Intermodal Association of Chicago
To All Members:

We have learned of the passing of George Baima. He was a member of the Intermodal Association of Chicago for over 30 years, and also served as a committee chair for many years. We are very saddened by this loss.


George Baima (1937 - 2013)

George Gene Baima, age 76, of Darien, Illinois, died December 6th, 2013. Beloved husband of 27 years to Lana Lee (Madeja, Lukasek) survived by son Scott, wife Haven, daughter Deborah, husband Dale Goodwin, son Craig, friend Dawna. Stepfather to Lana Fogelson, husband Larry, Lynn Madeja-Foster, husband Cory, Andrea Metcalf, and Audree Grubesic, husband Paul. Blessed with 17 grandchildren. Loving brother to Frances Lee Dunn, MaryJo Pearson, and nieces and nephews. George's transportation career spanned 55 years including, MoPac RR, VP Central States Trucking, Pacella Trucking Express as well as serving industry associations: IANA, Traffic Club of Chicago, and Intermodal Association of Chicago. Awarded Chicago Traffic Club Person of the Year, IANA Silver King Pin Award Excellence in Intermodel 2008, and Chicago Traffic Club creating a scholarship award commemorating George Baima 2014. He will be missed by many. Funeral Sat. 9:15 A.M. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Mass 10:00 A.M. Ent. Clarendon Hills Cem. Visitation Fri. 3 - 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Chicago Traffic Club. For funeral info: 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com.
See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=168438427

Published in Chicago Tribune on Dec. 12, 2013

George Baima receiving the Intermodal Person of the Year award in 2011 with his wife Lana:




Visitation:
Friday, Dec. 13th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Modell Funeral Home
7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL

Funeral:
Sat. Dec. 14th - 9:00 am
Modell Funeral Home

Funeral Mass:
Sat. Dec. 14th - 10:00 am
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
8404 S. Cass Ave.
Darien, IL

A luncheon for family and friends who attend the church service will be held at Carriage Greens Country Club (8700 Carriage Greens Drive, Darien) immediately following the service. The family has asked that we give them a count of IAC members who plan to join them. If you do plan to attend the luncheon, please call at 708-251-2387 to let us know by Thursday, Dec. 12th .

Condolences to George's wife Lana, and his family, may be sent to:
8913 Brandon Rd.
Darien, IL 60561