George Luna Medina
Of Chicago

George Luna Medina was born on May 1, 1931 in Vera Cruz, Mexico to Jose Medina and Louisa Luna. He passed away February 24, 2008 in De Plaines.

Although his family was poor during his childhood and he received little formal education, George had a strong work ethic and passion for life, which served him well when he immigrated to the United States as a young man. He met his wife in Chicago and they began a family under meager circumstances. Through time, great effort and perseverance he learned a whole new culture and how to thrive in it. He loved this country and held fond memories of the old one. He enjoyed fishing and good food and will always be remembered for the real life stories he told.

He is survived by his former spouse Rose Medina, daughters, Georgette (Glen) Steinberg of Prospect Heights, Nancy (Keith) Lunn of Fairview, MI and Diane (Mark) Carnes of Mikado, MI, his grandchildren , Ashley, Larissa and Clifford Steinberg, Arthur Medina, Aaron Medina and Jill Medina, his great grandchildren Mia Medina, Trinity Betten, Autumn Betten, Bella Harden, Emily Conley and Mercedes Medina, his sister, Gloria Luna Medina and his brother, Raul Luna Medina.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Henry Luna Medina.

Visitation 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Services and interment private.