July 30th, 2025

May his memory be a blessing to all who loved him.

~Robin Bright
~friend to Sara and Beth, Northbrook, IL

July 30th, 2025

I know your dad is telling his jokes and playing his saxophone right now. May his memory be for a blessing to all the Blinick clan.

~Gregory Ray
~“Cousin”, Skokie, IL

July 30th, 2025

May George’s memory be for a blessing. Our condolences to the entire family.

~Rabbi Yehoshua and Nitzanit Ben-Avraham
~Friends of Shana, Chicago, IL

July 29th, 2025

Condolences to you, Bob, and to the members of the Blinick family. May your Dad’s memory be a blessing.

~Ted Machnik
~Friend of Bob, Golden, Colorado

July 29th, 2025

my sincere condolences to you and your family

~Thomas J Gabryszewski-Attorney at Law
~friend of Bob, Chicago

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