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George Culig, 77, of Portage, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on March 15, 1948, in Yugoslavia, to the late Juraj and Ljubica (Markovic) Culig.
George is survived by his loving spouse, Teena (Kilpatrick) Culig; children, Suzanne (Tim) Manteuffel, and Jim (Ashley) Culig; siblings, Stjepan (Andjela) Culig, Slavica (Ivan) Zapcic, Branko (Dragica) Culig, Vida (Majda) Culig, Ivan (Marica) Culig, Nikola (Marica) Culig, Dragutin (Rose) Culig, Dragica (Sveto) Kantar, and Ljubica (Josip) Hegedis; many nieces and nephews; and a loving host of extended family, friends, and acquaintances.
George served in the Yugoslavian National Army and eventually emigrated to the United States on November 26, 1971. In the states, he worked as a bricklayer for US Steel for 30 years, where he honorably retired.
In his spare time, George enjoyed outdoor activities including fishing, gardening, and mushroom hunting. He also loved watching old westerns. He will best be remembered for his great sense of humor and lively personality. He, along with all the love and joy he shared, will be dearly missed by those whose hearts he touched throughout his life.
In accordance with George’s wishes, cremation has been chosen. Calumet Park Funeral Chapel in Hobart has been entrusted with arrangements.
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I remember Uncle George and attending his wedding as a child. He and his wife Teena were always loving and welcoming to me. Prayers for the family 💕🙏🏼
R.I.P. Jurko 🙁 You are loved and will be missed. Roman Kantar and Family
Ujo my heart breaks that you are no longer with us. You were always the life of the party and friend to all of us. We loved having you come down to Arizona to see you. As I write this I have a glass of wine in front of me because I know you liked your wine and I will always remember being at Teta Slavas house with their wine cellar. Me and Jimmy would go down and get wine for everyone and you told us we could have a glass. I drank mine and Jimmy drank his and there was a fruit fly in the bottom of Jim’s glass and he got sick. With your amazing wit and charm with out skipping a beat you looked at us and said what the fly wants to have a drink as well. The world is a little sadder with out you in it but I know you are in heaven with Mama and you are having a glass of wine with me right now. May you forever Rest in peace. Love you always.
Suzie Hegedis
The neighborhood isn’t gonna be the same without you George. My son and I are gonna miss your advice, talks, and laughter. Always loved sitting on your porch hanging out on a nice day. You will be truly missed by us RIP George