George John Mikota Jr.

George Mikota Jr., of Wonder Lake, passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 75.

George will be remembered for the simple pleasures that brought him joy and for the warmth of the life he created around them. He especially enjoyed working on cars and watching television, and he found happiness in feeding wild birds and spending time playing with the family’s cats. Those who knew him also knew that his pets and traveling were his favorite things.

George was an employee of Elkay Manufacturing in Broadview Illinois for 31 years.

He leaves his wife of 46 years Jeannie, their son, George Mikota III (Chip), his brother, Robert, nephew Jacob, his brother in law, John Mizerka and a granddaughter.

Cremation and interment will be private.