George Pelletier

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of George Albert Pelletier of Bradley, Illinois, who died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Riverside Medical Center following a short illness. George was born on June 4, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. George was the son of the late Albert P. and Norma J. Pelletier of Bourbonnais. He was a graduate of Bishop McNamara High School in Kankakee, IL. George began his career in geology before serving for ten years in the Army Reserve in Oakland, CA. Following his military service, he dedicated the remainder of his professional life to the healthcare field. A devoted animal lover, George cared for many dogs throughout his life. He was particularly close to his spirited Siberian Husky, Apollo; the two were inseparable and shared a bond of true loyalty. George is survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law: Mary and Brad Seavoy of Elmhurst, IL; Ann and Brian Urtel of Magnolia, TX; and Joan and Jim Howell of Fisherville, KY. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Nina Pelletier of Kankakee, IL, as well as several nieces and nephews: Christi Billadeau, Jake (Jayla) Billadeau, Dr. Whitney (Adam) Boudreau, Jenna (Matt) King, Nichole Howell, Monica Pelletier, and Braden Seavoy. George’s ashes will be placed in the Veterans’ Vault at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL, at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.