George Zalkus, 82, December 25, 2015, beloved husband of the late Edith Zalkus; devoted father of Rebecca Cozzi and the late Heidi (Thomas, C.P.D.) Barker; loving grandfather of Erik (Vivian) Zalkus, Thomas D. Barker, Timothy and Tyler Barker, Heather, Ashley, Michael and Michelle Cozzi; dear great grandfather of Erik Zalkus, Jr. and Ayden Zalkus; preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters. Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, where family and friends will gather on Monday, January 4, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Please visit George Zalkus Book of Memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Information, 773-581-9000.