George Stojiljkovic

George Stojiljkovic, 73, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1950, in Philadelphia, PA, and grew up in Chicago, IL. At 17 years old, he enlisted in the Marines where he spent 2 years serving his country. Upon leaving the service, George returned to Chicago.

In the mid-1970s, George met his former wife, Jean. After a 10-day courtship, George proposed, and Jean accepted with the stipulation that they would embark on a trip around the world. They were married 2 months later and shortly after began their journey travelling in a van across Europe and Asia. A year later, the couple returned home to start a family and raised their 2 daughters, Alexandra and Daphne, in Oak Park.

George and Jean opened a restaurant which they named “Elbows Off the Table” but as owners and head chef, it became too taxing, and they closed the doors within a year. George held a variety of jobs over the years but spent most of his life working as an electrician at Marshall Field’s/Macy’s. However, the job he loved most was being a father and was so excited to become a grandfather at age 70 and for a second time at 71.

George was into energy healing and loved his rocks and crystals, village of plants, family get togethers, fishing, lounging in the sun, listening to music, watching British Crime & Kung Fu movies, and enjoying a good meal (especially on the river at Smith & Wollensky).

He was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed. He loved unconditionally, accepted everyone, had a generous spirit, and the kindest soul.

George is survived by his daughters Alexandra and Daphne (Mike), and granddaughters Elle and Payden. There will be a small and intimate "celebration of life" for George on Saturday, 9/9.