igsaw puzzles, singing and playing cards. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Britt and former member of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Titonka. George served on the church council for both churches and sang in the men's choir at Good Hope Lutheran Church. George is survived by his daughter, Jan (John) Hana of Garner; granddaughter, Jennifer (Michael) Dillon of Denver, CO; three sisters, Ann (Gerald) Radig of Algona, Ida Thacker of Laguna Woods, CA and Mary (Al) Schwandt of Overland Park, MO; a brother, William "Bud" (Lois) Alke of Osage; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Verna, Mar. 7, 2005; brothers, John and Hank Alke; and sisters, Christina Seegebarth and Vollina Michaelsen.